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Πρόγραμμα
08/05 09:00 - 18:00
Conference session in English
Olympias Groundfloor
Accreditation & Delegate Info Desk
08/05 21:30 - 21:55
Showcases
AUX Club
Showcase: 3:rma (SI)
3:rma is a Slovenian dark folk duo consisting of vocalist Maša But and guitarist Urška Supej, known for their unique way of blending poetry with music while also addressing social issues in their songs. The duo has performed on both Slovenian and international stages (SAMC (BG), Athens Jazz (GR), Waves Vienna (AT), Kino Šiška, Kamfest […]
08/05 16:45 - 17:00
Conference session in English
Presentations
Megaron Karatza Amphitheatre
The new remix: AI, authorship & challenges for rights management
In his seminal work Remix, Lawrence Lessig explored how digital technologies were reshaping culture by enabling a new form of participation—one where users became creators through the re-use and recombination of existing content. Today, we are witnessing a new kind of remix: not by humans reinterpreting art, but by machines generating it. As artificial intelligence […]
08/05 17:00 - 18:15
Conference session in English
Roundtables
Sustaining DJ careers: Local realities & global ambitions
Building a stable career is increasingly difficult for many DJs in Greece and across the region. Fees are either very low or extremely high, with few mid-level opportunities. Breaking into international circuits or securing regular local gigs can feel out of reach.
This panel looks at how DJs can create more consistent, long-term work. What helps build a reliable base of bookings? Is a manager or agent still essential, or are there other ways to connect with bookers and grow an audience?
Steve Mill (GR/UK)
Senior Artist Marketing Manager, Beatport / Co-Founder of Creative Minds Studio & Services / DJ & Producer
Makis Quetempo (GR)
Co-Artistic Director & Founder, Stegi Radio / Music Curator & Programmer, Onassis Stegi Foundation
08/05 17:00 - 18:00
Conference session in English
Panels
Olympias (2nd Floor) Room 1
Nobody said it was easy. No one ever said it would be this hard!
Through honest storytelling, our speakers will share how they discovered their passion for music and embarked on their journeys, facing challenges head-on while staying true to their vision. Hear how they adapted to unexpected twists, navigated uncertainty and adversity, and found alternative routes when needed. With persistence and dedication to their craft, they built genuine […]
08/05 17:00 - 18:00
Conference session in English
A case study to analyze in praxis copyright relevant AI issues: Pharos, the Greek AI Factory
Greece’s vision for AI comes to life through Pharos, the Greek AI Factory, realizing the objectives of the Blueprint for Greece’s AI transformation that prescribes a culturally sovereign digital future. This is a common initiative where creators are essential partners, not only preserving but actively shaping the future of Greek language, culture, music, and creative […]
08/05 17:15 - 18:00
Conference session in English
Podcast
Olympias - (5th Floor)
No degrees, just mastered the art of hustling to a T: Clémentin Diard on building Ctrl+Reach from scratch… A basic instinct to succeed
Clémentin runs on a DIY state of mind, and it’s taken him from teenage festival setups to leading one of France’s baddest ass music tech startups. Early mornings, eyes red like brake lights…but these Mudder Fracas pivoted till the data gave the right insights. This episode? It’s about failing upwards, pivoting hard, and learning how […]
08/05 18:30 - 19:30
Happening
Olympias Groundfloor
The Athens Walk: See, Feel, Energise at AMW
Ever attended a conference in a city you’ve never visited before and returned home feeling like you didn’t experience any of it? The Athens Music Week Team would find that a real shame. That’s why we’ve added the Athens Walk to our schedule. End your day with this refreshing journey from Olympias to Eteron Venues […]
08/05 19:30 - 20:30
Reception
ETERON
The Orchard Happy Hour
The Orchard will host a happy hour during AMW to connect with local label partners across Greece, the Balkans region, Central Eastern Europe, and beyond. Attendees will network with industry professionals from the region and discuss opportunities and challenges. Join us for drinks, music, and great company! The Orchard is a full-service music distribution company […]
08/05 21:15 - 21:50
Showcases
Showcase: Foteini Tryferopoulou (GR)
Foteini Tryferopoulou is a sound artist based in Athens, Greece, whose work moves between music, memory, technology and perception. Combining urban soundscapes, found objects, electronic textures, and acoustic instruments, she creates immersive sonic worlds that blur the line between the familiar and the surreal. Her practice is deeply conceptual and rooted in experimentation, often exploring […]
08/05 22:10 - 22:35
Showcases
AUX Club
Showcase: Özge Ürer (TR)
Özge Ürer is known for her prolific songwriting and performance in alternative styles, one of Turkey’s rare female & leading reggae artists.With 3 solo albums, numerous singles, collaborations, and EPs, Özge Ürer has performed at festivals both nationally & internationally, and has held concerts at leading venues.As a multidisciplinary independent artist, she has skillfully blended […]
08/05 16:30 - 16:45
Conference session in English
Presentations
Megaron Karatza Amphitheatre
Create a jazz song about three kids dancing on the beach in the springtime. AI generated music: 5+1 facts about who owns © / check the terms.
