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Music Convention
Networking events to create connections between regional, national & international artists and music professionals.
As a showcase festival and a music meeting, the Music Convention focuses on bridging relations between local, national & international artists and music professionals.
Held at the Technopolis City of Athens, one of the most dynamic cultural venues of the City, the 2 day events encompasses international panels, workshops, networking activities and b2b meetings together with vocational & educational training activities.
The events aim to support artists, grass root talents and music professionals' creativity, entrepreneurship and sustainable business development.
PANEL – DISCUSSION
(ex) Bar Guru Bar
Athens War Museum
Bad Tooth
Barrett, Syd Records, Crust
Dionisos and Apollon Theater
Ethniko Odeio Manolis Kalomiris
Innovathens – Workshop Space (1st Floor)
Innovathens Samsung Lab (2nd floor)
Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens
Kotsanas' Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
Krikos Cooperative Cafe
Mavrokordatou Pedestrian Eksarxeia
Ministry of Concrete
Music Library of Greece "Lilian Voudouri"
National Garden of Athens
National Observatory of Athens, Thission Visitor Center
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Park Elefterias – Arts Center
Plateia Theatrou
Psira discocafenio
Rhino's bar
ROMANTSO
RUDU BAR
Socrates jail – Archeological Site of Filopapou
Stoa Emporon
The Athenaeum International Cultural Centre
The Athens Concert Hall Athens
Thessaloi
Timotheou Pedestrian – Pagkrati
Tyco Bar Athens
Varnava Square
Athens Music Week Opening Event Gazarte Voutadon 34, Athina 118 54
18jun7:00 pm1:00 amAthens Music Week Opening Event7:00 pm – 1:00 am GazarteCategory:Athens Music Convention,Athens Music Walk,Music and the City,Music innovation HubType:EVENT,LIVE,PANEL – DISCUSSION
TBA – Attendance to Gazarte Opening Event will be entrance free but upon registration due to limited space. Registration for event will be published following days Registration for panelist and
TBA – Attendance to Gazarte Opening Event will be entrance free but upon registration due to limited space.
Registration for event will be published following days
Registration for panelist and speaker will start at 18.00
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm – 1:00 am
Voutadon 34, Athina 118 54
Athens Music Week
Irene Skylakaki Showcase Gazarte Voutadon 34, Athina 118 54
18jun9:10 pm9:25 pmIrene Skylakaki Showcase9:10 pm – 9:25 pm GazarteCategory:Athens Music Convention,Music and the CityType:LIVE
Irene Skylakaki is a London-based singer/songwriter, originally from Athens, Greece. To date, Irene has released three critically acclaimed studio albums: Wrong Direction (2012), Before Dawn (2014) and Matterless (2018), which
Irene Skylakaki is a London-based singer/songwriter, originally from Athens, Greece. To date, Irene has released three critically acclaimed studio albums: Wrong Direction (2012), Before Dawn (2014) and Matterless (2018), which was produced by Danton Supple (Coldplay, U2, Morrissey) and features musicians such as Richard Jupp (Elbow). Irene's debut single In the Light reached the top of the Greek iTunes charts and her songs have been featured in TV commercials, as well as film soundtracks. She has performed as a supporting act for artists such as Macy Gray, Jessie Ware, Beirut, Daughter, Cass McCombs, Toploader and Archive. Previous festival performances include the Rockwave, En Lefko Festival, Swanbourne and Release Festival, and in 2012 she was one of the youngest artists ever to perform at the Athens Concert Hall Garden.
(Tuesday) 9:10 pm – 9:25 pm
Mica Eio Showcase Gazarte Voutadon 34, Athina 118 54
18jun10:40 pm10:55 pmMica Eio Showcase10:40 pm – 10:55 pm GazarteCategory:Athens Music Convention,Music and the CityType:LIVE
Mica is a Greek-based multi-genre singer and composer. She has served her original style faithfully for over a decade, with drum n bass grooves the soulful house and gospel trap.
Mica is a Greek-based multi-genre singer and composer. She has served her original style faithfully for over a decade, with drum n bass grooves the soulful house and gospel trap. She has worked as a session musician at Jamestown Studios and performed live on both drum n' bass sets (New Wave DnB) and Gospel vocal groups in London. Her debut EP "Magic Ball" (The Sound of Everything) features fresh sounds and soul influenced vocals. With a new Album on the way, which features ambient, House, RnB, Drum n Bass and neo-soul elements, she enters to the Neon and fluorescence era and being a junkie of aesthetics, she makes a transition from a sterile music education to her true sound. She has been performing in European Festivals with recent highlights "Jazz & Blues Rallye 2018" and Linecheck festival 2018.
(Tuesday) 10:40 pm – 10:55 pm
Can "Music move (all) Europe"? Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens Piraeus 100, Athens 118 54
19jun10:30 am11:30 amCan "Music move (all) Europe"?10:30 am – 11:30 am Innovathens Technopolis – City of AthensCategory:Athens Music ConventionType:PANEL – DISCUSSION
European Commissions' Music Moves Europe (support of the European music sector) is already 2 years old. Who participates in the preparatory programme and why Greece and so many other EU
European Commissions' Music Moves Europe (support of the European music sector) is already 2 years old. Who participates in the preparatory programme and why Greece and so many other EU countries are underrepresented? Is it the fault of our politicians or also the lack of professionals associations (e.g. of managers, venues, festivals, technicians or agents)? Should we start uniting at local level too? Where do we start?
(Wednesday) 10:30 am – 11:30 am
Piraeus 100, Athens 118 54
Speakers for this event
Dr Mahamouda Salouhou (FR)
Director of the European Center for Leadership & Entrepreneurship Education (ECLEE) President and Co-Founder of Djagora University
As the Director of ECLEE, Dr. Mahamouda Salouhou has created curriculum and certificate programs in Six Sigma, Lean Plus, Leadership Diamond®, Leadership Diamond® Certificate Africa and Cultural Diversity, Project Program Management, International Mobility for Employment in North America and Europe. He is consultant and trainers to several Fortune 500 companies, he has designed and implemented several workforce development programs in Europe, North America and Africa, started several businesses in the US, Europe, Africa and serves on the advisory board of companies in those continents. He also designed and developed ECLEE's International Mobility, summer STEMPlus for High school and underprivileged European and African students. He is leading a consortium of over 20 Vocational Universities in Africa.He is President and Co-Founder of Djagora University (www.djagora.edu.sn), Dr. Salouhou led a team to create a new university that focus on skills and employability.Dr. Salouhou is also the founder of Djagora Academy® Finishing School, a project-based learning program that aim at accelerating the employability of the students and newly graduate students in Europe and Africa.
URL https://www.eclee.com/
Fabio Fila (IT)
President of STEA , Member of the Board Doc Servizi
My career path has been nothing short of amazing. I started as a musician playing drums and bass like most teenagers do. FUN! In 1997 I went from behind the glass to in front of the glass when I became a video and audio technician. This is when my show business life really began. From there I moved on to being a live entertainment production manager which allowed me to learn organisational skills in an entertainment environment. All of these moments and work paths joined together and gave my the possibility to start work with the largest Italian entertainment co-op known as DOC SERVIZI in 2007. I am now head of health and safety office "Doc Crew". From there I oversee 2,500 employees regarding light design, sound engineering, rigging, scaffolding and production managers etc… In 2018 I founded STEA (Safety Theatre Entertainment Art), an innovative start up. Our aim is to create the first Italian network formed by safety & security experts for the entertainment industry.
URL https://www.docservizi.it
Georges Perot (GR)
Founder MESO Events, Founder and Curator Athens Music Week & European Music Day Greece
Involved for two decades in different fields & positions of the Music ecosystem (co-founder of Kosmos Radio 93.6, e-Terra Records & Van Dog Events), when he arrived in Greece in 1998, Georges created MESO Events aiming to generate a National network of the "European Music Day Organisers" in Greece. With more than 600 concerts av. per edition (50 cities in 2018), the event is considered as the widest openair music event of south-eastern Europe. In parallel with Music Day events, he has produced hundreds of major large & special events and has participated in numerous Transnational projects. He has worked with various int'l networks such as Europa Nostra, Fete Européenne de la Musique, Viva Europa, Europavox or Music2Deal, and since 2008 he also operates as a CCI Knowledge Broker for EU projects. He is the Founder and Curator of the Athens Music Week, a member of the Global Entrepreneurship Week, a founding member of the EURICCA initiative and the European Live Music Association.
