HERMES Association inaugural event: Launching a new era for Greece’s independent music ecosystem

  • 09/05 11:00 - 12:30
  • Conference Goethe Auditorium

HERMES Association inaugural event: Launching a new era for Greece’s independent music ecosystem

Hosted within Athens Music Week 2026, the HERMES Inaugural Event marks the official launch of the newly established Association of Greek Independent Music Companies, introducing an important new chapter for Greece’s independent music ecosystem.
By bringing together labels, rights holders, artists, industry professionals and strategic stakeholders, Athens Music Week provides the platform for this milestone moment, reinforcing its role as a meeting point where local ecosystem development connects with wider European and international industry networks.
This special gathering highlights a shared commitment to stronger representation, collaboration and sustainable growth for the future of Greek independent music.

Hosted by Manos Dedevessis

Manos Dedevesis (GR)
COO & Head of Publishing, Stay Independent
Dimitris Beltsos - Diveno (GR)
Songwriter/CEO, Arcade Music
Konstantinos Karavezis (GR)
CMO & CFO, Stay Independent
Antonis Villiotis (GR)
Founder & CEO - The Hubsters
Chris Hocking (UK/GR)
Founder, The Factory Music Group
Andreas Mitrelis (GR)
Owner/Founder - Veego Records
Vanias Apergis (GR)
Founder and Director, Yellowgroove
Iosif Kotsifakis (GR)
CEO, ICON MUSIC GREECE
Nikos Kourtis (GR)
Founder/CEO, FM Records
Ioannis Xenikakis (GR)
CEO, Viral Music Group
Antonis Markogiannis (GR)
Founder and CEO, Alpha Records
Thomas Chatzioglou (GR)
Founder Rapnroll Records
Dinnos Georgountzos (GR)
Secretary General of APOLLON CMO
Andreas Giatrakos (GR)
Founder and Managing Director, SONAR Music
Anastasia Moutsatsou (GR)
Singer and Member of the Board, ERATO
Dimitra Galani (GR)
Singer, Composer, and Cultural Advocate
Kees van Weijen (NL)
President, STOMP / Executive Board Member, IMPALA
Rory Brown (UK/BE)
PR & Project Coordinator, IMPALA