Klangstof Booking Agency Profile
Norwegian singer-songwriter and producer Koen van de Wardt is the creator of the ethereal alt-indie sound of the Amsterdam-based band Klangstof. Radiohead's OK Computer served as his first source of motivation as he developed his instrumental prowess. He strengthened his songwriting skills with courses at Norway's Hedmark University College when he began producing his own music. Van de Wardt dedicated himself to the Klangstof project after serving as the bassist for the Dutch indie band Moss for a brief while.
He joined with Mind of a Genius, the label that Zhu and Gallant are on, after the release of the single "Hostage." The sweeping song included some of the ethereal atmospherics of Sigur Rós and funky touches from Alt-J in addition to the chilly soundscapes that Radiohead often used in their later works. The title tune and "Hostages" were included on Close Eyes to Exit.
They were the first Dutch band to perform at Coachella before Van de Wardt realized it and Klangstof toured alongside The Flaming Lips, Mike Snow and Jagwar Ma, among others. Wayne Coyne, the Flaming Lips' extroverted frontman, assisted Klangstof in escaping the valley of corporate music labels. After a fruitful discussion behind the scenes, Van de Wardt made the decision to follow his own route going forward. Breaking with the Americans, Klangstof issued "The Noise You Make Is Silent.".
He joined with Mind of a Genius, the label that Zhu and Gallant are on, after the release of the single "Hostage." The sweeping song included some of the ethereal atmospherics of Sigur Rós and funky touches from Alt-J in addition to the chilly soundscapes that Radiohead often used in their later works. The title tune and "Hostages" were included on Close Eyes to Exit.
They were the first Dutch band to perform at Coachella before Van de Wardt realized it and Klangstof toured alongside The Flaming Lips, Mike Snow and Jagwar Ma, among others. Wayne Coyne, the Flaming Lips' extroverted frontman, assisted Klangstof in escaping the valley of corporate music labels. After a fruitful discussion behind the scenes, Van de Wardt made the decision to follow his own route going forward. Breaking with the Americans, Klangstof issued "The Noise You Make Is Silent.".
How to hire Klangstof for an event
Learn how to hire Klangstof or research availability and pricing for booking Klangstof to perform at a corporate event, fundraiser, private party, social media campaign, fair or festival, tradeshow or conference, endorsement project, or hire Klangstof as a guest speaker, please submit the form to our agency.
Frequently Asked Questions about booking Klangstof to perform.
Many performers, actors, speakers and other talent like Klangstof in certain cases will consider virtual appearances via live streaming. They perhaps may accept lower fees too. If you are seriously interested in booking Klangstof or other talent shown on our site, we will research their desire and the specific fee for your live-streaming event or project request.
Klangstof's current work schedule and location in relation to your event's type, date, budget, and locality will play a primary factor in the acceptance of booking Klangstof for your party. As long as your funding is commensurate with the price range to book Klangstof, CTI will propose your event to the official agency representing Klangstof. After we consult with them, we will provide a personal and accurate quote that includes: final costs, availability, and actual interest in being hired for your specific event or party.
CTI can give you the accurate Klangstof booking price once we submit your event details to their camp. "How much does it cost to book Klangstof for an event?" is a frequent question we get. The final Klangstof booking price is contingent on many variables and the booking fee we may show is based on a range derived from our past experience with what will Klangstof charge for an event. An example fee to book Klangstof is in the starting range of $25,000-$39,999. However, any recent popularity change would cause a price fluctuation well beyond this example. Also, their speaking fee might be different than the fee shown for the cost to perform or to just appear. Popularity, career stage, along with current demand will cause fluctuations in their speaking price as well. The final booking price may be more than what is shown, but you should at least have a budget within that range for them to consider an appearance, performance or speaking engagement.
CTI negotiates on behalf of professional event planners and talent buyers for paid appearances! We cannot give out direct contact information of the Klangstof agent or help distribute fan mail, personal messages, gifts, requests for free appearances, or donations of time. The Klangstof manager and agent will only work with us if we present them with funded offers for their client to work your event.
There is low probability to book Klangstof for a party with anything substantially less than the published booking cost price range. We will negotiate with the Klangstof agent on your behalf if your funding is in place. By not having funding ready then it will more difficult to book Klangstof, because they get many offers to work events that are at or above asking price. It is also important to consider the travel costs when researching the Klangstof booking fee, as additional expenses like this, as well as an entourage of staff and equipment, are not necessarily built-in to the booking fee range shown. If your budget does not factor that in, then there is no benefit for them to want to be hired. We do not personally speak for Klangstof, but in our experience in booking talent for over 25 years, this is generally the outcome of inadequate funding.
Type
Performer
Performer
Style
Alternative
Alternative
Range
Alternative, Alternative-Rock, Indie, Male, Age Group-18-30's, European
Alternative, Alternative-Rock, Indie, Male, Age Group-18-30's, European
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