URL http://mesoevents.eu
Jeff Thompson (UK)
Co-Founder at UN-Convention
Established in 2008, Un-Convention is a UK based global music network and development agency. The events and projects bring together artists and practitioners to share knowledge and expertise. Through this Jeff has helped to develop a number of new and innovative approaches to building sustainable careers and alternative models for the music industries. His work includes a long-term music project working with young people in Manchester, the development of a number of music co-operatives in Africa, and a revolutionary new UK based touring model called Off Axis. He has also run a number of independent record labels in Manchester.
URL https://www.unconventionhub.org/
Marton Naray (CZ)
Director Czech Music Office & Nouvelle Prague Showcase Conference
Márton Náray has been working in the creative and cultural sector for 20 years. During this time he had the opportunity to explore the music industry through a 360° viewpoint, as a record store manager, a festival programmer (Siget Festival, Babel Sound, European Music Day…) a booking agent, a project manager for a governmental music export agency (Music Export Hungary), a city program manager, a conference organiser (regiON, SoundQuest, Overhead), club promoter, tour manager, musician, radio presenter, and of course as a music addict. Although Márton started its carrier in Hungary, for the past 7 years he lives and works in Czech Republic. He currently works on connecting the Czech music sector to the international scene, and facilitating many new projects as a director of the newly launched SoundCzech/Czech Music Office, and as the conference director of Nouvelle Prague Showcase.
URL https://www.soundczech.cz
Peter Heath (UK)
Managing Director – PLASA
I spent nearly 20 years with Japanese manufacturer Roland, I worked in a number of roles before becoming Sales Director in 2009 for Roland (UK)Ltd. Having spent several years working in music product I moved to Professional audio and video in 2007 finishing my career with Roland as Head of Pro AV for Europe. I joined PLASA as Managing Director in 2016 and have been focused on rebuilding the association. The last 3 years have seen a return to growth, stability and opportunity. During the late 1970's and early 80's I was a musician. We built our own PA and lighting effects and I worked in a studio before building my own. For some strange reason I got a 'proper job' within real estate….but soon found a way to get out!! Needless to say I'm very happy with what I do and the journey that has accompanied me during the last 30 years.
URL https://www.plasa.org
Manual for successful rioting"! Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens Piraeus 100, Athens 118 54
19jun11:45 am12:45 pmManual for successful rioting"!11:45 am – 12:45 pm Innovathens Technopolis – City of AthensCategory:Athens Music ConventionType:PANEL – DISCUSSION
Music festivals seems to flourish in Greece and all over the continent. Wherever they are already well established or new, targeting mainstream or niche public, events need to innovate in order
Music festivals seems to flourish in Greece and all over the continent.
Wherever they are already well established or new, targeting mainstream or niche public, events need to innovate in order to keep up with current trends.
What is a successful festival?
Simple question, that have as many answers as there are festival promoters. Renowned events representative will tackle some key topics such as branding, ticketing, communication or digital marketing.
(Wednesday) 11:45 am – 12:45 pm
Antonis Zouganelis (GR)
Artistic Director Technopolis Jazz Festival
I worked on various fields of the music industry (Warner Music Greece, Archangel Music, Change Music Marketing) as marketing manager, production manager and managing director and I gained an expertise in managing artists & repertoire, producing live shows and creating cultural products and projects. Currently I am the events consultant and artistic director of the music events in Technopolis City of Athens and the owner of an events and music boutique label specializing in music consulting and music projects design.
URL https://www.technopolisjazzfestival.com/
Celia Carrillo Castillo (ES)
Chief Marketing Officer Ticketmaster
I am one of the Spain's outstanding music business executives. In a sector as dynamic as the cultural industry, I have earned renowned prestige by launching campaigns and development strategies for record campaigns and major tours and concerts. I am placed my talent at the service of the best companies in the recording sector: BMG, MCA, Polygram, Universal, Virgin or EMI, where I served as Vice President of Global Marketing at EMI Music in London; having previously served as marketing director at the Madrid headquarters. I am now developed my professional profile in the live music industry live, first at live Nation, the world's largest concert promoter, and currently at Ticketmaster, the sector's leading company. I am also an equal opportunity activist and co-founder of the Association for Women in the Music Industry, MIM. I am passionate about innovation, creativity and the challenges that the constant changes in the entertainment business model bring.
URL https://www.ticketmaster.es/
Cindy Lecat (FR)
Communication Coordinator MAMA Festival & Convention
Cindy is the Communication Coordinator of MaMA Festival & Convention for 3 years now. MaMA is the gateway to the French music market with 3 days of concerts and international meetings. With more than 5900 attending professionals, MaMA is now the greatest gathering of the music industry in France and one of the most important in the world. Cindy started learning and practicing communication in the advertising field first, but refined her skills in the cultural one, moving from contemporary art to music. She is passionate about the societal challenges of culture, social changes and innovative creation. Last year, she has been appointed as Communication Coordinator of JUMP – European Music Market Accelerator, a co-funded Creative Europe Programme coordinated by MaMA and 5 other international events such as the collaboration with NPO MESO Events with the Athens Music Week and the European Music Day events of Athens. JUMP provides a framework for music professionals to develop innovative business models. It aims to help the music sector adapt to the recent transformations of the market, while encouraging it to work on a transnational level.
URL https://www.mamafestival.com/
John Mirabitas (GR)
Marketing & Sponsorship partner Fuzz Productions
John Mirabitas is active in the field of marketing for almost two decades, working with several leading brands such as EMI, UMUSIC, WARNER, MYSPACE, DAILYMOTION, ANT1 Network and more. Over the years, he has developed and executed several projects focused in event promotion, sponsorship and communication end-to-end. Last but not least, he is also responsible for the media partnerships & marketing of Fuzz Productions Company (Release Athens Festival, Unite With Tomorrowland Greece, Europavox Festival and more). When he is not glued to a computer screen he spends his time beat joggling.
URL https://fuzzproductions.gr/
Theodora Karakassi (GR)
Plisskën Festival Co-organiser, Event Management
My name is Theodora Karakassi and I am the co-organiser of the Athens based Plisskën Festival. Plisskën is a music festival that has been running for the past 9 years, and has grown to a 3 stage, 2 day, 40 artists and 8,000 people capacity festival with a muntigenre and eclectic Line up. We feature our Winter & Summer versions, host a lot of other concerts throughout the year, running up to more than 350 shows in the past years. Recently we also branched out to Stand Up Comedy, bringing fresh and super established talent to Greece. My actual background and 2nd or 1st (!) day job is a Architectural Design, working in-between London and Athens. I find all creative sectors merge in one. And its amazing to see that hard work pays off if you do things you love!
URL http://www.plisskenfestival.gr/
Artists and bands Booking Maze! Let's open Pandora's box! Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens Piraeus 100, Athens 118 54
19jun1:00 pm2:00 pmArtists and bands Booking Maze! Let's open Pandora's box!1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Innovathens Technopolis – City of AthensCategory:Athens Music ConventionType:PANEL – DISCUSSION
How do Festivals and Showcases make their line-up balancing between famous, grass root & emerging artists? Is the connection vital between bands, agents and artistic directors? What is the current
How do Festivals and Showcases make their line-up balancing between famous, grass root & emerging artists? Is the connection vital between bands, agents and artistic directors? What is the current state of booking business in Europe?
