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• Veerle Klok: From dancing for DJ Scooter to Safer Nightlife

  Dancer, political scientist, and activist Veerle Klok shares her unique journey from performing on the world’s biggest stages with Scooter to building safer and more inclusive nightlife communities. From her early days as a teenage club dancer to studying political science, from training security teams with Sex Matters to organizing community-driven raves with Orphic, Veerle shows how the dance floor is not just entertainment — it’s political. We dive into mental health on tour, substance-free partying, safety on the dance floor, and how social media can be both a stage and a battleground for activism. This episode is a must-listen for artists, promoters, and anyone passionate about the culture and future of nightlife. ––– 🎧 This podcast is available on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcast and Soundcloud 📸 Follow The Music Industry Loft on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themusicindustryloft ––– 🔗 More about Veerle Klok: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/veerleromee/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/veerleromee/ ––– Huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting this episode: 🧠 Men’s Mental Health Clothing Get a discount with code ‘TMIL15’ 👉 https://mensmentalhealthclo.nl/ 🎪 Festival Supply – The gear you need to survive (and thrive) this club season. Get a discount with code "Music25" 👉 https://festivalsupply.nl/ ––– 💬 Let us know what stood out to you from this episode, and don’t forget to like & subscribe for more in-depth interviews with the people shaping the music industry from the inside out. #TheMusicIndustryLoft

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• The Dance Lawyer: How to Protect Your Music, Brand & Future in the Industry

  Entertainment lawyer and former DJ Sander Petit — a.k.a. De Dance-Advocaat / The Dance Lawyer — shares his insider knowledge on protecting your music, brand, and career. From avoiding shady contracts to building passive income with music rights, from handling AI-generated music to navigating the legal side of social media, branding, and festivals — this episode is a masterclass for artists, managers, and music lovers alike. ––– 🎧 Also available on YouTube with English subtitles 📸 Follow The Music Industry Loft on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themusicindustryloft ––– 🔗 More about Sander Petit — The Dance Lawyer: Website → https://www.danceadvocaat.nl Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/dedanceadvocaat LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/sanderpetit ––– 🙏 Huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting this episode: 🥤 YFOOD – Nutritious meals in a bottle. Get a discount with code ALENNAH-YOUTUBE 👉 https://bit.ly/alennah_tponline 🎪 Festival Supply – The gear you need to survive (and thrive) this festival season. Get a discount with code "Music25" 👉 https://festivalsupply.nl/ 🎙️ Rekorder Studios in Amsterdam ––– 💬 Let us know what stood out to you from this episode, and don’t forget to like & subscribe for more in-depth interviews with the people shaping the music industry from the inside out. #TheMusicIndustryLoft

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• “It’s Not About Me Anymore” — Sefa on Purpose, Music & Finding Balance

  🎙 Sefa like you’ve never seen him. We talk about what changed for him after COVID — how silence, space, and faith reshaped his creative process and perspective. From the emotional weight behind This Is SEFA to his views on social media, discipline, mental health, and musical storytelling, this is a rare and personal look into one of the most thoughtful minds in hard dance. ––– 🎧 Also available on YouTube as a video with English subtitles. 📸 Follow The Music Industry Loft on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themusicindustryloft ––– 🙏 Huge thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode: 🔊 RaveSafe – The Dutch brand for high-quality festival earplugs, designed for music lovers who want to enjoy the sound without the risk of hearing damage. • Flat attenuation: clear sound without distortion • 3 sizes in one set – perfect fit guaranteed • Subtle design + handy travel case • Free shippingOver 700 verified reviews with an average score of 8.6. 👉 Order your starter set: https://ravesafe.nl ––– 💬 Let us know what stood out to you from this episode, and don’t forget to like & subscribe for more in-depth interviews with the people shaping the music industry from the inside out. #TheMusicIndustryLoft #Sefa #Hardcore #Frenchcore #FaithInMusic #MentalHealth #DanceMusic #Podcast

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• The Voice of Mayhem: Tha Watcher on 20 Years as a Hardcore MC, Connection & Legacy

  In this episode of The Music Industry Loft, I sit down with Tha Watcher — a true pioneer in the hardcore scene and one of the most recognizable voices in the game. We talk about nearly 20 years of being an MC in the hard dance world, the lessons he's learned, and the mindset that’s kept him sharp and inspired. From iconic collaborations like Voice of Mayhem and Payback to major stages across the globe — Tha Watcher reflects on the journey so far, and what’s still ahead. We also get into the art of world-building as an MC: what it really means to go beyond just hosting. Think creative direction, vocal identity, storytelling, branding, and how to carve out your own space in the scene. ––– 🔗 Check out Tha Watcher Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/thawatcher/ Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/ThaWatcher/ Bookings → https://mostwanted.dj/artists/tha-watcher/ ––– 🎧 Also available on YouTube as a video podcast 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themusicindustryloft ––– 🙏 Huge thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode: 🎪 Festival Supply – The gear you need to survive (and thrive) this festival season. Get a discount with code "Music25" 👉 https://festivalsupply.nl/ ––– 💬 Drop a comment if you enjoyed the episode, and don’t forget to like & subscribe for more interviews with the people shaping the music industry from the inside out.

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• Inside Unity: Raoul Koning on Peer Education, Safer Drug Use & Dance Culture

  🎙 Welcome to the very first episode of The Music Industry Loft! In this new series, I sit down with key people from the dance music world to talk honestly about their careers, passions, challenges, and the industry behind the scenes. We’re kicking things off with Raoul Koning, Project Leader at Unity – an organization focused on safe partying, peer-to-peer education, and open conversations around drug use and harm reduction in the nightlife scene. Raoul shares what it’s like to work behind the scenes of festivals and clubs, how Unity trains their volunteers, and what the future of safe partying could look like. ––– 🔗 More about Unity: Website → https://unity.nl Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/unityinfo/ ––– 🎧 Also available as a podcast: Spotify → The Music Industry Loft 📸 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themusicindustryloft ––– 🙏 Huge thanks to our sponsors for supporting this episode: 🥤 YFOOD – Nutritious meals in a bottle. Get a discount with code ALENNAH-YOUTUBE 👉 https://yfood.nl/ 🎪 Festival Supply – The gear you need to survive (and thrive) this festival season. Get a discount with code "Music25" 👉 https://festivalsupply.nl/ ––– 💬 Drop a comment if you enjoyed the episode, and don’t forget to like & subscribe for more interviews with the people shaping the music industry from the inside out. #TheMusicIndustryLoft #Unity #RaoulKoning #FestivalLife #SafeRaving #DanceMusic #Podcast

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