You love hip-hop and dream of producing your own beats recording vocals or performing on stage? Then you can’t miss beatcon 2023! On October 7 and 8 2023 the Gebläsehalle in Duisburg turns into a true hotspot for hip-hop fans and music producers. Here’s everything you need to know about the top producers workshops and exciting sessions waiting for you.
beatcon: Your Ticket to the World of Hip-Hop Production
beatcon is the ultimate event for anyone who loves hip-hop and wants to produce their own music. You’ll be right there as top producers share their secrets and show their skills on stage. From beat making to vocal recording to mixing and live performance—this is where you learn from the best.
And beatcon offers even more. You can network with other producers get feedback on your beats and pick up valuable tips on making money with music from real pros. On top of that well-known brands showcase their latest plugins and studio tools—and you can try them hands-on at the venue.
Top speakers 2023: a quick preview
Further down you’ll find the full beatcon 2023 schedule. Also our friend Tonee Jukeboxx from Duo Mastering will be there this year with a talk on sound design and signature sound. Here’s a small preview of some of this year’s top speakers:
Stoopid Lou
- Saturday October 7 15:30 (Main Stage)
Stoopid Lou is no stranger to the international music scene. He’s worked with artists like Summer Walker DaBaby and Lil Tecca and has been involved in platinum releases. Hear more about his journey and his work with German producers.
Kingsize
- Saturday October 7 17:00 (Main Stage)
Kingsize known for his work with artists like Peter Fox Luciano and Kollegah will talk about the role of the mix engineer and share interesting studio stories. A must for anyone into mixing.
Miksu/Macloud
- Saturday October 7 19:00 (Main Stage)
Miksu/Macloud are among the most successful production teams of the past few years. Learn how they stay on top in a constantly changing music industry and what trends drive them. Together we’ll deconstruct a current track.
Jumpa
- Saturday October 7 21:00 (Main Stage)
Jumpa is a rising star in the producer scene. His work for Apache 207 and his versatile musical range make him a highlight of beatcon 2023.
Bizzy Mo
- Sunday October 8 15:00 (SAE Lounge)
Bizzy Mo a producer and mix engineer from Cologne will showcase his workflow using a current project. He has worked with major artists like Xatar Bausa and Kollegah.
Dante YN
- Sunday October 8 17:00 (Main Stage)
Dante YN and his producer Maxe will talk about their collaboration and break down a song in detail. Trap and new wave sound for your ears.
Menju
- Sunday October 8 19:00 (Main Stage)
Menju one of the most successful producers and engineers in the country will share insights into his work and give tips on how to build your position in the music business and earn money as a producer.
Juh-Dee
- Sunday October 8 21:00 (Main Stage)
Juh-Dee is one of the absolute top producers in the scene. Together with other producers he’ll share insights into current projects.
The workshop program
beatcon doesn’t just offer exciting speakers. It also comes with a full workshop program. Here’s the complete schedule for this year:
Saturday October 7 2023
Main Stage (Theatersaal):
- 11:30 - 12:30: Business and soft skills – funding for musicians (panel powered by Initiative Musik)
- 13:00 - 14:00: Production – AI in music production (panel powered by Groove Attack)
- 14:30 - 15:30: Production – Souly and Stoopid Lou – rapper and producer in the studio
- 16:00 - 17:30: Production – the mixing summit with Kingsize Gökhan Güler Hubertus Dahlem Volker IDR Gebhardt Ralf Mayer
Break - 18:30 - 19:30: Production – Dante YN and Maxe – signature sound and teamwork
- 20:00 - 21:30: Production – Miksu/Macloud – talk and producer album
- 22:00 - 23:30: Production – Jumpa – producing Apache 207
Room 1: Genelec Lounge:
- 11:00 - 12:30: Production – mixing reezy masterclass (Hubertus Dahlem add-on ticket required)
- 13:00 - 14:00: Production – which speaker for which room? (Eric Horstmann)
- 14:30 - 15:30: Production – Dolby Atmos – the new stereo? (David Ziegler Eric Horstmann)
