Programm 2025

Oft werden Ideen an uns herangetragen die nicht exakt umsetzbar sind. Ein Bauwerk steht auf dem Gletscher oder Innenstadt kein Bauwerk ist gleich. Jedes hat neue Herausforderungen, die unterschiedliche Herangehensweisen erfordern. Es ist meine Aufgabe als Architekt gemeinsam mit den Kunden aus meinem Erfahrungsbaukasten eine Lösung zu entwickeln, die an die Design Idee anknüpft aber auch realisierbar ist besonders in Bezug auf die statischen Auflagen, die Materialität, das Budget und die verfügbare Aufbauzeit.
In solchen Fällen ist es meine Aufgabe als Architekt und Berater, gemeinsam mit den Kunden eine Lösung zu entwickeln, die auf der einen Seite noch an ihre Idee anknüpft und auf der anderen Seite realisierbar ist – besonders in Bezug auf die statischen Auflagen, die Materialität, das Budget sowie die verfügbare Aufbauzeit. Das sind meine persönlichen Herausforderungen und meine Motivation, jedes Projekt neu anzugehen.

Alex is an accomplished tensile fabric architect and membrane structure engineer, based in the UK and operating across the live events, festival and construction industries. As the Technical Director and a shareholder at Special Structures Lab, he provides SSL clients and collaborators with a range of unique and extensive experience in technical textile architecture, membrane engineering and lightweight structure installations for both temporary, portable and permanent applications.
Alex has a Masters degree in Membrane Structures Engineering from the Anhalt University of Applied Sciences in Dessau, Germany and an Archineer® degree in Tensile Fabric Architecture from the Institute of Membrane & Shell Technologies (IMS Bauhaus). He is an experienced and accredited TentMaster and supports in advising the ESITS Shelters Training Committee whilst also being the current secretary and a council member for the Guild of TentMasters. Alex continues to aid the development and promote tensioned fabric, membrane roofed construction training programs and standards in the UK and abroad for individuals and companies operating within the portable and permanent tensile fabric structure industries.

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Our suppliers and customers deserve the very best. Together with our trusted partners in Asia and South America, we manage the entire process, from planting to processing and quality control. We strive to develop innovative products in the coming years that provide the market with unique and high-quality bamboo products. We do all this with a deep respect for people and nature, so that bamboo can serve as a sustainable engine for a better environment and socio-economic progress in tropical regions where bamboo grows.

Everyone is welcome at Masters of Bamboo to discover our masterful products.

Mitbegründer und Booker des Wasser mit Geschmack Festivals in Baden-Württemberg. Ein Festival von Freunden für Freunde seit 2013.

Alexa Erler bewegt sich an der Schnittstelle von Produktmanagement, Release-Strategien und Festivalorganisation – mit einer tiefen Verwurzelung in der Hip-Hop-Kultur. Als Gründerin von ALL CAPS ist sie Teil des Veranstaltungsteams der Tapefabrik, dem größten deutschen Untergrund-Hip-Hop-Festival und setzt sich als Leitung des Sponsoring Teams für nachhaltige Partnerschaften und organisches Wachstum ein. Neben ihrer Tätigkeit im Eventbereich begleitet sie Artists strategisch mit einem kreativen und vielschichtigen Blick auf Musik, Marke und Positionierung. Hip-Hop ist für sie weit mehr als ein Beruf – es ist Haltung, Netzwerk und Lebensinhalt. Ihr Engagement steht für innovative Synergien zwischen Szene, Wirtschaft und Kulturförderung.

Robin ist Co-Founder des HIVE Festivals und des Berliner Clubs DSTRKT. Beide Projekte stehen für organisches Wachstum aus der Szene heraus – radikal unabhängig, stilprägend und mit klarer Haltung. HIVE wächst nicht durch Zufall, sondern durch Vision, Instinkt und konsequente Markenarbeit.

Tomas Loeffen is Chief Brand Officer at Sziget Cultural Management, leading the creative direction, booking, and global marketing for Sziget Festival. Since 2013, he has worked on international growth for major festivals, offering strategic marketing and travel solutions. His portfolio includes Sziget, Dekmantel, Electric Castle, and EXIT, with a strong focus on attracting global audiences.

