Do you love hip hop music and dream of producing your own beats, recording vocals or performing on stage? Then you can’t miss beatcon 2023 ! On October 7th and 8th, 2023, the Gebläsehalle in Duisburg will be transformed into a mecca for hip-hop enthusiasts and music producers. Here you can find out everything about the top producers, workshops and exciting sessions that await you.
beatcon: your ticket to the world of hip hop production
beatcon is the ultimate event for everyone who loves hip hop music and wants to produce it themselves. Here you can be there first-hand when the scene's top producers reveal their secrets and demonstrate their skills on stage. From beat producing to vocal recording to mixing and live performance - here you'll learn from the best.
But beatcon offers much more than that! You can network with other producers, get feedback on your own beats and get valuable tips on making money with music from the pros. Renowned brands also present their latest plug-ins and studio tools, which you can try out on site.
Top speakers 2023: A foretaste
You can find the complete schedule for beatcon 2023 below. Our friend Tonee Jukeboxx from Duo Mastering is also there this year and will give a talk on sound design & signature sound! Here's a little taste of some of this year's top speakers:
Stoopid Lou
Saturday, October 7th, 3:30 p.m. (Main Stage)
Stoopid Lou is no stranger to the international music scene. He has collaborated with artists such as Summer Walker, DaBaby and Lil Tecca and has been involved in platinum productions. Find out more about his experiences and his work with German producers.
King size
Saturday, October 7th, 5:00 p.m. (Main Stage)
Kingsize, known for his work with artists such as Peter Fox, Luciano and Kollegah, will discuss the role of mix engineer and share interesting studio stories. A must for anyone interested in mixing.
Miksu/Macloud
Saturday, October 7th, 7:00 p.m. (Main Stage)
Miksu/Macloud are one of the most successful production teams in recent years. Find out how they compete in the ever-changing music industry and what music trends drive them. Together we will create a current song deconstruct .
Jumpa
Saturday, October 7th, 9:00 p.m. (Main Stage)
Jumpa is a rising star in the producer scene. His work for Apache 207 and his diverse musical repertoire make him a highlight of beatcon 2023 .
Bizzy Mo
Sunday, October 8th, 3:00 p.m. (SAE Lounge)
Bizzy Mo, a Cologne producer and mix engineer, will present his working method based on a current project. He has already worked with the likes of Xatar, Bausa and Kollegah.
Dante YN
Sunday, October 8th, 5:00 p.m. (Main Stage)
Dante YN and his producer Maxe will talk about their collaboration and present a song in detail. Trap/New Wave sound for your ears.
Menju
Sunday, October 8th, 7:00 p.m. (Main Stage)
Menju, one of the most successful producers & engineers in the country, will talk about his work and give tips on how you can assert yourself as a producer in the music business and make money.
Juh-Dee
Sunday, October 8th, 9:00 p.m. (Main Stage)
Juh-Dee is one of the absolute top producers in the scene. Together with other producers, he will give insights into their current projects.
The workshop program
beatcon not only offers exciting speakers, but also an extensive workshop program. You can find this year's entire program here:
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Main Stage - Theater Hall:
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Business & Soft Skills - Support for musicians (panel discussion powered by Initiative Musik)
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Production - AI in music production (panel discussion powered by Groove Attack)
- 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Production - Souly & Stoopid Lou - Rapper & Producer in the studio
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.: Production - The Mixing Summit with Kingsize, Gökhan Güler, Hubertus Dahlem, Volker IDR Gebhardt, Ralf Mayer
- Break
- 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Production - Dante YN & Maxe - Signature Sound & team work
- 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.: Production - Miksu/Macloud - Talk & Producer Album
- 22:00 - 23:30: Production - Jumpa - Producing Apache 207
Room 1: Genelec Lounge:
- 11:00 - 12:30: Production - Mixing reezy Masterclass (Hubertus Dahlem, additional ticket required!)
