Mixmag Adria
Part of the global Mixmag network spanning 25+ countries across five continents, Mixmag Adria is the definitive authority on electronic music and club culture.
2026
The sonic revolution continues. Join us for the second edition of MUSE-X in 2026.
EXHIBITION
The Professional Layer of MUSE-X
The Muse-X Exhibition is the professional, business-focused layer of the Muse-X platform. It is built around curated exhibition stands and structured B2B matchmaking, designed to support visibility, connection, and concrete collaboration across the creative industries.
At its core, the Exhibition provides a physical space for companies, institutions, organizations, festivals, studios, labels, technology providers, and cultural initiatives to present their work, services, tools, and projects. The focus is clear and practical: who is here, what they do, and who they should be talking to.
B2B matchmaking is central to how the Muse-X Exhibition functions. Connections happen naturally through the shared space and program flow, but are also supported through pre-organised meetings facilitated in collaboration with the Muse-X team.
Based on profiles, interests, and objectives, participants are matched in advance to encourage relevant conversations and productive exchanges.
The Exhibition is intentionally compact and accessible, allowing visitors and professionals to move easily between stands, discover new partners, and engage in direct dialogue without the barriers often created by large-scale trade fairs. Time is respected. Conversations are focused. Outcomes matter.
The Muse-X Exhibition is designed to serve a diverse professional audience, including creative companies, cultural institutions, public bodies, festivals, producers, distributors, educators, and international partners. While open to the public, its structure prioritizes professional interaction and long-term collaboration rather than passive display.
Rather than operating as a separate entity, the Exhibition is fully integrated into the wider Muse-X platform. It runs alongside the Conference and Festival, ensuring that ideas discussed on stage and creativity experienced live can translate into concrete professional relationships.
Insights from Muse-X 2025
2470+
Exhibition Space
3545+
Festival Space
100+
Companies
10000+
Public Attendance
70
Speakers
200+
Artists
50
Media Reach
12
Panel Discussions
18 Countries Represented
Why to exhibit?
Cross-sector networking
Connect with festival organizers, filmmakers, designers, architects, fashion houses, game studios, cultural institutions, agencies, investors, and buyers from across Europe and the Balkans.
Brand visibility
Put your company in front of a targeted, high-value audience across 10+ creative sectors looking for new products, talent, partners, and solutions.
Showcase & demonstrations
Present your latest tech, designs, tools, services, collections, creative content, or artistic work directly to potential clients and collaborators.
Business & sales opportunities
Secure contracts, partnerships, commissions, bookings, licensing deals, and cross-border collaborations in a concentrated B2B environment.
Media exposure
Gain coverage in regional and international cultural, creative-industry, lifestyle, and business media.
Talent discovery
Meet emerging creators, artists, designers, filmmakers, developers, and innovators before they break into the mainstream.
KNOWLEDGE & INSIGHT
THE CONFERENCE
This is a place where the region's most important conversations about the creative industries take place. Over three days, industry leaders, creators, entrepreneurs, and policymakers come together to share insights, explore emerging trends, and shape the future of the Balkan and European creative economy.
It is your place to gain practical knowledge, exchange fresh ideas to apply to your work, and build relationships that last well beyond the event.
In-Depth Panels
Dive into key issues shaping the creative industries, from innovation and funding to production and cultural strategy.
Industry Trends
Learn from leading voices driving change across the global creative landscape, including technology and new business models.
Networking
Meet potential partners, collaborators, institutions, and mentors in a professional yet creatively energizing environment.
Perspectives
Gain regional insights while connecting them to international developments and opportunities within the creative economy.
THE MAIN EVENT
FESTIVAL EXPERIENCE
Where raw talent met industry legends. A three-day explosion of sound, style, and competition.
Day
Night
The Muse-X Festival is the live, experiential heart of the Muse-X platform, where creative ideas leave the conference room and exhibition space to take physical form through sound, performance, visuals, and collective energy.
By day, the Festival is open, exploratory, and participatory. Audiences move through live creation, rehearsals, showcases, installations, and collaborative sessions, as artists, producers, filmmakers, and performers work in public, turning process into experience and blurring the line between creator and audience.
