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7 Days Away! The countdown until #NewSkoolRules in Rotterdam 🇳🇱 one of the biggest global music conferences bringing together artists, creatives & executives from around the world.

I’ll be moderating + speaking on 3 panel discussions throughout the week. Looking forward to building, learning & connecting with the global music community.

Find more info at @newskoolrules page

#Rotterdam #MusicIndustry #BeingIndieIsMajor

7 Days Away! The countdown until #NewSkoolRules in Rotterdam 🇳🇱 one of the biggest global music conferences bringing together artists, creatives & executives from around the world.

I’ll be moderating + speaking on 3 panel discussions throughout the week. Looking forward to building, learning & connecting with the global music community.

Find more info at @newskoolrules page

#Rotterdam #MusicIndustry #BeingIndieIsMajor

7 Days Away! The countdown until #NewSkoolRules in Rotterdam 🇳🇱 one of the biggest global music conferences bringing together artists, creatives & executives from around the world.

I’ll be moderating + speaking on 3 panel discussions throughout the week. Looking forward to building, learning & connecting with the global music community.

Find more info at @newskoolrules page

#Rotterdam #MusicIndustry #BeingIndieIsMajor

One Week to go before we start @newskoolrules . More than 120 performances from all over the world and most of them you can check out for FREEEEEEE!!!!! Check out the website to see where and one ANDDDDDD if you give us a good reason why you should be attending the conference during the day (ticket is worth 125 euro’s) put it here! You might win 2 accesspasses to come network with peope from Sony, Universal, Pandora, Apple Music, Generation Now etc!!!! Just put it in the comments orrr sent us a dm with the reason!!!!

The networking doesn’t stop when the panels end… 👀

On Saturday night we’ll continue at the official New Skool Rules 2026 AFTERPARTY powered by Epitome Entertainment.

Expect an international vibe filled with hiphop, R&B, afro, dancehall, amapiano, and everything in between — brought to you by DJ Menace, DJ Smooth Fuego, and DJ Rodney Music.

📍 Karaoke Bar Uniek – Rotterdam
🗓 May 23rd, 2026
⏰ 23:30 – 03:00
🎟 FREE entrance with NSR wristband, otherwise €10

This is an exclusive chance to celebrate, connect, dance, and close out the night with artists, DJs, executives, creatives, and music lovers from around the world!

#newskoolrules2026 #getyourticketsnow ‼️‼️‼️ #newskoolrules
#dedoelen #karaokebaruniek

Bridging R&B, soul, Afrobeat, and Caribbean influences through performance, education, and musical direction.

Stanley Clementina (NL/CW) – Curaçao-born multi-instrumentalist, singer, producer, educator, and founder of Steezmusic. After studying bass guitar and vocals at the conservatory in Rotterdam, Stanley built a versatile career performing with artists including Nelson Freitas, Frenna, Yade Lauren, and Jandino Asporaat, while also serving as musical director for major theatre productions. Alongside his work on stage, he teaches vocals and close harmony at the Conservatorium van Amsterdam, mentoring the next generation of artists and performers.

During New Skool Rules 2026, Stanley and the SteezMusic band will be guiding and accompanying the festival’s live jam sessions throughout the weekend. Come catch a vibe!

📍 Join us in Rotterdam 22–24 May and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of music.

#newskoolrules2026 #getyourticketsnow ‼️‼️‼️ #newskoolrules
#dedoelen #karaokebaruniek

Creating pathways for underrepresented talent within music, events, and creative culture.

Karin Bezchlebová (UK) – Glasgow-based creative working across artist development, events, and music industry education. At New Skool Rules she represents PITCH, where she works as a social media and event coordinator and co-booker. She is also the founder of Offset, an initiative focused on creating opportunities for people from underrepresented backgrounds through workshops, collaborative projects, and the Music Industry Literacy Programme. Alongside her independent work, Karin contributes to platforms including UP2STNDRD and the Scottish Alternative Music Awards, while also performing as a resident DJ with Bemz.

📍 Join us in Rotterdam 22–24 May and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of music.

#newskoolrules2026 #getyourticketsnow ‼️‼️‼️ #newskoolrules
#dedoelen #karaokebaruniek

Nearly three decades of experience shaping Dutch radio, audio culture, and media strategy.

Niels Hoogland (NL) – Media coach, radio strategist, consultant, and former executive across some of the Netherlands’ leading radio platforms including Radio 538, Radio Veronica, Radio 10, and NPO FunX. Throughout his career, Niels has worked in nearly every creative and editorial role within radio, while also helping develop pioneering hip-hop and R&B platform Juize and the interactive audio platform MyRadio. Today, he focuses on talent coaching, format development, music programming, and helping media brands and personalities build stronger connections with their audiences.

