Keynote - Interview Kees van Weijen

What is the relation of Kees van Weijen with Nana Mouskouri? Perhaps this question will be answered by the man who celebrated his 50th anniversary in the music industry this past summer. Started out as a DJ in his home town of Rotterdam but still active as industry executive and speaking his mind on the stages of numerous international conferences. Always on behalf of independent labels, despite having honed his skills primarily with the major labels (PolyGram, MCA, Universal Music). On the occasion of his fiftieth anniversary, during ESNS Kees will be interviewed by Thijs Mantel, whom he personally offered a position at Universal Music over 20 years ago and who now serves as VP of Marketing at the major company. A moment to look back, share anecdotes, tell stories, go into his role as president of STOMP and the ambitions that Kees still pursues. This keynote interview also serves as a tribute to his dedication to the music industry and to the many national and international artists he has supported in various roles.