Radio Pilote 2004 (Resonance FM)

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

Raison D'Etre, French for "Reason to be" is a community of International Music & Art Lovers. Created by Musician/DJ/Promoter Yvan Serrano-Fontova aka HEALER SELECTA and Crystal, in the soulful heart of London (Shoreditch-Hackney) in the early naughties. Raison D'Etre now reaches over 25.000 music lovers bridging 120 different nationalities.

Since 2000, Raison D'Etre- Reason2b Collective has established in London, and around the world, a solid reputation from like minded music fans and in the music and entertainment business. Raison D'Etre Collective organises quality and unique Live Music Events and highly popular Club Nights. RAISON D'ETRE supports and believes in underground/independent musicians/artists by pioneering a successful and innovative promotion strategy. This helps young talent to get exposure, experience, A&R and success in music, poetry, dance, photography, etc.. By doing so Raison D'Etre Collective has gained a wonderful reputation and the utmost respect. An already phenomenal movement in London, the domino effect is taking" the Raison D'Etre sound" global!

Hard work and perseverance always pays off and due to 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

*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 for your precious support.

For the last 10 years a large number of very successful artists and musicians have come from the RAISON D'ETRE COLLECTIVE some even reaching the charts in the UK, FRANCE, USA, etc.. and more highly talented artists are joining the collective every month.

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 - 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.

Wanda Jackson & Aina

Spanky Wilson & Healer Selecta

Bo Diddlye & Healer Selecta