The Creative HourW/ Roberta Hickey
Guest's bio:
Pushing forward the techno-scene of MENA. Did you know Dubai is actually a birthplace of an underdog techno culture? Together with Roberta we'll discuss the future of the dance music in the region and in the world.
Episode description:
To all, who ever thought something like "I should do the music festival" — this is an instruction on how to launch your own music festival! The debut of IMS Dubai was on 14–15 November 2024. This groundbreaking summit is poised to connect the worlds of music, culture, finance, and technology. We're meeting with Roberta Hickey —the Beatport Middle East Regional Manager and as part of the IMS Curation Committee — the wizard behind the perfect musicians selection. Roberta has over 12 years of experience in the music industry, pioneering new trends and founding Little Pink Book platform, that supports women in the music industry, reflecting her commitment to empowering others.
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