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MINY Global Residency – Founder Tour Calendar
Core Idea:
Nordic scouting → Morocco → New York base → Latin America → Caribbean → Asia → Ithaca.
Phase 1 — Nordic Music & Creative Network
March 17 – April 2
Focus on Stockholm, Copenhagen, Amsterdam.
| Dates | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 17 | Travel to Sweden | Arrival |
| Mar 18–20 | Stockholm | producers, studios, electronic scene |
| Mar 21–24 | Copenhagen | Nordic music collectives |
| Mar 25–28 | Amsterdam | Dutch music scene + studios |
| Mar 29–Apr 2 | Travel prep + meetings | prepare Morocco leg |
Why This Region Works Well
| Advantage | Reason |
|---|---|
| Strong songwriting culture | Sweden exports global pop |
| Tech/music crossover | Spotify ecosystem |
| Collaborative artists | strong studio culture |
Phase 2 — Morocco Creative Exploration
April 3 – April 7
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Apr 3 | Arrival Morocco |
| Apr 4 | Studio visits |
| Apr 5 | Artist meetups |
| Apr 6 | Cultural content filming |
| Apr 7 | Departure |
Possible Cities to Focus On
| City | Reason |
|---|---|
| Marrakech | Creative retreat vibe |
| Casablanca | Modern music scene |
| Essaouira | Festival culture |
Phase 3 — New York Base
April 8 – April 13
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| Apr 8 | Return to New York City |
| Apr 9 | Consolidate partnerships |
| Apr 10 | NYC studio visits |
| Apr 11 | Artist meetup |
| Apr 12 | Residency planning |
| Apr 13 | Prepare Latin America leg |
Purpose
- Recruit NYC artists
- Finalize residency structure
- Line up partners for Latin America
Phase 4 — Latin America Residency Network
April 14 – May 3
| Dates | Location | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14–18 | Mexico City | Latin indie + studio partners |
| Apr 19–23 | Medellín | Reggaeton producers |
| Apr 24–29 | São Paulo | Brazilian streaming scene |
| Apr 30–May 3 | Miami | Latin label connections |
Phase 5 — Caribbean + Asia Creative Retreat
May 4 – May 19
| Dates | Location | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| May 4–7 | Dominican Republic | Caribbean music |
| May 8–13 | Bali | Creator retreat testing |
| May 14–19 | Tokyo | Electronic / collector culture |
Phase 6 — Return + Ithaca
May 20 – May 24
| Date | Activity |
|---|---|
| May 20 | Return US |
| May 21 | Planning |
| May 22–24 | Ithaca event |
Visual Timeline
Mar 17 – Apr 2 Stockholm, Copenhagen, Amsterdam
Apr 3 – Apr 7 Morocco
Apr 8 – Apr 13 New York
Apr 14 – May 3 Latin America
May 4 – May 7 Dominican Republic
May 8 – May 13 Bali
May 14 – May 19 Tokyo
May 22 – May 24 Ithaca
Key Outcomes to Aim For
| Metric | Goal |
|---|---|
| Cities visited | 10 |
| Studio partners | 15 |
| Artists recruited | 60 |
| Content pieces | 100+ |
Strategic Advice
The Nordic leg is actually very smart for your program.
Sweden especially is a global songwriting powerhouse — many of the biggest pop hits in the world come from that ecosystem. Building connections there can give your residency program credibility early.