(Wednesday) 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Aliki Evangelinou (GR)
Artist manager / International program coordinator Music Showcase Greece
Aliki started working in the music industry as a hobby, helping in the production of D.I.Y shows of her friends in Athens. Later on, she joined an Athens based indie label (United We Fly) and worked there in various areas of the music business such as tour production, booking and artist management while building experience in music showcases (MforMontreal, Primavera, Reeperbahn, Eurosonic, Linecheck, Ment, Enea Spring Break & more). Today she manages the Berlin based artist Melentini/The Running Blue Orchestra. She is also coordinator of the international program at the Music Showcase Greece.
Dimitris Pallis (JJ Pallis) – GR
Booking Agent , Tour Manager, DJ, founder Sweet Tempo Events
JJ Pallis was born in the early '80s in Lesbos. He studied Musicology in the School of Philosophy of Athens and Music Theory and Composition in the Hellenic Conservatory. He has worked as a music teacher, sound designer in theatrical plays, in record stores for many years and he has a steady presence in Greece as a DJ for more than 12 years. For the last few years he is focused in the Artist Management, as a Booking Agent and Tour Manager for many indie greek artists/bands touring Greece and Europe and as a Production/Stage Manager in festivals, along with being a member of the art rock band called 'teflon'. His latest project is 'Sweet Tempo Events', a company that represents Djs and live bands and provides sound, light and audiovisual services in a variety of events.
URL https://sweettempo.gr/
Elli Rouben (GR)
Producer – Artistic Director Artway – Technotropon, Cultural Productions
Elli Rouben was born in Athens and studied Business Administration (University of Athens, Greece). Her career in management and artistic production spans more than 20 years. She was the owner and artistic director of "Tsai sti Sahara" (1997-2002). In 1997, she created the "Artway-Technotropon", a company of Artistic Management & Production of Musical and Theatrical Performances. She cooperates with the most influential Greek creators and artists; she has managed the production of artistic events in Greece and abroad, promoting the heritage of Greek and Mediterranean culture, adopting although a contemporary point of view, recognizable by the younger generation. She is a key partner of Loutraki Festival since 2015 and she belongs to the main groups of creation and support of many festivals in Greece. She is a member of the cultural company "Playing Ecologically & Interculturally" and co-creator of the music video 'Smyrna, the Muse of Ionia'. From 2018, she is a member of SAE Athens – Creative Media Education, giving lectures on Management Live and Copyright.
URL http://artway.gr
Lina Ugrinovska (NMK)
International Booking Password Productions – Manager Taksirat Mentoring
Lina is a passionate consumer of art and a huge fan of problem solving. Educated as a musician and raised in the music industry, Lina started working in Password Production, Macedonia in 2010. She experienced a great breakthrough while working as an agent in Georg Leitner Production in Austria, delivering a brand new international roster into the agency. At the age of 26, she was selected as one of "The 10 New Bosses of 2016" – by ILMC London and IQ Magazine. The initiative on Mental Health Care in the Music Industry is a topic I started developing and working on, in different forms such as mentoring sessions, panel discussions and other ways of promoting it, starting in 2018 on several international conferences. Lina is responsible for handling the International Booking in Password Production, while being an active spokeswoman, focused on important issues in the industry as part of the "new generation".
URL http://www.password.mk
Serhan Lokman (TK)
Co- Founder & Managing Partner GULBABA MUSIC
Serhan Lokman is the managing partner and co-founder of Gulbaba Music. Gulbaba Music is a left field artist management, touring and concert company based in İstanbul, Turkey. Established in 2010 in partnership with Ahmetcan Taşdemir, Gulbaba Music are managing and / or booking 28 artists as of now such as; Selda Bağcan, Baba Zula, Kerem Görsev, Burhan Öçal, Islandman, Dhafer Youssef… Since 2010 the company is able to announce the names of their artists all over the World, took part in many World famous festivals and venues. As promoter side of the company, Gulbaba hosted & co-promoted names like Manu Chao , Marcus Miller ,Dub Inc, Dhafer Youssef, Brooklyn Funk Essentials, Goccoo and many more. Since 2016 Gulbaba Music promotes one of the newest festival in Istanbul called Sound Ports Istanbul. SPI is a new generation independent festival that combines music & art & sub cultures and aims to become a creative platform for social and artistic innovation. Serhan holds a B.A Degree in Management of Performing Arts, have a long career in artist management with some of the finest jazz, Rock and left field musicians from Turkey. Also, he previously worked for the International Istanbul Jazz & Music festival, Istanbul Biennale and Pozitif Live that allowed him to obtain a more comprehensive awareness of being an artist representative and promoter.
URL https://www.gulbabamusic.com/
Amalia & The Architects Showcase Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens Piraeus 100, Athens 118 54
19jun2:00 pm2:15 pmAmalia & The Architects Showcase2:00 pm – 2:15 pm Innovathens Technopolis – City of AthensCategory:Athens Music ConventionType:LIVE
Amalia & The Architects was formed in 2018 when singer/songriter Amalia met guitarist Vasilis. Amalia had previously released two solo singles called "Thieving Star" and "Ophelia". They started playing at
Amalia & The Architects was formed in 2018 when singer/songriter Amalia met guitarist Vasilis. Amalia had previously released two solo singles called "Thieving Star" and "Ophelia". They started playing at small bars as an acoustic duo until bassist Anastasia joined the group. Their first single as a band called "Murder and Create" was released this June
Marva Von Theo Showcase Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens Piraeus 100, Athens 118 54
19jun2:30 pm2:45 pmMarva Von Theo Showcase2:30 pm – 2:45 pm Innovathens Technopolis – City of AthensCategory:Athens Music ConventionType:LIVE
Do you know your market audience? Content is king but targeting is a must! Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens Piraeus 100, Athens 118 54
19jun3:00 pm4:00 pmDo you know your market audience? Content is king but targeting is a must!3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Innovathens Technopolis – City of AthensCategory:Athens Music ConventionType:PANEL – DISCUSSION
How do you balance between so many creative, copywriting and marketing needs to promote and communicate your product (e.g. band, label or event)! To whom are you addressing after all?
How do you balance between so many creative, copywriting and marketing needs to promote and communicate your product (e.g. band, label or event)! To whom are you addressing after all? Want some tips from some "multitasking gurus" on how you can / should priorities and handle so many topics such as SEO, news, media relations, press releases…this is a panel for you!
Andras Bozan Bodrogi (HU)
Certified Youtube Specialist / New Media Consultant / The State51 Conspiracy
Andras worked on various fields of the music industry (EMI Records, Music Export Hungary, WM Music Distribution, Google Ground Budapest…) as new business, marketing and project manager, gained an expertise in digital music and online communication, helping labels and artists in this challenging era of music content creation and performance. Currently he is an external consultant and expert partner of Google Hungary, conduct trainings to YouTube partner companies, creative and media agencies, labels, artists, brands and content creators to reach their goals with audiovisual content. Andras is also working as YouTube specialist, managing a YouTube support team at The State51 Conspiracy, a London based music company, helping independent labels and artists in rights management and monetization on YouTube. He is a guest lecturer, trainer and tutor of various educational programs, marketing, media and communication departments of universities, in music related conferences and festivals. With the Budapest based music management school called 'Almost Famous Rock School" he has his own long format course called "Digital Music Business from A till Z". He is also a tutor at JUMP, European Music Market Accelerator program. In order to find balance in life, Andras writing, producing and releasing music under the name BoZaN.
Natalie Tsirigoti (GR)
Head of Communication Athens Music Week
An integrated Marketing Communications specialist with vast experience in Cultural & Creative Industries and niche markets. With more than 10 years of working experience as a freelance journalist, editor-in-chief, artist manager and Communications specialist. Worked either in-house or freelance in the filed of Marketing Communications within the Music Industry serving also a diverse portfolio, from arts & culture, family entertainment and gastronomy to health, education and innovation technology. I co-founded DreamBox cultural PR Agency, used to be a guest lecturer on Live & Artist Communication in Music Business & Creative Industries course of SAE Athens and worked as Head of Marketing Communications for major festivals, concerts, artists and venues. Today, I am Head of Communications of Athens Music Week, with an academic interest in Cultural & Creative Tourism and a person who strongly believes that creativity has always been at the heart of business.
