Popkomm, in Germany

There is a bit more info about Popkomm coming out. If you are interested in going check it out. I know a few bands that have been announced, a few pearls!!

Cheers,
Steve


Popkomm 2010 in Berlin -
From 8 – 10 September in and around Berlin Tempelhof Airport - Explore music!

The Location
The history of Berlin’s Tempelhof Airport, also known as the “Mother of all Airports”, continues! Since its decommissioning it has been used as an extraordinary event location providing an unrivalled charm that Popkomm is taking advantage of to present its new concept.

Berlin Music Week
Under the umbrella organisation Berlin Music Week (6 – 12 September 2010) the international business platform Popkomm, the Berlin Festival, all2gethernow, Berlin Music Commission and Clubcommission Berlin all provide a stage for the international music industry and cultures.

B2B Marketplace
In the B2B Marketplace, under the apron at the old Gate A1 with a gorgeous view overlooking the Berlin Tempelhof airfield (now a public park), many German and international music related companies from the analogue, digital and live sectors will be represented including Universal Music, Rolf Budde Musikverlag GmbH, AMV Talpa GmbH, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT GmbH, PIAS Germany GmbH, Al!VE AG, Hoanzl Vertriebs GesmbH, H’art Music Vertrieb GmbH, Cargo Records GmbH, Intergroove – Tonträger – Vertriebs - GmbH, MusicTrace GmbH and Sonicbids.

Country pavilions from Germany (VUT, DMV, Popbüro Stuttgart, Popakademie Mannheim), Denmark, Canada, Austria, Sweden, USA, Norway, Finland, South Africa, The Netherlands, Ireland, Italy, Switzerland and, for the first time, India will be at Gate A2. Jazzkomm, together with other exclusive presentation areas, can be found at the entrance hall gallery.

Congress
The Popkomm Congress powered by a2n takes place on the 8 and 9 September at Berlin Tempelhof Airport. More than 20 individual events will be presented covering the entire spectrum of the music business:
ROLES & IDENTITIES - BUSINESS MODELS - MARKETING & DISTRIBUTION - POLITICS & CULTURE
COPYRIGHT & LICENCING - MEDIA & TECHNOLOGY - ARTS & MAKING MUSIC
A selection of confirmed speakers
Tim Clark (ie:music) - Will Page (PRS) - Kevin Arnold (IODA) - Rupert Hine (Producer) - Jill Sobule (Artist) - Shamal Ranasinghe (Topspin Media) - David Maher Roberts (The Filter) - Peter Sunde (flattr)

Popkomm Showcase Festival
The Popkomm Showcase Festival is the platform for new acts and live music and the marketplace for bookers, promoters, managers, agents, labels and publishers.
Business & Showcases @ top locations in and around Berlin Tempelhof Airport on 8 and 9 September from 2pm – The showcase event with over 60 acts in 10 locations featuring a wide-range of musical genres such as folk, metal, indie and electropop in unique settings including a church and revue theatre.
As part of the Showcase Festival our festival partners The Great Escape, Almost Famous and Primavera will have their own stages.

Networking and Meeting
New: The premiere at Popkomm 2010: The Popkomm Networking Agents
With their musical background knowledge and professional experience our Popkomm Networking Agents will make sure that our networking events run smoothly.
Popkomm offers:
- International Speed Meetings
- Networking Receptions
- Networking Get-Together

For the first time Popkomm presents the Film Producers Lounge, a networking event for the film industry related music sector organised by Just Temptation. This is the ideal place for music labels and publishers, musicians, composers, music studio owners and post production studios to meet and network with each other.

Also worth noting are the International Music Managers’ Forum (IMMF) and Independent Music Companies Association (IMPALA) networking events.
Details of other events can be found on our website http://bit.ly/bJxThO - Stay networked!

Online Directory and Popkomm Guide
Meet exhibitors face to face at the gates or the keynote speaker in the Delegates Lounge Café. Online registration makes it possible for you to arrange appointments with your business partners. The Online Directory of all participants can be found on our website www.popkomm.de from the end of July. The deadline for your entry in the Popkomm Guide is 31 July 2010.

B2C Marketplace - Popkomm Music City
Parallel to the international music business in gates A1 and A2 concerts, lectures, film screenings, an art exhibition and loads more music related events take place in the entrance hall.

Entry is FREE for everyone from 8 – 10 September from 10am – 6pm.
With the Public Day on 10 September 2010, Popkomm opens its gates for the first time to the general public (Entrance to the B2B-Marketplace with the Popkomm and Berlin Festival Ticket).

Tickets
4 - Day – trade visitor tickets for €198,32 (plus German VAT) can be purchased from our ticket shop here: http://bit.ly/auNFY2.
The ticket gets you into the following:
B2B - Marketplace from 8 till 10 September, Networking Events, Jazzkomm, Popkomm Congress powered by a2n, Popkomm Opening Party with the presentation of the New Music Awards on 7 September, Listing in the Popkomm Guide and Online Directory of Participants, Popkomm Showcase Festival @ Tempelhof on 8 and 9 September, Berlin Festival @ Tempelhof (10 and 11 September), a2n_camp, a2n_congress & a2n_forum from 6 till 11 September 2010. The ticket is also a pass for free local public transportation for the 4 days.

