RAISON D'ETRE

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Welcome to Raison d'Etre-reason2b.net

Raison d'Etre Collective is leading since 10 years London's independent music scene.

Raison d'Etre (phonetic: "ray son detra") is French phrase meaning "reason for existence"

Even with a French name, Raison d'Etre is not specialised in French Music but in International Quality Music.

The collective is based and was created in London by music producer Yvan Serrano Fontova aka Healer Selecta and Crystal.

Raison D'Etre is helping talents to get exposure , experience and treasuring Vintage music, with more then 120 different nationalities on board, it is the world largest Artists collective where, Musicians from all over, Music Makers, Artists, photographers, film makers, dancers, Music lovers in the know, are gathering to celebrate the only star of the Collective: M.U.S.I.C!

Yes indeed MUSIC is the only star at Raison d'Etre Show & Collective, that is probably why the vibe and atmosphere of our events are so unique.



Hello, Hola, Bonjour and Welcome to London's Premier International Music Lovers Bash!



Shingai/Noisettes - Charlie Winston live at Raison D'etre 2002 to 2009



Photo Steph Dray



To name a few, THE NOISETTES - CHARLIE WINSTON - HEALER SELECTA - SIZE NINE - THE DUSTAPHONICS - MIRANDA BARBER - VENTRILOQUIST - THE CEDARS - JESSIE & THE ORBITS - PORTICO QUARTET - ASHER STORM - HINDA HICKS - MEDI & THE MEDICINE SHOW - EMILY LOISEAU - BIJOU NOIR - STEPH DRAY - SARITAH- NATTY - ERROL LINTON - EMI INABA - LAXULA - JUNKYARD SCIENTISTS - OPHELIA LOVIBOND - FILTHY SIX - ALEX MILLS - JEZEBEL SEXTET - BIKINI BEACH BAND - CLAIRE NICOLSON - SARITAH - MAX GREEWOOD - LITTLE GEORGE - PEYOTI FOR PRESIDENT - MONDESIR and many many more.



Photo by Steph Dray



THE RAISON D'ETRE SHOW:



Healer Selecta at Raison D'Etre



Photo Steph Dray



Some PRESS ABOUT RAISON D'ETRE SHOW & COLLECTIVE



TIME OUT: "Raison D'Etre, One of the very best things in all London, no mistake"



GUARDIAN:: "So culturally diverse, it blow every square mind in the building! Can you deal?"



METRO:This unique & truly international gathering of like-minded creative souls called Raison d'Etre. Artistically directed and hosted by Dj Healer Selecta putting together eclectic and fresh cutting edge live music from around the world. An indisputably generous show of the best underground sound via London town! (2002)



EVENING STANDARD: London's finest Arty Collective. (Evening Standard)



THE TIMES: This is the definitive event to celebrate music and dance in London and London can not get enough of this



THE INDEPENDENT:The London Clubbing phenomenon



BBC RADIO: Healer Selecta's ever-awesome Raison d'Etre" (Peter Croft at BBC London Radio)



KULTURE FLASH LONDON: Healer Selecta and Crystal, the minds behind Raison d'Etre, make it clear that this is for music-lovers. The real beauty (and you can find smile-making beauty here) is the musical journey that you may not get to hear anywhere else.BE WARNED: THE ATMOS IS ADDICTIVE



Healer Selecta Live - Portico Quartet at Raison D'Etre 2005



Photo Steph Dray



BOOKING RAISON D'ETRE SHOW:



Raison D'Etre - Reason2b Collective is also an Artists Booking Agency, offering Event Organization services for festivals, venues and private parties. Raison D'Etre - Reason2b Collective is run by Music Lovers for Music lovers.



BOOKING RAISON STAGE/MARQUEE AT YOUR FESTIVAL:



We can organise your event, festival Stage, etc RAISON D'ETRE’s knowledgeable booking agency can provide you with the most talented and down to earth artists, musicians, Party DJ's, bands, cabaret acts and stage managers. We are passionate in our work: international culture, Community, Music and making people have a good time is our primary goal for every event we are booked for. We can, with our friendly and professional production team, organize and manage a whole stage/marquee to the highest professional standard, ensuring it runs smoothly and groovy from start to finish, our amazing acts will make your next party sound unique and please you and any other music lovers around. (Stoke Fest London 2007-08, Glastonbury Festival 2007-08, Shoreditch Festival 2003, etc)



COLLABORATION with Venues, Festivals,Magazine, Major Artists:



SOMERSET HOUSE / GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL / STOKE FEST LONDON / TIME OUT MAGAZINE VV BROWN / FILM 4 / MANU CHAO / JAZZ CAFE LONDON / KOKO LONDON / METROPOLIS MUSIC / MEAN FIDDLER / CLEAR CHANNEL / CHARLIE WINSTON MARKETING UK since 2002/ VINCE POWER MUSIC GROUP/ PIGALLE CLUB / BO DIDDLEY LONDON SHOW / V&A MUSUEM PRIVATE PARTY / DICK DALE LONDON SHOW / IKE TURNER LONDON SHOW / EARTHA KITT LONDON SHOW / THE LUMINAIRE / LONDON UNIVERSITIES OF ARTS & FASHION / MAYFAIR ART CLUB / HOOTANANNY BRIXTON / RHYTHM FACTORY LONDON / FRINGE BRIGHTON FRINGE FESTIVAL / FESTIVAL JAZZ EN LIMOUSIN / BELLRAYS LONDON SHOW / NUIT DU FUNK FESTIVAL / CHELSEA ART OF SCHOOL LONDON / THE SPITZ / RITA MITSOUKO LONDON SHOW / CARGO LONDON / MADAME JOJO / THE PARLURE TENT / MAR DE FONDO FESTIVAL NOIA SPAIN/MAGIC MIROR TENT / SPEGIELTENT / ZAGREB CITY FESTIVAL / JAMM BRIXTON / LE BARON PRIVATE CLUB PARIS / PUNK SOHO / SHOREDITCH FESTIVAL 2003 / MASS BRIXTON / CORSICA STUDIO / MAC BETH SHOREDITCH / 93 FEET EAST, etc



Size Nine Live- Breakdancer at Raison D'Etre



Photo Steph Dray



RAISON D'ETRE ART WORK DESIGN:



Raison D'etre's design by Crystal LaMia, All Photos from Raison D'Etre show by Steph Dray, Ian Hunter, Crystal, Healer Selecta.



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OFFICIAL GODFATHER & GODMOTHERS OF RAISON D"ETRE COLLECTIVE:



Hard work and perseverance always pays off and due the passion for what we do, we have the support and backup from the pioneers & the legends of the music we all love. We are delighted to say that our official "Presidentes et President D'Honneur " are:



WANDA JACKSON: The Legendary Rock' N 'Roll Hall Of Fame, you can book Wanda Jackson Show with Raison D'Etre Collective, Healer Selecta is the UK Agent for that artist.



SPANKY WILSON:

The Icon of Northern Soul & Funk-Jazz



BO DIDDLEY (RIP): The Rhythm & Blues God and Legend, Bo gave us so many tips about the so called "music industry". At Raison D'Etre, music is not an industry but a love affair and a way of living. Bo we love you for ever! And thank you so much again.



CONTACT or/Join RAISON D'ETRE COLLECTIVE



Our Artistic Director, Music Program Booker is Yvan Serrano-Fontova aka Healer Selecta.

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