By night, Muse-X transforms. Curated performances, showcases, and cross-genre collaborations take over the space. Electronic, pop, rock, experimental, and classical crossovers, alongside audiovisual performances, are created specifically for Muse-X as one-off productions designed for the moment and never repeated elsewhere.
A defining element of the Muse-X Festival is its Music Battles format. DJ battles, producer battles, rap battles, band battles, and open jam sessions place talent discovery at the center of the experience, with artists discovered live through skill, presence, and collaboration rather than behind closed doors.
The Festival also integrates film screenings, site-specific works, and immersive sound-and-light productions that respond to the architecture of the venue and the rhythm of the platform itself. Built around encounter, experimentation, and exchange rather than headliners alone, Muse-X brings established names and emerging voices into the same space, inviting audiences not just to attend, but to move, discover, and participate.
THE BATTLES
WINNER REWARDS
• Trophy • Main Stage Spot • Media Coverage • Cash Prize • Performance Opportunities Abroad
The upcoming Music Battles offer participants direct exposure to international talent scouts and global booking agents.
PRODUCER BATTLE
LIT
Craft an original track from scratch in just two hours live on stage.
COMING SOON
Details will be announced soon
JUDGES
To be announced
DJ BATTLE
Eight finalists. Three rigorous phases of mixing, scratching, and crowd control.
COMING SOON
Details will be announced soon
JUDGES
To be announced
RAP BATTLE
Raw lyrical fire. Emerging MCs showcasing bold verses and social commentary.
COMING SOON
Details will be announced soon
JUDGES
To be announced
BATTLES OF THE BANDS
Young bands performing original live sets to secure their place in the regional scene.
COMING SOON
Details will be announced soon
JUDGES
To be announced
B2B Pro Pass Exclusive
WHO IS COMING
Network with top-tier decision makers and industry leaders from cultural and creative economies. Connect, collaborate, and establish meaningful partnerships.
representatives from
Aleph Group
Connecting global platforms like Meta, TikTok, and Google, advertisers and financial services to accelerate digital growth across 130+ markets.
The Media Nanny
Operating globally, this boutique PR agency delivers international campaigns and creative consultancy for key players in the entertainment and lifestyle industries.
Hellenic Film & Audiovisual Center
HFAC drives national film policy by developing, supporting, and globally promoting Greece's film, audiovisual, and creative industries, alongside the integration of new digital technologies.
Kosovo Cinematography Center
As Kosovo's central authority and public film fund, KCC subsidizes diverse film productions and actively promotes the nation's film industry at major global markets and festivals.
Albanian National Center of Cinematography
NCC funds diverse cinematographic productions, supports emerging filmmakers, and promotes national cinema through international co-productions and global festivals.
IAMJT
A boutique management and innovation studio that centers artist development and music consultancy, bridging music and emerging tech for global giants like Coachella and ADE.
Catalyst Story Institute
Catalyst is a year-round story institute championing and empowering creative voices by providing access to trustworthy education and legitimate professional development opportunities.
Avalon Production
One of the leading Southeast European concert production and artist booking agency, specializing in high-profile talent procurement and world-class event execution.
Shesaid.so
A global community of music creatives and executives guided by intersectional principles who are working together to rebuild a more equitable industry for all.
DLD Conference
Europe's leading innovation conference, DLD is a highly curated platform that connects global visionaries across business, science, and art to address the challenges of the digital era through its renowned annual Munich summit and international event series.
Yoyaku
France's leading electronic music ecosystem, uniting a legendary independent record store, vinyl distribution and manufacturing, and label collective managing artist bookings.
Prime Culture
Top-tier management and booking powerhouse representing the world's most influential tech-house artists and underground icons.
JEFAS
Global community connecting, supporting, and empowering the new generation of women shaping the future of the electronic music industry.
Caprices Festival
The world's premier high-altitude electronic festival, merging elite lineups with breathtaking Swiss Alpine views.
DokuFest
UNESCO-recognized International Documentary and Short Film Festival, transforms the historic city of Prizren into a vibrant hub of cinema, creativity, and conversation.
Password Production
The strategic engine behind North Macedonia's largest festivals and premier music industry conferences, integrating artist management, booking, and innovative concept promotion.
