This session offers a rare opportunity to hear from pioneering artists from diverse backgrounds in a candid dialogue about the music industry\u2019s evolving landscape. We\u2019re pleased to present an exceptional lineup: Bashar Murad (Palestine), Danai Nielsen (Greece & Danemark) and Billy Lockett (UK). <\/p>
In this unfiltered discussion, they\u2019ll delve into the realities of making music today, using digital platforms, embracing non-traditional revenue streams, and building strong communities. <\/p>
They\u2019ll share pivotal moments and strategies that have helped them break boundaries and connect with global audiences. Expect genuine insights and stark truths \u2013 no filters, just music and its creators. <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This session offers a rare opportunity to hear from pioneering artists from diverse backgrounds in a candid dialogue about the music industry\u2019s evolving landscape. We\u2019re pleased to present an exceptional lineup: Bashar Murad (Palestine), Danai Nielsen (Greece & Danemark) and Billy Lockett (UK). In this unfiltered discussion, they\u2019ll delve into the realities of making music […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"event-cat":[103],"nationality":[],"music-genre":[],"destination":[],"topic":[],"language":[79],"class_list":["post-28123","event","type-event","status-publish","hentry","event-cat-panels-el-2","language-english-el"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"","ams_acf":[{"key":"date","label":"Date","value":"9 \u039c\u03b1\u0390\u03bf\u03c5 2025"},{"key":"launch_time","label":"Launch Time","value":"17:00"},{"key":"end_time","label":"End Time","value":"18:00"},{"key":"hero_image","label":"Hero Image","value":15152},{"key":"performers","label":"Performers","value":[{"ID":25760,"post_author":"1898","post_date":"2025-03-19 13:27:13","post_date_gmt":"2025-03-19 10:27:13","post_content":"\n Jenny Carroll is an Artist Manager at Rockstar Management, and has worked at the company for ten years. Her roster includes Jamie Cullum (Universal\/Island), Singer songwriter Billy Lockett, blues folk duo Ferris & Sylvester (PIAS),UK country songwriter Laura Oakes, Nashvillian based songwriter Jeff Cohen, popstar Viddy and folk duo Virens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n A graduate of The University of Liverpool with a degree in Music\/Popular Music, Jenny began her career in the music industry at Stoked PR (Alicia Keys, Taylor Swift) before moving on to a role at the legendary Decca Records as a Radio and TV plugger. Alongside acts including Alfie Boe, Gregory Porter, Tori Amos and Gareth Malone, Jenny worked on The Shires \u2013 the UK\u2019s biggest selling country duo \u2013 and the campaign for their Gold certified debut album Brave. This led to Jenny becoming The Shires\u2019 tour manager for their first ever UK tour in 2014, and her first taste of artist management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Since working at Rockstar Management, Jenny has managed artists of varying size, fame and development in their careers. This includes working gigs on global scale (Glastonbury, Seoul Jazz Festival, Sziget, MAD Cool) and working alongside major record labels (Island, Chrysalis, Decca Records), publishers (Sony ATV, BMG, Wixen) and booking agents (CAA, Wasserman, Runway Artists). To working with emerging artists, developing them, mobilising teams, securing gigs, striking up relationships with industry contacts and help develop artists to a point where they can begin and then sustain their careers for the the long term. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Jenny\u00a0Carroll (UK)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"jenny-carroll-uk","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-03-19 13:27:18","post_modified_gmt":"2025-03-19 10:27:18","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=25760","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":28118,"post_author":"1900","post_date":"2025-04-26 12:35:04","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-26 09:35:04","post_content":"\n Bashar Murad is a Palestinian pop artist, singer\/songwriter, and filmmaker producing globally influenced pop music rooted in Palestinian spirit. His music challenges stereotypes and highlights social issues facing Palestinian youth that are seldom addressed in Palestine, including living under the occupation and within patriarchal settings. His music and work also address gender equality and gender diversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Whether he\u2019s performing in a wedding dress or singing about gender diversity, Bashar is always taking risks and expanding critical thinking. As a Palestinian living in Jerusalem, he is constantly challenging several of the patriarchal elements of the societies that surround him. \u201cI try to be respectful to people but also try not to,\u201d says Bashar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In his song \u201cIlkul 3am Bitjawaz\u201d (Everyone\u2019s Getting Married), Bashar plays on society\u2019s normative view of marriage. He takes on the roles of priest, waiter, the