Pitching Sessions #1-2

09.07. Thursday, 16:00-17:00 @ Konferenciaterem

This session is open for applications!

The pitching session grants an opportunity to all newcomers of the industry to introduce your project, event or artistic initiative focusing on the Balkan region in front of a relevant audience – representatives of music organisations, festivals, policy makers and more. With this session, we aim to provide a contemporary picture of projects running on the Balkans, as well as a starting point for further brainstorming and networking.

The Pitching Session is hosted by Password Production, a partner in the MOST project, a major player of the Balkan music industry – 20 years experience in music, event management and booking, Password is definitely one of the most versatile organizations, boosted by a talented team of young professionals.

Preliminary registration is mandatory for presenting at the pitching session. Registration is available in the PRO area!

60 mins

Host: Login Kochishki – Password Production (MK)

Presentations:

  • Rosen Dimov (BF) – Phasegrowth
  • Vajda Veronika (HU) – UPBEAT – the European Platform for World Music
  • Aleksandra Pavlović (RS) – ESTAM Super Group
  • David Cummins (UK) and Altin Gjoni (AL): Folk Rocks Around The World
  • Amita Vempati (USA) – Artistic Freedom Initiative
  • Greta Wardega (PL, PT) – Bombalkanica Festival
  • Alexander Mihaylov (BG) – Alexander Mihaylov and his “Patardia”
  • Anes Husanovic (BA) – Džumbus Festival – open platform for audience building
  • Sumi Kim (BG) – Balkan-Korean Collaboration Concert – Contemporary and Traditional
  • Eli Camilo (CAN) – Dumai Dunai
  • Isidro Valdés (CL) – Balklavalhau
  • Ludovico Esposito (IT) – Music as a medium for impact
  • Danielle Lefebvre (CAN)- Oktopus, Eastern Europe Music from a Montreal band (Canada)

Meet the speakers