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From roots to raves: How society shapes electronic sound

Kiki — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:50:30 +0000

This talk explores the roots of electronic music and how different movements were shaped by social and political environments. Stavros will introduce the early waves of electronic music, focusing on how sound emerged from the needs of specific communities, as a tool for identity, expression and, in many cases, resistance.

Joining him Johannes Schmitz will share insights into how the city’s clubbing and festival culture has evolved over time, and how it continues to shape Berlin’s cultural identity today.

The discussion moves beyond a historical overview, opening a broader conversation around the relationship between electronic music, public space, community building and contemporary cultural expression.

Hosted by Stavros Tsiapos

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Music Tech Europe General Assembly: Driving Innovation in the Music Ecosystem

Artur — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 11:37:28 +0000

The annual gathering of members of Music Tech Europe, bringing together networks and stakeholders from across Europe to exchange, align and reflect on the evolving landscape of music and technology.

The session focuses on key challenges and emerging opportunities shaping the sector, from innovation and digital transformation to collaboration across markets and ecosystems. It provides a space for dialogue, knowledge sharing and strategic discussion among European partners working at the intersection of music, tech and policy.

Hosted by Jose Zagazeta and Turo Pekari

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Beyond the Algorithm – Curators, Collectors & Community

Kiki — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:24:51 +0000

Streaming platforms have made music more accessible than ever — but at the cost of flattening taste. Algorithmic recommendations optimise for engagement, not depth, often recycling the same signals and sidelining the edges where culture actually moves.

At the same time, DJs, collectors, and independent curators continue to shape discovery in a very different way — through taste, context, and community.

This panel brings together DJs, curators, and community builders to explore what happens when discovery is driven by people instead of systems. Each panelist draws on their own experience to examine how collections, playlists, and word-of-mouth recommendation create richer, more trusted paths to music.

Moderated by Stathis Kalatzis

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