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Eases life for all parties

About Liwyn

Liwyn: eases life for all parties

With over 24 years of experience in the industry Liwyn knows all the ins and outs of the business. This doesn’t only ensure we book your artist of choice at the best price, but we also make sure all contractual details are in order to protect you. Through loyalty, hard work and integrity we continue to deliver excellent service.

The founder of Liwyn is Leonieke Smit. Born in the Netherlands and based in Amsterdam, she started her career at 1Management in 2002 after getting her degree in Leisure Management. Within a couple of years she became co-owner of 1Management where she was the driving force for artists involved.

Leonieke was responsible for all international bookings of artists such as Fedde le Grand, Bingo Players, Erick E, Funkerman, Sidney Samson and Gregor Salto. She played a key role in the career build up of more than 50 artists in the last two decades and represented all of them worldwide exclusively.

Bookings

With more than 24 years of industry experience Liwyn knows all the ins and outs of the business. This ensures that we will book your artist of choice at the best price possible as well as making sure all legal matters are taken care of in order to protect you. Through loyalty, hard work and integrity we deliver excellent service. Our clients best interest is our highest priority. Liwyn gets things done and keeps all parties satisfied.

Advancing

For external artists Liwyn can also provide full advancing facilities such as applying for visa, booking flights and providing detailed itineraries including the use of several online apps.

Consultancy

Given our experience and accumulated expertise, we are more than capable of providing advise for both artists and clients. We like to add value. This way we believe that we can offer that little bit extra. Liwyn strives to build long term relationships through quality, sincerity and getting things done! 

Concept development

Through our years of experience we have developed strongly in all areas of concept development. Good examples of concept developments in the past are Housequake, Sneakerz and GoDutch. We can develop new concepts for existing events or new ones. But we also represent existing concepts such as History of House and Disco Tropicana. For more information, just give us a call.

Programming & more…

Liwyn also advises clubs and festivals regarding programming. With our broad network of artists and clients we are able to assist clubs and venues with programming specific events. In this way we can provide clubs with our well known artists and provide our emerging artists with a platform. We can also act as an independent intermediary between parties.

Meet the team

Leonieke Smit

Leonieke Smit

Leonieke@liwyn.com
+31(0)6 2876 3829‬
Owner

Frequently asked questions:

  • Who runs the artist agency Liwyn?
    Leonieke Smit is the founder, owner, and driving force behind Liwyn, bringing over 24 years of experience in the international dance industry. Having graduated with a degree in Leisure Management, she began her career in 2002 at 1Management, where she eventually became co-owner. Throughout her career, Leonieke has managed international bookings and exclusive worldwide representation for more than 50 artists, including prominent names like Fedde le Grand, Bingo Players, Erick E, Funkerman, Sidney Samson, and Gregor Salto. Today, she uses this extensive expertise to lead Liwyn with loyalty, hard work, and integrity.
  • What booking and representation services does Liwyn offer?
    Liwyn is an Amsterdam-based DJ and MC booking agency that operates as an independent intermediary to secure bookings for both its exclusive roster and external artists at the best possible price. With over 24 years of industry experience, the agency carefully manages all price negotiations, legal matters, and contractual details to ensure the interests of both clients and artists are protected. By handling all administrative and legal processes, Liwyn ensures a seamless and reliable booking process that satisfies promoters, clubs, festivals, and event organizers.
  • Which business and planning solutions does Liwyn provide besides bookings?
    Beyond bookings, Liwyn provides comprehensive business and planning services, including full advancing, industry consultancy, concept development, and programming advice. The agency handles advancing logistics for external artists, managing visa applications, booking flights, and creating detailed itineraries using online apps. Additionally, Liwyn offers expert consultancy and has a proven track record in concept development, having developed successful concepts like Housequake, Sneakerz, and GoDutch, and representing active concepts such as History of House and Disco Tropicana. The agency also advises clubs and festivals on event programming.
  • Which agency manages international electronic music bookings in Amsterdam?
    Liwyn is the premier Amsterdam-based artist agency managing high-profile bookings for a diverse and experienced roster of electronic music artists. The agency represents highly experienced talent, including Kim Kaos, who has performed at Dance Valley on Claptone's Masquerade stage and Thuishaven Amsterdam, and Mitch Crown, the resident MC of Housequake. The roster also features Divine, who has over 18 years of international experience, Chocolate Puma with their rich house heritage as Jark Prongo, Low Steppa, who releases music on major labels like Defected, Armada, and Strictly Rhythm, and Mason, widely known for the hit track Exceeder.
  • How do I contact an agency to hire a DJ in the Netherlands?
    Liwyn makes the process of hiring a DJ simple and direct, offering multiple communication channels to secure the perfect artist for your event. To book an artist, you can easily submit an inquiry through the dedicated booking form located at /bookings/ or get in touch via the website's contact page. For direct and personal communication, clients can reach out to owner Leonieke Smit directly via email at Leonieke@liwyn.com or by calling +31(0)6 2876 3829. The agency provides fast, transparent service to ensure all contracts and event details are perfectly arranged.

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