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1001Tracklists Announce Return of Top 101 Producer Rankings at Amsterdam Dance Event

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October 20th 1001Tracklists celebrates the Top 101 Producers 2022 at the Room Mate Aitana Hotel with headlining sets by James Hype & MEDUZA.
1001Tracklists returns for its third ever Amsterdam Dance Event showcase on October 20th at Room Mate Aitana Hotel from 6pm – midnight with the likes of James Hype and MEDUZA, plus BYOR, DONT BLINK, DubVision, Justri, Kryder, Merow, MorganJ, RayRay, Thomas Newson. This unique event brings together artists from the Top 101 Producers rankings as well as Future Of Dance selections for a night of new music, celebration, and community with 1/1 NFT trophies created in partnership with fan engagement platform Corite for this year’s artists, with unique giveaways for attendees also up for grabs. There is still time to bag your free ticket simply by RSVPing at http://1001.tl/ade
The 1001Tracklists Top 101 Producers rankings have become synonymous with the Amsterdam Dance Event, and the highly anticipated concept makes a bigger and better appearance than ever in 2022. At the intimate event, artists from the Top 101 Producers rankings, Future Of Dance selections, as well as superfans and industry colleagues will unite for a night of new music, celebration, and community. 

 

Playing on the night will be James Hype, best known for his 2022 single “Ferrari” with DJ Uldyy, as eclectic house sets which have taken him all over the world and to the upper part of the global dance charts. He is joined by Italian outfit MEDUZA who bring deep and sultry vibes to the scene with their smash hits like “Piece of Your Heart.” Also playing will be BYOR, DubVision, Kryder and a tribute of special back to back sets – Justri b2b Merow, RayRay b2b MorganJ and Thomas Newson b2b DONT BLINK.

 

Attendees can expect ID-loaded sets from these artists and some special guests alike, while those who aren’t in Amsterdam this year need not worry, as the event will come straight into your living room via the worldwide live stream.

 

On Monday, October 17th, the Top 101 Producers 2022 ranking will be unveiled, featuring the artists whose tracks were most supported by DJs around the world. The 100% data-driven ranking uses only data from the 1001Tracklists website and provides a unique indicator for an artist’s performance over the past 12 months. Previous champions have included Vintage Culture (2021), David Guetta (2020), Oliver Heldens (2019), and Don Diablo (2018). 

 

In order to take a step further towards greater change and empowerment, 1001Tracklists will simultaneously publish the ‘Future Of Dance’ list featuring 101 women and POC artists alongside the Top 101 Producers. Hand-selecting artists from across the globe, these artists’ productions have also been important in defining the sounds of the electronic music world in the past 12 months and will pave the path ahead.

 

To elevate the concept in 2022, 1001Tracklists has partnered with Corite, a blockchain based, fan engagement platform that combines traditional label services like marketing and funding with web3 products such as NFTs and play-to-earn mechanisms, driving artist growth at any stage of their career. Together, 1001Tracklists and Corite have created 1/1 NFT trophies for this year’s artists as well as unique giveaways for event attendees.

 

Don’t miss out on your chance to be there for free – all you have to do is RSVP at http://1001.tl/ade


ABOUT CORITE:

Corite is a first of its kind, blockchain based fan engagement platform that combines traditional music label services like marketing, funding, and distribution with web3 products like NFTs, staking, and play-to-earn. By gamifying the artist-fan relationship, Corite delivers the most comprehensive engagement engine for artists, managers and labels, allowing them to mobilise their current fanbase, expand to a larger audience, and strengthen their connection with all of their listeners. Corite’s platform gives artists the ability to create Fan Missions, ranging from “Follow Me on Spotify” to “Create a TikTok Duet for My New Release.” By completing missions, fans earn Fan Power, which can be spent on digital and physical rewards such as artist NFTs, release parties, VIP tickets, meet & greets, and more. In 2022, Corite has already partnered with worldwide superstar EDM artist Alan Walker, grammy-winning producer Rico Love, and Live Nation’s Way Out West Music Festival.

