Popcontact

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In this edition of Popcontact we discuss the disappearance of bands from the charts. Since the early 2000s, their presence in the mainstream has increasingly become a niche, with solo artists dominating the music landscape. How can we foster a culture in which people actively seek out live band performances? Are bands still financially viable and is touring still a realistic option? Are record companies still interested in signing full bands...? How do you break up a band in this day and age?

Lineup: Bigmoth, Black Baby Tiger, KOITSU DOITSU, Future Husband.

Line-up of speakers:

• Pien Feith, Head of NL bookings Friendly Fire
• Stephan Maaskant, Programmer Left of the Dial & Rotown Rotterdam
• Christiaan Walraven, 3 for 12
• Megan de Klerk, Nusantara Beat
• Wilbert Mutsaerts, Agents After All

Please note: the end time is an indication.