A meeting bringing together mentors, startups, and partners of the Music Tech Europe Academy, a European acceleration programme supporting innovative music tech ventures. It will provide a focused space to review progress, exchange insights, and align on the next steps of the programme (invitation only).
Program
06/05 16:30 - 18:00
Conference session in English
Private Meeting
Goethe 2004
Music Tech Europe Academy – Mentors, startups & partners meeting
06/05 17:00 - 18:00
Conference session in Greek
Panels
Conference Goethe Library
Pan Pan in conversation with Autow Nite Superstore
Σε μια εποχή υπερπληροφόρησης και ταχύτητας, η δημιουργία μοιάζει να απαιτεί επιβράδυνση. Πώς συνδέεται η μουσική με την ανάγκη για αποφόρτιση, συγκέντρωση και «παρουσία»; Πότε ακούμε πραγματικά και πώς καταλαβαίνουμε ότι κάτι μας αγγίζει; Από τη μετάβαση από το storytelling στο mood buzzword, μέχρι τη σημασία των live και club εμπειριών ως σύγχρονα συλλογικά rituals, […]
06/05 21:00 - 22:30
Live Events
Goethe Amphitheatre
Screening & Live: Yannis Veslemes (GR)
He was born in 1979 in Athens, Greece. Film Director and Music Composer, he has written & directed films {such as Norway (2014), The Field Guide to Evil (anthology film 2018), She Loved Blossoms More (2024)}. He has composed music for films {such as Wednesday 04:45 (2015), Suntan (2016), Thread (2016), Cosmic Candy (2019)} and […]
07/05 10:45 - 11:45
Conference session in English
Roundtables
Goethe Amphitheatre
Raising capital: Inside the investor mind
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 […]
07/05 11:30 - 13:00
Conference session in English
Roundtables
Goethe 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 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 […]
Robert Meijerink (NL)
Head of EU Bookings, ESNS Eurosonic / President, Federation of Music Conferences07/05 18:00 - 18:30
Showcases
Goethe 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
Goethe 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
Goethe 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
Goethe 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
Goethe 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
Goethe 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
08/05 12:15 - 13:30
Conference session in English
Roundtables
Goethe Amphitheatre
Get seen, get understood, get closer: Turning attention into real audience and growth
Getting attention is hard. Getting the right attention and turning it into something that holds is harder. This roundtable looks at why that gap exists. How artists and teams cut through in crowded markets, how a clear point of view shapes how people understand what you do, and how content either sharpens that message or […]
Mandy Salem-Aubry (UK/FR)
Managing Director, MSA Music Services / International Conference Director, Athens Music Week
08/05 13:15 - 13:45
Conference session in English
Presentations
Goethe Library
The sound that was always There: Ocean preservation and the protection of Earth’s natural rhythm
Dolphins click and whistle. The ocean has always had a voice – but are we ready to listen? What is currently happening to it? Hosted by Greenpeace, this immersive presentation dives into the hidden soundscape of the sea, into a world of sound: why it exists, how it is vital to animal communication and what […]
08/05 14:30 - 15:30
Conference session in English
Panels
Goethe 2004
Innovation and the law: Where to move fast and when to stop
From Napster to YouTube and TikTok, music innovation has often moved ahead of licensing, forcing the industry to respond and adapt. Now gen AI platforms such as Suno and Udio are testing the boundaries again, from how training data is sourced to how outputs are created, attributed and monetised within existing copyright frameworks. This discussion […]
Mandy Salem-Aubry (UK/FR)
Managing Director, MSA Music Services / International Conference Director, Athens Music Week
08/05 15:45 - 16:45
Conference session in English
Workshops
Goethe 2003
How to stand out and attract the right people: Positioning, brand and growth