Ibiza super brand Cafe Mambo returns to the Albert Hall on 22nd October!

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Featuring Louie Vega, Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago, Ryan McDermott & Special guest Fat Tony.

Following on from Cafe Mambo’s sell out New Years Eve extravaganza, they are back with more Ibiza house music vibes at the Albert Hall on 22nd October!

Louie Vega: A leader in global dance music, Louie Vega has painted an award-winning career from a palette mixed with everything from house, salsa and afro-beat, to jazz, hip hop, gospel and soul.

What distinguishes the Grammy winner and 7-time nominee as one of the best living house music deejays is his ability to evolve alongside the times, distill the current musical landscape through his unique taste and put his own timeless spin on all the music he creates.

Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago: Lovely Laura & Ben Santiago have taken the world by storm with their incredible live sax / house music shows in Ibiza, whilst simultaneously gaining millions of internet streams that have captured the world’s attention.

After performances at super venues such as Ministry of Sound, Ibiza Rocks, Pacha, Café Mambo, Ushuaïa and Space, Laura’s & Ben’s star prowess still continues to rise. They have become one of dance music’s revered and most loved duos. With residencies under their belt for some of the biggest clubbing brands in the world, the husband & wife combined talent has proven to be a compelling union.

Fat Tony: Fat Tony is a key player on the London scene, both for gay and straight parties. Now with an international reputation, he is as in demand as he was when first starting out 30 years ago. Back then he was playing at the Playground but soon started his own night, Total Fashion Victim, then Jungle in 1985, which became the first place to play garage and house. Since then he has gone on to play every major club worth its salt, and has held some key residencies all round the country.

Tickets are available now via Skiddle!

Progressive house & techno duo Tinlicker bring their new LIVE set to Manchester on Friday 3rd February at Un:titiled Studio!

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Utrecht based duo Micha Heyboer and Jordi van Achthoven have been crafting their computerized soul together since 2013. And even during those early days they were no rookies, having individually honed their skills as part of world renowned drum ‘n bass act Black Sun Empire (Heyboer) and as producer, songwriter and music editor for many artists (Van Achthoven).
All this previous experience showed from day one, resulting in an impressive string of highly mature and deeply emotive tracks. Ever since they began working together they’ve quickly become a household name in the
world of electronic dance music with releases on labels such as Anjunadeep, mau5trap and Armada.
Jordi and Micha’s productions like their song ‘Because You Move Me’ or dancefloor anthems ‘Lost’ and ‘Less Than A Minute’ have racked up millions of streams. Their reworks of Robert Miles, deadmau5, James Zabiela and Reflekt’s iconic ’Need To Feel Loved’ together with their collabs with Ben Böhmer, Lane 8 and Helsloot have become indispensable ingredients for the world’s biggest radio and DJ shows.
Tinlicker will kickstart 2023 with a tour of their brand new LIVE set in Manchester on Feb 3rd 2023.
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Epic Pool Parties to Debut at Art Basel with 5 days parties on South Beach.

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After success at Miami Music conferences over the last few years Epic Pool parties will now host parties at Art Basel

November 30 – December 04

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Electric Ibiza, Jonathan Cowan Productions and the Sagamore Hotel once again collaborate to bring you an unparalleled 5-day pool party series during this year’s influential cultural gathering Art Basel in Miami. Expect carefully curated lineups of the world’s most sought after DJs. They will be performing on a festival style main stage, with full production and special fx, cutting edge audio and visual technology, food outlets, elevated bottle service and enhanced VIP options including pre reserved Tables, Private Cabanas and Beds all serviced by our tentative hospitality team.

All this happens during the iconic Art Basel, a leading global platform connecting collectors, galleries, and artists with an annual event on Miami Beach. It is all about helping grow and develop local and global culture but in a new and contemporary way that transcends the concept of the classic exhibition with a much more open-plan approach and of course some world-class parties.

The always unforgettable events go down at The Sagamore Hotel, an art deco architectural celebration and the centrepiece of Miami beach with a glistening pool and this time even more space to dance, lounge in comfort and soak up the winter sun rays.

