As Southeast Europe becomes more connected, including through recent Schengen developments, Greece and Bulgaria are emerging as key links between Europe and a wider region that includes Serbia, North Macedonia and Turkey, representing over 70 million people.<\/p>
Within this context, what is actually happening between the two markets, and how can they work more effectively together?<\/p>
We will explore how artists move across borders, what \u201cbreakout\u201d means in each market, and how collaboration between labels, partners and networks can support international growth. It considers cross-border partnerships, diaspora audiences and digital strategies, focusing on what is already working, what remains fragmented, and where new opportunities can be built.<\/p>
Moderated by Boral Shen<\/p>
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As Southeast Europe becomes more connected, including through recent Schengen developments, Greece and Bulgaria are emerging as key links between Europe and a wider region that includes Serbia, North Macedonia and Turkey, representing over 70 million people. Within this context, what is actually happening between the two markets, and how can they work more effectively […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"tags":[],"event-cat":[86,103],"nationality":[301,80],"music-genre":[],"destination":[764],"topic":[],"language":[79],"class_list":["post-30594","event","type-event","status-publish","hentry","event-cat-conference-el","event-cat-panels-el-2","nationality-bulgaria-el","nationality-greece-el","destination-2004-el","language-english-el"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"","ams_acf":[{"key":"date","label":"Date","value":"8 \u039c\u03b1\u0390\u03bf\u03c5 2026"},{"key":"launch_time","label":"Launch Time","value":"13:15"},{"key":"end_time","label":"End Time","value":"14:15"},{"key":"hero_image","label":"Hero Image","value":30109},{"key":"performers","label":"Performers","value":[{"ID":29663,"post_author":"2133","post_date":"2026-03-09 12:49:30","post_date_gmt":"2026-03-09 09:49:30","post_content":"\n
Boral Shen is the executive director of the Bulgarian Association of Music Producers (BAMP), the recording industry organization, representing and protecting the rights and interests of the producers of sound recordings in Bulgaria. Established in 1996, BAMP is the official National Group of the IFPI in Bulgaria, since 1999.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Boral has more than 15 years of expertise across the music, media, tech, and creative industries.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Boral Shen (BG)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"boral-shen-bg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-04-22 00:01:06","post_modified_gmt":"2026-04-21 21:01:06","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=29663","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":27180,"post_author":"2133","post_date":"2025-04-14 17:08:35","post_date_gmt":"2025-04-14 14:08:35","post_content":"\n
Manos Dedevesis is COO & Head of Publishing at Stay Independent, as well as an Executive Producer and A&R, with a consistent and impactful presence in the contemporary Greek music scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He is a graduate of the Department of Music Technology and Acoustics and brings nearly 16 years of professional experience as a producer, creator, and music business consultant. His work includes over 20 chart-topping hits and a catalog of more than 300 songs, distinguished by a practical, modern approach to production and artist development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As co-founder of Icon Music and Stay Independent, he played a key role in the transition of the Greek music market into the digital era and in establishing Spotify\u2019s presence in Greece. Through his work, approximately 50 artists have been supported both locally and internationally, achieving placements in Spotify\u2019s global debut charts as well as significant commercial success, including diamond and platinum singles and albums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At the same time, his company manages over 300 artists, reinforcing his long-standing and active role in the industry. Today, he serves as a Board Member of Icon Music and co-owner of Stayindependent Greece, offering tailored music business consulting services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a strong focus on collaboration and sustainable artist development, Manos Dedevesis continues to contribute to shaping a modern and functional music landscape in Greece, earning the trust of artists and industry professionals alike.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Manos Dedevesis (GR)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"manos-dedevesis-gr","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-04-17 23:01:43","post_modified_gmt":"2026-04-17 20:01:43","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=27180","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":29941,"post_author":"2133","post_date":"2026-03-24 18:35:24","post_date_gmt":"2026-03-24 15:35:24","post_content":"\n
Sanya Armoutlieva is a Music Business Executive and Owner with over 34 years music industry experience covering recording business, artist management, music publishing, digital distribution and more. She has created and maintained long standing partnerships covering Bulgaria between her companies and some of the most successful international players in all fields of the music business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
She is also involved in the production, management, artist services and digital distribution of several of the most successful Bulgarian performers. Her companies hold positions in the boards of the Bulgarian collecting societies and industry groups.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Stanislava (Sanya) Armoutlieva (BG)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"stanislava-sanya-armoutlieva-bg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-04-15 21:02:04","post_modified_gmt":"2026-04-15 18:02:04","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=29941","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":29486,"post_author":"2133","post_date":"2026-03-04 14:57:06","post_date_gmt":"2026-03-04 11:57:06","post_content":"\n
Luciano Winter is the Founder & CEO of Stormi Capital, a European music-technology company building infrastructure for independent artists and labels. Based in Rotterdam, he operates at the intersection of distribution, data, royalty administration and funding, enabling independent music companies to scale without giving up ownership or control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a background in independent label operations and international distribution, Luciano combines hands-on experience with strategic insight into rights management, revenue optimisation and cross-border expansion. Under his leadership, Stormi Capital provides global distribution to 200+ platforms, advanced analytics, automated royalty systems, UGC monetisation and tailored funding solutions for professional labels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He serves as a Board Member of IMPALA, the European association representing independent music companies, and STOMP, the Dutch trade body for independent rights holders, contributing to strengthening the independent sector at both national and European level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Luciano focuses on sustainable growth models and believes the future belongs to independents equipped with major-level tools and transparent systems.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Luciano Winter (NL)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"luciano-winter-nl","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-04-15 20:56:38","post_modified_gmt":"2026-04-15 17:56:38","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/speakers\/luciano-winter-nl\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":30649,"post_author":"2133","post_date":"2026-04-20 11:09:11","post_date_gmt":"2026-04-20 08:09:11","post_content":"\n
Magdalena Sotirova co-founded Monte Music (established in 2008, later rebranded as Monte Productions) together with one of Bulgaria\u2019s leading artists, composer and producer Grafa. The company has played a key role in artist development, music production and live events in the Bulgarian music industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With a background in finance and further studies in public relations and advertising, she combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience. Over the years, she has contributed to the development and positioning of artists such as Mihaela Fileva, Preya, Billy Hlapeto and VenZy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recent years, her work has expanded towards artist management, music supervision and the integration of music and musicians into advertising and brand projects, alongside ongoing production and promoter activity.<\/p>\n","post_title":"Magdalena Sotirova-Ivanova (BG)","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"magdalena-sotirova-bg","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2026-04-22 00:12:25","post_modified_gmt":"2026-04-21 21:12:25","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.athensmusicweek.gr\/?post_type=speaker&p=30649","menu_order":0,"post_type":"speaker","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}]}],"yoast_head":"\n