Helsinki Film Lab
Premier Nordic innovation hub dedicated to building bridges between film, gaming, animation, TV and publishing industries, and redefining education for creative professionals.
Tanzhaus West
Frankfurt's legendary industrial techno institution, renowned for its underground culture and cutting-edge audiovisual clubbing experiences.
Verve Festival
Switzerland's premier alpine techno experience, merging world-class electronic music with the breathtaking landscape of Andermatt.
Bunkart
A massive 106-room underground bunker originally built for the communist elite, Bunk'Art 1 is a premier historical and artistic museum on the outskirts of Tirana that offers an immersive, multi-level journey through Albania's 20th-century history, from the WWII occupations to the complexities of the Cold War era.
Velocity Press
Velocity Press is an independent publisher dedicated to documenting and celebrating underground music and club culture, publishing books that explore the rich histories, untold stories, and creative movements that shape electronic music, hip hop, rave, and beyond.
Disturbing London
A multifaceted entertainment powerhouse that manages global talent across music, fashion, and branding, leveraging high-profile commercial partnerships with brands like Nike and Mercedes to shape the landscape of contemporary British culture.
Boomerang Artist Management
Home to truly unique and versatile artists, producers and live performing DJs.
People's Agency
A Belgrade-based agency that leverages over a decade of industry expertise to provide strategic career development, booking, and long-term positioning for music artists.
The Performance Expert
A regional consultancy dedicated to transforming workspaces into hubs of innovation across Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, and North Macedonia through bespoke training and retreats designed to elevate productivity, communication, and overall workplace excellence.
Ritual Gatherings
An intimate Bulgarian beach festival that transforms the Black Sea coast into a communal space for art and connection, most notably through its signature "Ritual Dinner" that turns shared meals into a transformative ceremony for strangers and friends alike.
Robot Festival
An international event dedicated to digital art and electronic music happening in Bologna.
Meet Beat Fest
A specialized platform for music industry professionals to enhance their expertise through high-level training and networking in a premier coastal setting.
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Kala Festival
Located at a breathtaking site on the Albanian Riviera, Kala is an intimate music festival that seamlessly blends a sophisticated, carefully curated lineup of global DJs and live acts with the relaxed essence of a beach holiday across six open-air stages.
Clermont-Ferrand Short Film Festival
Internationally recognized as the world's most prestigious event for short-form cinema, it serves as a vital global marketplace and cultural hub, showcasing an expansive range of innovative storytelling to hundreds of thousands of attendees each year.
M-Sol Records
A specialized record label and multi-label group that delivers high-quality Chillout, Lounge, and Deep House music for global brands, elite hotel resorts, and major international compilations under the motto "We Give A Better Sound to Your Life."
AVALONA
A mythical, multi-genre spectacle that combines powerful anthems and sacred storytelling with immersive digital projections, building on Ms. Fanai's extensive career with global icons like the Trans-Siberian Orchestra and her lifelong commitment to using music as a catalyst for social change.
Stereo Space
A Kosovo-registered association that aims to serve as a know-how and idea exchange platform for creative people, whose aim is to promote healthy environmental behavior, culture and evoke discussion on culture and identity-related topics.
Kopfklang Club
Techno nightclub located in Luzern, Switzerland.
Interstellar Plus
A strategic growth consultancy specialising in growth architecture, working with founders and leadership teams across entertainment, music, technology, and creative-tech.
Gramophonedzie Live Experience
A project that bridges the gap between a club set and a live band, breathing life into club production through the energy of live performance.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra
An American neoclassical metal band founded in 1996 by producer, composer, and lyricist Paul O'Neill, who brought together Jon Oliva and Al Pitrelli and keyboardist and co-producer Robert Kinkel to form the core of the creative team.
Hapesira
By hosting events in repurposed locations, they aim to maximize human capital by fostering a sense of community and encouraging creative expression.
Kissmet
A multidisciplinary creative platform that bridges the gap between electronic music culture and contemporary art.
Paper Vision Films
An award-winning film production company dedicated to documenting global creative and musical subcultures through captivating feature documentaries.
Cezam Production
A film and media production company creating high-quality content and supporting the growth of the Albanian audiovisual industry.
