Category: Lifestyle

Bandsintown Partners with Spotify to Enhance Live Event Discoveries

Bandsintown, the leading platform for live event discovery, has announced a new partnership with Spotify to revolutionize concert and festival discovery worldwide. This collaboration aims to empower more artists and enhance fan experiences by integrating Bandsintown event listings directly into the Spotify platform.

The partnership comes at a time when artists and venues are facing increased competition and rising costs, with Bandsintown data showing a significant increase in the number of concerts from 2022 to 2023. As fans continue to seek authentic and community-driven experiences, Bandsintown and Spotify are joining forces to bridge the gap and ensure that every artist receives the recognition they deserve.

Fabrice Sergent, co-founder and managing partner of Bandsintown, stated, “Bandsintown is dedicated to helping artists get discovered and sell out shows. With Spotify on board, we can bring artists and fans closer together in a world where every show and every fan matters.”

The Bandsintown for Artists platform, trusted by over half a million musicians, provides artists with full control over their event listings. By linking their Spotify profiles and sharing their shows on Bandsintown, artists can increase their reach through Spotify’s live event listings available on various key surfaces across the platform.

Bandsintown.com is the world’s largest live music discovery platform, serving 84 million users with 1.5 million shows listed by 600,000 artists from 150+ countries. Through strategic partnerships and powerful direct-to-fan marketing tools, Bandsintown enhances event visibility and strengthens the artist-fan connection.

Jon Ostrow, Associate Director of Growth & Discovery, Live Events at Spotify, emphasized the importance of the partnership with Bandsintown in helping artists connect with and monetize their fanbases. This integration provides artists with more control over their tour schedules on Spotify, ultimately improving the fan experience of discovering and purchasing event tickets.

For further information, visit bandsintown.com/spotify to learn more about how the partnership between Bandsintown and Spotify is shaping the future of live event discoveries worldwide.

Singapore’s Momo Film Co has joined forces with Indonesian filmmaker Wregas Bhanuteja for his upcoming third feature film, “Levitating.” Principal photography is set to commence in Indonesia in the third quarter of this year. The film follows the story of Bayu, a 20-year-old who aims to become a shaman and play a crucial role in solving the crisis in his suburban area facing eviction.

Joining Momo Film Co and Rekata Studio as producers are Siera Tamihardja and Iman Usman. Bhanuteja, an award-winning director, made history at the Cannes Film Festival with his short film “Prenjak” in 2016. His debut feature, “Photocopier,” garnered success at the Busan International Film Festival and on Netflix.

Momo Film Co, known for its successful collaboration with Bhanuteja on “Andragogy,” looks forward to bringing their co-production expertise to “Levitating.” The filmmakers express excitement and commitment to sharing authentic Indonesian stories with a global audience.

Overall, the collaboration between Momo Film Co and Wregas Bhanuteja promises to deliver a compelling and captivating film that will showcase the talent of Indonesian filmmakers on an international platform.

The annual Bright Lights Youth Arts Festival is back and better than ever this year, showcasing a variety of exciting events and activities for young people. Hosted at the Arts Centre Washington by Sunderland Culture, the festival features a curated exhibition by the Celebrate Different Collective, a group of talented young individuals from Sunderland.

Running from February 20th to 24th, the festival includes free workshops, exhibitions, and performances designed specifically for youth. Participants can enjoy activities such as animation workshops, Play-in-a-Day sessions, typography workshops, and a mask-making workshop in collaboration with Autism In Mind.

To learn more about the festival’s full program, visit the official website at https://www.artscentrewashington.co.uk. Additionally, fringe events will take place at the Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens – more details are available at http://www.sunderlandmuseum.org.uk/.

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity for young creatives to showcase their talent and participate in a week of artistic expression. Spread the word and share the excitement with friends and family!

The Tyne Valley Film Festival is back this March with a fantastic line-up of screenings and events that will appeal to all cinephiles. From classic films like “Oliver!” and “The Hound Of The Baskervilles” to documentaries and modern hits like “Children Of Men” and “Blade Runner 2049,” there is something for everyone.

With a total of 36 screenings and events spread across 26 community venues over 14 days, this festival promises to be a cinematic extravaganza. For the first time, festival-goers can purchase a Festival Pass, providing access to all screenings at the Forum Cinema and Moot Hall venues in Hexham.

For more information on the full programme and ticketing details, visit the official Tyne Valley Film Festival website. Don’t miss out on this immersive cinematic experience!

Share the excitement with your friends and mark your calendars for this unforgettable film festival.