Tickets for all parties are now on sale, choose a 5-day pass with re-entry permitted and come and go as you please or a single-day ticket.

CRANE Birmingham to re open this October

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Chase & Status, Marco Carola, Jeff Mills, Patrick Topping, Bru C, Marcel Dettman, Folamour and more headline

CRANE Birmingham is coming. This magnificent and newly renovated Victorian warehouse is a multi-purpose cultural space with next level lights, lasers, explosive production, an epic main stage and mesmerising LED wall next to a world class soundsystem. The early event programme features acclaimed international artists such as Marco Carola, Chase & Status, Big Narstie, Patrick Topping, Bru C, Jeff Mills, Solardo and more who are all set to make CRANE Birmingham the standout story of 2022.

This unreal new events site is set to deliver an unrivalled experience with outstanding production and a unique industrial aesthetic paired with slick facilities. The technologically advanced venue boasts a futuristic LED wall and vast stage that rivals any UK festival plus creative lighting, CO2 cannons, an array of high-tech extras including 3D LED effects, and lasers whilst a host of state of the art lighting pulsates around a space that comes alive with pyrotechnics and extraordinary special effects.

The newly revamped site incorporates several new spaces across the site such as the Atrium, Workshop and Basement. There are five in all with various seated areas, seven bars, an outdoor terrace and mezzanine overlooking the main room that will deliver world class events in a truly a distinct location with oodles of character.

CRANE Birmingham is here to make its mark and become an essential venue for a wide range of high-profile event experiences in the Midlands… are you ready?

15TH OCTOBER (DAY EVENT 15:00 – 00:00)
OPENING PARTY

_RETORT HOUSE
SOLARDO
HANNAH WANTS
DANNY HOWARD
SOSA

_BASEMENT
ELI BROWN
DISFREQ
MIANE
MEGADON

28TH OCTOBER (LATE SHOW 19:00 – 04:00)
THIRD EYE HALLOWEEN BASEMENT SESSIONS
LF SYSTEM

29TH OCTOBER (DAY EVENT 15:00 – 00:00)
THE HAUNTING HALLOWEEN SPECIAL

_RETORT HOUSE
BRU C
BIG NARSTIE
HOLY GOOF
MACKY GEE
TS7

_BASEMENT
NOTION
INTERPLANETARY CRIMINAL

30TH OCTOBER
SINDAY SUNDAY HALLOWEEN
PATRICK TOPPING
+ TBA

5TH NOVEMBER (DAY EVENT 15:00 – 02:00)
BLACK DOT

_RETORT HOUSE
JEFF MILLS
MARCEL DETTMANN
BLAWAN
RODHAD

_BASEMENT
HAAi
DJ STINGRAY 313

11TH NOVEMBER
(LATE SHOW 19:00 – 04:00)
THIRD EYE MEETS RAW

WHEATS

19TH NOVEMBER
_BASEMENT
HOUSE OF LOVE
FOLAMOUR
PARVIZ
+ SPECIAL GUESTS

25TH NOVEMBER (LATE SHOW 19:00 – 04:00)
THIRD EYE BASEMENT SESSIONS

BEN HEMSLEY

3RD DECEMBER
WORRIED ABOUT HENRY

_RETORT HOUSE
CHASE & STATUS (DJ SET)
KINGS OF THE ROLLERS & INJA
FRICTION
TURNO
POLA & BRYSON
CHARLIE TEE

_SPECIAL GUEST
DOM WHITTING

_BASEMENT
CARDINAL SOUND
NATTY LOU
KAZ
KATALYST
KLEU

10TH DECEMBER
FOREVERLAND – DOWN THE RABBIT HOLE
LINE UP TBA

17TH DECEMBER
GODSKITCHEN 25TH BIRTHDAY

_RETORT HOUSE
PAUL VAN DYK
FERRY CORSTEN
JUDGE JULES
MAURO PICOTTO
TALL PAUL
AJ GIBSON
DANIEL SOTO

_BASEMENT
STEVE LAWLER
DANNY HOWELLS
MISTRESS BARBARA
PAUL THOMAS
+ MORE

26TH DECEMBER
BOXING DAY SPECIAL
MARCO CAROLA

NEW YEARS EVE
TO BE ANNOUNCED

NEW YEARS DAY
TO BE ANNOUNCED

Thailand’s Epic 808 Festival Announces Line up Armin Van Buuren, Gareth Emery, DJ Snake, Hardwell and more headline