URL https://athensmusicweek.gr
Panagiotis Menegos (GR)
Co-Founder Popaganda, Radio host En Lefko 87.7
Athens born journalist and radio host. Co-founder and editor-in-chief of Popaganda on-line platform (popaganda.gr). Co-presenter (since 2008) of the daily radio show Λατερνατιβ, currently running 7th season on En Lefko 87.7. In the past writer-at-large for various greek publications both print and online (Athens Voice, Taxydromos, Sonik, Jumping Fish, Avopolis, Sport+ etc.). Hobbyist DJ, consistent record collector, social media explorer. BA in Marketing and Communication/ MA in Media and Cultural Studies. In a few words: content generator – context enthusiast.
URL https://popaganda.gr/
Tommy Darker (GR)
Founder of Whiise, Teacher of Music Entrepreneurship at University of Westminster, Musician
Tommy Darker is the founder of Whiise, the London startup that aims to personalise education in the creative industries globally, and host of WhiiseCon, the first music conference to only invite globally successful musicians as speakers. He is a musician and teaches music entrepreneurship at the University of Westminster, previously at Berklee College of Music.
URL https://www.whiise.com
The other side of Artists. Let's hear the musicians "stories"! Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens Piraeus 100, Athens 118 54
19jun4:30 pm5:30 pmThe other side of Artists. Let's hear the musicians "stories"!4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Innovathens Technopolis – City of AthensCategory:Athens Music ConventionType:PANEL – DISCUSSION
Performing live from the small venue to the large Festival! What's the path to success? How grass root talents did managed to evolve from the neighborhood, to national & international
Performing live from the small venue to the large Festival! What's the path to success? How grass root talents did managed to evolve from the neighborhood, to national & international Festivals. At what cost?
Irene Skylakaki (GR)
Singer – Songwriter
URL https://ireneskylakaki.com/
Lysandros Falireas (GR)
Imam Baildi (Co-Founder)
Lysandros Falireas was born in Athens in 1982. He studied politics in the Athens' University Law School and Jazz Composition and Arrangement in Rotterdams Conservatorium. In 2007 he founded Imam Baildi together with his brother Orestis. Imam Baildi have released 4 albums, and toured in more than 20 countries around the world. Lysandros Falireas has also composed music for theatre, television and documentaries. Since 2018 he has also been working in operations and events management in other corporations.
URL http://www.imambaildi.com/
Melentini (GR)
Musician, singer, songwriter
Melentini is a musician (piano- synths-trumpet-electronics), singer-songwriter living in Berlin. She is performing in selected festivals and venues with her dynamic band the Running Blue Orchestra. She has created numerous soundtracks and songs for films. Her singing has been characterized as phenomenal by critics. She has 3 personal releases (Explosions around the Desert inside, LP 2013/ ZRSHA;FUNDUS UTERUS ,LP 2018/ λεωφόρος εφιαλτών Ep 2016, digital self-released).She is also the co-founder of the independent electronic collective Sequence theory project with 3 digital albums. Furthermore she has collaborated and recorded as vocalist and trumpetist with many and significant musicians, such as Steve Jansen (Japan).
URL https://www.melentini.com/
Timoleon Veremis (Leon of Athens) (GR)
London based indie-pop star Leon of Athens channels the flamboyant beauty of Sufjan Stevens and Grizzly Bear alongside a similar widescreen pop sensibility as Imagine Dragons and Tame Impala. His brand new album Xenos (EMI/Universal) is a beautiful, thoughtful piece of work. It showcases just why he has become a huge live draw in Greece – where he plays to audiences in their thousands – his ever-growing fanbase across Europe and his rising profile in the USA where he has just been confirmed to appear at SXSW, Okeechobee, Firefly Music Festival and Summerfest. The album follows the highly acclaimed release of his debut album Global, championed by the likes of The Guardian, NME, Q, New York Times and more. It is produced by David Kosten (Bat For Lashes, Everything Everything).
URL http://leonofathens.com/
Zisis Andriopoulos (GR)
Lawyer, Musician, DJ
What luck to have been able to serve the music industry for the past 15 years from both the positions of creator/performer and legal support at the same time. As a musician (Lip Forensics, Zebra Tracks, S.W.I.M., Berlin Brides) I have learnt plenty by dealing with every step of the production process: starting from the creation and release of an album to band management and handling bookings. The experiences I cherish are my participations in the majority of the Greek festivals and venues, as well as the extraordinary participations at the international SXSW and EXIT festivals. As a lawyer I have provided legal support to many recording artists (Vassilikos, RSN, S.W.I.M. and more) as well as to record labels (SIX D.O.G.S. records, Amour records), venues and music festivals (ADD festival). The above versatile experiences have given me the chance to comprehend deeper the needs of the music industry from a holistic point of view.
URL https://lipforensics.bandcamp.com/
What is a successful music album in the digital age? Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens Piraeus 100, Athens 118 54
19jun6:00 pm7:00 pmWhat is a successful music album in the digital age?6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Innovathens Technopolis – City of AthensCategory:Athens Music ConventionType:PANEL – DISCUSSION
From the moment of inspiration to the moment you hear your song on the radio or on Spotify, what are the ingredients to make a music project successful? Is it
From the moment of inspiration to the moment you hear your song on the radio or on Spotify, what are the ingredients to make a music project successful? Is it the recording process, authenticity, the timing or the promotion process? Is it a bit of everything?
Cayetano (GR)
Music Producer, Musician, Dj
Based in Athens, when he doesn't tell stories from his often longtime journeys through his music, he organises his new label "High Hop Records" and works in his studio "Studio Grain". With 8 personal albums, more than 10 productions for different artists, countless remixes, music for Theatre and TV commercials, he was nominated for the french prizes "Prix Radiophonie". He has performed in many festivals around the world and had the chance to also have many solo -sold out- gigs. His latest album "Melanie" has just been released after almost two years of travelling in SE Asia.
URL https://open.spotify.com/artist/1sfjSIzbv2E8ZhT6UnbBm9
Kostas Ekelon – (GR)
Musician / music producer / sound engineer
Ekelon is an audio junkie. It has been that for the better part of his life. His love for music led him to discover the marvels of audio technology and after finishing the corresponding degree in Salford University, he emerged himself in to the world of music production and sound engineering. He is currently the owner of The Cave mixing and mastering studio in Athens, as well as a freelance live sound engineer. His career spans over 20 studio productions and nearly 2000 live shows around the world. He is also an electronic music composer both with his own project (Ekelon) as well as his bands Lip Forensics and Holy Limbo. Lately he has been focusing in the art of mastering which he intends to fully pursue in the future.
URL https://www.facebook.com/TheCaveMastering/?ref=br_rs
Kostis Nikiforakis (GR)
Radio Producer, Label Manager, Dj (Black Athena)
Black Athena are a DJ duo , a radio show and more recently a record label, conceived in and around the centre of Athens during the first decade of the millennium. The Black Athena philosophy is as much about the local as it is about the global. In an underground music field that increasingly is about A&Ring music directly from the internet and creating labels spearheaded by artists already accepted as "cool", Black Athena is all about having a personal 'real' connection with the artists, helping develop them and putting them on a global stage. In a country that has been plagued by uncertainty and financial instability, we believe that it is paramount to put young people at the forefront and help them succeed through their creativity and love for music. Our recipe is the same across all the media we work with: black music, past present and future. The sound of Black Athena is as much about the sound of contemporary US rap as expressed by Kendrick Lamar, Drake and A$ap Rocky, as it is about the Deep House blueprint of Moodymann and Theo Parrish. It is as much about Wiley, Skepta and D Double E as it is about Prince, Marvin Gaye, Prince Jammy & Chic. Saying that we wouldn't even have second thoughts about releasing or playing an unheard 1970s Synth record, or an 80s New Wave band. Music is music and we love good music!
