Mariann Krott: EDM’s Secret Weapon Behind The Scenes

Photo: Mariann Krott & Talla 2XLC @ Dreamstate SoCal in 2021

After More Than Two Decades Behind the Scenes Mariann Krott Continues to Shape the Global Electronic Music Industry 

About Mariann Krott

Mariann Krott is a certified event manager and internationally respected artist and tour manager with more than 20 years of experience in the music industry. Specializing in global touring, artist management, live event coordination, and creative execution, she has worked with some of the world’s most recognized electronic music artists, labels, festivals, and entertainment brands.

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Photo: Mariann Krott, Jaytech, Carlo Capuano & Deeparture @ Amsterdam Dance Event in 2025

With decades of experience, a respected international network, and a reputation built on trust and execution, Mariann Krott continues to prove why she remains one of electronic music’s most valuable behind-the-scenes leaders.

For more than 20 years, Mariann has been a driving force behind the global electronic music industry—managing artists, building tours, coordinating large-scale productions, and helping shape the careers of internationally recognized talent across edm, trance, progressive, melodic, and underground electronic music.

A true female powerhouse within the EDM space, Mariann has built a reputation for precision, leadership, and the ability to execute at the highest level under pressure. As a certified event manager specializing in artist and tour management, she has become widely known throughout the industry for doing what many consider impossible—delivering seamless global operations while helping artists grow both creatively and professionally.

Mariann’s career began alongside legendary trance icon Paul van Dyk, an experience that helped lay the foundation for what would become an extensive international career spanning artist and booking management, touring, events, label relations, and live production.

Photo: Matt Cheshire of The Needs Group, Chris Moylan & Mariann Krott on tour with Paul van Dyk in 2013

Over the years, she has worked with an impressive roster of globally recognized artists including Giuseppe Ottaviani, Jorn van Deynhoven, KAAZE, Jaytech, Robin Schulz, Talla 2XLC, Myon, Elevven, Hugel, RODG, Ruben de Ronde, Genix, Fatum, Roger Shah, Farius, Deeparture, Pretty Pink, and many more.

Photo: Christine Lee, Mariann Krott & KAAZE @ Royale in 2026

Her influence also extends deeply into the label and festival world, where she has collaborated with globally recognized brands and organizations including Armada Music, Anjunabeats, Enhanced Records, Insomniac, A State of Trance, CAA, Dolby Atmos, Tomorrowland, Live Nation, Transmission Festival, Disco Donnie Presents, Stefan Dabruck Management, Active Talent Agency, The Bullitt Agency, and numerous international agencies, promoters, and touring companies worldwide.

Photo: Pretty Pink & Mariann Krott @ Berlin Music Week in 2024

Despite her extensive résumé, Mariann remains focused on the future—continuing to evolve alongside an industry that is constantly changing.

“What drives me most is pushing boundaries where others tend to give up—helping create experiences and supporting artists in bringing their vision to life where others may only see a dead end,” Mariann shares. “No matter how complex or difficult a project or task may seem, I’ve always believed there’s a way to make it happen.”

Photo: Jorn van Deynhoven & Mariann Krott @ Dreamstate SoCal in 2021

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Photo: RODG, Sunny Lax, Mariann Krott, Christina Greenberg & Jessica Black @ Cheesecake Factory in Seattle in 2019