Without Missing a Beat
Without Missing a Beat: The Rapid Rise of Music Festivals in the Balkans
The festival scene in the Balkans is booming, with new festivals, labels, venues, and collectives emerging at an unprecedented rate. The region has become a hotspot for international artists, influencing the local industry across electronic, pop, rock, folk and beyond.
Discussion Points:
- What are the key drivers behind the festival boom in the Balkans?
- Why does electronic music dominate the scene? Is it out of want or necessity?
- How can festival organisers "educate" audiences and expand musical diversity?
- What challenges prevent larger international artists from touring in the Balkans?
- How can local governments better support the festival industry?
- What can we learn from European festivals that successfully promote Balkan music?
Day 1- April 11, 2025
Time: 13:00 - 14:00
SPEAKERS
Amar FOCO
Noa Beach Club, CRO
Mousa Ceesay
Secret Society
Toni Jurić
Editor in Chief at Klubska Scena, CRO
Fati Gjekova
Sunny Hill Festival
Rea Lemnusha
Artist