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4 Top Music Professionals to Connect — May Spotlight

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From concert promoter to creative right consultant, this edition spotlights four Music2Deal professionals actively shaping the international music business.


Each brings deep expertise, regional insight, and a strong track record of collaboration.

Eric de Fontenay – Concert Promoter & Music Executive | China

Eric de Fontenay is a music industry professional and founder of MusicDish and Mi2N, with expertise in international promotion, touring, and cultural exchange between Greater China and global markets.

Starting his career in telecommunications consulting, Eric moved into digital media and launched MusicDish独立小炒 in 2010 to connect Chinese independent artists with global audiences. Over the years, he has organized international tours in the US and Europe for artists such as Second Hand Rose, and collaborated with global acts including Sugar Blue and Tom “The Suit” Forst in China, developing strong experience in cross-border project execution and event production.

As a co-founder of TGIS and an active supporter of Beijing’s cultural community, Eric continues to build international networks while creating opportunities for independent music and fostering global cultural exchange.

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Ezgi Kurnaz – Music & PR Executive | Turkey


Ezgi Kurnaz is a music industry and PR executive with expertise in promotion, media placement, and artist visibility across contemporary and catalog repertoire.

Starting her career working closely with artists and labels, Ezgi has developed strong skills in positioning projects with the right audiences and platforms, while also specializing in music licensing across archival and legacy catalogs. Over the years, she has managed artist relations and guided projects through all stages of development at Oathcreations, from initial concept to final release.

As part of a multidisciplinary label focused on electronic music, Ezgi continues to support creative and strategic growth while helping artists build distinctive identities and long-term artistic value across international markets.

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Alfons Weindorf – Composer & Producer | Germany

Alfons Weindorf is a Munich-based composer, producer, and label owner with expertise in music creation, production, and artistic development across multiple genres.

Starting his career in music production and composition, Alfons has built a long-standing practice focused on crafting distinctive and successful tracks, combining technical skill with strong musical intuition. Over the years, he has developed a versatile body of work shaped by collaboration, industry experience, and a consistent drive to bring creative ideas to life.

As a producer and label owner, Alfons continues to pursue music as both an artistic and human necessity, guided by a commitment to overcoming challenges and supporting the realization of meaningful musical projects.

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Brenda Adigwe – Music Publisher & Creative Rights Consultant | Nigeria

Brenda Adigwe is a music industry professional and creative rights consultant with expertise in performance, songwriting, and music publishing, with a focus on intellectual property, royalties, and metadata systems across African and international markets.

Starting her career working across songwriting and publishing, Brenda has built over a decade of experience supporting independent creators in understanding and structuring their rights. Through her company BAAR.MGT, she has developed a strong practice in copyright education, rights management, and revenue optimization, helping artists better protect and monetize their work.

As a founder and advocate for creator empowerment, Brenda continues to bridge the gap between creativity and business in Africa while developing educational and community initiatives that support long-term sustainability for artists and music professionals.

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Part 1/6 – The Story Behind the New Music2Deal

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In around three weeks, the new Music2Deal should go online. Before that happens, I want to share a bit of the story behind it.

Back in 2006, Music2Deal was still in beta mode. But the real story started much earlier.

The background of Music2Deal was Musikplaza.de, a German website I started in 1997. Musikplaza was the roof under which several independent music websites could be found: Talentweb for artists, Songshop.net for song plugging, Vocals Online for singers, and Talentstore for paid downloads.

Especially for talents, it was also not yet the right time to sell music via Talentstore, which was based on the service and technology of Music on Demand, a daughter company of Deutsche Telekom. At that time, modem connections were still very slow, so even good ideas could come too early.

Before the 2000 crash, I got competitors like Besonic, Peoplesound or Virtual Volume. They had funding. Today they are all gone.

After the crash, I restarted the business, founded Music2Deal e.k., and continued to build what later became Music2Deal.

So this old flyer is not only a memory for me. It is one step in a very long journey.

About the author:

Mario Christiani is the Founder-CEO of Music2Deal.

My profile on Music2Deal: https://music2deal.com/de/mariochristiani

Continue with Part 2: Music2Deal in 2010

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4 Top Music Professionals to Connect — April Spotlight

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From global executive to musicpreneur and publishing, this edition spotlights four Music2Deal professionals actively shaping the international music business.


Each brings deep expertise, regional insight, and a strong track record of collaboration.

Patrick la Lau – Record Label Executive | Netherlands

Patrick la Lau is a music industry executive at Dutch Entertainment Group Records, with expertise in licensing, distribution, and promotion across the Benelux and international markets.

Starting his career working closely with artists, management, and record labels, Patrick has honed his skills in developing effective release strategies and securing rights to maximize impact. Over the years, he has guided projects from acquisition to full market rollout, connecting global repertoire with local audiences and identifying opportunities for growth.

As a leader in international collaboration and tailored promotional campaigns, Patrick continues to expand networks while driving measurable commercial success for artists and labels worldwide.

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Fernando Fazzari – Music & Entertainment Executive | United States


Fernando Fazzari is a music and entertainment executive specializing in production, publishing, and global artist development.

Beginning his career in the U.S. Latin music scene, Fernando worked with major companies including BMG US Latin, Sony Latino, and WEA, gaining extensive experience in artist management and cross-market promotion. As a LARAS (Latin Grammys) member and ASCAP AMP Award recipient, he has built a reputation for connecting talent with strategic opportunities worldwide.

As founder of MFM Plus, Fernando leads a one-stop platform for distribution, supervision, and artist services, bridging Latin American artists to international markets and creating cross-cultural partnerships that expand reach and long-term value.

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Felipe E. Heringer Satil – Music Licensing Specialist | Brazil

Felipe E. Heringer Satil is a Brazil-based entertainment lawyer specializing in music licensing and sync across Brazil and Latin America.

Starting his career navigating the complexities of rights clearance and contract structuring, Felipe quickly became a trusted partner for music supervisors, production companies, brands, and agencies seeking efficient licensing solutions. He represents artists and rights holders while connecting catalogs to international sync opportunities.

Through Heringer Management & Legal Affairs, Felipe combines legal precision with market expertise, enabling smooth and reliable music licensing across LATAM for clients worldwide.

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Chris B – Founder, Promoter & Artist | Hong Kong

Chris B is a Hong Kong-born promoter, singer, and songwriter, recognized for shaping the city’s indie music scene for over two decades.

Beginning her career as a performer and community organizer, Chris founded The Underground, one of Hong Kong’s longest-running live music platforms, supporting hundreds of shows and festivals and championing original artists. As a C.A.S.H. member and award-winning industry figure, she connects artists, brands, and audiences while advocating for music rights from local stages to international platforms.

Through her work, Chris blends creative identity with community impact, continuing to drive the growth and visibility of independent music culture in Hong Kong.

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https://music2deal.com/cn/undergroundhk

➡️ Want to grow your network and be featured?
Join Music2Deal — the exclusive business network with 18,000+ proven music professionals from around the world.
Whether you’re an artist, label, publisher, producer, or manager — create your profile, share your music offers, and discover new opportunities.
You could be next in our spotlight.