Heine Nielsen Kofoed Email & Phone Number

Aarhus, Dk

Horsens, Middle Jutland, Denmark

One of Europe's old prisons, founded in 1853 with room for 400 prisoners and with the last execution taking place in 1892, today, and since 2012, the execution of events, festivals, and amazing experiences take place instead -- with dedicated partners, international artists, and 60,000 guests over a few days.The inside of a prison changes you, and the goal is to impact and change all visitors to FÆNGSLET - locally, nationally and broader...Come see for yourself, or get in touch if you want to collaborate on creating captivating and ever-changing experiences...(Yes, you can also spend the night in an old cell, or try an escape room -- if you dare)

Denmark

Creating global event experiences (between 50 and 1.5M attendees) with partners and clients worldwide (Denmark, Switzerland, Australia, Canada, USA, India) - international scope liaising with A-list talent and large-scale stakeholders in various countries and cultures — all in order to diversify and bring great art and experiences to challenge the status quo…- Managing teams (+10 people) and large budgets- Working with A-list talent and large-scale stakeholders in order to diversify and bring greatart, content, and experiences to challenge the status quo.- Applying skills like project management, curation, volunteer leadership, cross-functional team leadership, negotiations with local and international artists and agents, creating sponsorships and corporate partnerships, end-to-end concept development, strategy and execution – primarily with a North American impact.See more at www.soundofinnovation.com

Toronto, Canada Area

Expanding a global team of volunteers in order to grow this NGO and its work on helping people through music! Developing new projects and pipelines for building a global movement of ambassadors and volunteers.At A4A Records & Publishing, that has emerged from Make Music Matter in close collaboration with Warner Music Canada, I work on the music releases from MMM sites globally, including other interesting projects – CHANGING THE WORLD, ONE VOICE AT A TIME.Make Music Matter is currently working on sites in seven countries in Africa, the Middle East, South America and Canada. Target groups include survivors of sexual violence, people living in poverty and conflict, youth at risk and refugee children with disabilities.It all started with a song to sensitize youth in Rwanda about HIV/AIDS and this NGO is growing at a fast pace. Through a partnership with the Panzi Hospital & Foundation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, founded by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Dr. Denis Mukwege, the Healing in Harmony program which uses local and culturally appropriate psychosocial models to address the anxiety, depression, and PTSD that result from experiencing trauma, was formed.

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

From concept to execution -- building a new framework for fundraising via various events in-person, online, hybrid -- to raise funds for the INGO Make Music Matter and keep its Healing in Harmony program for trauma survivors in place currently operating in 8 countries helping more than 5,000 survivors.Examples include in-person vinyl release event in Toronto, and as Executive Producer by developing and executing a virtual fundraiser event series in 4 episodes – responsible for end-to-end concept development, execution, leadership, A list talent (Sum 41, The Sheepdogs, The Tragically Hip, etc.), local and national stakeholders at the top of the Canadian music industry.Event supporters include Canadian and global GRAMMY and JUNO award winning artists like Billy Talent, Sum 41, Three Days Grace, Sam Roberts Band, Corey Hart, Serena Ryder, The Trews, Jim Cuddy, Emily Lazar, Timbuktu, Emmanuel Jal, Damhnait Doyle, Hill Kourkoutis, and Grammy award winning producers like David Bottrill, Emily Lazar, etc.___"I’m very excited by our new series of studio performances. With this project, we’re building community and bringing together leaders in different areas of the music industry who are dedicated to making a difference. It’s also a unique opportunity for fans to get up close and personal, even if virtually, with the artists who support Make Music Matter’s mission."- DAVID BOTTRILL (MAKE MUSIC MATTER BOARD CHAIR & MULTI GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING MUSIC PRODUCER (PETER GABRIEL, TOOL, MUSE)) - on the #UnpluggedTogether online fundraiser event series (2021)