Salman is a global marketing strategist, festival founder, and lifelong metalhead. His journey began at 19 when he first set foot at Wacken Open Air, an experience that inspired him to create Bangalore Open Air, now India’s biggest and longest-running heavy metal festival.

Today, he serves as the International Brand Representative, Head of Wacken Metal Battle, and Projects and Marketing Manager for Wacken Open Air, where he drives international marketing, global branding, and the worldwide expansion of Wacken Metal Battle.

With more than 16 years of experience in the music industry, Salman is dedicated to strengthening the global metal community, supporting underground artists, and building powerful cross-border collaborations.

His diverse background and tireless productivity make it impossible to pin Stephan Zovsky down to a particular genre. Anyway, mentioning his name in one breath with the term ‘Melodic Techno’ doesn't make him frown; the terms ‘tool-like’, ‘DJ-oriented’ or ‘club-ready’ make him smile. You won't hear him playing obvious bawl-along hits, but neither will you hear him playing nerdy, overly intellectual tunes. His understated, functional style sits comfortably in the middle, making him the perfect prime time artist for those moments when it's all about no-frills, strictly-thrills dancefloor ecstasy.
Laber A&R 3000Grad, Acker Records, Acker Dub

Als Marketing Managerin des splash! Festivals gestalte ich die Kommunikation zwischen Bühne, Marke und Community. Mit strategischer Planung entwickeln wir Ticket- und Community-Kommunikation sowie Kampagnen rund um Marke, Content und Artists, um unser Publikum ganzjährig mit uns zu verbinden.

Paula Tauber studiert seit 2024 Visual Journalism and Documentary Photography in Hannover. Seit 2022 fotografiert sie auf Festivals wie dem Feel Festival, Sound of the Forest und der c/o pop. Ihr Fokus liegt auf dokumentarischen, ehrlichen Bildern – ob auf Konzerten, in Porträts oder in kreativer Zusammenarbeit mit Musiker*innen. Mit analogen Projekten und einem Blick fürs Detail sucht sie das Besondere im Alltäglichen.

Als Video-Producer für elektronische Musikfestivals begeistert mich die Kunst, feiernde Menschen und der besondere Vibe der Events. Nach meiner Zeit bei Final Kid und dem Schritt in die Selbstständigkeit bringe ich als Spezialist für cinematische Aftermovies meine Leidenschaft und Innovation in jedes Projekt ein. Ziel ist es, mit modernen Konzepten echte Emotionen festzuhalten und den Gästen bleibende Erinnerungen zu schaffen.

Marine Rivollet is the CEO & co-founder of 2AM, a French startup building AI agents for the live music industry. With 10 years of experience in festivals and sync, she now leads the development of Lenny, the first AI support & relational agent designed for festivals, venues, and promoters.

Alex Stevens is a Belgian music curator and tech entrepreneur.
As Head of Music at IKII, he helps festivals, promoters, and cultural brands imagine and build the future of live entertainment. Former Creative Director of Dour Festival, he now curates Marsatac, Sakifo, and Francofolies de La Réunion, while developing Bookr.fm, an AI-powered platform that helps curators and promoters make smarter booking decisions.
At the crossroads of music, technology, and strategy, Alex works to empower independent players and build a more sustainable live ecosystem.

Chang Liu is a seasoned professional in the music industry with Chinese, American, and European backgrounds. While deeply engaged in the fields of electronic music and live entertainment, he and his colleagues are also exploring innovations in music technology—aiming to upgrade live entertainment experiences and the music industry in the near future through wearable-free 3D holographic imaging technology and ultra low-latency transmission system.

Anna van Nunen grew up as a passionate music lover, a foundation that has shaped her professional journey. Today, she serves as the Managing Director of Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS), Europe's leading platform for emerging music talent, where she combines her entrepreneurial spirit with her dedication to the cultural sector.

Before ESNS, Anna has been involved in both the startup- and scaleup ecosystem as well as the cultural sector. Driven by her concern for climate change and her belief that innovation plays a critical role in creating solutions, she developed Innofest into a platform where groundbreaking ideas can be tested in real-world festival environments. She previously worked as a commercial director at Greener Power Solutions, an energy tech scale-up. Alongside, Anna was part of the team of the festival Into The Great Wide Open and has held various board positions in cultural organizations.

