Elvin Usidame

Elvin Usidame is an experienced music programmer and promoter with a strong background in the live music and festival industry. Currently serving as a Booker/Promoter at Friendly Fire B.V. since March 2022, Usidame also holds positions as a member of the supervisory board at Amsterdam Dance Event since July 2021 and as an advisor at Fonds Podiumkunsten since April 2019, focusing on various festival funding programs. Previous roles include Music Programmer for prominent events at ID&T, such as Amsterdam Open Air and Mysteryland, as well as similar positions at Paradiso and Effenaar. Usidame holds a Bachelor's degree in Media & Entertainment Management from Breda University of Applied Sciences.