Artalb Film Productions
A production house dedicated to the creation and co-production of arthouse cinema characterized by a distinct narrative voice and a highly authentic visual aesthetic.
UNAA
A youth-led hub dedicated to transforming the socio-political landscape of Albania by empowering young citizens to reject marginalization and take active responsibility for the country's democratic future through integrity, inclusion, and local innovation.
AQSHF (The National Film Archive)
A cornerstone of Albanian cultural identity, leaving behind a legacy of over 200 films that continue to resonate across generations despite the ideological constraints and technical limitations of the era.
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DogEatDog
A UK-based film production and distribution company with a focus on independent cinema and building pathways for emerging filmmakers.
University of Arts
A premier public institution for higher artistic education, offering specialized degrees across its faculties of Music, Fine Arts, and Performing Arts to foster a new generation of creative professionals through a rigorous, competition-based curriculum and extensive international collaboration.
Talking Wolf Production
A Serbian film company specializing in high-concept genre cinema for a global audience, proven by their award-winning debut Zone of the Dead and their ongoing strategy of producing English-language action and horror titles featuring iconic international stars.
Viba Films
Offers 10,000 m² of comprehensive production and post-production infrastructure, including specialized sound studios, professional gear hire, and Dolby-licensed sound mixing, providing a versatile facility for both domestic and international producers.
NightFlix
An informal and friendly meeting place between filmmakers and filmlovers.
Universal Music
Universal Music Group is the world's leading music company, which owns and operates a broad array of businesses in more than 60 countries.
Union of Bulgarian Journalists
A professional media association representing journalists and supporting press freedom, ethics, and collaboration in Bulgaria.
Jam House
A music and creative studio platform supporting artists and collaborative projects.
AND MANY MORE LEADERS
Unlock the curated B2B matchmaking and pre-schedule meetings tailored to your goals.
EXHIBITORS
Meet the industry leaders shaping the future of the cultural and creative economies.
Industry Leaders
Agjensia Kombetare e Turizmit
Aleph
Anibar
Art by Kovski
ASLV
Avalon International Booking
Beatkillers
Blast SFX (Bulgaria)
Catalyst
Cezam Production (Montenegro)
CINEPLEXX
Crossbones
Cavaliero
D FESTIVAL
DeTag
Dokufest
Electronic Music Tirana
Enter
GREEN BEACH FESTIVAL
Green Montenegro International Film Festival
Go Wild
Hardh Fest
Faber Collective
K-Noiz
KOOLTUR
Lagriffe Academy
Bar Libraria
Lockdown Events
Loop
Macedonian Film Proffesionals Association - CFF Manaki Brothers
Meri Dishnica
Mixmag Adria
MyCredit
Music Factor
ONKET
Nutrify
Password Production
Papadhimitri Production
Pilpki Records
Pin Music Conference
P.I.N.T
Prosound
Qendra Performance
Qendra Kinematografike e Kosoves
Qendra Kombetare e Kinematografise
Rool
RTSH
21 RTV
RYCO
ServisOrg
Shqip Hop
Studio Shtepia Agolli
South Outdoor Festival
Sundance Festival
Sustainable Adventure Travels
Sweetspot
T-rocks
Taksirat Festival
TEYFF
Tibetania Records
TIFF
TKTR
Tikves Winery
Tumo
Unioncamere Puglia
Unioncamere Puglia
VALDANOS DMC
AIDA
Agjencia e Industrise Kreative
Albautor
Albanian Skills
Abissnet
Balkan Cinefest
Cinco
Puls House Club
VJOSS Gallery
CREATIVE VILLAGE
Immerse yourself in a world of fine artistry and handcrafted pieces. Step into the creative atmosphere and become part of the vibrant experience.
Creative Visionaries
Brisi s Bijoux
Circle of Kurisu
Filigran
Gur Element
Kurisign
Leddy Ceramics
Qukaplis
Semafori
Soma
Sticker Land
Talevi Ohrid Pearls
Albanian Skills
Albanian Skills
Art Handmade Unique
Hatme24
Slavica Toshevska (Performance Art)
Anah Collection
Thrilling Thrifter
Ylloreza
Boja Tattoo Studio
UFO y2k Store
Mia Cosmetics Accessories
Futura Fashion Course
Thrift Fest
LiceuArtistik
Don Kishoti
Driss Kiss
NVO Gramofonskeploce Crna Gora
Skopje Vinyl Convention
Lola's Dot Universe
Nutrify
SPEAKERS
Hear from industry experts, artists, and visionaries leading our conferences and engaging in thought-provoking panel discussions. Discover the future of the cultural and creative economies.
