Festival Insider Podcast

Hey insiders! In this episode, we're joined by Stu Hackley and John Curley, two industry veterans and partners of Arc Music Festival. We discuss how they plan to merge the origins of house music culture in Chicago with rising international talent and a community that's growing by the minute. Stu and John chat about how the lineup came together, what fans can expect to see at the event and where they think house music is headed in the future! 

Learn more about the festival: https://arcmusicfestival.com/

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In this episode, we're joined by Julian Prince, the founder of the boutique house and techno music festival SXM. SXM is a dream destination for festival goers looking to escape to the idyllic beaches of St. Martin! We chat with Julian about the island experience, his favorite hidden gems and activities and how they embrace local resources to create a sustainable experience.

Learn more about the festival: https://festivalinsider.com/articles/festival-organizer-interview-julian-prince-sxm-festival

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Elena Cruz is one of the most recognizable faces of the shuffling & shapes community. Her hard work ethic and positive outlook on life have helped her turn her passion for dancing into a full blown career online. In this episode, Elena shares her thoughts on the growth of the shuffling & shapes world, gives tips for beginners and talks about how her life has changed since sharing her journey online!

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Hey Insiders! In this episode, we're joined by the talented singer-songwriter and DJ Anabel Englund. Anabel has become one of the most recognized voices in the dance music industry. With a stacked lineup of collaborations with artists like MK, Lee Foss, Dombresky and Jamie Jones, two #1 US Dance Airplay hits and her Messing With Magic Deluxe album release, Anabel is becoming a household name for fans of house music.

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Hey Insiders! In this episode, we're back with a very special guest...the one, the only...Disco Donnie! James "Disco Donnie" Estopinal, Jr. is the CEO and founder of Disco Donnie Presents, a premiere dance music event production company that's been in business since 1994. Donnie is credited as being one of the godfather's of the dance music industry. Today we learn more about Donnie's evolution as a promoter, how he navigated through a bankruptcy and new ownership (in 2020 Estopinal bought back his company) and what the experience is like producing events now in a post-pandemic world!

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In this episode, hosts Michael Julian and Emma Kapotes discuss the current state of house music in North America and what artists, labels, brands and music festivals are paving the way for the future. They also share what trends they're seeing in the genre and how they envision things progressing in the next few years.

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Hey insiders! In this episode, French house producer Dombresky talks breaking into the American market and his secrets to making timeless house music. With early support from fellow French artists like Tchami and DJ Snake, Dombresky quickly became a must see act for dance music fans. Today we chat with him about American festival culture, his dream back to back sets and his thoughts on live streaming vs. live events. It's clear in the longevity of his career that Dombresky's uplifting, infectious tracks can stand the test of time! 

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Hey insiders! In this episode, we're joined by the iconic two-time Grammy nominated electronic duo, live-streaming sensations and passionate activists SOFI TUKKER. For the past year, Sophie Hawley-Weld and Tucker Halpern committed to playing virtual shows every day which led them to recently hit a milestone of 365 streams in total.

Today we chat with them about what they learned throughout this process and how their hit single "House Arrest" with Gorgon City came about during this time as well. We also discuss their friendship with fellow artist LP GIOBBI and what their future live shows will look like!

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Hey insiders! In this episode, we're joined by one of the industry's leading creative talents Jeroen Jansen. Jeroen has helped create some of the world's most successful dance music events and experiences including Tiesto's first world tour, Tomorrowland, Mysteryland and Sensation to name a few. His Iatest endeavor 'Our House,' the world's first electronic music museum launching in Amsterdam this summer, will allow fans to explore the history of house music through an interactive experience. Today Jeroen takes us through his career in entertainment and shares why this new project is a can't miss for fans!

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Hey insiders! In this episode, we're joined by Scott Dennison, a domestic and international risk professional who specializes in communication and strategic planning. Today Scott shares with us the in depth planning that goes into making sure large scale events are safe for attendees. We discuss weather contingency planning, medical staffing, security risks, international travel and new COVID-19 safety measures that may go into effect. Lastly, Scott also gives tips that festival attendees can use to protect themselves and their rights at events!

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