The legendary producer/guitarist returns to ADE and will also be appearing at ADE Pro with business partner Merck Mercuriadis.
MusicTalk
Nile Rodgers is an exemplary guitarist, a songwriter with a very long list of global hits to his name, and a producer who has worked with Daft Punk, David Bowie, Madonna, Duran Duran, Diana Ross, Avicii and, of course, his own band Chic, along with songwriting and production partner, the legendary bassist Bernard Edwards. As if all that were not enough, Rodgers is also a hilarious raconteur with a slew of behind-the-scenes stories, some of which he’ll be sharing with the ADE Sound Lab audience. He has used the same 1959 Fender Stratocaster since he bought it in 1973, and the guitar is estimated to have generated around $2 billion in song writing revenues throughout his career. ADE MusicTalks has established itself as one of the most popular and inspiring events at ADE, providing a real interface between artists and fans who visit the city during ADE. During these Q&A sessions you'll get the chance to pop the questions that other’s don’t!
In conversation with Merck Mercuriadis
That same afternoon, Rodgers will also be taking the DeLaMar stage with renowned artist manager Merck Mercuriadis for a discussion about the realities of the fruitful but often fraught relationship between managers and their artists. The duo will also be discussing their plans for Hipgnosis Songs, the strategy behind the recent acquisition of Justin Bieber's catalogue and how they intend to achieve their stated aim of taking 20% of the global publishing market.
ADE MusicTalks: Nile Rodgers
Date & Time: Thursday October 18, 6 PM
Venue: De Brakke Grond (Festival Hangout, G2 Panel Room)
Access: ADE Card, ADE Pass & ADE Conference Pass holders (limited capacity!)
Merck Mercuriadis in Conversation with Nile Rodgers
Date & Time: Thursday October 18, 3.30 PM
Venue: DeLaMar Theater (D4 Panel Room)
Access: ADE Pass & ADE Conference Pass holders
The ADE Card (€15,-) is available here, the ADE Pass and the ADE Conference Pass are available here.
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