Sofa Session

TRANSFORMATION IN THE TRANCE MUSIC INDUSTRY

KNOWLEDGE

DATE: 22-02-2025 | 17:00 - 18:00 CET
Official ASOT Hotel
Mainport Hotel Rotterdam | Ground Floor

SOFA SESSION WITH ARMIN VAN BUUREN, SUPERSTRINGS AND AGENTS OF TIME

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on the transformation of the trance music industry. From standing at the forefront of the genre’s rise, Armin van Buuren now reflects on its evolution alongside SUPERSTRINGS and Agents Of Time. Having shaped the trance scene since 2000, Armin will now turn his focus to conversations with emerging talent, exploring the changes, challenges, and triumphs the music industry has experienced over the decades. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to gain insights from both legends and rising stars about the past, present, and future of trance music.

Moderated by Renske Kollenburg and participated by

Armin van Buuren, SUPERSTRINGS and Agents Of Time

Armin van Buuren

Radio Host / DJ / Producer

It takes little to recognize that Armin van Buuren has been one of the world’s biggest DJs and producers in electronic music for over twenty years. His two-hour radio show, A State of Trance, is broadcast weekly from his own radio studio in the Armada Music HQ in Amsterdam to over 44 million listeners in more than 80 countries. In addition to all of this, Armin van Buuren is the co-founder of Armada Music, the biggest independent dance music label in the world.

SUPERSTRINGS

DJ'S

Jonathan Brand and Emiel van der Burgt from SUPERSTRINGS will engage in a conversation during this session. SUPERSTRINGS is renowned for its euphoric trance nights, consistently captivating dance floors with a mix of iconic classics, fresh releases, and forgotten gems from the golden era of the '90s and '00s.

Agents Of Time

DJ's

Agents Of Time is the project of Andrea Di Ceglie and Luigi Tutolo. A revered two man live act, DJs and masters of their sound in the studio. Since starting their journey as Agents Of Time, the two Italians have combined their talents and shared influences to become globally in-demand dance acts.

Renske Kollenburg

Music Industry Coach & Consultant | Interviewer | Speaker | Event Moderator

Renske van Kollenburg is initially known for many years of journalistic work in the music industry. She worked with leading artists such as Nile Rodgers, Boy George, Richie Hawtin, Armin van Buuren, Will.i.Am, Carl Cox, and Avicii. She has also worked as a film producer, event moderator and radio and award show host with audiences up to 30k people. Besides her role as a moderator at prominent events within the music industry she is also regularly booked as a speaker at various conferences and esteemed institutions like the SAE Institute. In her talks, Renske shares valuable insights and practical tools, addressing the challenges of sustainability in the fast and hectic music industry and high-performance professions.