The ownership of copyright in AI generated music is a complex and evolving issue. Human musicians may have great advantageσ while at the same time ethical considerations arise. Let’s have a look into some different legal frameworks, examine the level of human involvement as this happens in the creation process and check the terms of […]
08/05 22:10 - 22:35
Showcases
REKTIFIE
Showcase: Danai Nielsen (GR/DK)
Danai Nielsen is a Greek-Danish musician known for her space-pop / dream-pop andavant-garde sound. She crafts her music using samples, loops, synthesizers, and vocaleffects, while also focusing on visual storytelling—often designing her own costumes anddirecting the artistic vision of her projects.In 2021, she released her debut album, Who Are They, a conceptual work exploring therelationship […]
08/05 22:10 - 22:35
Showcases
REKTIFIE
Showcase: Danai Nielsen (GR/DK)
Danai Nielsen is a Greek-Danish musician known for her space-pop / dream-pop andavant-garde sound. She crafts her music using samples, loops, synthesizers, and vocaleffects, while also focusing on visual storytelling—often designing her own costumes anddirecting the artistic vision of her projects.In 2021, she released her debut album, Who Are They, a conceptual work exploring therelationship […]
08/05 22:10 - 23:15
Showcases
Eliart
Showcase: Drums & Voice Jazztronica Duet (GR)
In February 2014, the drummer and composer Ilias Doumanis and vocalist and researcher Aggeliki Toubanaki created the nu-jazz project Drums & Voice Jazztronica Duet.With the specially designed electronic drums set, digital percussion sounds, effects, samples and real time loops, the two musicians arrange forms, harmonize and compose.The same time they deconstruct the usual role of […]
08/05 22:10 - 23:35
Showcases
Eliart
API SYNAPSE: The sonic nexus of Drums Voice Jazztronica Duet & DOKKAEBI
An integration of Drums Voice Jazztronica Duet with Supertone’s cutting-edge technology controlled by DOKKAEBI. From the natural sound of percussion and vocals, to the multi-faceted dimension of electronic music. Vocalist and researcher Angeliki Toumpanaki and drummer and composer Elias Doumanis present their sui generis project, the electronic jazz duet Drums & Voice, Drums & Voice […]
08/05 22:50 - 23:15
Showcases
AUX Club
Showcase: Alexander Mihaylov & His Patardia (BG)
Alexander Mihaylov is a Bulgarian folk and jazz musician, who has found creative expression through two very distinct instruments – kaval (a traditional Bulgarian wooden flute) and saxophone. Drawing from his deep roots in both folk and jazz, he merges these influences to shape rich ethno-jazz soundscapes that flow effortlessly between tradition and contemporary expression. […]
08/05 22:50 - 23:15
Showcases
REKTIFIE
Showcase: Billie Supernatural (GR)
Billie Supernatural (Vasiliki Malli) is a self-taught musician, songwriter, and composer, starting her musical journey at the age of 15. With studies in Chemical Engineering, Naval Architecture, and Fashion Design, she effortlessly moves between science and art, bringing something fresh to the underground scene of the city. She masterfully blends beloved musical influences, delivering raw, […]
08/05 22:50 - 23:15
Showcases
REKTIFIE
Showcase: Billie Supernatural (GR)
Billie Supernatural (Vasiliki Malli) is a self-taught musician, songwriter, and composer, starting her musical journey at the age of 15. With studies in Chemical Engineering, Naval Architecture, and Fashion Design, she effortlessly moves between science and art, bringing something fresh to the underground scene of the city. She masterfully blends beloved musical influences, delivering raw, […]
08/05 23:30 - 23:55
Showcases
AUX Club
Showcase: Dollmaker (GR)
Dollmaker is the musical moniker of fully independent Greek South African indie rock / alternative pop singer-songwriter and producer Chloé-Marie Kikillus. Currently based in Athens, she grew up between the untamed garden of a Johannesburg haunted home and the bedazzled HTML of the online dress-up games that raised so many girls in the 2000s. Her […]
08/05 23:30 - 23:55
Showcases