Strategic Brand Designer Orwell McGubbins saved Doctors Without Borders’ global innovation fund, delivered the highest ever attendance to SciDays London and sold out Young Enterprise’s Pathways Programme in record time. In this masterclass, he shares the process and framework he uses to get results for his clients. You’ll learn how to break out from the […]
08/05 16:15 - 17:15
Conference session in English
Workshops
Goethe 2005
How to build a direct fanbase that lasts
Music Glue has powered global campaigns and artist stores for names including Iron Maiden, James Blunt, and Enter Shikari, helping artists and their teams run direct-to-fan businesses at scale. Led by Marion Sosnowicz, Head of Business Development at Music Glue, this workshop draws on her experience across ticketing, user services, campaign management and sales, grounded […]
08/05 19:00 - 21:00
Showcases
PLEX
Showcase: Fragk (GR)
Born on May 29, 1995, in Greece, Panos Fragkiadis, known as FRAGK, is an electronic music artist whose work is driven by rhythm, movement, and experimentation. Raised among his father’s eclectic record collection, he developed an early sensitivity to sound that shaped his artistic identity. Active since 2015, FRAGK co-founded the duo Useless Co, which […]
08/05 20:00 - 20:30
Showcases
Goethe Terrace
Showcase: Alone at Parties (RO)
Alone at Parties is a 5-piece band from Romania. Their sound is an indie blend of soft-spoken synthesizers, playful electric guitars, subtle acoustic rhythms and warm vocals. Since 2023 they’ve played festivals such as Electric Castle, Transylvania International Film Festival and the BuSH Budapest, MMB Bucharest & SoAlive Sofia showcases. The band released their debut […]
08/05 20:45 - 21:15
Showcases
Goethe Terrace
Showcase: The Dionysians (GR)
The Dionysians are a Greek garage rock band that makes heavy use of the Farfisa organ, fuzzy guitars, and tambourine. All of the above, combined with romantic yet sarcastic lyrics, results in a sound as savage as it is liberating. Their debut album “Na Kapsoume to Xthes” was released in November 2025 on Veego Records […]
08/05 21:30 - 22:00
Showcases
Goethe Terrace
Showcase: Lucy Dreams (AT)
“The Pet Shop Boys of the Future” — live at Athens Music Week! Fresh from tours through Japan, Canada, and Europe, and winners of the XA Music Award, Lucy Dreams unveil their LP VVVVV in Greece for the very first time. Don’t miss this glimpse into the future of pop! “A quite irresistible show” — […]
08/05 22:15 - 22:45
Showcases
Goethe Terrace
Showcase: Mye_Taai (NL)
Mye_Taai is an interdisciplinary artist team whose work traverses electronic sound, performance, and visual art. Known for a distinctive blend of rhythmic experimentation and poetic abstraction, Mye_Taai explores the emotional residue of modern life — where displacement, technology, and identity blur into a shared language of sound. Each release acts as both a personal reflection […]
08/05 23:45 - 00:30
Showcases
PLEX
Showcase: Degear0001 (GR)
Degear0001 is an electronic music artist and live performer. He makes energetic tracks that mix indietronica, chiptune, hip hop, and video game–style sounds. His music is built from samples made with his own DIY electronic instruments, including circuit-bent gear, cheap or toy keyboards, and self-modified synthesizers. In his performances he uses live looping, finger drumming, […]
09/05 11:00 - 12:30
Conference session in English
Workshops
Goethe 3004
Effortless video: Better, faster, simpler
Most people overcomplicate video. Too much gear, too much time, too many blockers. In this hands-on session, cinematographer and DJ Rik Komáromi draws on 15 years across commercial production and artist-led work to show what actually delivers. Alongside his film work, he creates with electronic punk collective Mye_Taai, often shooting in real conditions with minimal […]
09/05 12:15 - 13:30
Conference session in English
Panels
Goethe Seminar Room
When emotions become part of immersive worlds
Across XR, VR and screen, artists are working inside immersive environments where music sits within story, interaction and experience, shaping how audiences engage with these new cultural spaces. Not just tracks, but roles. Composer, performer, character, collaborator. As these formats develop, so do the ways of working. New creative processes, new partners, and different expectations […]
