PROFILE

Barkers, founded in '95 is an Amsterdam based bookingagency, with DNA formed by the diversity of DJ’s and music performers who kindly bark at the world of music. The business is run by owners Kim Tuin & Judith van Unen and their bookers, who are well connected in the worldwide underground music scene. They are known to make business a pleasure and pleasure their business. Their diverse taste in music reflects in their roster. Barkers vision of working with an artist is all about supporting one’s qualities and passion for music. That’s why Barkers over the years labels loyalty, quality and trustworthiness towards artists and promoters. It’s their ability to have long-term relationships which makes them beloved in different scenes and results in an impressive network. Born in a time where House music was ruling the scene throughout the globe,

by the time Barkers became a teenager they got inspired by all kinds of sounds.  By taking on the diversity they pushed the boundaries and made a change. Barkers grew up with love for all music but likes to play in the fields of the fresh upcoming. The prior Barkers rule is: if they think they can sell it, it’s on their roster!

To broaden their horizon even more, Barkers started working with fashion related events. The inspiring Starstudded Studio’s founded by Joost van Bellen and Sander Stenger introduced Barkers to the top billin’ of high fashion and visa versa. Joost and Sander as a team created a tool for music for fashion shows. Barkers as their agent introduces the two worldwide and deals with their clients. A strong and solid marriage indeed. Besides all this, Barkers is responsible for their infamous Barkers Bar parties where their artists shine like crazy diamonds. Barkers is the founder of the successful Annual ADE Network Bash which has become one of the ‘not to be missed’ network events of the Amsterdam Dance Event.  Barkers is also known to participate in events and festivals of other organizations over the past years which is too much to mention. To not drag the past out into the light here’s a few current collaborations and events that Barkers is working on: BarkersBar & Boemklatsch records and Valtifest.