REKTIFIE
Showcase: Kos K (GR)
Kos K is the musical persona of Theodoros Kontakos, an indie and rock songwriter and producer with a deep love for the D.I.Y. aesthetic. With a career spanning over a decade, Kos K’s music blends electric and folk elements, characterized by a unique guitar style, distinctive vocals, and evocative lyrics. His discography includes the albums Repo (2020), 40 […]
08/05 16:45 - 17:00
Conference session in English
Presentations
Olympias (2nd Floor) Room 2
Mythodia Visuals – Custom AI models for music videos
Mythodia Visuals creates 100% AI-driven music videos by training custom models on each artist’s visual identity. Faces, bodies, styling, lighting, lenses, and even real or imagined locations are replicated and transformed into reusable digital assets. Whether fully synthetic or blended with live footage, the focus is on maintaining artistic intent while expanding creative possibilities. We’ll […]
08/05 16:15 - 16:30
Conference session in English
Presentations
Music as training data for GenAI models and the opt-out conundrum
This talk will offer an introduction on the applicability of Text and Data Mining exceptions over the use of pre-existing (human and largely copyrighted) music tracks as training data for GenAI models. It will present the relevant legal framework, with a particular emphasis on different (open) issues related with the entitlement of rightsholders to opt-out […]
08/05 10:00 - 10:15
Reception
Megaron Karatza Amphitheatre
Opening and Welcoming Speech:
A Warm Welcome to the Athens Music Week 2025
Olga Sismanidi (GR)
Senior expert, Creative Europe - European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) of European Commission
Demie Goudoufa (GR)
Assistant General Manager Strategy and Sustainable Development, National Bank of Greece
08/05 13:30 - 15:00
Conference session in English
Workshop
Olympias - (5th Floor)
Strategy as a creative process: For people who hate planning but need results
Many creatives experience a genuine mental block when it comes to strategic planning. They might do a better job with a plan, but they find the planning process itself tedious, restrictive, or overwhelming. Traditional strategic planning often feels too rigid and formal, disconnected from the creative process, and full of business jargon and frameworks. If […]
08/05 10:15 - 11:15
Conference session in English
Panels
Megaron Karatza Amphitheatre Megaron Karatza Amphitheatre
Athens 2025: A creative crossroad for sound, screen and digital culture
Athens is in the midst of a creative resurgence. But what makes its scene stand out in 2025? This opening panel brings together local innovators and international observers to unpack the city’s unique value proposition. From studio infrastructure and talent development to collaboration and business potential, we’ll examine why global creative and tech professionals are […]
08/05 11:30 - 12:30
Conference session in English
Panels
Olympias (2nd Floor) Room 1
Putting Athens on the electronic music map
Berlin, London, Amsterdam, Paris and Ibiza have built global reputations for their electronic music scenes, while emerging hotspots like Belgrade, Tbilisi and Bucharest have carved out their niches. What makes these locations successful, and how can Athens develop its own identity on the international stage? This panel explores the key factors that drive a thriving […]
Marc-André Schmachtel (DE/FR)
Head of Cultural Department, Goethe-Institut Athens & Region Europe I (Eastern Europe)08/05 11:30 - 13:00
Conference session in English
Workshop
Olympias - (5th Floor)
AI in audiovisual creation
Generative AI is changing how creative work is made, from concept to production. This hands-on introductory workshop offers a look at cutting-edge tools for image, video, and music creation. Familiarise yourself with the most popular Gen-AI models, learn the fundamentals of prompt engineering, and explore how artificial intelligence can amplify your creative process and become […]
08/05 11:30 - 12:30
Conference session in English
Panels
Funding & entrepreneurship in music: From idea to impact
