WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE FUNDING RUNS OUT?

THE LONG GAME OF MUSIC & ARTS PROJECTS
- The transition from funding-based projects to self-sustaining models.
- Best practices for securing long-term partnerships and sponsorships.
- The role of government vs. private investment in sustaining cultural initiatives.
- How audience engagement and community support impact sustainability.
- Case studies of music projects that survived (or failed) after initial funding ran out.
- What conferences, industry events, and networking can do for long-term success.
Day 2- April 12, 2025
Time: 12:00 - 13:00
SPEAKERS

Jonid Jorgji
Director of Creative Industries Agency

Dana McKelvey
PhD candidate in Sociology and Social Anthropology, USA/HU

Julia Mihalyfy
Project Manager

Kreshnik Loka
Head of Local Branch Office / AT RYCO

Fjordi Bisha
Project Manager at Western Balkans Fund, AL

Christine Semba
Piranha Arts/WOMEX