Kino Music srl

Kino Music is a young and dynamic music management agency in charge of the organization and production of artistic, cultural and music events. It takes care of the artist management on a 360 degree-level, from tour organization to artistic support and consultancy; the area of interest embraces all performing arts field, from contemporary to classical music, jazz, world music and dance. Notwithstanding the recent establishment (January 2004), Kino Music has already achieved a full appreciation in the international show business thanks to the professionalism and high experience of its staff.

ANTONIO CONVERTINI
He started collaborating with ATER (Emilia Romagna Theatres Association) in 1986, in the Foreign Department, and in 1994 he became managing partner of MIM (Modena International Music), taking care of the booking of international artists. From 1998 to 2003 he was also consultant for the Music Department of Fabrica, the communication research centre of Benetton Group. In 2004 he left MIM and founded his own agency, Kino Music. He is responsible of the booking for music and dance projects.


ANTONELLA ARIANI
She started working in the music field in 1995, when she began her cooperation with MIM as tour manager of international artists and dance companies. Soon afterwards she became booking assistant to dance department; in 2001 she entered the agency Marilla Simonini, where she was in charge of the booking of contemporary music, jazz and world music projects. In 2004 she joined Kino Music, where she is responsible of the booking department together with Antonio Convertini.


FRANCESCA PODDA
In 2007 and 2008 she works for VIE Contemporary Scene Festival organized by Emilia Romagna Teatro Foundation, caring about guest artists welcome and specific needs of some productions.Since summer 2009 she is part of Kino Music staff, where she is in charge of the logistics of the tours and of the press office. She also collaborates as tour manager with the association Barokthegreat.


DANIELE PALETTA
After years torn between radio and journalism (working for "Il Manifesto" and many local newpapers, free press magazines and webzines), he started working in 2005 at Audiocoop, the coordination of the italian independent labels. From 2006 to 2009 he has been the only man in charge for the live dept. of Prom-O-Rama, working as booking agent and tour manager for many indie-rock, experimental and world music acts. He joined Kino Music in october 2009, dealing with the booking department.