Whether you’re launching your first music project, building a creative startup, developing a festival, or expanding a label or tech solution, access to funding and tailored support is essential. This session focuses on the practical tools, funding routes, and entrepreneurial pathways available across the music and music-tech sectors. From EU grants to national initiatives, incubators, […]
08/05 12:00 - 18:00
Happening
Ineractive DJ experience: Powered by MAMA and Mood
Curious about DJing or looking to sharpen your skills? Join us for an interactive DJ experience where you can take your first steps with modern DJ equipment, learn how to make your first mix and transition, and improve your current technique. MAMA’s DJs will be on hand to guide you through the basics, share tips, […]
08/05 12:30 - 12:45
Conference session in English
Presentations
Olympias (2nd Floor) Room 2
TicketSwap – safe, fair ticket resale for live events
Ticketswap is a trusted app for fans to buy and sell tickets to concerts, festivals, club nights, theatre, and sports events. Active in 36 countries with over 15 million users, it ensures fair pricing, combats fraud, and partners with over 6,000 organisers to support more than 40,000 live events worldwide. Powered by TicketSwap
08/05 12:30 - 14:00
Conference session in English
Roundtables
Conference ETERON
Sound of change: Music as a tool for social impact
Music has long played a role in shaping culture and connecting communities. In this session, we look at how we can use our platforms to address social issues, support mental health, and contribute to ecological and community initiatives. What responsibilities come with visibility and influence? How can music careers be built around values as well […]
Ektoras Tartanis (GR/DE)
Chiefconductor & 1st Kapellmeister, South Bavarian Philharmonic Orchestra and Opera Freiburg08/05 12:45 - 13:45
Conference session in English
Panels
Olympias (2nd Floor) Room 3
From Pulp Fiction to Fortnite: Getting your music into films and games
With sync placements now a key source of income and exposure, the pressure is on for artists to understand how this part of the industry really works. What makes a track stand out to a music supervisor? How do editors choose what ends up on screen? Writing great music is only part of it. You also need to know how to pitch, present, and build the right relationships.
This session is aimed at artists, producers, and composers looking to grow their audience and build income through sync. It offers practical insight into what really matters in the sync world—from making your catalogue placement-ready to earning the trust of the people behind the scenes. We’ll hear from those working across film, TV, games, and ads, and close with an open Q&A for independent creators ready to move beyond streaming and live shows.
Moderator: Andra Vasile (RO)
08/05 12:45 - 13:45
Conference session in English
Panels
Olympias (2nd Floor) Room 1
The future of live music: Will technology fill the crowd or steal the show?
With AI, VR, and AR pushing the boundaries of entertainment, live music faces a crucial challenge. Can innovation support rather than diminish the human connection that makes gigs, tours, and festivals memorable? AI-generated performances, holographic artists, and virtual sets are gaining traction, raising questions about the future role of physical venues and festivals. Will immersive […]
08/05 14:15 - 15:30
Conference session in English
Roundtables
Olympias (2nd Floor) Room 1
Opening borders, opening markets: Live music in transition
Bringing together venue bookers, festival organisers, and showcase conference curators, we’ll explore strategies for building a dynamic regional network that supports artist mobility, cross-border collaboration, and a more sustainable live music market.
Designed for bookers, DIY artists, and promoters, the session offers insights into how to tap into new circuits, strengthen local scenes through international partnerships, and be part of a broader movement that links grassroots energy with professional infrastructure.
