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European Network of Parades
Techno Parade Paris joins his force to the European Network of Parades with B Parade (Berlin, Deutschland), FFWD Rotterdam Dance Parade (NL) and City Parade (Mons, Bergique). Thirteen parades exist in Europe. It's the beginning of a new story.
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PRESS RELEASE
Berlin / Mons / Paris / Rotterdam, 19th of July 2007
B Parade (Berlin), City Parade (Mons, Belgium), Techno Parade (Paris) and FFWD Dance Parade (Rotterdam) are proud to create the first European Network of Parades (E.N.P.) in 2007.
On the basis of the experience and popular success they’ve justified as producers and promoters of electronic music street parades in their respective territories, B Parade, City Parade, Techno Parade and FFWD Dance Parade organization committees have decided to set up a European Network of Parades (E.N.P.).
The E.N.P. aims at gathering professionals from electronic street parades and establishing a platform for sharing experiences and know-how. A strong commitment will also be shown to widen the artists’ circulation within the E.U. and increase cultural diversity and recognition of a European scene. Starting this year with Europe’s historical electronic street parades in Berlin, Mons, Paris and Rotterdam, the E.N.P. wishes to create and reinforce links between producers organizing street parades in all E.U. countries.
To celebrate the E.N.P. birth, a customized E.N.P. truck will hit the streets at FFWD Dance Parade the 11th of august and at Techno Parade the 15th of September. With a definitive European line-up in both countries, the ENP truck will host in Rotterdam: Psychogene (Be.), Adrenaline (Fr.), DJ Chico (De.), and DJ Sun Z (De.) while Joachim Garraud (Fr.), Laidback Luke (Nl.) and Oliver Hunteman (De.) will heat up the Techno Parade Parisian crowd.
About B Parade:
Berlin is a powerful European capital for any kind of parades: take for instance the Christopher Street Day [CSD], the Karneval der Kulturen [KdK] and the Karnevals-Zug-Berlin e.V. Yet, after the cessation of the Berlin “Loveparade “ in 2004, 2005 as well as in 2007, a new parade had to created under the name " B-parade " [Berlin Dance Parade]. On the 18st July of 2008, it will set off from the Tiergarten for the first time with about 50 Trucks. As of 2008 until 2020, this parade then shall take place every 2nd weekend of July.
Unlike the former Loveparade, the "B-parade» isn’t restricted to techno music lovers but also presents the complete "bandwidth" of electronic music. Variety also shall be highlighted in the visual field with special trucks’ design.
The kick-off meeting at the Siegessäule will start at 12.00 with a strong musical "line up" and two convoys, one from the Brandenburger Tor and the other from the Ernst-Reuter-Platz. The "B-parade" stands obviously for "Berlin" as a "new parade" for a "new Berlin". It shall become an illustration of the liberal-minded, youthful and tolerant sides of the city.
About City Parade:
With a strong motto renewed every year, the City Parade wishes to appeal to the Belgian populations and the international community: « LOVE IS THE MESSAGE » in 2005, « CHANGE THE WORLD » in 2006 and « MAKE LOVE, NOT WAR » in 2007!
The A.S.B.L. City Parade is an association to defend, offer recognition to and promote culture, arts and music in the electronic fields. The City Parade as a concrete implementation of their goals gathers all players of the electronic scene.
The City Parade is a free and lively street-event, a musical parade with the participation of over 300.000 young people from every kind of social belongings. It is a symbol for love, respect and tolerance, a symbol of joy and sharing around music. The City Parade is happy to welcome Amnesty International as a partner from this year.
About FFWD Dance Parade:
The eleventh FFWD Dance Parade will be held on the 11th of August in the heart of Rotterdam. 40 floats will present all genres of dance music. From minimal to drum and bass and jump style to Trance. The parade is one of the events DJ's and party people put in their diary as not to miss.
The parade will take place from 14.00 till 21.00. From 20.00, 15 clubs will be open to raise a big after party.
About Techno Parade:
Techno Parade is managed by TECHNOPOL, an association in charge of championing and promoting electronic cultures in France since 1996. TECHNOPOL offers guidance and support to electronic event organizers, mediation between authorities and professional structures and fosters the recognition of electronic artists among mainstream populations through the annual ‘Techno Parade’ (a major street event attracting over 400.000 persons) and ‘Rendez-Vous Electroniques’ festival in Paris and Ile-de-France region. Since 2006, Technopol has been sharing the “Techno Parade” strong media platform with a partner structure investing in solidarity, humanitarian and citizen activities.
Contacts :
B Parade (Berlin Dance Parade)
Ralf Lipus
Web : www.bparade.de
City Parade (Mons, Belgium)
Claude Van Cools
cell: +32 477 48 33 53
Email : info@cityparade.be
Web: www.cityparade.be
Myspace : www.myspace.com/cityparade
FFWD – Rotterdam Dance Parade (Netherlands)
Henk Witteveen
Web: www.ffwdfitforfreedanceparade.nl
Techno Parade (Paris, France)
Christophe Vix-Gras
Tel : +33 153360419
Web : www.technoparade.fr
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23-07-2007 12:53
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