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The game-changing 808 Festival is back for its biggest and best edition yet from 9 – 11 December 2022. The leading event in all of Southeast Asia offers up three days of musical madness and brian-bogglign production with the likes of Andrew Rayel, Armin Van Buuren, Gareth Emery, DJ Snake, Hardwell, Madeo Live, Zedd, Morten, Illenium and more all playing at Bangkok International Trade Centre. Get your tickets now at https://808festival.net/

Bangkok International Trade Centre will become a whole new party dimension with epic stage production, mesmerising lights and world class sound systems all ready to deliver an experience unlike any other in the region. This will be the ninth edition of 808 Festival and each year it makes lasting memories from all those in attendance. Think explosive pyrotechnics, psychedelic colours and towering bass bins all serving up world class music.

t comes from some of the biggest international stars of the dance music world including the likes of the record breaking Dutchman Hardwell, frequent David Guetta collaborator and Future Rave pioneer Morten, trance icons Andrew Rayel, Armin Van Buuren and Gareth Emery, a live show from Madeon, plus more from DJ Snake, Zedd and Illenium with further acts to come.

There is no other event on the scale of 808 Festival anywhere in the region. It is an event that leads from the front and cannot be missed for lovers of maximal club experiences.
Tickets: www.808festival.net

Amnesia Ibiza upgrades Main Room to KV2 Soundsystem

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KV2 Audio: https://www.kv2audio.com/
Amnesia Ibiza: https://amnesia.es/

Amnesia is the home of music lovers all over the world and perhaps Ibiza’s most iconic club with a global reputation to match. First opened in 1974, Amnesia has become a leading light in one of the club scene’s key locations and is home to some of the best-known electronic music artists from around the world. After lying dormant for two years, the venue opened to a packed-out night in late May, which ran for an impressive 18 hours. Amnesia favourites such as Mar-T and Jamie Jones were in attendance, as were the club’s famed dancers, decked out in shiny metallic gear. The night was made even more special as it was also the inauguration of the brand new KV2 sound system in the Main Room – a much-anticipated event since KV2 was installed in the Terrace in 2019, taking the Amnesia sound experience to another level.

According to Amnesia’s artistic director and long-term resident, Martin Vega, aka Mar-T, there was never any doubt that the main room would eventually upgrade to KV2. “Like the Terrace, the system in the Main Room had been custom-built for us and served us well for over a decade. However, when we moved the Terrace to a KV2 system in 2019, we were blown away by the difference. Technology has changed and it was time for us to change too. We’d have renewed the system in the Main Room earlier, but the pandemic got in the way. However, it gave us the time to do things properly and now we’re back with a vengeance and loving it!”

The brief was simple – to deliver the same audio experience in the Main Room as for the Terrace – in short, the best club sound on the island. The system was designed by Stefano Trevisan from PLUSMUSIC INTERNATIONAL, a multinational sales and consultancy firm that specializes in event venue development though AV technologies. With headquarters in Switzerland and operations in Ibiza and the United States, PLUSMUSIC has a portfolio of world-renowned nightclubs, event venues and production partners to its name that made them a natural partner for the project.

The system is based around nine of KV2’s ultra-slim, wide dispersion, 3-way active SL412s coupled with four VHD8.10 low mid modules and no fewer than nineteen VHD2.18J subs from the company’s flagship VHD range for the main dancefloor area. A variety of EX15s, ESD10s and ESD12s act as fills for the balcony and VIP areas. “Our aim was to deliver the best possible sound throughout the venue, and especially on the dancefloor, projecting a strong bass presence where it is needed most,” explains Trevisan. “For the rest, the watchwords were unrestrained clarity, flexibility, and power. I think we have achieved that.”

