Indie Champions 2025:
Voulez-vous Danser

Paris-based Voulez-vous Danser (VVD) has grown from a small independent initiative into a full-scale international booking and live production agency.

By IQ | 19 November 2025

Voulez-vous Danser (VVD) was founded in Paris ten years ago and has grown from a small independent initiative into a full-scale international booking and live production agency.

What started as a passion project quickly evolved into a professional home for international artists seeking dedicated touring support and creative direction.

The company is a global live music agency, specialising in tour booking, artist representation, and strategic development, in close collaboration with its partners. Led by managing partner, Adrien Kremer, the company…

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