From policy to practice: Supporting music SMEs in a changing ecosystem

From policy to practice: Supporting music SMEs in a changing ecosystem

Part of the SONIC Interreg Europe project (Strategic Opportunities for New Innovative Changes in Music Policies), this session brings together local stakeholders to explore the realities shaping the music ecosystem in Athens and Greece. Focusing on SMEs and small-scale actors across the value chain, from labels and venues to producers and entrepreneurs, the discussion looks at key challenges that policy instruments can better support, including access to funding, infrastructure, AI and digital transformation, and internationalisation.

Hosted within Athens Music Week, the session also connects local perspectives with international networks and professionals, creating space for exchange, comparison and collaboration.

A focused discussion that links market realities with policy thinking, aiming to better understand what is needed to support more sustainable and connected music ecosystems.

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Monika Tsiliberdi (GR)

Head of the Directorate for the Development of Contemporary Creation, Hellenic Ministry for Culture and Sports

Stathis Kalatzis (GR)

Creative Producer / Event Curator / DJ / Producer

Nikos Papanagnou (GR)

Event Manager, EKKOMED

Christos Panoilias (GR)

General Manager, Action Εστί | Artist & Event Management

Aggelos Kleitsikas (GR)

Artistic Director, Athens Jazz

Phoebe Konstantinidi (GR)

Marketing & Communications Manager, Fuzz Productions / Release Athens Festival

Akrivi Giannoula (GR)

B2B Coordinator, Fuzz Productions / Release Athens

Theodora Karakassi (GR)

Production & Promoter, Havoc Studio & Plissken Events

Andreas Panagos (GR)

CEO, Candy Cane Events

Vassiliki Panoutsakopoulou (GR)

Administrative Manager, EDEM

Costas Makris (GR)

Business Development Director, EDEM