KV2’s unique SLA technology delivers unprecedented levels of dynamic range, ultra-low distortion, extreme clarity and, crucially, unparalleled definition over distance thanks to the use of hybrid electronics matched to each of the fastest and lowest distortion transducers available today, and digital electronics with the highest sampling rate ever used in a professional loudspeaker system.

Amnesia’s regular and resident DJs have noticed the difference. Marco Farone has played the club more than most this summer, and he says, “One of the most important updates Amnesia did this year is the sound system. Both rooms are now sounding incredible – warm and dynamic. I was really surprised by the sound in the Main Room; it’s now one the best sound systems I’ve played on so far.”

CAAL is also a regular at the club, and he adds, “This is the perfect sound system for our Main Room. I love to be able to listen to music in its purest state, from low to high frequencies, without any processes altering the sound. That is exactly what KV2 delivers.”

ABOUT KV2 AUDIO
Founded in 2002, KV2 Audio is a vibrant company with a passion for building high quality pro audio products that deliver performance beyond expectation. Built on the vision of modern audio pioneer George Krampera who has been building audio equipment for nearly fifty years, millions of people have experienced sound produced from equipment he has designed. Through his long and successful career, George’s vision has remained unchanged; to eliminate distortion and loss of information in the signal path, thus providing sound reproduction that has true dynamic range and real representation of the original source.

ABOUT PLUSMUSIC INTERNATIONAL
PLUSMUSIC is a Swiss-based, globally focused specialist in maximizing the potential of event venues, nightclubs or any place art should thrive. Through careful attention to the needs of the customer, PLUSMUSIC relies on decades of engineering background to consider and offer solutions to its network of partners that propel them forwards and help realize their vision. PLUSMUSIC is Engineered Entertainment.

For more information on KV2 Audio, visit www.kv2audio.com

DCentralize to host the UK’s first Web3 music festival

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Date: 14th – 16th August, 2023
Location: Prestwold Hall Estate, Loughborough
Register: https://www.dcentralize.io

DCentralize Festival will put the power back in the hands of the music community by transitioning into a DAO, enabling token-holders to participate in decision-making of the festival.

By joining the DCentralize community, tokenholders will become part of a grand collaboration driven by shared values and transparent communications, which levels the playing field making access available to all.

Driven by blockchain technology, DCentralize is a hybrid music festival and conference that will be held at Prestwold Hall Estate in August 2023. The live event will be streamed simultaneously in a custom-built metaverse hosted by Passage.

DCentralize Festival is on a mission to empower artists and enact social change through decentralization as the first festival brand to be tokenized and fully-owned by its community.

Bridging the music and tech sectors, DCentralize aims to drive the evolution of the music industry using the latest Web3 technologies.

DCentralize and its partners will host a series of regular workshops – before and during the festival – to bootstrap artists and attendees with the knowledge of how to transition into Web3 with confidence. This is a clear demonstration of the team’s strong community focus and commitment to inform and empower people both within and outside the blockchain space.

DCentralize will ultimately transition into a DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization), which will enable its tokenholders to participate in the management and decision-making of the festival in a fair and transparent way. Tokenholders will get voting rights on key decisions such as lineups, stage design, core management, festival expansion and more.

By joining the DCentralize community, tokenholders will become part of a grand collaboration driven by shared values and transparent communications, which levels the playing field making access available to all.

As part of a global promotional tour to drive awareness to the project, the DCentralize team will be hosting a series of events for some of the world’s leading Web3 summits and conferences. Supporting Web3 artists and musicians by giving them a platform to showcase their skills in a live environment is a key aspect of the DCentralize team’s mission.

Founder Ian Kerr has many years of management, event organization and logistics behind him and now heads into a bold new chapter with DCentralize. Ian says:

“DCentralize is already flying the flag for our beliefs. We work as a core community of professionals from the worlds of Web3, cryptocurrency, event management, travel, music, art and more. Working in a decentralized model means that the community can overcome the constraints of tradition, being supported by a network of specialist advisors.”

