THE CONFERENCE
THE muse-x conference
The Muse-X Conference is a dynamic hub for industry professionals, artists, and innovators, fostering dialogue on the evolving landscape of music and entertainment. Bringing together experts from the Balkans, Europe, and the UK, the conference features thought-provoking panels, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities across genres like hip-hop, electronic, rock, and world music. From exploring alternative funding for indie artists to discussing the future of music companies, copyright laws, and festival growth, Muse-X is a space where ideas spark, collaborations form, and the industry moves forward.
Panels timetable
Panels

Without Missing
a Beat
The Rapid Rise of Music Festivals in the Balkans

SYNCING SOUND AND STRATEGY
A Unified Vision for Music, Tourism, and Culture

BOUTIQUE FESTIVALS
Intimacy, Artistry, and The New Underground

L-ACOUSTICS
Elevating Sound for Festivals & Concerts Worldwide

What Happens After the Funding Runs Out?
The Long Game of Music & Arts Projects

Anarchy In The BK
The Rise of Balkan Hip-Hop And Its Impact On Culture.

Do We Need/Have Managers In The Ballkans?
The Role Of Management In Monetising Music & Building Brand

Indie is Not Alone
Alternative Funding, Artist Services & The Right Time for a Label

What Threatens the Life of a Hit?
Marketing, Back Catalogs & Quality

Is Old Music Killing New Music?
The Nostalgia Factor

Copyright or Wrong
Ensuring Artists Get Paid

Does Folk and Classical Music Still ‘Rock’?
Cultural Preservation vs. Innovation

Who’s Attending
Day 1 — 11 April

Amar FOCO
Noa Beach Club, CRO

Mousa Ceesay
Secret Society

Toni Jurić, CRO
Editor in Chief at Klubska Scena

Fati Gjakova
Sunny Hill Festival

Rea Lemnusha
Artist

Kelly Petrović
Kelly Projects

Goran Tomasevic
Founder, Project Manager at Klubska Scena, CRO

Novak Radulovic
Festa Organization, ME

PETAR DUNDOV
DJ, Music Producer, CRO

Rubin Beqo
Cultural Promoter & Event Producer, AL

Nemanja Miljakovic
Club Kult
Day 2 — 12 April

Volodymyr Golovan
L-Acoustics

Wiku Klein
L-Acoustics

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

GERHARD VEIZI
Fesitval Director, Manager, Industry Expert, AL

Roland Hysa
Hip-Hop Artist/Educator, AL

Armir Shahini
Hip-Hop Artist, AL

DJ Goce
Dj, Music Producer, MK

David Campana
Artist

Sid Tarifa
Albanian Hip-Hop Association

Ade 'Uncle ADÉ' Adefolalu
GrooveUP / All-Star Music Group, UK

Piotr Pucylo
Music Curator, Festival Director & Cultural Innovator, PL

Altin Gjoni
Musician, Industry Professional, UK/AL

Tomorr Kokona
British Albanian Culture & Arts

Victor Connradsson
Believe Music, FR

Milica Cvijetic
Exit Festival, RS

Dimitrisz Topuzidisz
Believe Music, HU

Elton Deda
Musician, Composer, Industry Expert, AL

Rawan Alfassi
MDLBEAST Records, KSA

Mathew Dicks
MDLBEAST Records, UK
Day 3 — 13 April

Altin Gjoni
Musician, Industry Professional, UK/AL

David Cummins
Music Producer/Lecturer at FutureWorks University, UK

Dr. Maha
BIMM Music Institute

Elton Deda
Musician, Composer, Industry Expert, AL

Bojken Lako
Artist, Director

Tareic Alphonse
Ivor's Academy, UK

Danilo Grbic
Project Manager at MKI, BA

Oltion Spiro
Albautor, AL

Borana Ajazi
The Directorate of Copyright Enforcement

Victoriano Darias
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry

Aldor Nini
Acromax Media & Technology GMBH, AL

Aulon Naci
Acting Director of the National Theatre of Opera, Ballet and Folk Ensemble, AL

Ema Popivoda
Concert Pianist/Director of the Cultural – Information Centre of North Macedonia, MK

Nicolas Wieërs
Balkan Trafik Festival

Christine Semba
Piranha Arts/WOMEX

Edit Pula
Artist, Curator, Music Producer & Festival Organiser

Mariela Cingo
Concert Pianist/Principal of Stage Talent Academy, UK/AL

Aida Voci
Albanian Academy of Sciences

Klodeta Buzi
Hollywood Academy

Egorythmia
Music Producer/DJ, MK

Craig Burgess
Podcast Producer/Educator, UK

Big Basta
Artist/Music Producer, AL

Jonid Koritari
Artist Producer, AL


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