Featured Voices
AlbaniaAgi Haxhimurati
Co-Founder, Board & Creative Director
Hardh Fest
AlbaniaAltin Gjoni
Musician & Producer
British Albanian Culture & Arts Association
BulgariaAmaliya Abbas
Founder & Marketing and Project Management
Ritual Gatherings
AlbaniaAndi Qafmolla
BTL & Trade Marketing Expert
Oji Solutions
AlbaniaAndi Vrapi
Journalist & Head of Media Partnership
Los Angeles & RomaniaAndreea Magdalina
Founder & Programmer & Partnerships
Shesaid.so / IAMJT
AlbaniaBelina Jano
Producer & Writer & Founder
Animated Society
FranceBenjamin Belaga
CEO & Talent Scouting & Artistic Development
Yoyako
North MacedoniaBoban Lazovski
Electronic Music Producer
Egorithmia
AlbaniaBojken Lako
Rock Artist & Director
TurkeyBuse Hacioglu
Sound Engineer & DJ
United KingdomCamila Soares
Marketing Director
GermanyCarolin Stolting
Artist Management
Triple One
United KingdomColin Steven
Writer & Record Label Manager
Velocity Press
North MacedoniaDarko Dimitrov
Songwriter & Record Producer
North MacedoniaDarles Flow
DJ & Producer & Co-Owner
M-Sol Records / Tibetania Records
United KingdomDavid Cummins
Producer & Rock Artist
USADina Fanai
Artist & Songwriter & Producer
AVALONA
AlbaniaDritero Nikqi
Composer
Stereo Space
United KingdomDumi Oburota
Founder & Business Consultant
Disturbing London
BulgariaFaris Abbas
Co-founder & Navigator
Ritual Gatherings
AlbaniaGjergji Kaçinari
Musical Artist
ROOL
United KingdomHoward Monk
Drummer & Booking Agent & Founder
SwitzerlandJan Bösch
Founder & Entrepreneur & Creative Director
Kopfklang Club
AlbaniaJonny Broda
Musical Artist
K
SerbiaKatarina Kostic
Talent Agent
SpainKeroll Kollom
Head of Events & Talent
Caprices Festival
United KingdomKev Westbury
Head of Artist Development
Terry Marshall Foundation
AlbaniaLira Pipa
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport
USALynn Lendway
Music Executive & Consultant & President
AVALONA / 24/7 Entertainment
ItalyMarco Ligurgo
Founder & Director
Robot Festival
MacedoniaMargarita Sotirovska (Marga Sol)
Music Producer & Owner & DJ
M-Sol Records / Tibetania Records / Mixmag Adria
SerbiaMarko Milicevic
DJ & Music Producer
Gramophonedzie Live Experience
SloveniaMatthew Hoag
Founder & Music & Entertainment Executive
Interstellar Plus
North MacedoniaMia Milosevski
Marketing & PR Manager
Avalon Production
SerbiaMilica Fajgejl
Creative Producer & Artist Manager & Program Director
Boomerang Artist Management / Meet Beat Fest
North MacedoniaOgnen Stojanoski
Operations Manager
Password Production
AlbaniaOlsi Ballta
Artist & Creative Director
Crossbones
GermanyPhil Freyeisen
DJ & Organizer & Booking Agent
Tanzhaus West
AlbaniaRea Lemnusha
DJ
USARobert Kinkel
Music Engineer & Composer Co-Founder
AVALONA / Trans-Siberian Orchestra
AlbaniaRubin Beqo
Artist & Founder
Tunnel Club Albania
KosovoShpat Begolli
Head of Operations
Sunny Hill Festival
United KingdomSteph Moran
Artists Manager & Creative Producer
Prime Culture
FranceThea Bringa
Press Relations
The Media Nanny
GermanyTigran Luttiz
Cultural Curator & DJ
DLD Conference
CroatiaTomislav Pasanec (Peznt)
General Manager
Mixmag Adria
KosovoUran B
DJ & Artist & Founder
Kissmet / Hapesira
SpainVioleta Falgas
Tour Manager & Content Creator
Jefas / Desiree
NetherlandsWill Dekeunink
Artist Manager & Programmer & DJ
People's Agency
Official Program
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Friday, April 17
13:00 - 14:00
Panel 1: Climbing the Creative Ladder
An honest look at the realities of building a lasting career as an independent artist. Speakers will share their personal journeys to discuss the resilience needed to balance financial sustainability, industry growth, and artistic authenticity.