Technical and Creative Director Joe Crossley is the founder of Astral Projekt, an award-winning creative studio working in Web3 and immersive media. Joe is at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies. He specializes in augmented reality and projection mapping.

Music Coordinator Sarah Main is an acclaimed Ibiza DJ, producer, NFT artist and event organizer whose entire life has been spent submerged in art, music, and mixed reality.

Andy Raisen, Head of Community Engagement says “DCentralize is utilizing the forces of Web3 to change how we all live our lives, helping to build a better world that’s open to all, and where you can have a real influence on the cultural movements that matter most to you.”

DCentralize
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DCentralizeFest
Discord: https://discord.gg/t2pWWB2j
Telegram: https://t.me/DCentralizeFest
Passage: https://passage3d.com

NHOAH delivers new single”RAVE22″ on R.O.T Records 

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My incentive to create music is the idea of freedom that underlies a rave. I’ve been to many of the greatest festivals in the world, not only as an artist but also as a spectator.

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The world always looks different to me afterwards, even as many days later the more prosaic reality catches up to me. The rave experience represents an alternative model of society and lifestyle; one characterized by tolerance and willingness to share selflessly. Experiencing this world together, music and dance doesn’t compare to anything. If outsiders think you’re “crazy” because you’re a disciple, this can only be considered an honor. For this vision I composed and produced Rave22.

Before the track was finished, I played it at different raves for almost a year and the track got better and better. When people started asking to hug me after my sets, this is when I knew the track was finally finished and ready to be released.

Here she is…

 

Artist(s): NHOAH

Title: RAVE22

Record Label: R.O.T Records

Cat.Number: R.O.T 0135

Release Date: 16th September 2022

Tracklist : 

1) RAVE22

2) RAVE22 (Dub Mix)

3) RAVE22 (Radio Edit)

EventsFrame launches new NFT Ticketing platform for the masses

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EventsFrame has reinvented itself and now unveils their blockchain-based NFT ticketing solution

As it embraces this new world and taps into the untold potential of the latest technology, EventsFrame’s offering is set to become the mainstream standard for NFT ticketing.

The event industry is on the brink of big change as new blockchain technology is set to cause a paradigm shift and create new sources of revenue for organisers. With this move, EventsFrame is right at the forefront of the revolution.

The exciting start up was well established as a ticketing platform having worked with clients such as TikTok, UN, TEDx events and AppEvents but during the pandemic the platform decided to reinvent its traditional ticketing model. It is now focussed on opening up new opportunities to significantly improve event goers’ experience and improve monetisation options for event organisers and sponsors.

NFTs and blockchain technology has so far been out of reach of the mainstream masses but EventsFrame changes all that by making it accessible to and useable by all: NFT tickets can serve as collectibles as well as secure tickets, and EventsFrame will also focus on digital merchandise which brings an almost infinite number of options for event monetisation.

 

Pavel Helstyn, head of business development at EventsFrame, believes there are massive opportunities in this sector. He explains, “Imagine your typical Championship game or your favourite show where visitors will buy physical goods such as scarfs, mugs, magnets. I just visited Back to the Future last week where I bought some of those goodies. In the future, visitors will buy this in the digital format as NFTs to showcase on social media and in their virtual as well physical world. Personal virtual “trophy rooms” will represent where you’ve been and most importantly your treasured memories. We launched our first version of NFT ticketing last week and we’re working hard to bring value and utility to this area which is typically still very hard to understand to the uncommitted. Our biggest mission is to popularise this concept with the industry.”

The benefits of NFT tickets include the ability for event organisers to control the secondary market and collect royalties from future resales as well as the ability to embed content from video highlights to 3D Logos, live recordings to photographs and so much more, all inside a secure NFT.

EventsFrame has four years in the industry under it and provides the tools for all this using next generation blockchain technology with a vast ecosystem of solutions. It’s now looking to capitalise on this new emerging market especially in the sports and music world and has recently received funding to help it disrupt the industry.

Events Frame

Website: https://www.eventsframe.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eventsframe
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eventsframe