Inside the Rise of Vintage Culture: Branding, Vision, and Global Impact
Conference
Inside the Rise of Vintage Culture: Branding, Vision, and Global Impact
Speakers: Vintage Culture (Artist), Jay Pidgeon (Founder and Director, Purple Wall), Guga Trevisani (Founder and CEO, Entourage Live & Entourage Artists)
Fireside chat with Vintage Culture, Guga Trevisani, and Jay Pidgeon that dives deep into the vibrant and evolving story of Brazil’s electronic music scene. Vintage Culture, alongside his longtime collaborators Guga Trevisani and Jay Pidgeon, will reflect on the cultural legacy, global impact, and forward-looking vision that define his career. From creating bridges between musical genres and geographies to championing emerging local talent, this conversation will spotlight the mission and movement behind Só Track Boa and work to uplift Brazil’s next generation of artists.
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ADE Pro is the ultimate business and inspiration gathering for the electronic music industry. The four-day conference returns to live action at our iconic home base Felix Meritis and features dedicated programming at the forefront of our industry. In addition, ADE will also continue to host conference programs dedicated to young creators and aspiring professionals.
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* Limited capacity at high-demand venues – read more at our FAQ.
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