- 16:00 - 17:00: Production – beat listening session (various producers tba)
- 17:30 - 18:30: Production – beat listening session (various producers tba)
- 18:30 - 19:30: Production – pro mixing Q and A masterclass with Kingsize Gökhan Güler Hubertus Dahlem Odrizz Ralf Mayer (add-on ticket required)
- 20:00 - 21:00: Production – 3D mix breakdown (Trettmann “Insomnia”) with Eric Horstmann
Room 2: Thomann Lounge:
- 11:00 - 12:30: Business and soft skills – be creative stay creative (Female Producer Collective Melbeatz and others)
- 13:00 - 14:30: Production – songwriting and producing (Female Producer Collective LIA and others)
- 15:00 - 16:30: Production – AI tools in practical songwriting with Jovanka v. Wilmsdorf
- 17:00 - 18:30: Production – pimp your studio: record and mix perfectly with Timo Krämer
Room 3: SAE Lounge:
- 11:00 - 12:30: Production – mixing basics 1: mixing a beat with Timo Krämer
- 13:00 - 14:00: Production – signature sound and sound design with Tonee P.M.B. and Moses Schneider
- 14:30 - 15:30: Production – mixing Mike Singer with Bizzy Mo
- 16:00 - 17:00: Production – tips and tricks in FL Studio with Jaynbeats
- 17:30 - 18:30: Production – songwriting session and psychology with Kalli Reinhardt
Sunday October 8 2023
Main Stage (Theatersaal):
- 11:30 - 12:30: Production – hip-hop in Dolby Atmos – the future sounds 3D (panel powered by Dolby)
- 13:00 - 14:00: Business and soft skills – how to get into the business (national and international) (panel powered by Havana Club)
- 14:30 - 16:00: Business and soft skills – 50 years of hip-hop – what is the future sound of German rap? (tba)
- 16:30 - 18:00: Production – special guest (tba)
- 19:00 - 20:30: Production – Menju – mixing RAF Camora
- 21:00 - 22:30: Production – Juh-Dee and Young Mesh – business talk and producer album
Room 1: Genelec Lounge:
- 11:00 - 12:30: Production – mixing masterclass (Volker IDR Gebhardt add-on ticket required)
- 13:00 - 14:00: Production – 3D mix breakdown (Trettmann “Insomnia”) (Eric Horstmann)
- 14:30 - 15:30: Production – which speaker for which room? (Eric Horstmann)
- 16:00 - 17:00: Production – Dolby Atmos – the new stereo? (David Ziegler Eric Horstmann)
- 17:30 - 18:30: Production – beat listening (various producers tba)
Room 2: Thomann Lounge:
- 11:00 - 12:30: Business and soft skills – producing business social media and communication (Female Producer Collective)
- 13:00 - 14:30: Production – songwriting and producing (Female Producer Collective Melbeatz and others)
- 15:00 - 16:30: Business and soft skills – business case: Good Kid Music (producer label social media) (Jules Kalmbacher)
- 17:00 - 18:00: Production – pimp your studio: record and mix perfectly (Timo Krämer)
Room 3: SAE Lounge:
- 11:00 - 12:30: Production – mixing basics 2: vocals into the beat (Timo Krämer)
- 13:00 - 14:00: Production – stem master vs mixing Nizi19 and Lugatti (BeatsByA)
- 14:30 - 15:30: Production – samples and sound design (Stoopid Lou vs Julez Jadon)
- 16:00 - 17:00: Production – beat and vocal production Ayliva (Frio and Kyree)
- 17:30 - 18:30: Production – creating tension in songs (tba)
A look back at beatcon 2022
Let’s take a quick look at the highlights of beatcon 2022. Last year hip-hop enthusiasts from all over the world came together at the Gebläsehalle in Duisburg. There were inspiring workshops impressive performances and valuable insights from renowned speakers.
Attendees could learn from the best in the industry and take their hip-hop production skills further. From mixing masterclasses to discussions about the future of German rap—beatcon 2022 had something for everyone.
Welcome to beatcon 2023
beatcon 2023 continues the tradition and remains the ultimate conference for hip-hop producers rappers and music fans. Whether you already have experience in music production or you’re just getting started—beatcon aims to make the world of hip-hop production accessible to everyone.
beatcon is the go-to conference for hip-hop producers rappers and music lovers. Here you can learn from the best in the business connect with like-minded people and dive into the exciting world of music production.
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