groom, and the bride, challenging and breaking gender roles. Bashar is also a versatile and prolific collaborator. His single \u201cKlefi\/Samed\u201d was a collaboration with Icelandic industrial punk band Hatari, who gained attention for unfurling scarves with the Palestinian flag during the results show of the 2019 Eurovision Song Contest held in Tel Aviv. Bashar also performed with them on Icelandic television and performed around Iceland, Roskilde Festival, and Tallinn Music Week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bashar had reworked and produced an Anglo-Arabic rendition of Nina Simone\u2019s \u201cI Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free\u201d for the film \u201cA Gaza Weekend\u201d. This was followed by a tour in the UK performing at Outburst Arts Festival in Belfast, North of Ireland, The Water Rats in London and a double bill performance with Hatari at Hurra in Reykjavik, Iceland.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bashar has recently been performing in Europe and Canada, while collaborating with local artists during his shows. He performed in Canada at BSMT254 in Toronto accompanied by Nour Palestina and Canadian artist Tennyson King during the opening of the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). His performance at Melahuset in Oslo was a pure joy for the audiences, working with Norwegian guitarist Erik Grove, while his Berlin performance at Hole 44 brought together fans old and new from across Berlin. He has just returned from the UK\u2019s Greenbelt Festival where he performed on the Glade Stage with his frequent collaborator Icelandic percussionist, producer and artist Einar Stefansson, alongside British saxophonist Sam Bambo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As a film director Bashar proudly produces spectacular and engaging visuals for his music, receiving critical engagement from his fans. His work has been featured in the CBC, the Globe & Mail, the BBC, Teen Vogue, and NPR. In January 2023 Bashar unveiled his second EP \u201cNafas\u201d via Levantine Music accompanied by captivating visuals, delving into a darker world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Shortly after the release of \u201cNafas\u201d Bashar competed in the Icelandic Eurovision National Selections, with \u201cWild West\u201d, produced by Icelandic artist and collaborator Einar Stefan. Bashar\u2019s participation sparked international media attention, where he finally landed in second place. Over the next months Bashar is set to release more of his works in English written in collaboration with Einar as part of a new body of work taking his skillful musical orchestration to new levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Links:<\/strong> Danai Nielsen is a Greek-Danish musician known for her space-pop \/ dream-pop and Links:<\/strong> Billy Lockett is a dynamic and talented figure within the UK's songwriter scene. Hailing from Northampton, he has built a reputation through his captivating performances and relatable songwriting. Billy's career boasts significant milestones, including an appearance on James Corden's The Late Late Show<\/em>, multiple radio hits across the BBC, and prestigious opening slots for artists such as Lana Del Rey, KT Tunstall, Jamie Cullum, and ELO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Despite his success, Billy's journey has been marked by the ups and downs that come with life in the music industry. His openness and candidness about the challenges he\u2019s faced have endeared him to fans, creating a connection that goes beyond just his music. His vulnerability, relatability, and humble personality have garnered a loyal following, leading to a sold-out eight-date UK tour in 2025, as well as successful European shows in Paris, Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Billy's strong presence on social media, with over 44K followers on Instagram alone, further solidifies his deep connection with his fans. Currently, he is hard at work on his highly anticipated sophomore album, set to be released later this year, keeping his ever-growing fanbase eager for what\u2019s to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Links:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/billylockett\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/billylockettmusic<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n TikTok: https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@officialbillylockett<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Webpage: https:\/\/billylockett.