About
Hi there! We’re Music Export Ukraine (MEU) and we work to bring more
Ukrainian artists on the international scene.
Ukrainian artists on the international scene.
We provide the following services
1. Artists’ preparation for international showcases and accompanying them at the event to use all the possibilities
2. Marketing and strategic consultations about building artist international presence;
3. We organize international music conferences that work as a one-stop-shop for meeting Ukrainian music industry;
4. We work with international funds and organize exchange projects for musicians and art managers to develop their talents and network;
5. If you’re a foreign booker/label/journalists and would like to know more about Ukrainian music — drop us a line and we’ll provide you the needed info.
Our team
Alona Dmukhovska. Co-founder // since 2018
I've been working in the music industry for almost a decade. Starting as a volunteer for the music festival, soon I grew to the position of program director at the biggest festival stages in Ukraine. I believe in the power of education and networking. Since co-foundation of MEU, showcased local talents at professional events in more than 20 countries, lobbied sector needs in Ukraine and Europe, did dozens of international projects, became the expert in European funding. And strangely, I still enjoy the music!
Favourite gig: Nine Inch Nails at Mad Cool festival 2018
Favourite TV Series: The X-Files
Favourite Book: Unknown Pleasures' by Peter Hook
Dartsya Tarkovska. Co-founder // since 2018
Since 2017 I provide management support for Ukrainian artists at European showcase festivals, create capacity building and international cooperation projects, and collaborate with industry stakeholders from 20+ countries. At MEU I oversee project delivery, coordinate the team and consider myself to be a giggly ray of sunshine. Also, I am a founder of music consulting agency Soundbuzz and speaker of international music conferences. Besides, I was the organizer of the first music conferences in Ukraine and brought up the concept of music networking to the local community.
Favourite gig: Dakhabrakha at Gogolfest 2007
Favourite TV Series: Twin Peaks
Favourite Book: The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Inna Lytovka. Project manager // since 2018
I coordinate music export & educational opportunities of various formats, participate in international conferences and summits, recently — with an accent on cultural policymaking and market analytics. Besides, I'm interested in music copyright, synchronization and video production.
Favourite gig: Nick Cave at All Points East 2022
Favourite TV Series: Friends
Favourite Book: Поклоніння ящірці by Lyubko Deresh
Tetiana Stadnyk. Project manager // since 2020
I write grants and manage projects at MEU. I also facilitate networking and non-formal education events. I have been writing and managing projects since 2015, with a passion for creating spaces to connect people and knowledge.
I write grants and manage projects at MEU. I also facilitate networking and non-formal education events. I have been writing and managing projects since 2015, with a passion for creating spaces to connect people and knowledge.
Favourite gig: All of them! I am easy to impress
Favourite TV Series: -
Favourite Book: Flow by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi; Lobbying for Change by Alberto Alemanno.
Marianna Tanska. Project manager // since 2020
I aim to create a productive environment for the Ukrainian music industry people internationally by managing projects such as Selector PRO Mentorship Program and Artery. Also, I enjoy traveling, especially when I get a chance to share my love to Ukrainian music – either with music lovers of Pohoda Festival (SK), or as a speaker at Waves Festival (AT) and Viva Sounds (SE) conferences, or among the partners of the BIG Project during the networking trips.
Favourite gig: Muse in Houston'2019; ONUKA at Atlas Weekend in 2021
Favourite TV Series: Man in the High Castle
Favourite Book: City of Girls by Elizabeth Gilbert
Diana Dadonova. Project manager // since 2022
Diana has been working in the music industry since 2015, and joined Music Export Ukraine early 2022. In this role, she is responsible for managing international booking requests and opportunities, as well as radio pitching. One of her notable achievements includes coordinating the EEMA: Show Must Go On project, a free video course designed to help artists and music industry professionals improve their skills in the international music business. Prior to joining Music Export Ukraine, Diana worked as a local concert promoter and spent over four years as an artist liaison at music festivals. She is also a co-founder of Nado Ehat, one of the biggest Ukrainian telegram-media dedicated to music events.
Favourite gig: The National at Summer Well Festival 2019; and Palace at Wuk in 2019
Favourite TV Series: Lovesick
Favourite Book: Meet Me in the Bathroom: Rebirth and Rock and Roll in New York City 2001-2011 by Lizzy Goodman
Mariia Marchenko. Project manager // 2021 - 2022
Whenever there's a task to write a press release, prepare an artist bio or outline a content plan - that was my time to shine. I also helped with coordinating projects as well as finding new local tunes worth listening to. My big sphere of interest remained unchanged - music supervision, which could definitely become another nice export opportunity.
Favourite gig: Karl Frierson
Favourite TV Series: Friends
Favourite Book: Harry Potter by Joanne Rowling
Oleksandr Sverhun. Project manager // 2021 - 2022
After finishing my internship at MEU, I was working on the BALTIC AID 2.0 project. I've interviewed excellent Ukrainian musicians and helped to organize international conferences. Music Export Ukraine helped me understand where to go and get valuable information and opportunities not only for myself but also to create it for Ukrainian artists!
Favourite gig: Snarky Puppy і Chick Corea & The Spanish Heart Band at Leopolis Jazz Fest
Favourite TV Series: n/a
Favourite Book: The game of hopscotch by Julio Cortázar
Yevhenii Skrypnyk. Internship alumni // January 2022 - May 2022
I’ve joined the team MEU as an intern because I think Ukrainian music is our cultural code, and it’s good to know how to spread it around the world. That’s what I do locally in Shum.Rave with the music of Donbas Region.
Favourite gig: PlanN series
Favourite TV Series: Californication
Favourite Book: Memories of my melancholy whores by Gabriel García Márquez