Savvas Iosifidis (UK)
London based Producer, Sound engineer
London based, born and raised in Greece, he left his native country for UK where he studied Audio &Visual systems at Salford university. He started his professional career in London in 1994. He held in-House sound engineering positions at Joe's Garage, Master Rock and Mayfair recording studios. From 2009 to 2013 he was Manager/Engineer at Sunrise studio. Throughout his career he has worked with various international artists from around the globe including multiplatinum records with Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue and Robin Gibb (Bee Gees).
Scott Lewis (UK)
Founder Come Play With Me
I run the label side of CPWM (which includes our selection process and workshops) as well as Clue Records (www.cluerecords.com) which I started in 2012 after being in several bands & working for Oxjam Festival. Clue follow a DIY approach, releasing music from artists with passion inc. Avalanche Party, PLAZA, Team Picture, Allusondrugs & more, gaining acclaim from NME, DIY, The 405, Wonderland, CLASH as well as national airplay from BBC Radio 1, BBC 6Music, KEXP, Amazing Radio and more. As well as a host of sold out releases under their belt, Clue also present a monthly Amazing Radio show.
URL https://www.musicglue.com/cpwm
Music as a Tool for Local Development Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens Piraeus 100, Athens 118 54
20jun10:30 am11:30 amMusic as a Tool for Local Development10:30 am – 11:30 am Innovathens Technopolis – City of AthensCategory:Athens Music ConventionType:PANEL – DISCUSSION
How can music be an innovative tool to support urban regeneration, heritage and social cohesion. What can music venues, events or festivals bring to cities and how can the Tourism Industry benefit from Music.
(Thursday) 10:30 am – 11:30 am
AMW & JUMP European Music Market Accelerator
Aggeliki Karagkouni (GR)
Content Manager, SETE
Aggeliki Karagkouni has been involved in various marketing and tourism projects. In the past, she worked as marketer in Johnson & Johnson Hellas and later for a boutique advertising agency, before making a switch to SETE- Greek Tourism Confederation in 2009. Since then, she has analyzed insights for "Greek Tourism 2020: proposal for a new development model" and she has focused on projects that reinforce intersectoral linkages and especially tourism with gastronomy. She can describe the needs of various stakeholders (local residents, companies, visitors, policy makers), to transfer her ideas concisely and to translate complex concepts as tourism. Since 2018, Aggeliki is SETE's Content Marketer and her main priorities are creating and distributing, through any channel -both digital and physical- valuable, relevant, and consistent content to attract, inform and retain targeted audiences. She strongly believes that evolution- social, corporate and personal- occurs when dissimilar ideas melt together.
URL https://sete.gr/
Brendan Power (UK)
Co-Founder Institute for Sound & Music (DE)
Born in the UK, and raised in Ireland, Brendan graduated with a bachelor in Business and Law from University College Dublin, in 2007. After an extended period of travel he settled in Berlin in early 2010 as manager of the Kleine Reise nightclub, followed by the creation of Loftus Hall. After returning to study and obtaining an MA in Intercultural Conflict Management in Berlin, Brendan began working on his current Institute for Sound & Music (ISM) in 2014. Legally registered as a non-profit organisation in Germany, the ISM aims to build a permanent home for sound, immersive art and electronic music culture in Berlin, in the form of a premier level museum experience. After the success of their debut exhibition at the Martin Gropius Bau in 2018, the ISM is set to tour the USA throughout the Summer/Autumn of 2019 in partnership with the Goethe Institute.
URL https://www.berlin-ism.com
Fotis Vallatos (GR)
Journalist, Promoter of Saristra Festival, co-founder of Popaganda.gr and travel & food editor of Blue Magazine
Born in Athens, he is a journalist, promoter of the festival Saristra Festival (Kefalonia, Greece) co-founder of Popaganda.gr and travel and food editor of Blue Magazine (inflight magazine of Aegean Airlines). He has also worked as an editor to many lifestyle magazines, as a presenter of tv and radio shows, and has traveled to more than 50 countries.
URL http://popaganda.gr/
Stella Tsikrika (GR)
Communication operative, This is Athens-Polis
From workaholic advertising copywriter to communication operative of This is Athens-Polis, Stella has gone back to school to learn all about how to make videos and edit books and now uses copy and imagery to communicate urban regeneration.
Vassilis Haralambidis (GR)
Founding member & artistic director of BIOS and Romantso, the first Greek Creative Industries Incubator
He is a founding member and the artistic director of BIOS, a cultural center for art and new media, and of Romantso, the first Greek Creative Industries Incubator. Since 2002, he has been curating numerous events and performances concerning urban culture, new media and various expressions of contemporary artistic creativity, and he has directed shows that explore the limits and boundaries between live performance and installation.
URL https://www.romantso.gr/?Lang=En
How can you get EU support for Music mobility, business development and innovation? Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens Piraeus 100, Athens 118 54
20jun12:00 pm1:00 pmHow can you get EU support for Music mobility, business development and innovation?12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Innovathens Technopolis – City of AthensCategory:Athens Music ConventionType:PANEL – DISCUSSION
From Creative Europe to Interreg and from Music Moves Europe to Erasmus+, the European music sector can count on more funding schemes than ever. Support for network, for platforms, Vocational
From Creative Europe to Interreg and from Music Moves Europe to Erasmus+, the European music sector can count on more funding schemes than ever. Support for network, for platforms, Vocational Educational training, innovation and Business development. Let's see some concrete examples and understand how to build and submit a project application for co-funding!
(Thursday) 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Andrea Ciantar (IT)
Trainer and project manager
I am a Trainer, Coach and Project Manager. By one side, in fact, I'm expert in implementation of European projects, from the drafting to the presentation and coordination; I support the social organizations in order to enhance their skills concerning European cooperation. By the other side, as trainer expert in autobiographical methodologies and Humanistic coach, I have a broad experience on educational activities in different contexts: vocational training, non-formal education, school, territory, etc. with a special focus on training of trainers in the social sector (educators, social workers, teachers). Since 2015, I'm part of the Italian group of "Ambassador of Epale", the portal of the European Commission in the field of Training and Education.
URL https://www.cclep.eu
Antonis Ikonomou (GR)
Project Manager Innovathens
Electrical Engineer NTUA, with a multiannual experience as Technical Manager of Industrial Automation projects, Project Manager of European R&D programmers in the fields of Informatics and Robotics, as well as Managing Director of High Tech companies. He is currently acting as Director of INNOVATHENS, the HUB of innovation and entrepreneurship of Technopolis City of Athens, emphasizing in the development of new, innovative ideas in the areas of digital economy and the so-called Creative and Cultural Industries (CCI's).
URL https://www.innovathens.gr/
Konstantina Zachari (GR)
Business accelerator & EU projects manager at Innovathens Technopolis City of Athens
Konstantina is a project manager of the Business Accelerator of Innovathens, Technopolis City of Athens, dedicated to the CCIs. She has undertaken the challenging task of bringing together creative startups, experts, mentors, VCs, local stakeholders and maintaining a strong network that provides support to the startup scene. She has a sound technical background from her studies in Engineering and an extensive experience in the management of European funded projects in the field of entrepreneurship and innovation. Given her curious nature, she's always looking for new collaborations and business growth opportunities. She loves to work in creative environments that support initiative and progress.
URL http://www.innovathens.gr/
Laura Gardes (FR)
Coordinator Jump European Music Market Accelerator
Laura Gardes is the project coordinator of JUMP – European Music Market Accelerator. A Creative Europe project aimed at supporting music industry professionals developing their innovative ideas. Prior to joining the MaMA team in Paris, Laura Gardes has implemented several European cultural projects such as Voices of Culture, the structured dialogue bringing the European Commission and the Cultural sector together; the European Film Music Day and the Camille Awards – European Film Composer Awards.
URL https://www.jumpmusic.eu/
Nancy Angelopoulou (GR)
Journalist, Radio Producer, Music Consultant and DJ
Journalist, radio producer, freelance music consultant and DJ, from Athens, Greece. With more than 12 years of experience, she has a considerable background in writing articles, press releases and interviews as well as hosting cultural radio shows, about the foreign cultures in Athens, world-ethnic music and the greek independant music scene. She works for Athina 98.4 radio station and InExarchia.gr website. She also provides consulting services, booking and planning concerts for musicians and bands.
