Nick Royaards
| Nick Royaards | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 5 Jan 1987 Antwerp, Belgium |
| Origin | Antwerp, Belgium |
| Occupation(s) | Artist Manager |
| Labels | Found Frequencies, Smash The House |
| Associated acts | Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Lost Frequencies, Yves V |
Nick Royaards (born 5th Jan 1987) is an artist manager based in Antwerp, Belgium. Nick has been co-managing and spearheading the artist branch at the Tomorrowland offices from 2013.
His full artist management & creative role involves managing dance acts including the current #2 DJ’s in the world Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike,[1] Lost Frequencies,[2] 3 Are Legend, Yves V and Angemi.[3][4] Royaards is also one of the creative forces behind event concepts in the electronic scene of which include ‘Bringing The World The Madness’, ‘House of Madness’, 'Garden of Madness' and ‘Lost Frequencies & Friends’.[5][6]
Career[edit]
Nick began his professional career launching Belgian based Nightlife & Artist management company Blue Flame[7][8] where he was a key promotor in the Belgian music scene. Nick made his name within the Belgian dance music scene by bringing over artist such as the likes of Dada Life, Chuckie, Jazzy Jeff, Yellow Claw, and Sebastian Ingrosso to DJ in the country.[9][10] In 2013 he joined ID&T’s/Tomorrowland Belgium team where he created the artist branch for in-house artists Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Yves V.[11]
In early 2014 Royaards discovered and co-founded the management team behind multi-platinum selling house music producer Lost Frequencies,[2][12] best known for his 2014 single ‘Are You with Me’[13][14] and 2015 single ‘Reality’.[15]
In 2015 the Tomorrowland management division moved away from using independent agents and began handling bookings themselves for all their in-house acts.[16][17]
Events[edit]
His involvement in the ‘Bringing the Madness’ arena concept has led to record breaking success over a five-year period.[18] Held at the Sportpaleis Antwerp arena, the most recent episode of ‘Bringing the Madness’ saw fans snap up 60,000 tickets in 60 minutes[19][20] - a feat previously only managed by names such as U2, Madonna, Coldplay, Beyoncé, and Michael Jackson. Spread across 4 dates and once again housed at the Sportpaleis Antwerp, the end of year spectacle saw 84,000 fans join the brothers.[21] An offshoot of the arena concept took place in Germany in November 2016. Titled "Bringing Germany The Madness", the show broke the record for the most attendees at a solo DJ show in Germany,[22] as 45,000 fans attended the Veltins Arena.[23][24][25]
Internationally the ‘Bringing the Madness’ arena concept has so far featured in Mexico with more editions due for the future.[26] Nick has also had a creative role in Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike’s seasonal Ibiza residency.[27][28] Currently holding their Ibiza residency for the 5th year on the island; 3 years with ‘House of Madness’ at Amnesia and since 2017 with 'Garden Of Madness' as the weekly Tuesday night event at Ushuaia Ibiza. Which has become one of Ibiza’s biggest selling EDM shows and has been host to guest DJs such as Martin Garrix, Diplo, Fatboy Slim, Steve Aoki, Armin van Buuren and Nicky Romero.[29][30]
Nick also played a key role in helping to launch Lost Frequencies' 'Less is More' Arena show, as well as helping the Belgian artist bring his music to the live show environment with a full live set-up. The show proved to receive record-breaking numbers and pan-wide interest from the media and fans alike.[31][32]
Label Work
Nick’s role as manager of Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike also sees him oversee the operations of the duo’s record label Smash The House,[33] which has released music from artists such as David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Diplo, Wiz Khalifa, Ne-Yo, Gucci Mane, Afrojack, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike themselves, as well as Lost Frequencies' very own imprint Found Frequencies.[23][24]
References[edit]
- ↑ "Record of the Day - In tune. Informed. Indispensable". www.recordoftheday.com. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Radio, Nexus (2016-05-03). "Lost Frequencies Teases New Single At Tomorrowland". Nexus Radio. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "Chi sono Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, curiosità e biografia del duo più famoso dell'EDM". AllSongs (in italiano). Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ Prichea. "LOST FREQUENCIES RELEASES LIVESET VIDEO FROM HIS SOLD-OUT 'LESS IS MORE' ARENA SHOW! | EDM Nations". edmnations.com. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "Lost Frequencies annuncia il nuovo album - Dj Mag Italia". www.djmagitalia.com (in italiano). Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "Relive Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike's 'Bringing The Madness' concert with Steve Angello & Hardwell". We Rave You. 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2018-06-10.