Popkomm Ticket holders also get entrance to the Berlin Festival and festival visitors can also visit the Popkomm on Public Day (10 September). Main act at the Berlin Festival is FATBOY SLIM!
More info here: www.berlinfestival.de


Popkomm 2010 in Berlin -
From 8 – 10 September in and around Berlin Tempelhof Airport - Explore music!

Popkomm time again!!!

As you may know I have set up Australian Showcases in the past for Popkomm. It is where The Vagrants met many great contacts and helped to set up showcase for great Aussie bands to strut their stuff.

Here is the advance press release, hope it helps,
Cheers,
Stephen Iorio
Renate Ludwig
and the rest of The Vagrants
new website for us TOO..
www.thevagrants.com
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Popkomm 2010 – Updated concept and driving force for the international music industry:

After a year of reinvigoration and collection of hot new contacts, Popkomm is making a comeback in 2010 with new date, strong partners and a new location

Gathering B2B marketplace, showcases, panels, discussions and a new B2C area, Popkomm introduces all facets of the music industry to international music business professionals

In 2010, Popkomm is an integral part of the first “Berlin Music Week” (6-12 September 2010)
www.berlin-music-week.de

Popkomm Festival:

The Popkomm Festival is the section covering live music at Popkomm. Staged in Tempelhof from 8 to 10 September 2010, it is a prime meeting place for people from all age groups: Berliners, tourists and Popkomm attendees.

Popkomm presents the new live formate: The Day Stages

A platform for new show acts & live music
The marketplace for bookers, organisers, managers, promoters, agents, labels and publishers
The Day Stages – business & day showcases @ top locations near Airport Tempelhof

Popkomm is an exclusive partner of Primavera Sound Pro & Berlin Festival

More infos about the Popkomm festival under http://popkommlive.com/feed/

Your 4-day Popkomm ticket includes:

- unlimited access to B2B & B2C marketplace areas at Airport Tempelhof from 8-10.09.10
- access to all networking events
- access to the Berlin Music Week congress (panels and discussions) powered by a2n
- access to all Popkomm special events (opening party, awards…)
- access to Berlin Festival (10-11.09.10)
- access to the Festival @ Tempelhof – international showcase events & day stages
- company listing in the Popkomm guide and online database
- public transportation

Price: 156,- EUR Early Bird (incl. VAT)
236,- EUR (incl. VAT)
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Sorry but I don't think Austrade will be there...

www.youtube.com/thevagrants

The Great Australian Wave is now over... but The Vagrants will Rock Dresden 2 nite

What unbelievable turnouts to our gigs WOW, we have done the hard yards for the last 5 years and now it is paying off. The venues have been packed and totally rocking.

We love Germany and have had such a great responce that it is truly amazing. THANKS to everyone for their help the fans for the support, Warner Chappell, STF Records, EMG Music, Cora North Bookings, and my friends that have helped with a place to stay, bookings, food, vans, back line and just being there!!! Thanks.

Renate Ludwig on the vocals has been in fine form and mesmerizing. Great to watch.
Gigs at www.myspace.com/vagrantsmusic

The new vid at www.youtube.com/thevagrants

Cheers,
Steve iorio
Renate Iorio
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Stephen Iorio
steve@thevagrants.com.au
www.thevagrants.com.au
www.blindbeatroot.com
www.myspace.com/vagrantsmusic

Ausse band opportunity in Germany

Any band that is playing on the Great Australian Wave that wants a gig in Dresden on Nov. 1st should let me know. I MAY... have a spot coming up.

If anyone (AUSTRALIAN BAND) has interest in playing a showcase in Dresden on the first of November let me know. E mail me a link to your band site.
steve@blindbeatroot.com
It is early days and nothing is definite, but it would be at....
http://www.mymusic-expo.com/html/en/index.php

Cheers,
Steve
www.thevagrants.com.au

Tracer on the bit Euro tour!!!

Red Hot South Australian band TRACER will not only be tearing up the stage on the Great Australian Wave but also will be staying and playing in Europe for an extended period. Check out all of the dates at...
Tracer www.myspace.com/traceronmyspace

They now have dates in Germany, England, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark!!! Good on you boys.
Steve
www.thevagrants.com.au

Going to Germany, Insert A 2 N instead of Popkomm

Quick one, if you are going to Germany during the time Popkomm was supposed to be on register on this site for updates.

Introducing: all2gethernow. They are trying to take up the slack left by Popkomm this year.

all2gethernow is a platform for all those interested in music, creativity and culture and the environments enabling their production, distribution and consumption.

http://www.a-2-n.de/

steve
www.thevagrants.com.au

Death Mattel are off the Great Australian Wave!!!

Hey guys,

Just to let you know, Death Mattel has pulled out of the Great Australian Wave for personal reasons.

Although I was personally very much looking forward to seeing them play and the reaction they get in Europe, this does make things easier in some ways. The changeovers will be easier, and the marketing more focused.

As soon as any of you have accommodation booked (look at www.blindbeatroot.com for help), let me know where you are staying and some contact details. Safety, contact, and logistics are all helped when we share our info.

Make sure you contact the venues, Austrade and Stefan Jedele at Austrade in Frankfurt.

Cheers,
Steve
www.thevagrants.com.au