URL https://www.inexarchia.gr/
Events Organizer FAQ Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens Piraeus 100, Athens 118 54
20jun1:30 pm2:30 pmEvents Organizer FAQ1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Innovathens Technopolis – City of AthensCategory:Athens Music ConventionType:PANEL – DISCUSSION
The challenges promoters have to face are continually changing, not only due to the ever increasing choice for music consumers, but also to the evolution of the regulatory environment. What
The challenges promoters have to face are continually changing, not only due to the ever increasing choice for music consumers, but also to the evolution of the regulatory environment. What is the magic needed to make the good concept, keep it fresh, consistent and sustainable. Is it the line-up? Promotion? F&B? If you are involved in organizing an event then this is for you!
(Thursday) 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
Login Kochishki (NMK)
Founder Password Production – Taksirat Festival & Pin Conference
Promoter, football player, A&R manager, father, event/party organiser, bambus drinker, label manager, booking agent, publisher, fan of basketball team Metalski Zavod Tito. Born in Yugoslavia, study in Macedonia, married in FYROM and these days work in North Macedonia where plan to finish as pensioner… Working in the music area for the last 23 + years and still looks normal. He set up a record label and artist management agency, "Lithium Records" working with the most renowned Balkan artists. When his wife didn't gave him a permission to name his son Password, he re-branded his company name into Password Production. Founder and the director of the biggest Macedonian music Festival "TAKSIRAT", D fest, Pivo Fest, Green Beach Festival and international music conference PIN. Promoter to more than thousand local, regional and international concerts, weddings, funerals and has worked as a Production manager, mother or a godfather for the biggest regional Festivals All in all, positive guy, without HIV.
URL http://taksirat.mk
Stathis Kalatzis (GR)
Creative Director (Yadastar), DJ, Producer
Experienced Creative Director with a demonstrated history of working in the music industry for 15+ years. Skilled in Project Management, Concept ideation, Music Programming & Curating, and Event Execution. Having worked with more than 30 countries around the world provides me with the expertise to factor in cultural trends and sensitivities while putting projects together. Prior to that he was a resident dj and responsible for international bookings at six d.o.g.s. He has been djing and releasing music under the Mr. Statik alias and is also one half of the newly formed Territory duo alongside Larry Gus.
URL https://www.redbullmusicacademy.com
Vassilis Sevdalis (GR)
Six D.o.g.s Events Manager, Partner ADD Festival & Yupiyaya Festival
Vassilis Sevdalis is a DJ for more than 20 years, event manager at Six D.o.g.s, permanent partner of ADD Festival and Yupiyaya Festival, co-founder of the music platform Needless and radio producer in Fm and internet radio.
URL https://sixdogs.gr/
Odysseas Tziritas Showcase Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens Piraeus 100, Athens 118 54
20jun2:45 pm3:00 pmOdysseas Tziritas Showcase2:45 pm – 3:00 pm Innovathens Technopolis – City of AthensCategory:Athens Music ConventionType:LIVE
From Vinyl to CD, from myspace to Youtube and from Spotify to Vinyl? Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens Piraeus 100, Athens 118 54
20jun3:00 pm4:00 pmFrom Vinyl to CD, from myspace to Youtube and from Spotify to Vinyl?3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Innovathens Technopolis – City of AthensCategory:Athens Music ConventionType:PANEL – DISCUSSION
What is the current role of a record label? How do labels help artists and what are some examples of best practice for their survival? Is the artists' revenue stream
What is the current role of a record label? How do labels help artists and what are some examples of best practice for their survival? Is the artists' revenue stream really changing? Can label and artists benefit from digital rights etc. These and other issues will be tackled by both people from classic labels, publishers as well of those with a more fresh approach towards this segment of the market
Antonis Villiotis (GR)
Founder, CEO THE Hubsters
Antonis Villiotis, is a music business executive for more than 30 years. He started with labels in late 80's with BMG and only a few months later he moved to Virgin for 7 years and then to Sony Music for another 18 years. As the Label Director of the newly created Feelgood Records in 2013 (the licensee of Sony by then) he helped a film & home entertainment company to successfully enter into music business. On summer of 2018 he resigned to run Warner Music, through the local licensee. Since May 2019 he's exclusively focus on his own " baby", The Hubsters, a 'Label, Brands & Artists' services company. Antonis was always passionate about independent music. Through his own radio shows on local radio he used to promote new music, new artists and upcoming trends. Following his strong A&R skills he exclusively signed for his labels the best indie labels in the world – Beggars Group (XL, Rough Trade, 4AD, Matador, Young Turks), Kobalt, Cooking Vinyl, Ear Music (Edel), Eagle Rock, Naïve, Etage Noir, just to name a few. This is Antonis' vision for The Hubsters: to connect Labels, Brands & Artists from all over the world with the Greek market, to be their trusted partner. Antonis used to be also a music journalist for local press for more than 10 years (Pop & Rock, To Vima, Smash Hits), a part time lyricist and an amateur actor…Last but not least he has recently finalized his 2nd, untitled yet, fiction story. His first book "Ti Esti Verikoko" was published back in 2011.
URL https://www.thehubsters.com/
Christos Alexopoulos (GR)
Founder and Head of Puzzlemusik – Composer
Founding member of the Athens-based artistic group "The Other Side", part of which is the Puzzlemusik record label. He is the Manager of the label since its creation (2006) and the organizer of the label's main concert events. He is a composer, music producer and founding member of the spontaneous composition /free improvisation ongoing project "The 3rd Man Element". He has composed music for theater, children's theater, multimedia shows, short films, documentaries, television, chamber music and works for orchestra. He co-ordinates a songwriting workshop and he is a teacher at Orfeio Conservatory of Athens since 1999.
URL http://www.puzzlemusik.com
Dimitris Lilis (GR)
Founder indie label Just Gazing – Radio producer- DJ
Founder of Athenian indie label "Just Gazing", Lilis Dimitris, cut his teeth in Greek music industry by supervising and part time manage the work of international acclaimed artists such as Monika, Sillyboy's Ghost Relatives, TFATFY, Smalfeels among others. On his twenties, he hosted parties for the likes of Optimo, Andrew Weatherall, Rob Da Bank, Dirty Soundsytsem, Horse Meat Disco and many more in established venues of Athens such as Bios, Soul Stereo or Yoga Bala. He is contributing with a weekly column at Athens' leading music portal, avopolis.gr since 2007, and he got connected with most of the Greek alternative acts while producing a 3xCD compilation named "City Campers" , introducing to local radios and listeners the young talents of Monsieur Minimal, Sillyboy, Your Hand In Mine and many more. Lilis has also been and always be a dj and radio host. Alongside his brother, as Lilis Bros Djs performed alongside 2ManysDjs, Steve Aoki, Maceo Plex, Dam Funk and many more. Their dance oriented radio show at offradio.gr got them a strong following and just recently he returned to the form of internet radio, as a program director for avopolisradio.gr while also became a weekly host of "Athens Incoming" a specialist show focusing on the always evolving Greek scene at Athens Voice radio 102,5 every weekend.
Dionysios Tsonopoulos (GR)
Head of Online & offline licensing EYED
Dionysis Tsonopoulos is music professional with more than 27 years experience in record labels, music publishing and artist management and a strong background in digital media and new business models. His expertise is mainly in the areas of digital distribution and content management as well as music publishing, music licensing and intellectual property. Currently he is the Head of Online & Offline licensing at the Greek CMO 'EYED'. Dionysis is also a conference speaker, giving presentations and participating in panels at Primavera Pro and Nouvelle Prague conferences. Most recently, he is serving as a member of the Advisory Board at "Future Pulse", an EU funded project that aims to help music companies leverage a variety of music data and content.
