From the equitable representation of all genders to the participation of vulnerable social citizens, we explore the challenges, progress, and responsibilities that lie with artists, activists, and industry professionals.<\/p>
How can creative people, artists and decision-makers contribute to building a music scene that is genuinely inclusive, fair, and open to all? What tools and strategies are needed to ensure real accessibility and meaningful participation? This roundtable continues the crucial discussion on gender, diversity, accessibility, and social inclusion within the music industry.<\/p>
This event is open to artists, professionals, cultural stakeholders, and anyone who believes that real change starts from within and that music can bridge divides and inspire social transformation. From the equitable representation of all genders to the participation of vulnerable social citizens, we explore the challenges, progress, and responsibilities that lie with artists, activists, and industry professionals. How can creative people, artists and decision-makers contribute to building a music scene that is genuinely inclusive, fair, and open to all? 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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> Director of the Eteron Institute (FEPS network), Christos Papagiannis holds an MSc in <\/p>\n","post_title":"Christos Papagiannis (GR)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"christos-papagiannis-gr","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-30 01:47:36","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-29 22:47:36","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=28689","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":25959,"post_author":"1898","post_date":"2025-03-26 13:54:09","post_date_gmt":"2025-03-26 10:54:09","post_content":"\n Edoardo Rossi has been active in the music industry for over a decade. His journey began in 2013 with vinyl pressings during the first LoFi hype. He later became a project manager for Chapter One, a division of Universal Music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Edoardo also founded Beat-Unit, Germany\u2019s first producer network, and subsequently joined the iconic German rap label Wolfpack Entertainment\u2014home to artists like Raf Camora\u2014as a partner alongside founder Danny \u201cD-Bo\u201d Bokelmann.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Specializing in publishing, he built a structured network with major German publishers, including ROBA Music, Budde Music, and Universal Music Publishing. 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She is currently a project manager at ANMIP-BG, Bulgaria\u2019s leading organisation supporting independent music publishers and producers, and a Coordinator at a local label - Twelves. Previously a volunteering enthusiast, she transitioned from working on local educational and environmental campaigns to organising international film and jazz festivals that created a new cultural zone in the city. She now plays a key role in advocating for fair representation, fostering industry growth and developing initiatives that empower local artists. She is passionate about contributing to Bulgaria\u2019s cultural development, with a focus on creating impactful change in the music and creative sectors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Links: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/vibe_mashine\/<\/a>
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Moderator:<\/strong> Georgios Samaras<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Government and Policy, King\u2019s College London. In 2022\u201323 he served as Lecturer in Political
Economy within the Department of Political Economy. He holds an MA and PhD in Political
Science from King\u2019s College London, where his doctoral research focused on the Greek far-right
party Golden Dawn.
Alongside his academic career, he is an experimental electronic music artist specialising in
modular and FM synthesis. From 2011 to 2020 he performed as Plastic Flowers, releasing three
studio albums on Inner Ear Records, Crash Symbols and Native Sound. He has toured widely
across Europe and the United States, with performances at SXSW, Fun Fun Fest, the Royal
Academy of Arts and the Athens and Thessaloniki Concert Halls.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Georgios Samaras (GR)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"georgios-samaras-gr","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-04-24 13:59:23","post_modified_gmt":"2025-04-24 10:59:23","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=27816","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
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":28689,"post_author":"1898","post_date":"2025-04-30 01:47:34","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-29 22:47:34","post_content":"\n
International Communications from the Athens University of Economics and Business and is
pursuing an MPA at the London School of Economics. An external researcher and public affairs
consultant for King\u2019s College London\u2019s Centre for Data Futures -and former visiting researcher
at LSE- he graduated valedictorian from Panteion University\u2019s Department of Political Science
and History with an IKY Foundation scholarship. His experience includes digital marketing
management at greek media, political research for the German News Agency (DPA), and co-
founding a digital native news media that was later acquired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Links: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/christos-papagiannis-736235137\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/glennfitted\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n
https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/krisi.georgieva.54\/<\/a>
https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/kristiyana-georgieva\/<\/a> <\/p>\n","post_title":"Kristiyana Georgieva (BG)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"kristiyana-georgieva-bg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2025-03-20 13:50:50","post_modified_gmt":"2025-03-20 10:50:50","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=25821","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]},{"key":"date","label":"Date","value":""},{"key":"launch_time","label":"Launch Time","value":""},{"key":"end_time","label":"End Time","value":""},{"key":"hero_image","label":"Hero Image","value":15152}],"yoast_head":"\n