Unseen, Unheard, Unstoppable: The Evolution of Underground Electronic Music & Culture

This panel will explore the evolution of underground electronic music and culture, from the resurgence of vinyl and boutique labels to the DIY collectives redefining the scene across Europe, the UK, and the Balkans. We’ll discuss the challenges of staying independent in a world of algorithms, the role of underground venues in fostering artistic communities, and how new artists can break through without compromising their sound.

As the lines between underground and mainstream continue to blur, is this the underground’s moment to shine—or is true independence about staying unseen, unheard, and unstoppable