URL http://eyed.gr/
Fabian Hansen (DK)
Co-Founder WARM (World Airplay Radio Monitor)
Danish man currently based in Copenhagen, Denmark. I am the communications manager at WARM (World Airplay Radio Monitor), a Danish tech startup that helps artists, labels, managers, booking agents and PR companies track their radio airplay on a global scale. I have a diverse background in the music industry which includes work at record labels, in management, hosting radio shows and podcasts, DJ'ing and music journalism
URL https://warmmusic.net
Should I stay or should i Go? Are you ready ? Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens Piraeus 100, Athens 118 54
20jun4:30 pm5:30 pmShould I stay or should i Go? Are you ready ?4:30 pm – 5:30 pm Innovathens Technopolis – City of AthensCategory:Athens Music ConventionType:PANEL – DISCUSSION
what does it take to tour abroad? Is there a music genre more exportable than another? How can I choose the appropriate festivals, music conferences and showcases to start with?
Iro Siamanta (GR)
Co-Founder and Manager Greek Export Music Office
Co-founder and Manager of Gre.ex Music Office, a newly-established initiative that promotes and supports emerging music talent made in Greece in their careers abroad. She coordinated the membership of Gre.ex Music to EMEE (European Music Export Exchange), a network of more than 20 national Music Export Offices in Europe and the participation in the Coaching Export Programme by Europavox. Gre.ex Music, supported by the Ministry of Culture and Greek embassies abroad, represented the Greek talent in pop and rock genres in 11 international festivals in Europe and the US and organized the first all-Greek concert in Reeperbahn festival.
URL http://www.musicexportgreece.com
Serafeim Giannakopoulos (GR)
Musician (Planet of Zeus, Tfatfy) – Owner of ihaveadrum records
Lifelong minister of utopia, Session drummer, guitar and bass player, mediocre singer, one of the greatest dancers alive in all the Balkans put togethers, a true night knight. Born in Athens, in 1984, as George Orwell had predicted in his seminal book. Started talking really late, and since then been trying to cover the lost hours via never ending babbling. Mainly known for my association with acts such as Planet of Zeus, Night Knight, TFATFY, Dimitra Galani, Monika, Imam Baildi and many many more. 16 years of experience in the music field. Performed in every venue imaginable, ranging from shitholes, to boats, to arenas to national theaters. Owner of ihaveadrum records, a record label mainly focused in publishing my own music projects, ranging from heavy rock to jazz. A true music lover.
URL http://www.planetofzeus.gr/
Music & Media. What is the relation between online & offline Communication Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens Piraeus 100, Athens 118 54
20jun6:30 pm7:30 pmMusic & Media. What is the relation between online & offline Communication6:30 pm – 7:30 pm Innovathens Technopolis – City of AthensCategory:Athens Music ConventionType:PANEL – DISCUSSION
What's the appropriate way to communicate and promote your music event, artist or album to the media. What about the press releases to undisclosed recipients, or mass Facebook messages! Are
What's the appropriate way to communicate and promote your music event, artist or album to the media. What about the press releases to undisclosed recipients, or mass Facebook messages! Are you sure you are sending the appropriate information to the right people?
George Mouchtaridis (GR)
Director Radio Station Pepper 96.6
With more than 25 years working for radio stations, creator of the successful Kosmos 93.6 and Pepper 9,66, George Mouchtaridis began his career as a journalist. Born in Athens, he studied Management – Economics and Translation at the British Council. He was a music critic and interviewed many Greek and foreign artists for "HXOS & HI-FI" as well as music editor for "7 Imeres", "Ikones" and "7" of the Kyriakatiki Eleftherotypia. G.M. also worked in the production and organising of festivals and music events like Womad, Kosmos Festival, River Party e.tc.. His radio career began in the 4th program of the state radio station and afterwards he crossed over to private radio stations like Pop fm 92,4 and Rythmos 101,1. For the last 15 years he is a music producer and general manager of ERT's Kosmos 93,6 and Pepper 96.6, which he created from scratch. He has released 5 compilations, entitled "Τhe bright side of the road". What he enjoys more than anything, is his morning 2hour radio show (Pepper 96.6).
URL https://www.pepper966.gr/
Maria Markouli (GR)
Music Journalist, Writer
Ι am journalist, writer, blogger and radio music producer – also, a sea enthusiast – writing about music, for many years, in major daily newspaper, magazines and sites, covering stories and interviews, on music and more. I have published several books, on music, a collection of short stories (Drive In), the most recent book "Looking for Starman". www.itsmyblender.com is my internet project, a blog about music, movies, tv shows, books, travel etc. "Fresh Unlimited" is my weekly 2h radio show on Kosmos 93.6 Fm (ΕΡΤ, National Radio), presenting fresh music of various genres from all over the world.
URL https://www.mariamarkouli.com
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Mike Pence Net Worth: How Much Is the Vice President Worth?
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Net Worth - By Gaurav Sharma, BA | October 17th, 2017
Credits: Ethan Miller/Getty Images
Name: Michael Richard Pence
Net Worth: $2.0 Million
Vice President Mike Pence's Net Worth
We all know that President Donald Trump and a few members of his administrative team are part of the billionaires club. Does that list include Vice President Mike Pence?
In fact, Mike Pence is not a part the billionaires club, but he is part of the millionaires club.
Currently, Pence has a net worth of $2.0 million. His net worth is made up of savings, investments, and government pension plans. One portion of Pence's portfolio is reflected negatively, however, because of debt.
How much a governor and a vice president earn is public record. And since Pence is a public figure, he must disclose all financial manners in order to prevent any conflict of interest while serving the public. This is done through the United States Office of Government Ethics. (Source: "Executive Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 278e)," United States Office of Government Ethics, 2016.)
How Much Money Does Mike Pence Make?
Mike Pence's previous role was Governor of Indiana, which paid an annual salary of approximately $173,900. This amount, at the time, was one of the highest salaries among all governors in the United States. With Pence having taken the role of vice president, he now handles and manages more daily duties. The position of vice president also gave him a salary boost, with Pence now earning $230,700.
Mike Pence and his Employment Retirement Accounts
Pence served the citizens of Indiana from 2013 to 2017 as governor, and he received a pension plan as part of that position. Presently, Pence has three different pension accounts, which amount to between $502,000 and $1.03 million.
The largest of those accounts is a defined benefit pension plan, and it is between the range of $500,000 and $1.0 million. When the time comes for Pence to retire, he will either receive a one-time lump-sum payment that is in this dollar range, or he will receive regular pension payments, in which the overall nominal amount would the same as if he had taken the lump sum.
The other two accounts are defined contribution plans. With these accounts, there are no fixed payments, and the payouts will be determined by how well the markets perform. These two funds are invested until 2025, at which point the money will be eligible to be taken out. The payment methods for these two accounts are similar to that of the defined benefit plan, in the sense that either a one-time payout or smaller annual payments will be made.
Currently, the two defined contribution accounts would be worth between $2,000 and $30,000. The total amount paid to Pence is able to change when it is time for him to retire. Let's say that time comes, and the market hasn't changed much from where it is today. The payment would remain between the $2,000–$30,000 range. However, if the markets see a boom, there could be a greater total payout than the range given above. On the other hand, if the market falls, it could result in a lower payout.
Even though Pence left his position as Governor of Indiana, he will still continue to participate in all three retirement plans. In the future, the number of his pension accounts could increase, since Pence is now serving as the vice president of the country.
Mike Pence's Other Assets and Investments
Pence's retirement accounts are not the only accounts in his name; he has investments that have contributed to his personal wealth.
For example, Pence has a college fund set up for his children. He and his wife Karen have three children (one son and two daughters), all of whom are in their twenties. Their eldest son, Michael, and their daughter, Charlotte, have graduated from school. Their youngest, Audrey, is currently a student at Northeastern University.
The value of the family's education fund is $1,000 to $15,000. Since two of the children have already completed their studies, the fund has depleted to almost nothing. Once Audrey completes her studies, the value of the account could go down to zero, but that wouldn't impact Mike Pence's net worth at all.
Pence also has an independent investment account and a bank account, both of which are in the range of $1,000 and $15,000.
