WHAT WE DO
We work to create value for you
Our core values
It’s difficult to break into Los Angeles without being there. We see it as our job to get you there. To make you meet people. To get the deals. All to make your dreams come true.
We’re proud to say we have a long track record of providing successes to our clients, both public and private companies.
At NordicLA we:
- Create a dialog to solve, innovate, and achieve results using a creative approach.
- Use universal values from the Scandinavian approach to sustainability, sharing, and sense of community.
- Build bridges into Los Angeles by being your local team in the Nordics AND the U.S.
"Without a reputation and relationships in Hollywood you are at a huge disadvantage.
NordicLA saves you years of banging your head against the wall trying to figure it out"
- Kristian Riis, Founder of NordicLA
How we operate
We match you with resources and relationships to grow. Our team has a creative DNA with experience and traction of this bridge-building journey through their own trailblazing. We know LA, we know the Nordics, and we know how to best combine the two.
At NordicLA we operate by:
- Connecting you to an international network, including local and international creatives and companies.
- Match you with creatives or businesses for collaborative co-creation or innovation.
- Activate you in the U.S. using our team in Hollywood with deep relationships and the needed knowhow to make things happen.
ABOUT US
Your Nordic / LA Connection
Who we are
Our founder Kristian Riis, based in Denmark has been an Entrepreneur for 25 years and has been director of Music Export Denmark (MXD), Bremen Theater and FROST Festival, among others. He is also co-founder of the cultural company Volcano, co-founder of the data company Backscatter, Entreprenerdy Denmark, the ticket company Tikkio Denmark and the idea person behind the incubator course Royalties for talented music industry people. Kristian Riis is also a founding member and guitarist in the band Nephew.
Our man on the ground in Los Angeles Dylan Berry is a partner in NordicLA. He is a media industry executive, TV producer, Aria Nominated award winning music producer and Celebrity Talk Show Host (Soundcloud Radio, BompopTV, Dash Radio, Slacker Radio, KPFK LA…) who is rated in the top 1% “most prolific” composers in media music by IMDB. He is founder of Noiz Society, a secret society of leading music and entertainment professionals in Hollywood and owner of Smash Haus Music Group as well as a Music & Media Entrepreneur, Investor.
It doesn’t stop with the founder and partners however, all of NordicLA has a creative DNA with actual experience and traction of this bridge building journey through their own trailblazing.
Our Team
Kristian Riis
Founder & CEO
Founding member and guitarist of Denmark's biggest band Nephew, Kristian Riis is one of the most active entrepreneurs in the Danish music industry. He is the co-founder of Volcano, artist management, booking and management of the Copenhagen venue Bremen and more.
Eskil Dante
Managing Director
Hailing from Norway, Eskil has many years of industry experience, running his own Record Label, being a Booker for RUST, and project manager for Volcano. Eskil posses a BA (Hons) in Music Production from the University of West London, a lifelong track record as a creative, and a deep-rooted passion for music and innovation.
Christian Søndergaard
COO
Christian has been in charge of one of the most interesting festivals in Denmark, Alive Festival, and have been working in the cultural industry for several years. He has a master in Political Communication and Management from Copenhagen Business School.
Dylan Berry
U.S. Partner
Dylan Berry is a music industry creative, TV producer, Aria Nominated award winning music producer and Celebrity Talk Show Host (BompopTV on Dash Radio / Slacker Radio) who is rated in the top 1% “most prolific” producers of media music by IMDB.
Caroline Ravn Andersen
Project Manager
Caroline is a true all-rounder driven by helping others reach their goals. She works to professionalize the music industry, and considers clarity the most important factor towards increasing value both individually and externally in organizations.
HEATHER HRUTAY
Production Coordinator
Heather is currently pursuing a career in Media Production and Marketing from Ohio University. With her passion for creativity her goal is to create media that has a positive and meaningful impact on society.
Justin Cudahy
Production Manager
Justin has several years of experience with the media and music industry. He is also working at the music distributor Smash Haus.
Amber feitsma
Communications and Project Coordinator
Amber aims to make sustainability and culture more central in organizations, communities, and businesses. She studies International Marketing in Copenhagen and comes with an instinctive perspective on how to bridge Nordic culture with the rest of the world.
Sofie wieghorst
Communications and Project Coordinator
Sofie studies Business Administration and Sociology at Copenhagen Business School, and has worked in marketing alongside her studies. She loves applying business knowledge in a creative context; her ideal combination of work and hobby.
Affiliates
Thøger Riis Michelsen
Partner
Thøger is a sociologist and expert in management and organizational development. He has over 20 years of experience in helping people and organizations take the script from vision to realization in daily practice. He is also the co-founder of Volcano.
Nicky Furdal
Partner
Nicky is a founding partner of the investment group GrowYou. He has several years of experience within the music industry as a music producer and artist manager.
Kaare Breinholt
Partner
Kaare has more than 20 years of experience in making things happen, within event management, concept development and corporate branding among others.