Inspiratiedag voor Artiesten

Michèle Cuvelier is a radio presenter at Studio Brussel, known for shows like De Ochtend, Radar, and the podcast Hey Paul. She also hosts De Tijdloze on Canvas and is active as a moderator and columnist.

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Tomas Michelena is a booking agent at Busker Artist Agency, representing artists such as Chibi Ichigo, Meltheads, Daan, and more.

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Sofie Engelen is a presenter and editor with a passion for rock music and culture. You probably know her as the radio face of De Tijdloze and radio station Willy. Sofie ensures that the panel discussion runs smoothly.

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Musician, performer, and inclusivity consultant Jan Wallyn will guide this inspiration day as the host. From 2014 to 2018, they were a choreographer and artistic coordinator at Zinnema theater in Anderlecht, and they served as the theater's general director until 2022. In 2023, Jan released their debut book 'Een doodgewone dag', which explores, among other things, their journey towards understanding their gender identity.

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Dominique Mertens is a clinical psychologist and EFT therapist, working in her private practice Studio NIA. She is also the in-house psychologist at the Antwerp-based welfare organization Young Fenix. Dominique will be facilitating the panel discussion.

Tamara van Hul is a job coach and business manager with a focus on workplace well-being in the cultural sector. She is the founder of Learning To Fly, a coaching practice where she supports individuals in career development, stress management, and burnout prevention. Tamara, together with Sofie and Dominique, will be facilitating the panel discussion.

Mathilde works as a programmer at Trix and is a co-organizer of OVERLAST, an organization that supports young Belgian musical talent. It started in 2017 as a showcase festival but has grown into a full-fledged platform. In addition to organizing the OVERLAST festival twice a year, OVERLAST also provides support to artists through Atelier OVERLAST, where they receive help with creating live performances, visuals, costumes, and more.

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As a commercial consultant at Amplo, Michael-John supports artists through workshops and advice, focusing on the financial and administrative aspects of their careers. With his expertise, he helps artists get their business affairs in order and build a solid foundation.

Maxim is a music publicity and digital specialist at Five Oh, where he focuses on increasing the visibility of artists. Additionally, he writes music articles for platforms such as Dansende Beren. Under his artist name 'Fantom', he is also active in the music scene.

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Amber Piddington is known as the guitarist and singer-songwriter of the indie pop duo Kids With Buns. In 2021, they won De Nieuwe Lichting and have since conquered many Flemish stages. With music often exploring themes of queerness and their personal experiences, the duo quickly made a name for themselves.

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Catherine Smet is a singer-songwriter and the frontwoman of the indie band BLUAI. In addition to her work with the band, she is also active as a coach and mentor for emerging musical talent through initiatives such as Mystic Kids.

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Sarah Pepels, known as a former member of Portland, is now primarily active within Glitterpaard and Ozark Henry. In addition to her music career, she is also frequently found at Trix, where she leads workshops in songwriting and vocal coaching.

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Cellini is a Belgian-Italian DJ and producer who blends percussive, danceable electronic music with rich influences from Mediterranean traditions. The result is a unique sound that feels deep, immersive, and powerful.

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Colin H. Van Eeckhout is the frontman of the post-metal band Amenra. Beyond his musical role, Colin is the driving force behind the band's artistic vision. He is deeply involved not only in the music and lyrics, but also in the visual, spiritual, and symbolic dimensions that define Amenra.

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Margaux Daerden is Coordinator of Member Relations at Sabam, the Belgian association for authors, composers, and publishers. She’s your go-to person for help with all the paperwork related to copyright matters.

Silke Bergans and Lucas Declerq from VI.BE are there to offer advice and answer all your questions about grants and other practical matters, without actively working on files during the event.

Aram Abgaryan is a producer with KRANKk, musical director for Oscar and the Wolf, and creates solo work under the name Fifty Hertz. He crafts multi-sensory live shows that stimulate all the senses and won the Champion Sound Beat Battle in 2020.

For all your technical questions, you can turn to Steven. Whether it's about drafting a rider, setting up your backline, or communicating with a sound engineer. Steven to the rescue!

Lotte De Block is Hoofd Local Repertoire bij Sony Music Entertainment.
Met een scherp oor voor talent en een passie voor muziek van eigen bodem, ondersteunt ze artiesten in hun groei en zet ze sterk in op het versterken van de lokale muziekscene.

Alexander Goossens is a label manager at Mayway Records, where he supports young artists and works with acts such as The Haunted Youth, Meltheads, and Meskerem Mees.