Tatjana Kaube ist seit 2024 als Prokuristin in der Geschäftsleitung der Initiative Musik. Zuvor war sie in der Geschäftsleitung der Kulturraum Berlin gGmbH und entwickelte geförderte Arbeitsräume für die Freie Szene Berlins. In vorherigen Stationen war sie beim Regierenden Bürgermeister Berlins als Referentin für Musik, Kultur und Sport tätig und hat unter anderem das Musiboard Berlin mitgegründet.

John Rostron is the Chief Executive of the Association of Independent Festivals, the UK's festival representative body. AIF membership has grown rapidly in recent years and now supports 150 leading independent music festivals in the UK including Notting Hill Carnival, Boardmasters, Field Maneuvers, 2000 Trees, End Of the Road, Shambala, Bloodstock, Green Gathering, Kendal Calling and Hay Festival. John Chairs the LIVE Expert Group for festivals and outdoor events and sits on the Advisory Board for Vision For Sustainable Events.
John is also on Board of Creative Wales - the Welsh Govt department for the Creative Industries. He advises on the Music Sector in Wales.

Startup Liaison Officer, supporting Dutch Startups and Scale-ups on the German market.

With over 25 years of international experience in tactical and operational sales and marketing, Olivier has built a dynamic career across both start-ups and multinational organizations. He is the founder of several successful international start-ups and scale-ups based in Belgium and Switzerland.

In 2018, Olivier joined the Flemish Foreign Direct Investment agency, Flanders Investment & Trade, where he founded Startup.Flanders — a division dedicated to helping start-ups and scale-ups expand globally and positioning Flanders as a leading start-up region.

To further accelerate innovation in entertainment technology, Olivier launched EntertainmentLAB in 2024. The initiative supports founders reimagining live events, nightlife, and immersive experiences through mentorship, funding opportunities, and access to Europe’s top festivals and venues. EntertainmentLAB is backed by Tomorrowland, leading industry partners, and premier venues.

Olivier holds degrees from the University of Leuven and the London School of Economics (LSE).

With over 20 years of experience in entrepreneurship, innovation, and the creative industries, I’ve dedicated my career to building bridges—between entrepreneurs, corporates, investors, academics, public institutions and creatives. My work focuses on shaping ecosystems where culture, technology, and business intersect to create real impact in the experience economy.

I’ve co-created and led national and international innovation programs in music, entertainment, and sports (Wallifornia MusicTech, SportsTech Belgium), supported founders, advised corporates, and helped creative industries embrace emerging technologies and new business models. As former CEO of La Grand Poste, one of Belgium’s flagship hub for creative entrepreneurship, and innovation lead at VC fund LeanSquare, I’ve worked at the crossroads of investment, strategy, and cultural development.

Today, I’m the co-founder and CEO of ikii, a creative and collaborative venture helping reshape the future of live entertainment.

I also serve on the advisory board of KIKK Festival, one of Europe’s leading events for digital and creative cultures. I co-founded MusicTech Belgium and MusicTech Europe, two key initiatives supporting the MusicTech ecosystem across the continent. I’m also a board member of Capitane Coop, a belgian cooperative reshaping how music is produced and distributed through fairer, community-driven cultural models.

Natalia Oszkó-Jakab ist seit 2013 Festivaldirektorin des Valley of Arts Festivals, Ungarns größtem und ältestem interdisziplinären Kulturfestival. Unter ihrer Leitung wurde das Festival strategisch weiterentwickelt und in der Region kulturell wie wirtschaftlich verankert. Als Vorsitzende der Arts for Rural Development Foundation nutzt sie Festivals gezielt zur Förderung ländlicher Regionen, etwa durch Formate wie das Kerekdomb Festival und das Örvényeshegy Piknik. Zudem ist sie Vorstandsmitglied der European Festivals Association und engagiert sich international für die Stärkung nachhaltiger Festivalstrukturen und regionaler Kulturentwicklung.