Rea Lemnusha – Artist (AL), Moderator | Boban Egorythmia – DJ, Producer (MKD) | Bussi – DJ, Producer (TR) | Darko Dimitrov – Award Winning Producer (MKD) | Dina Fanai – Award-winning Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer, AVALONA Production (USA) | Marga Sol – DJ, Producer, Tibetian Records (MKD) | Uran B – DJ, Founder of Hapësira (KS)
AirHubitat Conference Room
15:00 - 16:00
Panel 2: Exporting Albanian Music — Breakthrough or Illusion?
A grounded reality check on the international reach of Albanian and regional music. This discussion explores whether current global successes are isolated, diaspora-driven cases or the start of a functioning ecosystem, while identifying the key barriers and structural needs, like a music export office, for consistent international growth.
Altin Gjoni – Musician, Chairperson British Albanian Culture & Arts (AL/UK), Moderator | Olti Kazaferi – Music Manager, Alban Skenderaj (AL) | David Cummins – Music Producer/Educator, Future Works Uni (UK) | Olsi Ballta – Founding Member of Crossbones (AL) | Milica Fajgelj – Creative Producer / Manager (RS)
AirHubitat Conference Room
16:00 - 17:00
Panel 3: Who is Telling Our Story? — Modern Media and Music Research
An exploration of music journalism and artist discovery in 2026. This panel breaks down today's most influential gatekeepers, from Spotify algorithms to TikTok creators, and examines how artists can cut through the noise of AI and shrinking attention spans to get their stories heard.
Andi Vrapi – Cultural Journalist (AL), Moderator | Colin Steven – Journalist / Velocity Press Founder (UK) | Howard Monk – Drummer, Booking Agent & Founder (UK) | Jonny Broda – Founder, SounderMag (IT) | Tom Pasanec (Peznt) – General Manager, Mixmag Adria (HR)
AirHubitat Conference Room
Saturday, April 18
11:00 - 12:00
Panel 4: What Works and What's Broken in the Music Industry
A critical look at the current music industry ecosystem to uncover which structures, like conferences, showcases, and labels, actually drive career growth and which fall short. This discussion moves beyond individual success stories to examine systemic flaws, addressing the gap between mere visibility and tangible, sustainable progress for artists.
Altin Gjoni – Musician, Chairperson British Albanian Culture & Arts (AL/UK) | Pete Jenkinson – Educator, Filmmaker & Label Founder (UK) | Lynn Lendway – President, 24/7 Entertainment NYC (US) | Kev Westbury – Talent Head at Terry Marshall Foundation (UK) | Bojken Lako – Rock Artist & Director (AL)
AirHubitat Conference Room
12:00 - 13:00
Panel 5: Beyond Temporary Gatherings — How Are Festivals and Events Shaping Today's Societies?
An exploration of how festivals and events have evolved into powerful cultural and economic catalysts, particularly in the Western Balkans. Festival founders and curators will discuss the intersection of music, tourism, and urban development, exploring how these events can transcend short-term spectacles to build lasting communities and support the creative economy.
