John Machielsen

John Machielsen is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in Business Development & Marketing, Strategic Consultancy, and Creative Coaching within the cultural arts and music industry.

John Machielsen holds a Certificate in Music Management, A&R, Label management, Tours & Events from Rockacademie (Fontys Hogeschool Tilburg) and has pursued education in VWO-Atheneum at MFC, Bachelor ICT, Information & Knowledge Management at Avans Hogeschool, and a Master’s Degree in Filosofie - Ethiek van Bedrijf en Organisatie, with a remarkable 8.5 GPA (Cum Laude), from Tilburg University.

He has also completed studies such as a Premaster in Filosofie - Ethiek van Bedrijf en Organisatie, a Post-HBO Certificate in Creatief Quotient from Fontys Hogeschool Pedagogiek, and training in Impact & influence, change management, customer relations & product portfolio, strategic teambuilding at Achmea Consulting Academy.

Throughout his career, John Machielsen has been associated with prestigious organizations like Fontys University of Applied Sciences, where he served as a Lecturer in Business Ethics, Marketing, and Events. He also has experience as a Label Manager at Counter Intelligence Recordings and has held positions at institutions like Stichting Kindergarten, Stichting Onterfd Goed, and Interpolis.

His expertise spans across various roles including Creative business development & marketing, Studiecoaching, assessments, project- en stagedocent, Programming & Artist Handling / Education, and Information Specialist. He has also excelled in roles such as Consultant, Writer, and Webdeveloper.

John Machielsen's rich professional journey includes a wide array of experiences such as lecturing, label management, creative development, consultation, and web design. With a solid educational foundation and a wealth of practical experience, he continues to make significant contributions to the cultural arts and music business.