Natalia Oszkó-Jakab has been the Festival Director of the Valley of Arts Festival, Hungary’s oldest and largest interdisciplinary cultural event, since 2013. Under her leadership, the festival has grown into a key cultural and economic driver in the region. As Chair of the Arts for Rural Development Foundation, she uses festivals to foster rural regeneration through projects like Kerekdomb Festival and Örvényeshegy Piknik. Natalia also serves on the board of the European Festivals Association and advocates for sustainable festival development and regional cultural empowerment across Europe.

https://www.european-festivals.eu/natalia-oszkó-jakab
https://www.valleyofarts.eu

Benjamin Besselsen (LIFFIN) builds the infrastructure behind Europe’s top festivals—from Tomorrowland to 24h Le Mans. With a focus on smarter travel and guest experience, he sees festival journeys as part of the magic. Through innovative transport, immersive campsites, and sharp logistics, he turns festival stay into an experience to remember.

Greta Hoffmann ist seit 2022 Teamlead Special Camping auf dem Wacken Open Air. In dieser Rolle verantwortet sie die Organisation, Konzeption und Weiterentwicklung aller kostenpflichtigen Campingangebote des Festivals. Dazu gehören vielfältige Unterkunfts- und Servicekonzepte, die speziell auf die Bedürfnisse der Festivalgäste zugeschnitten sind.

Neben dem Aufbau des Bereichs Special Camping / Glamping wirkt Greta an touristischen Projekten der Full Entertainment GmbH wie Full Metal Mayrhofen mit, die das Festivalerlebnis über Wacken hinaus erweitern.

Greta Hoffmann has been Team Lead Special Camping at Wacken Open Air since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for the organisation, concept and further development of all paid camping offers at the festival. This includes a wide range of accommodation and service concepts that are specially tailored to the needs of festival guests.

In addition to developing the Special Camping/Glamping unit, Greta is involved in Full Entertainment GmbH's tourism projects, such as Full Metal Mayrhofen, which extend the festival experience beyond Wacken.

Suhaila Saqer Ghubash is a government leader from Dubai dedicated to shaping the city’s festivals, cultural experiences, and creative economy. With over two decades of experience, she has been instrumental in positioning Dubai as a global hub for innovation in tourism, culture, and events. Her work bridges policy, strategy, and creative collaboration, promoting cross-cultural dialogue and women’s leadership in the global festivals arena.

Manuel Wrobel is Deputy Director at the Berlin Convention Office of visitBerlin. He has almost 20 years of experience in the event industry and has a comprehensive and detailed overview of the international MICE market. He plays a key role in the strategic direction of the BCO and promotes Berlin's position as a leading global convention destination. Before joining visitBerlin – Berlin Convention Office in 2020, he worked for renowned organisations and companies such as The Hague Convention Bureau, Estrel Berlin, Tempelhof Airport and Leipziger Messe.

Vivian has a passion for utilizing events as platforms for education and social change. After 13 years in the events industry, she grew tired of seeing events create more environmental impact in one day than she felt she could in her lifetime. She and her company, Ascendance Sustainable Events, have since developed award-winning sustainability programs, with a vision of making the events industry a leader in teaching the world how to take better care of our planet.

Oliver has been part of the events industry for over 20 years, having started as a special effects technician on large scale projects for the likes of Netflix, Amazon and Disney, before moving into project management of technology deployments.

Having led wifi and CCTV deployments at The Chelsea Flower Show, Bestival and Operation London Bridge; this year was also Oliver’s 10th year onsite at British Summertime Festival in Hyde Park, and 6th at All Points East.

In 2023 Oliver joined PMY Group full time and has since become the head of Commercial Strategy in EMEA, where he has built out a series of partnerships to strengthen the depth of deployment, from royalty reporting to crowd intelligence and fan experience. AI and machine learning tools have been deployed at numerous events over the last two years, from bespoke festivals such as DOEL in Belgium and Forbidden Forest to stadiums such as Tottenham Hotspur and Grandslam Tennis tournaments.

Moving forward he hopes that the tools now available allow events to safely manage crowds in relation to events dictated by incidents or weather, as well as generate additional revenue through data driven real time assessments of F&B, merchandise, programming and staffing levels. Leading to a more solid base with which to operate.

Maarten van Denderen is the founder of No Risk and a specialist in insurance for the events and music industry.