Amaliya Abbas – Founder, Ritual Gatherings (BG), Moderator | Agi Haxhimurati – Co-Founder, Board & Creative Director, Hardh Fest (KS) | Andi Qafmolla – Artist / Kala Festival Representative (AL) | Kerol Kollom – Head of Events and Talent, Caprices Festival (EST) | Marco Ligurgo – Founder of Robot Festival (IT) | Mathew Hoag – Founder of Interstellar Plus (SI) | Mia Milosevski – Marketing, PR Lead, Creative Director, Avalon International Booking (MKD) | Shpat Begolli – Head of Operations, Sunny Hill Festival (KS)
AirHubitat Conference Room
13:00 - 14:00
Panel 6: Behind the Artist — Managing a Creative Journey, the Modern Day Struggles
A no-nonsense, practical guide to the business side of a music career. Industry professionals and artists will break down the mechanics of artist management, alternative revenue streams beyond live performances, and the realities of signing contracts, offering essential advice for navigating the modern Balkan music industry without burning out.
Rea Lemnusha – Artist (AL), Moderator | Benjamin Belaga – CEO and Founder of YOYAKU (FR) | Carolin Stötling – Head of Booking Productions, Operational Leadership at Triple One (DE) | Katarina Kostic – Talent Agent (RS) | Milica Fajgelj – Creative Producer, Music Business Manager (RS) | Steph Moran – Head of Music, Prime Culture (UK) | Will Dekeunik – Senior Booking Agent, Peoples Agency (NL)
AirHubitat Conference Room
15:00 - 16:00
Panel 7: When the Music Stops — Running a Music Venue in Times of Uncertainty, a Global Approach
An honest, practical conversation about the survival and future of cultural venues and live music spaces. This panel explores the structural vulnerabilities of Balkan venues and discusses how operators can implement sustainable financial models, ensure legal compliance, and push for institutional change without sacrificing their independence and underground culture.
Rubin Beqo – Artist, Founder, Tunnel Club Albania (AL), Moderator | Jan Bösch – Founder, Verve Festival, Kopfklang Club, Sunlab Festival (CH) | Lira Pipa – Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport (AL) | Ognen Stojanoski – Operations Manager, Password Production (MKD) | Phil Freyeisen – DJ, Organizer, Booking Agent (DE) | Tigran Luttitz – Cultural Curator, DJ, DLD Conference (DE)
AirHubitat Conference Room
16:00 - 17:00
Panel 8: Not Just a Lineup Problem — Building an Inclusive Music Industry from the Inside
A critical discussion on creating genuine inclusivity across hiring, booking, and management, moving beyond superficial quota-filling. Developed in partnership with shesaid.so, this panel addresses the specific barriers women and marginalized artists face in the Western Balkan scene and explores practical policies to build a truly equitable industry.
Andreea Magdalina – Founder, She Said So (RO), Moderator | Belina Jano – Producer, Writer, and Founder, Animated Society (AL) | Dina Fanai – Award-winning Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer, AVALONA Production (USA) | Far Abbas – Founder and Booker, Ritual Gatherings (BG) | Phil Freyeisen – DJ, Organizer, Booking Agent (DE) | Rea Lemnusha – Artist (AL)
AirHubitat Conference Room
Sunday, April 19
11:00 - 12:00
Panel 9: Rebuilding the Rock Scene — The Struggle of Originals
An examination of the structural and cultural barriers that keep live music spaces filled with cover bands while original music remains unreleased and underfunded. Industry players and scene builders will discuss the fragmentation of local scenes, the lack of regional touring circuits, and practical steps to rebuild an ecosystem that supports and sustains original artists.
Dritero Nikqi – Musician & Producer, Stereo Space (KS) | Andi Proda – Musician & Co-founder, JamHouse Studio (AL) | Olsi Ballta – Cofounder, Crossbones (AL) | Robert Kinkel – Musician & Producer, Savatage/Trans-Siberian Orchestra (US) | Altin Gjoni – Musician, Chairperson British Albanian Culture & Arts (AL/UK) | Gjergj Kacinari – Founding Member, Rool Music (AL) | Dina Fanai – Award-winning Recording Artist, Songwriter, Producer, AVALONA Production (USA) | Lynn Lendway – President, 24/7 Entertainment NYC (US)
AirHubitat Conference Room
FESTIVAL
LINE-UP
Friday, April 17
Electronic Night
Pyramid Stage & Underground Stage
18:00 – 06:00
Pyramid Stage
Brina Knauss
This Slovenian-born has graced major global stages like Tomorrowland and Coachella. Her sets are celebrated for their harmonic depth and emotional resonance.