Karen Pence Financial Disclosure (Mike Pence's Wife)
Since Mike Pence is in public office, his wife Karen must also disclose her assets and income to the government, to ensure no wrongdoing. Karen Pence owns two businesses, both of which are focused in the creative arts area.
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence with wife Karen Pence (Credits: Ethan Miller/ Getty Images)
Karen is a self-employed artist, which has generated less than $1,000 in earnings. Her second source of income is a registered business, That's My Towel Charm, Inc., which is a craft business. It has also generated less than $1,000 in income.
In terms of the big picture, Karen Pence's income has no major impact on Mike Pence's net worth.
Mike Pence Debts Outstanding
All of Mike Pence's outstanding debts are related to providing his children with educations. In total, Pence has seven different loans outstanding, which are in the $90,000 to $280,000 range. Even though there was an education fund set up for Pence's children, it seems that it was not enough to pay for all of the children's expenses.
Final Word on Mike's Pence Net Worth
In the coming years, it is highly likely that Pence's net worth will increase because of the pension plan that he will receive as Vice President of the United States.
Once out of office, there are endless possibilities that could generate income for Pence, such as book deals, speaking engagements, and new business ventures. Those factors will likely positively impact Mike Pence's net worth over the long term.

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Gay rights group nixes marriage fight for now
PUBLISHED: October 6, 2011 at 12:00 a.m. | UPDATED: August 29, 2018 at 12:00 a.m.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California"s largest gay rights group has decided against trying to have the state"s voter-approved ban on same-sex unions overturned next year.
Equality California announced Wednesday that it would not lead a ballot campaign to undo Proposition 8. The constitutional amendment limited marriage to a man and a woman five months after the state Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages.
Executive Director Roland Palencia says polls show voters are still divided and a court challenge that could overturn the measure is still pending. As a result, he says the time is not right to undertake a risky and expensive ballot fight.
Instead, Equality California plans to devote its resources to a public education and messaging campaign to counter beliefs that allowing gay and lesbian couples to marry harms children.


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Top 6 Highlights of Jeju Island, Korea
By Reece Posted 13th Apr 2021
The island of Jeju, off the southern coast of the Korean peninsula, is teeming with natural and cultural treasures for visitors to explore. Don't underestimate the modest size of 'South Korea's Hawaii', which still manages to contain 3 UNESCO heritage sites and a range of natural highlights to enjoy from surf beaches to evergreen forests. The locals pride themselves on their unique cultural heritage and the natural beauty of the island, and their wish to preserve it is evident, with the population owning nearly half of all Korea's electric cars! While a popular place for domestic travel it is still blissfully low on the radar for foreign visitors, giving you the chance to explore somewhere that feels like it's yet to be truly discovered. If you're curious to delve a little deeper, below are our top 6 highlights of Jeju Island, Korea.
Korea's Last Mermaids
The Haenyo, literally translated as 'Sea Women' of Jeju are a unique group of female freedivers who fish the island's ocean waters without the use of modern equipment. The women formed the backbone of what became a semi-matriarchal society on the island, and are hailed as one of Jeju's most valued treasures, UNESCO has also recognized them on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List. But in modern times their numbers are dwindling as young women pursue alternate careers. Now at least 98% are over the age of 50, leading some to dub them the Haenyo Grandmothers. Despite their age, those remaining can still be spotted diligently fishing along the coastline and selling their catch. If you love seafood, this is as fresh as it gets, and you are sampling a unique and important part of Jeju's cultural heritage.
Seongsan Ilchulbong
Quite possibly one of the most scenic locations in Korea, Seongsan Ilchulbong also called 'Sunrise Peak' is a UNESCO-listed site on the western tip of Jeju Island. The striking geological feature was caused by an undersea eruption that left a 180-meter high volcanic crater, known as a Tuff Cone, on the ocean's edge. It's possible to hike to the top, an accessible 45-minute walk, to enjoy spectacular 360-degree views over the island and ocean. As the name suggests, starting early to catch the sunrise from the peak is a truly magical and unique experience.
Oedolgae Rock
Oedolgae or "Independence" rock is a freestanding rock formation just off the coast of Jeju. Known as a Sea Stack, this impressive testament to nature towers 20 meters out of the sea, separated from the surrounding coastal cliffs, which offer an ideal viewing platform. Located in the islands south it is free to visit, easily accessed via a short walking track, and photogenic day-round, but we would recommend early morning or late afternoon to avoid crowds and catch the best light.
If the weather is nice and sea is calm then the nearby Hwanguji Natural Pools offer an additional opportunity for a scenic swim.
While Jeju boasts many waterfalls, if you choose to visit just one, this should be it. Located in the south, not far from Oedolgae Rock, you'll find Jeongbang Waterfall. What makes this spectacular 23-meter high falls extra special, is that it cascades from an oceanside cliff-top into a rocky sea cove below. A set of steps make it possible to descend into the cove for a front-row view of this natural marvel, and the chance to grab some holiday snaps. The most spectacular viewing is when the water volume is flowing strongest, but you'll find it a photogenic stop year-round.
The Manjanggul Lava Tubes
Yet another UNESCO site! These fascinating geologic phenomena are formed by flowing lava leaving behind cave-like tunnels, and at Manjanggul you'll find some of the largest in the world, at up to 20 meters wide and 30 meters high! The well-lit tubes can be easily explored on foot without the need for special equipment, and while exploring the tunnels you can learn first-hand about the volcanic history of the island. With all the interesting outdoor activities Jeju offers, this is an interesting option to change things up and try a bit of underground activity instead.
Jeju's Bike & Hike Circuits
Last but certainly not least, for those who want to get beyond the main sites and really explore the full beauty and diversity of this island there is Jeju's bike and hike circuits. Both routes circumnavigate the island traveling through forests, farmland, villages, and of course by Jeju's many beaches.
The Olle Trail is Jeju's popular hiking route, its own Camino of sorts, covering 425km of connected trail around the island, split into 21 main routes and 5 sub-routes. It's a well-organized trail with its own official website, and walkers can purchase a special 'passport' to collect stamps at stations along the journey. The Olle Trail was named one of the 10 Best Coastal Walks in the World by Active Traveller, the only country from Asia to make the cut.
The bike circuit is a more recent addition and is sometimes unofficially referred to as the 'Bike Olle'. Completed in 2015 it covers 234km, over 10 connected stages which range in length. It mostly follows bike lanes along the coast, and like the hiking trail, there are also stamps to collect at stations along the journey as a souvenir from your ride.
If you are interested in exploring these highlights of Jeju and more, by bike and foot, but would like the local insight of an expert guide and the convenience of a fully supported tour, take a look at the Korea & Jeju Island Adventure, an 8-day exploration of the island and southern mainland peninsula.
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Citigroup fund exec joins Threadneedle
24 May 2005By Daniel Brooksbank
EUROPE - Peter Lindqvist, a director at Citigroup Asset Management, has joined Threadneedle Investments as head of strategic alliances.
"In his new position Lindqvist will take responsibility for the relationships with American Express and Zurich," Threadneedle said.
"Lindqvist will also look after relationships with global financial institutions working closely with Christian Pellis, head of European distribution."
It said Lindqvist has worked at Barings and that his most recent role was as head of the European institutional business at Citigroup Asset Management – though Citigroup denied this.
Threadneedle's head of distribution, David Gasparro, said: "Peter's appointment is key to our long-term plans to broaden our client base.
"We would like to deepen our relationships with the global financial institutions to position ourselves as a core provider of investment products."
"This is a very exciting time to be joining Threadneedle," Lindqvist said. "There is a feeling of great momentum in the business and a genuine ambition to widen the distribution reach further outside of the UK."
"Fund distribution in Europe is now entering a new stage as the growth delivered by the onset of open architecture begins to subside.
"Major third-party distributors are paring down the numbers of fund providers on their books. Threadneedle has got everything it takes to form a key member of this selected 'pool of excellence'. A big part of my role here will be to ensure that this happens."