Welcome to #EMWS2020

Learn how to start out WELL in electronic music!

Does "making it" in electronic music seem unattainable to you? #EMWS2020 will demonstrate how to start out well in electronic music by forging a purpose-driven career path based on who you truly are, how to look after yourself, and identify opportunities that are aligned with your passion for electronic music. It is the first summit of its kind focusing on wellness in the dance music industry from a holistic viewpoint and aiming at providing an integrative, actionable approach through the real-life experiences of people from around the world who have managed to build a purpose-driven life around their passion for electronic music.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Welcome to #EMWS2020!

    • What is wellness and how does it apply to electronic music?
  • 2

    DAY 1 - Wellness & wellbeing in electronic music

    • DAY 1 - Welcome

    • DAY 1 - Timetable

    • Guided Grounding Meditation

    • Introduction to day 1 by Eline Van Audenaerde (creator of #EMWS2020)

    • Keynote by Chris Carey (TicketSwap) - “How To Look After Your Finances”

    • Breakout session - “How To Create A Sustainable Music Industry With Healthier Artists” by Johan Svanberg (Record Union)

    • Breakout session - “How To Become Legally Woke Part 1: Becoming Aware Of Your Intellectual Property Rights” by Sander Petit (The Dance-Lawyer)

    • Breakout session - “Mental Health For Creatives During Pandemic & The Co:Quo Collective” by Melina Powell and Portrait XO (Co:Quo Collective)

    • Breakout session - “The Resilient Diet” by Cleo Baele (Klank.club)
  • 3

    DAY 2 - Purpose in electronic music

    • DAY 2 - Welcome

    • DAY 2 - Timetable

    • Guided Meditation “Envision Your Ideal Day”

    • Introduction to day 2 by Eline Van Audenaerde (creator of #EMWS2020)

    • Keynote by Stefanie L. Ku (The Artist Roadmap) “Finding Your Purpose: Computer Music, Cymatherapy, Connecting To The Divine In Asian Culture and Artist Development”

    • Breakout session “Sync 101: The Basics Of Sync, Publishing & Licensing” by Jumi Akinfenwa (Pitch&Sync)

    • Breakout session "How to create a space where you're free to be yourself" by Souria Cheurfi (VICE Belgium) & Wutangu

    • Breakout session “Your Career Is In Your Hands” by Xylo Aria (Music Production For Women)

    • Breakout session “What’s Your Story: Storytelling As An Artist” by Matt Mcleod
  • 4

    DAY 3 - Identity in electronic music

    • DAY 3 - Welcome

    • DAY 3 - Timetable

    • Guided Meditation “Step Into The Future” (future pacing)

    • Introduction day 3 by Eline Van Audenaerde

    • Keynote by Jade Johnson (Vamp Acid) “How to work in electronic music with neurodiversity”

    • “How to promote yourself and your music without relying on social media” by Nat Rich (I Am Sound Radio)

    • “Branding In Electronic Music & Sync Media” by Nick Jekyll (Paradise London)

    • “Challenging mainstream drag in India and bringing more queer visibility in nightlife” by Vidisha-Fadescha (Dragery)

    • “Being A Black Woman In Leadership In Electronic Music, As Someone Who Didn’t Know This Scene” by Fiona Aber (Printworks London)
  • 5

    DAY 4 - Entrepreneurship in electronic music

    • DAY 4 - Welcome

    • DAY 4 - Timetable

    • Sound bath with Michelle Cade (Mind Like Water)

    • Introduction day 4 by Eline Van Audenaerde

    • Keynote by Denise Nalibotsky (D-Nice) “How I've built an internationally recognized brand for myself as a professional and competitive beatboxer”

    • “How To Become Legally Woke Part 2: How To Handle Your Intellectual Property Rights” by Sander Petit (The Dance-Lawyer)

    • “Content Strategy: 5 C’s For Growth In The Dance Music Community” by Kathryn Roberts (Quest For $47)

    • “Being a business woman and entrepreneur in broadcast media” by Angel Mel (BBC Radio Bristol, Ujima Radio)

    • “My Move To China To Pursue My Passion For Electronic Music Events” by Paul Neuteboom (Brotherhood Music China)

    • “Mapping Out Your Music Career - Mindset, Goals, Social Media & Branding” by Joshua Walker (Avenue Music Group)