David Morales
A Brooklyn-born Grammy winner and a true architect of modern house music. He famously remixed hits for stars like Mariah Carey and Jamiroquai, shaping the 90s club sound.
Acoustic Electronics
A unique collaboration between Macedonian and Albanian Orchestra, reimagining legendary techno tracks from the 90s till now using classical instruments.
Ema Popivoda
An acclaimed Macedonian concert pianist who is blending modern and classical repertoires. Ema has performed internationally and won multiple awards, promoting Macedonian music globally.
Motel Sazani
A prominent figure in the Albanian electronic world, specializing in a tech-house sound inspired by the energy of the Adriatic. He is known for creating mesmerizing, rhythmic atmospheres.
Peznt B2B Gramophonedzie
This powerhouse pairing unites the funky tech-house of Croatia’s Peznt with the classic jazz-age grooves of Serbia’s Gramophonedzie.
DJ Jenn
Often cited as one of the first female DJs in Albania, Jenn is a trailblazer with a deep connection to her audience. Her sets are a vibrant blend of house and techno that prioritize rhythm and connection.
Sildee
A staple of the local Tirana scene, Sildee is known for his driving beats and seamless transitions. He is recognized for his ability to set a relentless underground tone that moves the crowd.
Underground Stage
Ben Klock
A legendary resident of Berlin’s world-famous Berghain since 2004. He is synonymous with modern techno, known for his marathon sets and masterful control of tension and release.
Ken Ishii
Often called the "Techno God" of Japan, Ishii composed the official theme for the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics. His sound is a futuristic blend of Detroit influences and clinical Japanese precision.
Fanatek b2b Rea
Two of Tirana’s finest, pairing Fanatek’s deep minimal house with Rea’s dark, hypnotic disco. Together, they create an uncompromising underground experience rooted in the local techno culture.
Uzun Brothers
This dynamic duo is famous for their high-octane sets that fuse ethnic-infused house with driving techno. Their signature sound bridges cultural roots with the modern global dance floor.
CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Pick the pass that matches how you want to experience MUSE-X 2026.
Final Wave
ELECTRONIC NIGHT
PYRAMID STAGE
Full Evening Pyramid Stage Festival Access
April 17th
18:00 - 01:00
Pyramid of Tirana (In Front)
€311-DAY
ELECTRONIC NIGHT
UNDERGROUND STAGE
Full Night Underground Stage Festival Access
April 17th
23:00 - 06:00
Skanderbeg Square, Parking, -1 Floor
€311-DAY
POP NIGHT
POP NIGHT
Full Pop-Day Festival Access
April 18th
18:00 - 0:00
Pyramid of Tirana (In Front)
€221-DAY
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ROCK NIGHT
ROCK NIGHT
Full Rock-Day Festival Access
April 19th
18:00 - 0:00
Pyramid of Tirana (In Front)
€221-DAY
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Exclusive Access
Inside The Backstage Experience
Two distinct worlds. One night to explore both sides of Electronic Night.
Exclusive Access
Pyramid Stage
On Top of the Pyramid
- Panoramic night views over Tirana.
- Dedicated backstage bar.
- Photo zone.
- Dedicated market area.
Sound Journey
Acoustic Electronic>House Techno>Melodic Techno
A sophisticated transition from House and Acoustic Electronics to Grammy-winning performances, culminating in the Melodic Techno soundscapes.
Exclusive Access
Underground Stage
Skanderbeg Square, Parking, -1 Floor
- High-intensity underground DJ techno all night.
- Full music immersion with close-up booth proximity.
Sound Journey
Techno
High-intensity energy featuring the sharpest edges of Albanian, Detroit-Japanese, Berlin, and Macedonian techno.
LOCATION
Tirana, Albania
Venue Information
Main Venue
Pyramid of Tirana
Muse-X takes place over three days at the Pyramid of Tirana, using both indoor and outdoor spaces designed for exhibitions, conferences, and live performances.
Address
Rr. Donika Kastrioti Nd.14, KL. 10, Suite 28
Tirana 1001 - Albania
Getting There
- 15 minutes from Tirana International Airport
- Accessible venues with full facilities