Moderator: Federico Rosetti
08/05 15:45 - 16:00
Conference session in English
Presentations
Fair remuneration of copyright and related rightsholders over musical works: The landfill of buyout practices
EU and national law recognise the principle of fair and appropriate remuneration for both authors and performers, establishing this as an equal level of high protection and a core principle of copyright and related–rights law. However, the ongoing and emerging trend of buyout agreements, the unilateral enforcement of buyout clauses, and related practices undermine the […]
Eva Moustaka (GR)
Freelance Counselor-at-Law / External Collaborator, Hellenic Copyright Organization08/05 14:15 - 15:30
Conference session in English
Roundtables
Olympias (2nd Floor) Room 3
Found or forgotten? How artists can be discovered
Getting noticed is tough. With 120,000 tracks uploaded every day, artists face huge competition. Algorithms play a part, but human tastemakers such as playlist editors, bookers and curators still help decide what gets heard. This session shares practical ways to improve your chances. We will examine playlist pitching, metadata, release timing, and how to get […]
08/05 14:30 - 16:00
Conference session in English
Roundtables
ETERON
Citizen-led cultural action in a divided world
Music culture is one way communities express themselves, share stories, and stand up to division. This session looks at how artists, organisers, and communities across Europe and the Eastern Mediterranean are using music to take cultural action into their own hands. From grassroots festivals to cross-border projects, we’ll explore how citizen-led initiatives are creating connection, […]
08/05 15:00 - 15:15
Conference session in English
Presentations
Creative Europe: Powering the Future of Music
Creative Europe reinforces music’s creation, growth and resilience – in all its diversity across borders, generations and genres – by linking creation to circulation and grassroots to global reach. In a time of socio-economic and technological renewal, the EU programme dedicated to the cultural and creative sectors fosters an inclusive, competitive and innovative music ecosystem […]
Olga Sismanidi (GR)
Senior expert, Creative Europe - European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) of European Commission08/05 15:15 - 16:45
Conference session in English
Workshop
DAWless live set: Building a performance from scratch
This masterclass shows how to build a full DAWless live set from scratch using a repeatable workflow. With a focus on Octatrack and SP404, you’ll learn practical techniques like sampling, resampling, slicing, and sound design without a DAW. Topics include:• Building tracks with internal resampling and sequencing• Using built-in effects and mixing tools on hardware• […]
08/05 15:15 - 15:30
Conference session in English
Presentations
Megaron Karatza Amphitheatre
Music and copyright: the threshold of originality
Can any piece of music be protected by copyright? This presentation gives a basic outline of the key requirements for protection. Powered by the Hellenic Copyright OrganisationPresenter: Yannis Georgopoulos
08/05 15:30 - 15:45
Conference session in English
Presentations
Olympias (2nd Floor) Room 2
Pressing forward: Sustainable vinyl and responsible distribution
As the vinyl market expands, so do the pressures of sustainability and cost. This presentation explores how one pressing plant is adapting by using “future vinyl”, a greener alternative to traditional materials, and rethinking distribution to reduce environmental impact and expenses. A real-world example of how music manufacturing can respond to global change with practical, […]
08/05 15:30 - 15:45
Conference session in English
Presentations
Megaron Karatza Amphitheatre
The ‘Taylor’s Version’ strategy: Re-recording music albums
Swift’s move to re-record and re-release her albums, labelling them as ‘Taylor’s Version’, seems to have paved the way for a change in the world of music. On the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, Taylor Swift regained control of her creative work, meaning not only of her musical works but also of the master […]
08/05 15:45 - 16:45
Conference session in English
Panels
Olympias (2nd Floor) Room 1
Live plays, real income
When your music is played live – whether by you, a DJ, or another performer – you could be earning royalties. One gig can be worth more than 30,000 Spotify streams. This session will show you how to claim these royalties. We’ll explain how to report setlists, register with the right collection societies, and use […]
08/05 15:45 - 16:45
Conference session in Greek
Interview
Olympias (2nd Floor) Room 3
Πρόσωπο με πρόσωπο με την ψυχική υγεία: Ο κοινωνικός στιγματισμός και πώς να τον αντιμετωπίσουμε
Μια συζήτηση με τον Ευθύμη Καραδήμα, ιδρυτή των Nightfall – της πρώτης ελληνικής metal μπάντας που υπέγραψε διεθνές δισκογραφικό συμβόλαιο το 1991. Ο Ευθύμης έχει μιλήσει ανοιχτά για τη μάχη του με την κατάθλιψη μέσω των podcasts της Athens Voice και είναι ιδρυτής της πρωτοβουλίας Metal Music Against Depression σε συνεργασία με τον ευρωπαϊκό οργανισμό […]
08/05 23:30 - 23:55
Showcases
REKTIFIE
Showcase: Kos K (GR)
Kos K is the musical persona of Theodoros Kontakos, an indie and rock songwriter and producer with a deep love for the D.I.Y. aesthetic. With a career spanning over a decade, Kos K’s music blends electric and folk elements, characterized by a unique guitar style, distinctive vocals, and evocative lyrics. His discography includes the albums […]