Dokter Trix

Is there a doctor in the house? Yes, several, in fact! Got a specific question about promo, management, finances, bookings, or gig opportunities—or just looking for some expert feedback? Consult the music industry’s top specialists for a personal one-on-one session!

All sessions will take place on Wednesday afternoon from 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Each 30-minute session is completely free to book! Simply sign up, and we'll match you with the right specialist for your needs.

These consultation sessions are open to emerging artists up to 30 years old.

Consultations available with:
 

Katrijn Vermoesen is an artist manager at Musickness, the agency representing acts like Balthazar, Eefje de Visser, and Sylvie Kreusch. She personally works with Black Box Revelation, Noonzy, Ão, and Roufaida. On top of that, Katrijn has extensive experience with the administrative side of the business, including budget management.

Ask Katrijn about management strategies and financial planning.

Musickness

Sarah Amlal is Senior Promotion Manager at Universal Music Belgium. With a Master’s in Audiovisual Arts and experience at 20th Century Fox and radio station MNM, she knows both the media and music worlds inside out. She uses her industry know-how to help artists effectively put themselves on the map.

Ask Sarah about promo (radio, TV, press) and practical tips to build your profile and stand out in a competitive market.

Universal Music

Alexander has been working at Mayway Records since 2021, a Kortrijk-based label with artists like Ão, Ciska Ciska, and Aghogho under its wing. As Label Manager, he is responsible for the label's broad range of tasks: from A&R and promo to streaming and data analysis. Mayway Records is a breeding ground for promising Belgian talent. In his spare time, he also organizes parties in Antwerp with Love On Top Club.

Emma has been with FKP Scorpio for 4.5 years. Her passion for music ran so deep that she used to clean festival toilets at Tomorrowland, Pukkelpop, and Werchter. Fortunately, her background in marketing offered a cleaner entry into the music industry: starting as Digital Marketeer at FKP Scorpio, moving to the bookings department as Booking Assistant, and now building her own theater division.

Ask Emma about (inter)national networking, artist administration, and booking shows.

FKP Scorpio

Thomas Konings is a concert programmer at Botanique in Brussels. During his student years, he spent his free time coordinating the music site Indiestyle, which introduced him to the industry. He joined Botanique as a communications officer before stepping into the programming team.

Ask Thomas about Belgium's live music landscape, bookings, booking agents, and building a long-term career.

Botanique

Paulo 'Astrofisiks' Rietjens is a producer, rapper, and member of hip-hop group Stikstof, writing both beats and verses. Dedicated to writing, recording, and mixing hip-hop and bass-heavy genres, he brings deep roots in the Belgian music scene. His approach centers on finding the right groove and harmony to help each artist stand out.

Ask Paulo for feedback on your sound or the technical mix of your tracks.

VI.BE (pronounced vibe) is the support center for artists and the broader music industry, providing free advice to everyone from beginners to pros. They guide musicians, DJs, producers, organizers, and managers through release planning, promo, record deals, finances, grants, and more. Beyond their online resource hub, Lucas, Mo, and Silke offer hands-on support via advies@vi.be.

Ask VI.BE about releasing and promoting your first single, legal/financial topics like copyright and payouts, and building a sustainable career path.

VI.BE