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n youtube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=eXFMmYWIoMc<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Billy Lockett (UK)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"billy-lockett-uk","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-03-20 13:06:30","post_modified_gmt":"2025-03-20 10:06:30","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=25288","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":27635,"post_author":"1898","post_date":"2025-04-23 15:16:58","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-23 12:16:58","post_content":"\n Lia Hide is an Athenian composer, producer, singer, multi-instrumentalist and music educator. With a prolific past (a few dozens of collaborative albums, singles and collaborations) in the Greek Electronica (2006-2012), she debuted solo as an EMI artist in 2013. She has since released 5 albums, one soundtrack (music commissioned for the dance drama Genoktonia : official selection and performance at the Aeschylean<\/strong> Festival, 2022) numerous covers and remixes and is featured in international compilations. She\u2019s multi-awarded (International Video & Film Competitions and Festivals) for her videos from her 4th album \u201cthe Missing Fourth Guest\u201d a concept album on Plato\u2019s \u2018Timeaus\u2019. Her music is fusing jazz with avant-garde, cinematic with dark wave, glitch with baroque pop, weaved with spoken-word poetry versatile vocals and a rigid piano trio. Her latest album, Aristophobia Nervosa is a spoken word \u2013 poetry concept work, released in April 2025. <\/p>\n","post_title":"Lia Hide (GR)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"lia-hide-gr","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-23 15:17:05","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-23 12:17:05","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=27635","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]}],"yoast_head":"\n
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Instagram:\u00a0https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/basharmuradofficial\/?hl=fr<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Bashar Murad (PS)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"bashar-murad-ps","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-26 12:54:47","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-26 09:54:47","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=28118","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":27964,"post_author":"1898","post_date":"2025-04-25 12:32:59","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-25 09:32:59","post_content":"\n
avant-garde sound. She crafts her music using samples, loops, synthesizers, and vocal
effects, while also focusing on visual storytelling\u2014often designing her own costumes and
directing the artistic vision of her projects.
In 2021, she released her debut album, Who Are They, a conceptual work exploring the
relationship between a futuristic robotic alter ego and a human woman. She has
performed at events like TEDxAthens, as well as festivals and showcases across Greece
and Europe. Additionally, she has composed music for theatre productions, commercial
projects, and television music programs.
Since the release of her debut album, one of the most transformative experiences in her
life has been becoming a mother, bringing her new inspiration and perspective. She is
currently in the studio working on her second album, a deeply personal project that
reflects where she is now, both artistically and creatively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/danai_nielsen\/?hl=en<\/a>
YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCpvuJ90zEss0C6R_g6DNkRQ<\/a><\/p>\n","post_title":"Danai Nielsen (GR\/DK)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"danai-nielsen-gr-dk","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-25 12:33:01","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-25 09:33:01","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=27964","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":25288,"post_author":"1898","post_date":"2025-03-04 13:32:36","post_date_gmt":"2025-03-04 10:32:36","post_content":"\n
She\u2019s toured Europe extensively having performed in 18 countries in 5 multi-dated, self-managed tours. She\u2019s performed at Dark Malta (MT), Station Street Festival (BG), Forest Jam Festival (FR), Nisville Jazz Festival (SE), Wfest (BE), KraKra International Jazz Festival (BG), Athens Jazz Festival (GR), Fekete Zaj (HU), Varusha South 48Hours (BG) and more, and alongside famous artists (Tricky, Die Krups, Kadebostany, Kovacs, Front242, March Violets, the Jesus and Mary Chain, Blak Uhuru, Karen Souza, Ida Nielsen and more). Representing Greece she performed at Berklee University (USA) and the Ancient Nemea Games Revival and at SoAlive (BG), MMB (RO), PIN Music Conference (MK), Melodrama (PL) and Future Echoes (SE) conferences. She was the Greek finalist for the 2023 HEMI Awards, and a Culture Moves Europe beneficiary for 2024. In March 2025 she joined MadebyGrey to sing at CAN festival in Zhoushan, China.
She\u2019s teaching songwriting, musical and popular music vocals, and is a London College of Music collaborator since 2005 (she holds an MMus in Songwriting \u2013 Bath Spa University, Licentiate in Piano Performance \u2013 GSMD, Bachelor of Arts & Associate in Business \u2013 Deree College and Greek soloists Diplomas in both Classical Singing and Classical Piano) and is composing music for theater & dance productions. Lia Hide is endorsed by Se Electronics Microphones.
Links: https:\/\/linktr.ee\/liahide<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n