Folk, World, Jazz
[Live] Music With Roots
Since 2007
Folk, World, Jazz
Hello, I'm Eric.
Back in 2007, I launched Music4You as a freelancer with a clear mission:
to champion new talent, support emerging artists and their teams, and fuel the growth of the global music community.
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Over 25 years of experience as an Educator, Project Manager, and Grant Writer for eco-social initiatives across Europe, the Balkans, the Mediterranean, West Africa, Brazil, and Indonesia.
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More than 10 years as a booking agent specialising in folk, world, roots, global, and jazz music
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Expertise in artist startup guidance and music promotion
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Skilled in artist coaching and mentoring.
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Experienced facilitator of European and international cooperation projects.
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Active member of the global music community, including being a WOMEXICAN and a board member of the European Folk Network.
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Fluent in French, English, and Italian
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From Belgium but based in Sicily
"A very reliable partner and an experienced project manager,
passionate about international cooperation and community development,
able to lead a multi-cultural team and to maximize community resources
for the benefit of all."
COLLABORATIONS
ORGANIZATIONS, AGENCIES
European Folk Network
Darshan - Isulafactory
Oued Music - Paker Prod
Agence Danielle Lefebvre
Afrikool
RECENT PROJECTS
The Story In Brief
Since 1982, Eric has been actively engaged in social and cultural cooperation projects around the world. At the dawn of the new millennium, he set up MUSIC4YOU to nurture and support unsigned artists in the global music scene, helping them take meaningful steps forward in their careers.
Leveraging his extensive network ofcontacts, Eric has been instrumental in guiding these artists through the often complex and challenging landscape of the music industry.
Through MUSIC4YOU, he continues to channel his passion and connections to uplift artists and bring their music to a wider audience. He also contributes to cooperation projects as a facilitator, educator, and grant writer.
Venues – Festivals - Organizations:
Terre Nouvelle (New earth Festival, Paris, France) – Nouvelle Lune (New Moon Live Club, Paris, France) – Faces Festival, Forces of Light, European Peoples' Festival (Finland) – Caravan of Solidarity (Euromed) – Ecolandia Park (Italy) - Darshan (Italy) - Italian World Beat (Italy) – European Folk Network (Europe)
Artists: Nagwetch & Wabanag (CA) - Myllarit (RU) – Santtu Karhu & Talvisovat (RU) – Iva Nova (RU) – Galaxy (SEN) – Ndiobass & Topoto Band (SEN) – Diogal (SEN) - Galaxy (SEN) - Jason Carter (UK) – Mir0 (FI) - Nordic (SE) - Johanna Juhola (FI) – Kardemimit (FI) – Jaako Laitinen & Väärä Raha (FI) – Helsinki Cotonou Ensemble (FI – Benin) – Gabacho Maroc (MA-FR) – Agricantus (IT) – Re Niliu (IT) – Oi Dipnoi (IT) – Vesevo (IT) - Karkum Project (IT) - WOR (BE) – Alekos Vretos (GR) – Xena Tango (IT) – The Sicilian Jazz Project (CA) – Les Poules à Colin (CA -QC) – De Temps Antan (CA-QC) – Northern Resonance (SE) – Kinnaris Quintet (UK) - Nani Vazana (IL/NL)
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