- ↑ "An Interview with the Manager Behind Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - EDMTunes". EDMTunes. 2017-02-15. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ Sterrennieuws. "Blue Flame broers openen Nightclub Mansion in Antwerpen". Sterrennieuws. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ n.v., Antwerps Sportpaleis. "Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike - Bringing The Madness". www.sportpaleis.be. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ Brilleau, Olivier. ""Nick Royaards, manager de Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, se confie dans une interview" by Clubbinghouse". "Nick Royaards, manager de Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, se confie dans une interview" by Clubbinghouse. Retrieved 2018-06-10.
- ↑ "Watch 45,000 People Cause An 'Earthquake' During This Record-Breaking EDM Show". Your EDM. 2016-11-16. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "Mirá el increíble show de Lost Frequencies - DJ Mag Latinoamérica". DJ Mag Latinoamérica (in español). 2017-06-28. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
- ↑ "Lost Frequencies Wins 2 Echo Awards! | EDM Identity". EDM Identity. 2016-04-20. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "Lost Frequencies Wins Echo Awards With 'Are You With Me'". crssbeat. 2016-04-13. Retrieved 2018-06-11.
- ↑ "Lost Frequencies announces highly-anticipated new single and debut album | Armada Music - Home to the music you love". Armada Music - Home to the music you love. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike return to Antwerp for a run of 3 sold-out Sportpaleis Arena shows! • Festivalling.com". Festivalling.com. 2015-12-18. Retrieved 2018-06-10.
- ↑ Germany, DJ MAG. "Hardwell mit Comeback beim Tomorrowland" (in Deutsch). Retrieved 2018-06-11.
- ↑ Brilleau, Olivier. "News : Nick Royaards, manager de Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, se confie dans une interview". News : Nick Royaards, manager de Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, se confie dans une interview (in français). Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "House of Madness". www.amnesia.es. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Bring Out Huge Special Guest For Their Show Finale [LIVE STREAM]". Your EDM. 2017-12-21. Retrieved 2018-06-10.
- ↑ n.v., Antwerps Sportpaleis. "Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike 2017 - Bringing the Madness: Reflections". www.sportpaleis.be. Retrieved 2018-06-10.
- ↑ "Watch 45,000 People Cause An 'Earthquake' During This Record-Breaking EDM Show". Your EDM. 2016-11-16. Retrieved 2018-06-10.
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 "Smash The House". The DJ List. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ 24.0 24.1 "Smash The House Releases & Artists on Beatport". www.beatport.com. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "DIMITRI VEGAS & LIKE MIKE BREAK THE RECORD FOR BIGGEST SOLO DJ SHOW IN GERMANY WITH 45,000 PEOPLE! | Urban Rebel PR". urbanrebelpr.com. Retrieved 2018-06-10.
- ↑ "Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike 2017 Bringing the Madness: Reflections". www.wicreations.com. Retrieved 2018-06-10.
- ↑ "Bringing The World The Madness in Arena Ciudad de Mexico | Tickets". Brandnite TV - brandnite.com. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ Desk, BWW News. "Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Drop 'Bringing The Madness: Reflections' Homecoming Gig Liveset". Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "Tomorrowland presents Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike Garden of Madness - Ushuaïa - Info, DJ listings and tickets | Ibiza Spotlight". Ibiza Spotlight. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "Opening Party for Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike's Garden of Madness confirmed | We Rave You". We Rave You. 2017-06-09. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "Lost Frequencies anuncia novo single "Beautiful Life"". www.phouse.com.br (in português). Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "WATCH: Lost Frequencies "Less Is More" at the Lotto Arena [Belgium] - We Own The Nite NYC". We Own The Nite NYC. 2017-06-22. Retrieved 2018-06-09.
- ↑ "Record of the Day - In tune. Informed. Indispensable". www.recordoftheday.com. Retrieved 2018-06-10.
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