tone bureau creates singular and adventurous musical programs. We develop tailor-made curatorial concepts based on our clients’ specific needs and the themes they wish to explore. With years of experience and an extensive international network, we craft line-ups, festival identities, and programs that align with our clients’ artistic and thematic visions. We also offer curatorial consulting for live music, along with guidance on project coordination and practical matters.

We believe that, when done right, music can be a vessel for collective joy and a catalyst for new insights. That’s why we place a strong emphasis on emerging artistic developments, up-and-coming artists, and musical experimentation—without being confined by genre boundaries.

Team:

Nikita Lavrinenko has spent over two decades shaping the live music landscape as a booking agent, working with artists who push creative boundaries. His current roster includes Angel Olsen, Rodrigo Amarante, The Weather Station, Jenny Hval, Lido Pimienta, Clarissa Connelly, Hatis Noit and more. Alongside artist representation, Nikita has curated and consulted for leading music programs, including the Kometenmelodien concert series at Berghain and projects for Foreign Affairs festival at Berliner Festspiele.

Arthur Janssen started as a member of the booking team at Incubate Festival in Tilburg, NL, before transitioning to a freelance curatorial role, developing music programs for various art institutions, theater companies, and venues. Arthur holds an MA in Creative Producing from DAS Arts in Amsterdam. He currently works as a booking agent in Berlin.