Toronto, Canada Area

A4A (Artists for Artists) Records & Publishing – a home for recordings and projects that are CHANGING THE WORLD – ONE VOICE AT A TIME. Building a framework and foundation, hereunder licensing and a release pipeline with international contacts (radio, tv, producers) – including +90 Grammy-award winning A-list producers worldwide.Bringing awareness to the releases and marginalized artists via developing and leading projects end-to-end including hiring and leading a curated and cross-functional volunteer team and A-list supporters (artists and producers mainly in Canada & US).Projects counting RSD DROPS, Afora Remix project, Artists for Sudan, plus developing new revenue options like a webshop, Spotify fundraising pick, fundraiser release events, etc.____A4A’s first music releases are written and produced by artists in the Healing in Harmony program of Make Music Matter Inc. In partnership with Warner Music Canada, songs are distributed globally, available for streaming and download on all major digital platforms.Counting in producers and volunteers from Toronto to New Jersey, Las Vegas, Memphis, Chicago, New York, Wales, including South Africa, Egypt and Buenos Aires, a global team of producers are donating their time to help this cause._____"Could this project be viewed as another indication that artists are finally being motivated to speak with a united voice on pressing social and political issues after a long period of apathy? Is this the evolution of an artistic revolution?"– FYI Music News (August 2019)

Toronto, Canada Area

Building Canada's largest South Asian festival with +40,000 audiences – in Mississauga, ON, a part of Toronto's 6ix, this #BollywoodMonster Mashup is one of four programs of the Canadian creative community, MonstrARTity.As Programming Lead I am curating local acts and international headliners for Canada's largest South Asian festival (40,000 people audience in person, 1.5M online).Responsible for building strong artist relations including curation, negotiations, contracting, advancing, evaluation of full lineup (+30 acts) including international A-list headliners, I act as the main point of contact for all artists, including responsible for programming, scheduling and liaising with partners and stakeholders in MonstrARTity’s two programs:* Bollywood Monster Mashup – a +40,000 audience festival on music & arts for all age groups* Monster Artist Development – helping young South Asian musicians build their career focusing on press & mediaORIGINAL. INNOVATIVE. WORLD-CLASS. MONSTROUS.#BollywoodMonster Mashup#MonsterArtist Development

Toronto, Canada Area

As a global TEDx'er passionate about creating great experiences all in line with a deeper theme and vision, my goal is to get the Canadian, Torontonian and TEDx feel out to all people involved – here at Canada’s largest TEDx event (1,200 delegates)Implemented new experiences driven by data, surveys and in line with overall theme by liaising with cross-functional team and by building new local partnerships in Toronto – examples include Deep Conversations and interactive experiences with sound on-site from Art & Science experiential digital design agency.

Aalborg, Denmark

Guest Lecturer in "Music and Innovation", "Entrepreneurship" and "Jingles and Sound Branding" at the department for Musicology | School of Communication, Art and Technology | Faculty of Humanities | Aalborg University

Århus Area, Denmark

Due to a merger, Knowtheirname is now U!We help build your business by communicating effectively - internally, externally and strategic. We do this by using music, video, SoMe, creativity and a clear communication. Seeing our customers as collaborative partners rather than one-time projects, we find the best fit for your challenge. We care about meaning, purpose, results and yoU!Some of our clients are Billund Airport BLL, Herning Water, JYSK, Systematic, Vestas....Awards: The 'PR Tiger 2017' for best internal- and change communications project with our client Billund Airport.

Århus Area, Denmark

Denmark’s largest TEDx event (800 delegates) – top 5% of TEDx events in the worldResponsible for run of show, experiences, event partners, suppliers, and a team of 8 volunteer event managers – to build a great experience inline with the year’s theme.Included personal barbershop vocal group as part of the opening plus built a sound brand for TEDxAarhus to optimize its communications- The year's event got an overall NPS score of 84, increased 21% from the year before- Succeeded to be in the top 5% best rated TEDx events in the world- Attendee evaluation on 9.1 out of 10!

