Conference Programme

Anime has been booming ever since its origin. With the rise of Crunchyroll and other streaming services, even more fans now have access to the vast amount of anime that is around. Next to that, we see lots of brands jumping to collaborate. Think of the Sailor Moon x Jimmy Choo or the Jujutsu Kaisen collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana. One of the pillars of anime is music. Decades ago artists such as Geinoh Yamashirogumi and Kenji Kawai were pushing the boundaries of mixing electronic music with traditional Japanese instruments in the now iconic AKIRA and Ghost In The Shell. Animation is where innovation in music scoring is happening. It is a fertile ground for melodic electronic music. Today a new generation of composers are pushing the envelope further by creating unique sounds and melodies.

Jungle sounds, hissing snakes, pan flutes, a roaring bass and chilling screams. If there is a soundtrack that captures the atmosphere of the series well (and also keeps ringing in your head for weeks), it is the score of The White Lotus, composed by Canadian Cristobal Tapia de Veer. He will appear as a keynote speaker at the BMIM x ADE Conference.

Join us for an engaging panel discussion on immersive audio, where industry experts Richard Burki (Future Phonic Studios) and Koos Zwaan (Inholland University of Applied Sciences /International Music Industry Lab) will dive into the transformative journey of the (media) music industry, highlighting the pivotal role of technology and the creative possibilities it unlocks.

Where music used to play a modest background role in films and series, we can now say with confidence that it has taken one of the leading roles. Would the final season of Stranger Things have ever become so popular without that specific Kate Bush track? And would The White Lotus ever have had such a large audience without that atmospheric soundtrack? We’ll never know, but we can talk about it. And we’ll do just that in this panel during ADE.

Since its inception, BMIM’s central aim has always been to act as a facilitator and enabler for the creative industries, and over the last years our One on One Sessions have proved that by placing like-minded people directly in front of each other, positive and useful things often happen. Whether you want to seek the opinion of an experienced professional about your project, discuss the future state of the industry and how that could impact your business, get feedback on your work or simply start making a deal, we’re delighted to be able to bring you together.

Anime in the club?! Experience the world of Devilman Crybaby in a unique performance. kensuke ushio will transport you into the dark and mesmerizing world of Devilman Crybaby through a musical journey that captures the essence of the series like never before. It will be his first European show, so don’t miss this! What sets this performance apart is its innovative fusion of music and visual artistry. Not only can you experience the DJ skills of kensuke, WADA Devicegirls will be creating a captivating visual narrative that unfolds in harmony with the music.

Gaming is hot business! With powerhouses like Gucci, Balenciaga, Lexus joining forces with games, gamers and E-sports champions, the gaming universe is blazing a trail to unprecedented greatness!
And guess who’s right at the heart of this sonic revolution? You! The creators, the dreamers, the composers who transform bits and pixels into worlds of enchantment.

Prior to BMIM x ADE, we bring female (media) composers, sync managers, music supervisors, directors, producers and A&R managers together during the Womxn in Media Music Breakfast. This breakfast is by invitation only and intended to meet your colleagues, hear what is going on in the industry and exchange experiences with other women in the (media) music industry.

When do the best conversations happen? During the drinks! That’s why we’re opening the bar after BMIM x ADE to anyone who feels like a snack, a drink and finishing the conversations you started during the day. Who knows, you might meet a potential client or get the chance to brainstorm with one of your fellow creatives. This drink is for everyone that is attending the BMIM x ADE Conference.