09/05 15:00 - 16:00
Conference session in English
Panels
Goethe 3002
Beyond the Algorithm – Curators, Collectors & Community
Today’s streaming platforms rely on algorithms to define taste, often pushing homogeneity and sidelining niche voices. But the culture of selectors, DJs, and crate diggers proves that curation is deeply human, rooted in community and shared discovery. This panel brings together DJs, music journalists, and platform builders to discuss what happens when we put people, […]
09/05 20:00 - 20:30
Showcases
Goethe Terrace
Showcase: Hana Fatur (SI)
Hana Fatur is a melancholic indie pop artist, whose evocative songwriting and delicate voice guide us through her poetic songs about quiet loneliness, sleepless thoughts and deep sadness. Often called the Slovenian Phoebe Bridgers, the Ljubljana-born and raised artist, who is currently Rotterdam (NL) based, is performing all around Europe and releasing her first EP […]
09/05 20:45 - 21:15
Showcases
Goethe Terrace
Showcase: Obadu (HU)
Obadu (Ákos Vértes) is a Hungarian folktronica producer who blends the spirit of Hungarian and Romanian folk traditions with contemporary electronic rhythms. The kaval, shepherd’s flute, and transverse flute play a central role, interwoven with drum rhythms inspired by hip-hop and Latin American music. In doing so, he breaks down borders between genres and builds […]
09/05 21:30 - 22:00
Showcases
Goethe Terrace
Showcase: 505 (IT/DE)
Berlin-based duo 505, formed by guitarist Daniel Calvi and electronic artist Mattia Prete, crafts a sonic landscape where electronica, jazz, and trip-hop converge. After a defining year at Montreux Jazz, Fusion, and Garbicz Festival, they are set to release their independent debut album, “True at First Light”, on February 27th, 2026. Their sound pulses with […]
09/05 21:45 - 22:15
Showcases
Goethe Amphitheatre
Showcase: Kandè (GR)
Kandè is a Neo-Soul/R&B artist who made her discographic debut in 2022. Since then, she has performed in numerous live shows, with a notable highlight in her musical journey being her participation in the Release Athens Festival 2023. There, she shared the stage with internationally acclaimed artists such as Rosalía, Tinashe, and Ayra Starr. Her […]
09/05 22:15 - 22:45
Showcases
Goethe Terrace
Showcase: Rhumba Club (UK)
Rhumba Club is the synth-pop & alt-disco project of London-based artist Tom Falle, blending analogue synths, disco grooves and reflections on queer culture. Inspired by Patrick Cowley, Pet Shop Boys & Talking Heads, his music is both deeply personal and dancefloor-ready, described by The Line of Best Fit as a “radiant sonic universe.” His album […]
09/05 22:30 - 23:00
Showcases
Goethe Amphitheatre
Showcase: Foehn (FR)
Recognized actor of an ultra current jazz where acoustic materials and electronic textures rub shoulders, the music of FŒHN releases more than ever a power and a sound spectrum of the broadest, in an energetic repertoire, tailored for the stage. Beyond an assumed and singular mix with electronic music, pop, rock and Jazz UK, the […]
09/05 23:15 - 23:45
Showcases
Goethe Amphitheatre
Showcase: Lefty (GR)
Lefty was born in the late ‘90s in Athens where he grew up in a musical family environment. This prompted him to play drums and learn the guitar, while he began writing his first songs at a very young age. He studied Audio Production at SAE and guitar at the Amsterdam Conservatory. In the fall […]
09/05 23:58 - 00:35
Stay Tuned – Topics Will Be Added Shortly
We look forward to welcoming you to this years Athens Music Week. We will be adding some great events soon. In the meantime you may want to see the speakers and artists already confirmed!Stay tuned!
09/05 23:59 - 00:30
Showcases
Goethe Amphitheatre
Showcase: Iota (GR)
Iota is an Athens-based band blending nu-jazz, hip hop, electronica and world influences into a cinematic, groove-driven sound. Formed in 2017, they build immersive live experiences through improvisation, deep bass lines and atmospheric sound design. After their debut album Part of Something (2018), they returned with See Your Universe (2024), expanding their sonic identity and […]