Århus Area, Denmark

(Due to a merger, Knowtheirname is called Uagency from Nov 2017. I continued my work there).As a Business Development Manager at this creative music branding agency, I am responsible for new business. We specialize in music branding and marketing - and we develop campaigns and strategies to brands that want to activate and engage their customers. Some of my responsibilities and results:- developing and executing new business strategies and marketing concepts - inside/outside Denmark- representative in several Danish networks (Global Network, Trust Your Network, Factory of Relations...)- responsible for having new client meeting hereunder drafting and presenting pitches- project & event management- added new large clients and international collaborations to the portfolio- proven track recordNOBODY LIKES ADVERTISING – EVERYBODY LOVES MUSIC.

Aarhus

Mentor for new start-up businesses in AU Student Incubator.Co-developer of a new in-house mentor programme for student entrepreneurs.

Århus Area, Denmark

Guest Lecturer on "Jingles and Sound Branding" in the course "Music and Sound as Design, Branding and Communication" at the Department of Musicology | School of Communication and Culture | Faculty of Arts | Aarhus University.

Egaa, Aarhus

- Teaches Film, Media, Choir, Musical analysis, Citizenship etc. - Mentor for four young people- Created new courses based on my knowledge and professionalism- ‘Contact teacher’ for my house of 11 young people__________________________________________" The folk high schools’ requirements on teaching of ‘broad and general character' has set a wide framework in which Heine has developed exciting new courses for our students. Heine has given our students space and guidance, and has proven very fine learning results and end products in his teaching programs. [...] Heine has with his great specific knowledge, interests, and personal network, managed to create interesting teaching programs and mentoring in his time with us. ” - Erling Joensen (Principal)__________________________________________

Aarhus C

Teaches Piano, Singing, Music Theory, Music History.

Aarhus C

Teaches Music History to a class of blind and partially sighted people.________________________________________" Heine has been in charge of several courses into which he has put exciting and challenging music experiences for our students to different cultural institutions all over the city. His great commitment and positive approach has certainly influenced the teaching and social environment at the school. [...] Heine has a great professional surplus and is always well prepared. He engages strongly, he is punctual, and has a good sense of order. ” - Merete Raun Poulsen (School Principal)________________________________________

Aarhus C

- Conductor for a SATB vocal group of 4-7 blind people, thus creating new approaches to conducting and rehearsal techniques- Given several concerts at the school and around the city of Aarhus.- Established an annual ‘choir weekend’-course.

Aarhus C

Mixed Choir of 25 singers.

Aarhus C

Entrepreneur. Launched my own company in the Nordic music business. - Developed and built and new innovative radio plugging service from scratch- Grew customer base of Scandinavian DIY musicians, indie record labels, and North European radio stations (+100 users)- Sold the company and goodwillExperience with negotiation techniques, sales, business model, customer care, co-operations, strategic management, partnership deals, etc.

Aalborg

Mixed choir of 40 singers.Given several concerts in the Northern Region of Jutland, Denmark.

Aalborg

Responsible for the daily operation of the record label that we started from scratch to impact the Scandinavian music industry.- Built a record label from scratch with a roster of a dozen upcoming artists- Achieved consistent national and Nordic media exposure (radio, web, TV) on releases (DR P3, GAFFA, DR1 Boogie TV, MTV, etc.)- Released Lil Wayne (US) in the Nordic territory by building new international partnerships e.g. with Cloud 9 (NL)- Released the platinum-selling pop group PULS (DK) before selling to Sony Music.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Musicology - Kandidatuddannelsen I Musik, Lyd Og Kommunikation

Studied the Profiles ”Music and Sound as Design, Branding, and Communication" & ”Teaching”. Thesis: "The Signature Tune. Sound.

Bachelor'S Degree, Musicology - And Media

BA Thesis: "Perception of Music and Sound in Computer Games - exemplified by the Game Max Payne." Other Projects: - Creation of a TV.