Jop Verberne

Experience

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  Freelance

  May 2011 - now

  Stagemanagement / Artist handling / Programming

  • Managed stage logistics and artist coordination for renowned festivals including Mysteryland, Masters Of Hardcore, Dominator and Dance Valley.• Programmed two stages for Wish Outdoor and one for Jera On Air between 2012 and 2015

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  Grip Music

  May 2011 - Sept 2013

  Co-Founder & Agent

  Co-founded Grip Music booking agency, working with local artists and securing bookings at renowned festivals and venues such as Sziget Festival, Heineken Music Hall, Mysteryland, Paaspop, 7th Sunday, Solar, Defqon, Decibel Outdoor and Paradiso.

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  Octopus Agents

  Sept 2013 - now

  𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒• Daily management of Octopus Agents• Providing direction to a team of eleven that handles 40+ artists and 2000+ worldwide shows each year• Reviewing, drafting and implementing processes and software to improve employee and artist wellbeing, efficiency and quality of services• Coordinating programs to advance inclusivity and reduce our impact on the planet• Onboarding new artists and team members• General point of contact for all stakeholders𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 & 𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐈𝐂𝐒• O1 visa applications• Ad hoc tourmanagement.• Production Management & Logistical Management for: • DJ Nobu (Worldwide, ex Japan) • Function (Worldwide) • Il Quadro di Troisi (Worldwide ex Italy) • Job Jobse (Worldwide) • KI/KI (Worldwide) • Palms Trax (Worldwide) • Roi Perez (Worldwide) • Sedef Adasï (Worldwide) • Soichi Terada (Worldwide, ex Japan) • Voices From The Lake (Worldwide) • Young Marco (Worldwide, ex Americas) Show less

  • Operations Manager

    Feb 2022 - now

  • Head Of Production & Logistics

    Jan 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Booker / Logistics & Production

    May 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Production & Logistics

    Jul 2014 - May 2017

  • Production Assistant

    Sept 2013 - Jul 2014
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  United Independent Music Agencies

  May 2020 - Jan 2022

  Member

  • Collaborated with industry experts to develop best practices for booking agencies during Covid-19, enhancing member knowledge and industry standards on Covid-19, DEI and sustainability.• Organized virtual workshops and networking events to facilitate knowledge sharing and strengthen industry relationships.• Implemented strategies to shape a representative voice for the United Independent Music Agencies within the industry.