Are you struggling to raise funding, or unsure what investors are really looking for? Music and innovation are advancing across the region, yet ventures in music and the wider creative industries still struggle to find the right backers at the right time. This roundtable examines what investors respond to in founders, ideas, and markets, and […]
Program
07/05 10:45 - 11:45
Conference session in English
Roundtables
Goethe Side Amphitheatre
Raising capital: Inside the investor mind
07/05 11:30 - 13:00
Conference session in English
Roundtables
Seminar room
Beyond the hubs: The rise of Europe’s next touring markets
Europe’s live music scene is shifting, opening up fresh touring paths far from the usual industry strongholds. Southeastern Europe, the Balkans, and the Mediterranean now stand out as dynamic markets. These regions are no longer on the fringes, but central to the plans of artists, agents and managers. International teams are charting new paths into […]
07/05 12:00 - 13:30
Conference session in English
Panels
Goethe 2004
AI & music: Moving past the fear, towards real practice
What does AI actually change for you as an artist, creator or music professional? This session focuses on how AI is already being used in practice across creation, production, distribution and audience development. Rather than speculation, it looks at what is happening now, and how people are integrating these tools into their daily work. The […]
07/05 13:45 - 15:15
Conference session in English
Roundtables
Goethe Side Amphitheatre
Where it starts: Navigating showcases and the live circuit
Conferences, showcase festivals and industry gatherings are more than moments of visibility. They are often where long-term collaborations begin, shaping connections between artists, bookers, agents and promoters over time. Whether you are a DIY artist or a professional working in the wider live music sector, knowing how to navigate these environments can make the difference […]
07/05 18:00 - 18:30
Showcases
Terrace
Showcase: Christiana Soull (GR)
Christiana Soull is a musician and an active voice in Athens’ English-speaking music scene, shaping a distinctive artistic identity inspired by American folk traditions, the European indie landscape, and a subtle blend of Southern European and Nordic influences. Her debut EP “Timeless” captures this intersection through minimal arrangements, intimate songwriting, and a sense of quiet, […]
07/05 18:45 - 19:15
Showcases
Terrace
Showcase: Melina (FR/GR)
Melina carries the musical heritage of her Greek origins through a voice rich in ornamentation andemotion. Born with musicians, oral tradition was central to her upbringing. She studied oriental violin in Greece and traditional singing, later deepening her vocal practice andlearning oud at the Conservatory of Oriental Music in France, graduating with honors. A lover […]
07/05 19:00 - 19:30
Showcases
Amphitheatre
Showcase: Maluridé (HU)
Maluridé is an alternative electronic dream-pop formation from Hungary. Their style comes from the basis of pop and electronic music. However, with their lyrics and lyrics-centered vocal score, they use classical harmony tools. Their songs create an atmosphere that balances emotional sensitivity with subtle enthusiasm, offering listeners new perspectives on everyday experiences and inner states. […]
07/05 19:45 - 20:15
Showcases
Amphitheatre
Showcase: Palinstar (CH)
Palinstar is a parallel universe, planet, and self-heroine all at once. Behind the name lies a multi-instrumentalist who has toured globally with Boytoy(US), supported Caroline Rose(US) or Soap&Skin(AT), and performed at KEXP (Kush K). Now, she finally presents her artistic vision: gay stuff, Emotional Jetlag, Heart Rock as a refuge. Or a blend of Americana […]
07/05 20:30 - 21:00
Showcases
Amphitheatre
Showcase: Alexa Michael (CY)
Alexa Michael is a singer-songwriter with a soft spot for jazzy guitars, smooth basslines, and lyrics that side-eye forgettable exes. Her music blends soulful vocals with emotional honesty, wrapped in hooks you’ll hum for days and stories that hit just a little too close to home. Alexa releases her first singles Always the Fool and […]
07/05 21:00 - 21:30
Showcases
ΚΛΑΚΑΖ
Showcase: Rosadenia (GR)
ROSADENIA is an emerging artist with a deep love for music, having been involved in it for as long as she can remember. Influenced by both pop culture and traditional music, she feels driven to blend her diverse musical influences into a distinctive and original sound. She writes her own music, and together with her […]
07/05 21:15 - 21:45
Showcases
Amphitheatre
Showcase: Viah (CZ)
𝒗𝒊𝒂𝒉 is a Prague-based electropop band formed by Vi, Rosa, and Tomáš, together with visual artist Nina. Their sound blends delicate dual vocals, club-ready beats, and subtle sonic experimentation. On stage, they shift between intimate moments and driving tempos — moody, playful, detail-oriented, and always a little surprising. Their album Saudade was shaped along Portugal’s […]
07/05 21:45 - 22:15
Showcases
ΚΛΑΚΑΖ
Showcase: Heleenyum (EE)
heleenyum is an Estonian singer, songwriter and producer blending soulful R&B vocals with jungle, breakbeats, house and hyperpop. Her sound fuses intimate, melodic lines with fast, percussive rhythms, cinematic atmospheres and subtle early-2000s jazz influences. Creating immersive audiovisual worlds, she combines expressive vocals, layered harmonies and genre-bending electronic production into an emotionally charged experience. Links:WebsiteSpotifyYoutubeInstagramBandcampTiktok