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Production - Which speaker for which room? (Eric Horstmann)
- 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Production - Dolby Atmos – the new stereo? (David Ziegler, Eric Horstmann)
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Production - Beat Listening Session (Various Producers tba)
- 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Production - Beat Listening Session (Various Producers tba)
- 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.: Production - Pro Mixing Q&A Masterclass with Kingsize, Gökhan Güler, Hubertus Dahlem, Odrizz, Ralf Mayer (additional ticket required!)
- 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.: Production - 3D Mix Breakdown (Trettmann – "Insomnia") with Eric Horstmann
Room 2: Thomann Lounge:
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Business & Soft Skills - Be creative, stay creative (Female Producer Collective, Melbeatz, among others)
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Production - Songwriting & Producing (Female Producer Collective, LIA, among others)
- 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Production - AI tools in songwriting practice with Jovanka v. Wilmsdorf
- 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Production - Pimp Your Studio: Perfect recording & mixing with Timo Krämer
Room 3: SAE Lounge:
- 11:00 - 12:30: Production - Mixing Basics 1: Mixing the beat with Timo Krämer
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Production - Signature Sound & Sound Design with Tonee, PMB & Moses Schneider
- 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Production - Mixing Mike Singer with Bizzy Mo
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Production - Tips & Tricks FL Studio with Jaynbeats
- 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Production - Songwriting Session & Psychology with Kalli Reinhardt
Sunday, October 8, 2023
Main Stage - Theater Hall:
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.: Production - Hiphop in Dolby Atmos – the future sounds 3D (panel discussion powered by Dolby)
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Business & Soft Skills - How to get into business (national/international) (panel discussion powered by Havana Club)
- 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Business & Soft Skills - 50 years of hip hop – What is the German rap sound of the future? (tba)
- 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Production - Special Guest (tba)
- 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.: Production - Menju - Mixing RAF Camora
- 9:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.: Production - Juh-Dee & Young Mesh - Business Talk & Producer Album
Room 1: Genelec Lounge:
- 11:00 - 12:30: Production - Mixing Masterclass (Volker IDR Gebhardt, additional ticket required!)
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.: Production - 3D Mix Breakdown (Trettmann – "Insomnia") (Eric Horstmann)
- 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Production - Which speaker for which room? (Eric Horstmann)
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Production - Dolby Atmos – the new stereo? (David Ziegler, Eric Horstmann)
- 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Production - Beat Listening (Various Producers tba)
Room 2: Thomann Lounge:
- 11:00 - 12:30: Business & Soft Skills - Producing Business, Social Media & Communication (Female Producer Collective)
- 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.: Production - Songwriting & Producing (Female Producer Collective, Melbeatz, among others)
- 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Business & Soft Skills - Business Case: Good Kid Music (Producer, Label, Social Media) (Jules Kalmbacher)
- 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.: Production - Pimp Your Studio: Perfect recording & mixing (Timo Krämer)
Room 3: SAE Lounge:
- 11:00 - 12:30: Production - Mixing Basics 2: Vocals into the beat (Timo Krämer)
- 13:00 - 14:00: Production - Stem-Master vs Mixing Nizi19 & Lugatti (BeatsByA)
- 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Production - Samples & Sound Design (Stoopid Lou vs Julez Jadon)
- 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.: Production - Beat & Vocal Production Ayliva (Frio & Kyree)
- 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.: Production - bringing excitement into songs (tba)
A look back at beatcon 2022
Let's take a quick look at the highlights of beatcon 2022. Last year, hip hop enthusiasts from all over the world came together to meet at the Gebläsehalle in Duisburg. There were inspiring workshops, breathtaking performances and valuable insights from renowned speakers.
Participants were able to learn from the best in the industry and develop their skills in hip hop production. From mixing masterclasses to discussions about the future of German rap, beatcon 2022 had something for everyone.
Welcome to beatcon 2023
Beatcon 2023 continues the tradition and is the ultimate conference for hip-hop producers, rappers and music enthusiasts. Whether you already have experience in music production or are just starting out - beatcon wants to make the fascinating world of hip hop production accessible to everyone.
Beatcon is the ultimate conference for hip hop producers, rappers and music enthusiasts. Here you can learn from the best in the industry, network with like-minded people and immerse yourself in the exciting world of music production.
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