Malin Kimmich entered the professional world of music at the age of 18, gaining hands-on experience across various areas of event production and organization, from large-scale festivals and clubs to more intimate live music environments.
Fueled by a growing interest to play a more strategic role in the industry, she pursued a highly selective degree in Music Business at the Popakademie in Mannheim, Germany. During her studies, she became actively involved in artist development initiatives, supporting emerging talent and preparing them for the professional live- and music industry landscape.
Graduating during the pandemic, Malin bridged the disruption in the music industry by remotely teaching a university course in digital marketing while relocating to Milan. At the same time, she continued working on a variety of freelance projects within the music world.
In January 2023, she joined the festival booking team at FKP Scorpio, where she curates and manages line-ups for major festivals. Among them is Southside Festival, which holds a special place in her heart, being the event that first drew her into the music world.