Bernard Batzen
Partner @Azimuth Productions
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WORK HISTORY
Partner @Azimuth Productions
Paris, FR
Azimuth Productions stands for cultural diversity promoting locally and worldwide an eclectic roster of artists from different countries and genres: Lynda Lemay (Can), CharlElie Couture (F), La Maison Tellier (F), Rogê (Br), Star Feminine Band (Benin), Duo Ruut (Est.), Antti Paalanen (Fin), John Maus (USA), Sword II (USA), Lo\'Jo (F), Vieux Garçon (F), Elephanz (F), Vox Low (F), Mathias Duplessy (F), Björn Berge (No.), Fred Pellerin (Can.), Lambchop (US), Nits (NL), Macha Gharibian (F), Tiny Ruins (NZ) Madjo (F), Bongeziwe Mabandla (SA), Bracco (F), Limousine (F), Sarah Maison (F), Vincent Taeger (F).Azimuth worked in the past with acts such as SKA P, Les Wampas, Les Innocents, Louis Bertignac, Yodelice, Les Cowboys Fringants, Buika, Robert Charlebois, Michel Fugain, Les Têtes Raides, Clarika, Kery James, 22 Pistepirkko, Urban Dance Squad, Zap Mama, Yasmine Hamdan, Raul Paz, Natacha Atlas, Elliott Murphy, Kent, Tony Allen, Pascal Comelade, Akli D, Khaled. and was notably involved with Cesaria Evora contributing to her international recognition (7 years collaboration)- Co-owner \"Rue Bleue \" label/publishing (dist. PIAS) Latest releases: CharlElie Couture \" Contre toi », Macha Gharibian \"Phenomenal Women\"- Co-founder \"Les Méditerranéennes\"festival 19••••10: Gotan Project, Tryo, Manu Chao, Jacques Higelin, Jane Birkin, Louise Attaque, Amadou & Mariam, Tiken Jah Fakoly, Sonic Youth- Talent buyer for festival \"Mosaik aux Mureaux\" ( 20••••13): Sexion D\'Assaut, Groundation, Kassav\', Alpha Blondy, Bernard Lavilliers- Consultant with MaMA Event in Paris. Organisation of panels (in conjunction with Yourope) and of \"Avant Garde\" (promotion of up and coming french acts toward international talent buyers)- Former board member (10 years) and Honorary Member of Yourope (the European Festival Association)- Former board member of Music Managers Forum France, of Bureau Export, former President of IRMA (6 years)
EDUCATION
Teacher Training College (Ecole Normale - Bordeaux-Mérignac 1965-1969)
Bachelor's Degree, Elementary Education and Teaching
University of Bordeaux/Talence
English Language and Literature, General
SKILLS
ABOUT BERNARD BATZEN
Specialties: Concert promotion and talent booking, festival promotion & booking, management.
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