MW:M 2024
Speakers

Dr. Obaro Ejimiwe aka Ghostpoet, is a prominent British artist celebrated for his unique blend of alternative hip-hop, electronica, and indie rock. His Nigerian and Dominican heritage enriches his distinctive artistic voice, which has earned notable acclaim, including a Mercury Prize nomination for his debut album, Peanut Butter Blues & Melancholy Jam (2011).

Ghostpoet’s discography includes five acclaimed albums, reflecting his growth as an artist through genre-blending and deep explorations of urban isolation, existential angst, and the human condition. In 2020, he expanded into visual arts, exploring installation, photography, and sound art, enriching his creative expression. His latest EP, Am I The Change I Wish To See? (2024), continues his tradition of innovation, addressing themes of self-reflection and societal change. With two Mercury Prize nominations and a dynamic presence in music and visual arts, Ghostpoet remains a significant and evolving cultural force.

As a former festival producer Rob van Wegen has a very practical view on the subject of sustainable event management. After 15 years of operational work in the festival industry he has now dedicated himself entirely to sustainability.

He works as Sustainability coordinator of Eurosonic Noorderslag in Groningen the Netherlands one of Europe’s best-known music festivals. And has been active for more than five years in the Innofest project which coordinates test platforms for prototypes and products with a sustainable focus at festivals.

In 2021 he published a three-step roadmap to help other organizers translate their sustainable strategies into long-term effective planning. From his position at ESNS he has been an active member in the Green Deal Circular Festivals Programme.