📍 Join us in Rotterdam 22–24 May and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of music.

#newskoolrules2026 #getyourticketsnow ‼️‼️‼️ #newskoolrules
#dedoelen #karaokebaruniek

From major hip-hop festivals to packed football stadiums — Jay Knox knows how to bring the energy.

Jay Knox (UK) – Renowned DJ, host, and presenter known for hyping some of the UK’s biggest live events and audiences. From hosting the BBC Radio 1Xtra Stage at Reading Festival and the UK’s biggest hip-hop festival Wireless, to touring with artists including Lil Uzi Vert, A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie, and Central Cee, Jay has become a trusted voice and vibe creator across music and sports culture. He is also the official stadium DJ and voice of Crystal Palace FC, bringing his unmistakable “JayKnox To The World” energy wherever he goes.

📍 Join us in Rotterdam 22–24 May and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of music.

#newskoolrules2026 #getyourticketsnow ‼️‼️‼️ #newskoolrules
#dedoelen #karaokebaruniek

DANCECREWS & BATTLECATZ, meld je snel aan voor de legendarische Movemasterz 2026 op
24 mei in de Muziekwerf, Rotterdam.
Deuren gaan open om 14:30 en we starten om 15:00

Join met je crew/team/act in de Showcase Crew Competition
of
Represent jezelf in de 1vs1 Allstyles Battles on Hip Hop Music

Meld je nu aan via de website van @iamee2

Entree is €5,-

Winning team showcase: €600,-
Winnaar battles €500,-

Hosted by yours truly,

Gregory Shaggy

#movemasterz #newskoolrules #crewcompetition #dancebattle #allstyles

From artist development and A&R to global campaigns across the Middle East and beyond.

Karima Damir (MA) – Music executive with more than 12 years of experience spanning A&R, talent management, music marketing, and artist relations. Throughout her career, Karima has contributed to projects involving major regional and international artists including Hamaki, Balqees, Ahlam, Kadem Alsahir, Enrique Iglesias, RedOne, Beyoncé, Wizkid, Alicia Keys, Harry Styles, and many more. Her industry journey includes leadership roles at Universal Music MENA, Sony Music Middle East, Rotana, Platinum Records, and MTV Middle East & North Africa, helping shape artist development and music strategy across multiple global markets.

📍 Join us in Rotterdam 22–24 May and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of music.

#newskoolrules2026 #getyourticketsnow ‼️‼️‼️ #newskoolrules
#dedoelen #karaokebaruniek

From Arista Records and Uptown Records to representing some of today’s biggest names in music and entertainment.

Bob Celestin (US) – Entertainment attorney and founder of the Law Offices of Robert A. Celestin, with more than 25 years of experience in the music industry. A graduate of Yale University and Columbia Law School, Bob has held executive roles at Arista Records alongside Clive Davis, Uptown Records, and Untouchables Entertainment, while also working closely with legendary artists and producers including Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Ginuwine, and City High. Today, his firm represents a wide range of artists, producers, estates, and entertainment companies including SHABOOZEY, the estates of XXXTENTACION, POP SMOKE, and Aretha Franklin, among many others.

📍 Join us in Rotterdam 22–24 May and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of music.

#newskoolrules2026 #getyourticketsnow ‼️‼️‼️ #newskoolrules
#dedoelen #karaokebaruniek

Building international careers, global events, and the next generation of music business professionals.

Ekaterina Bazhanova (RU) – International music industry professional with more than 15 years of experience across artist management, live entertainment, and global music business development. She currently manages projects including Dimash Qudaibergen and IVA, overseeing international strategy, partnerships, and career development. Alongside her work as co-owner of Barcelona-based event agency White Noise Events, Ekaterina also serves as Music Business Mindset & Entrepreneurship Programmes Director at IMB School, helping bridge real-world industry experience with music business education.

📍 Join us in Rotterdam 22–24 May and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of music.

#newskoolrules2026 #getyourticketsnow ‼️‼️‼️ #newskoolrules
#dedoelen #karaokebaruniek

Connecting African music with audiences and opportunities worldwide.

Bash Jameson (SA) – Label Manager at Sony Music Entertainment Africa, with previous experience at Family Tree and Warner Music Africa. With more than a decade of experience across artist management, A&R, and artist development, Bash has worked with artists including Cassper Nyovest, Nadia Nakai, Yumbs, Boity, and Reason. Passionate about building global connections for African music, he has contributed to international collaborations involving artists such as Ciara, Muni Long, Masego, Projexx, Major League DJz, and Steel Banglez.

📍 Join us in Rotterdam 22–24 May and connect with industry leaders shaping the future of music.

#newskoolrules2026 #getyourticketsnow ‼️‼️‼️ #newskoolrules
#dedoelen #karaokebaruniek