The autumn of 2023 stormed into our eventful lives, and we're excited to share all the hot news it has delivered. Our team was super busy attending the leading events in the European music industry, cross countries, share experiences, build new and strengthen existing connections within the music community. But let's take it step by step!
The stage was set, the music played, and students of our flagship capacity building project the Eastern European Music Academy from the Spring 2023 course embarked on an unforgettable journey at the prestigious Mastering Music Business conference, the largest international music business event in Romania! They delved into insightful 1:1 sessions with industry experts, forging valuable connections that will shape their futures. But the magic didn't stop there! We hosted a panel dedicated to the importance of education and a special reception, introducing MMB attendees to the Eastern European Music Academy and proudly showcasing our incredible project alumni.
We cherish a lot our enduring collaboration with Waves Vienna (Austria). For five consecutive years now, our collaboration has grown stronger, fostering a deep sense of partnership and community. This year, our project managers Marianna Tanska and Diana Dadonova were participating in the event as delegates. They delved into an enlightening conference schedule, listening session, and enjoyed thoughtfully curated artist showcases. All three days of the Festival have been filled up with wonderful meetings, hugs and cheers such as with European Radio Plugging, which supports Ukraine and its music by constantly pitching it to the European radio stations!
European Music Exporters Exchange analysed 29 music export organisations, looking at their activities, organisational structures, financing models, and role in establishing international careers. This is a huge initiative to track the impact of music export offices on the music industry development, the value they bring and resources it requires. We were very proud to contribute to this study and share our ways of working. Kudos to EMEE for making an amazing job! Check out the results here: link.
Colourful fall reminds us of summer, brings a feeling of warmth, and firmly promises an explosion of emotions at concerts known to the world audience Ukrainian artists and many promising ones as well.
- October 2 - 27 Heinali (Hungary, Poland, Austria, Germany) Link
- October 4 - SHY (Ireland) Link
- October 4 - 14 Balaklava Blus (Canada, Taiwan) Link
- October 17 - KRUTЬ (Scotland) Link
- October 18 - 19 KOMISIIA (Poland, Germany) Link
- October 19 - KOLOAH (Germany) Link
- October 27 - 31 Ignea (UK, Ireland) Link
Not only European playgrounds, but also Ukrainian ones are on fire this fall. Despite the fact that Ukraine is fighting for its freedom in a bloody war against russia, the Ukrainian music industry is alive, functioning, and doing the impossible by organizing concerts in bomb shelters, underground metro stations, and even open-air festivals. We are very happy to welcome foreign artists to Ukraine, and there are the concerts that will take place soon:
- October 3 - 7 arms and sleepers (Lviv, Khmelnytsky, Kyiv, UA) Link
- October 7 - Stanton Warriors (session) (Kyiv, UA) Link
- November 1 - IAMX (Lviv, UA) Link
The festival marathon is on and you can definitely see our incredible team members next month at cool music events in Spain and the UK:
- October, 19-21 Pro Weekend Fest (Spain). Our project manager Inna Litovka will be there at the “Beer Crate Meeting: How to Make the Most Out of a Showcase Festival” panel. Come and listen to enhance your knowledge and gain invaluable insights!
- October, 19-21 English Folk Expo (Great Britain). MEU`s co - founder Dartsya Tarkovska will join the festival activities as a delegate. Don`t miss your chance to chat with her during this amazing event!
- October, 25-29 WOMEX (Spain). Our other co - founder Alona Dmukhovska will take part in a panel discussion “Ukrainian Music as a Tool for Public Diplomacy and Democracy | Promoting global understanding and preserving cultural identity”. Together with Oleksandra Yakubenko (Ukraine/USA), Artists at Risk Connection (PEN America) and Yuriy Gurzhy (Ukraine/Germany), she will provide valuable insights into how music can be a powerful tool for promoting Ukrainian culture and fostering a deeper appreciation of democratic values on an international scale.
