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MARCH 2018
Mumford. He concluded, “The winds
and StubHub, saying that they have no part
ethical generation that has had to reimagine
of change are blowing, the internet has
of our business, and ake money away from
the business”.
brought more transparency and, in turn,
fans in an appalling way.
more ethical practices to the recorded music
So, if this panel was anything to go bye,
industry. Nevertheless, the live side of the
The session concluded with Harris saying
there is cause for optimism, as Harris
business remains at least 10 years behind.”
that he saw, “… hope for the future with
finished up, “It feels more like the 60s than
He remarked on the misuse of the internet in
the greedy boom-and-bust years of the
it does the 80s, which is a good thing.” I
the live industry by companies like Viagogo
1980s and 1990s giving way to a more
for one agree!
Netherlands to be Guest Country for The Great Escape Allan McGowan am@vip-booking.com The
Netherlands
are
this
year’s
lead
international country for The Great Escape.
the awesome Dutch wave of bands ready to
we’re in the company of the cream of the
take over Europe!”
Dutch crop with acts like The Homesick,
The country’s most prominent rising stars
Canshaker Pi and so many more.”
will be showcased in partnership with the
Having already built solid foundations in
Dutch Music Export.
their home country these acts represent a
Dutch Music Export is a longstanding
variety of genres from alternative noise rock
partner at The Great Escape festival, since
With Pitou, Naaz, Iguana Death Cult,
and garage to indie folk, quirkpop and singer
year one the Dutch Impact party has been a
Paceshifters and Rosemary & Garlic already
songwriters with beautiful vocal harmonies.
highlight in the convention programme. For
confirmed, recent additions are: Canshaker
The aim of the the Export Office is to offer
thirteen years Dutch artists have provided
Pi, Charlie & the lesbians, Day Fly, Nana
something for everyone and present acts
festival go-ers with many memorable
Adjoa, Pip Blom, The Homesick and Brass
that will stay on the radar in 2018.
performances from artists such as, Amber
Rave Unit.
Arcades, Dope D.O.D, Jacco Gardner, Pip Blom says.”We played last year’s TGE and it was such a great festival that even in the
dozens of shows in the UK over the last
pouring rain we had the best time walking
The Dutch Impact Party will take place on
year, it’s a huge honour to play The Great
through Brighton checking out cool bands
Friday 18th May 2018 at Komedia, 44-47
Escape among our Dutch friends this year.
like Shame and Goat Girl. We’re honoured
Gardner Street, Brighton. More info and set
We love coming back to Brighton and join
to play this year again, especially because
times coming soon.
Canshaker Pi
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Jameszoo and Klangstof,
Said Canshaker Pi ”After having played