

Athens Music Week
A celebration of cultural and creative diversity with 4 complementary sections for a multifaceted music experience.

01.Music & the City
Discover Athens’ cultural and night life, its hidden treasures through dozens of live events, lectures, exhibitions and concerts.

02.Athens Music Walk
Concert and showcase music events in 30 venues across the city, entrance free, to discover local talents, the music scene and the sound of Athens.

03.Athens Music Convention
Networking events to create connections between regional, national & international artists and music professionals.

04.Music Innovation Hub
Enhancing the sustainable development of creative artists, music entrepreneurs, service providers and music related professionals.
Full Agenda
Type:
All
All
EVENT
LIVE
MEET & GREET
PANEL – DISCUSSION
WORKSHOP
Event Location:
All
All
(ex) Bar Guru Bar
Athens War Museum
B-Side
Bad Tooth
Barrett, Syd Records, Crust
Dionisos and Apollon Theater
Ethniko Odeio Manolis Kalomiris
Gazarte
Impact Hub Athens
Innovathens – Workshop Space (1st Floor)
Innovathens Samsung Lab (2nd floor)
Innovathens Technopolis – City of Athens
Kotsanas’ Museum of Ancient Greek Technology
Krikos Cooperative Cafe
Mavrokordatou Pedestrian Eksarxeia
Ministry of Concrete
Music Library of Greece “Lilian Voudouri”
National Garden of Athens
National Observatory of Athens, Thission Visitor Center
Odeon of Herodes Atticus
Park Elefterias – Arts Center
Plateia Theatrou
Psira discocafenio
Rhino’s bar
ROMANTSO
RUDU BAR
Show What
SIX D.o.g.s.
Skazi
Socrates jail – Archeological Site of Filopapou
Spinster
Stoa Emporon
The Athenaeum International Cultural Centre
The Athens Concert Hall Athens
Thessaloi
Timotheou Pedestrian – Pagkrati
Tyco Bar Athens
Varnava Square
Event Details
Η Βιωματική Σκηνή, ο ζωντανός μας Μύθος” μια εκδήλωση προς τιμήν του Πετρολούκα Χαλκιά με την μορφή διαλογικής συνάντησης κορυφαίων καλλιτεχνών. Συντονιστές: Ναστάζια Μπέικοφ, Φάνης Καφούσιας Ομιλητές: Δημήτρης Θεοφίλου (Μαγεμένος Αυλός) Γιάννης Καμνής (Αντιπρόεδρος
Event Details
Η Βιωματική Σκηνή, ο ζωντανός μας Μύθος” μια εκδήλωση προς τιμήν του Πετρολούκα Χαλκιά με την μορφή διαλογικής συνάντησης κορυφαίων καλλιτεχνών.
Συντονιστές: Ναστάζια Μπέικοφ, Φάνης Καφούσιας
Ομιλητές:
Δημήτρης Θεοφίλου (Μαγεμένος Αυλός)
Γιάννης Καμνής (Αντιπρόεδρος Πολεμικού Μουσείου)
Πάνος Οπλοποιός (Δημοσιογράφος, Ηλεκτρονικός Μηχανικός και Co-founder της Art Origins)
Την ιεροτελεστική ζεύξη με την Αρχαία Ελλάδα ανοίγουν: Παν Καπερνέκα, Αντώνης Κτενάς & Κωσταντίνος Φραγκής – Archaeopolis.gr
Την γέφυρα με την Ινδία: Απόστολος Καλτσάς, Nadi Raj, Νίκος Τουλιάτος
Την γέφυρα με την Κίνα: Miao Bin, Αλίκη Μαρκαντωνάτου, Παν Καπερνέκας
Στην γέφυρα με την Jazz: Δημήτριος Βασιλάκης, Ναστάζια Μπέικοφ, Κατερίνα Πιπιλή και Monique Kabasele
Time
(Monday) 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Location
Athens War Museum
Rizari 2, Athina 106 75
Organizer
Art Origins & Friends of the War Museum
Event Details
Εργαστήριο μουσικοκινητικής αγωγής για παιδιά ηλικίας από 6 έως 10 ετών. Δηλώσεις συμμετοχής στο τ. 2105284868,από Δευτέρα έως Παρασκευή 10:00-14:00, παραπλεύρως παιδικής χαράς.
Event Details
Εργαστήριο μουσικοκινητικής αγωγής για παιδιά ηλικίας από 6 έως 10 ετών. Δηλώσεις συμμετοχής στο τ. 2105284868,από Δευτέρα έως Παρασκευή 10:00-14:00, παραπλεύρως παιδικής χαράς.
Time
(Tuesday) 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Location
National Garden of Athens
Leoforos Vasilisis Amalias 1, Athina 105 57
Organizer
Culture, Sports & Youth Organization of the City of Athens
Event Details
As many other EU countries, Greek Music sector has structural problems. Lack of data, lack of trade unions and associations. How can we unite to strengthen the sector and work
Event Details
As many other EU countries, Greek Music sector has structural problems. Lack of data, lack of trade unions and associations. How can we unite to strengthen the sector and work together, to have one voice and lobby towards the recognition of music professional needs?
Time
(Tuesday) 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
Location
(ex) Bar Guru Bar
Pl. Theatrou 4-8, Athina 105 52
Organizer
Athens Music Week
Speakers for this event
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Andrea Ciantar (IT)
Andrea Ciantar (IT)
Trainer and project manager
I am a Trainer, Coach and Project Manager. By one side, in fact, I’m expert in implementation of European projects, from the drafting to the presentation and coordination; I support the social organizations in order to enhance their skills concerning European cooperation. By the other side, as trainer expert in autobiographical methodologies and Humanistic coach, I have a broad experience on educational activities in different contexts: vocational training, non-formal education, school, territory, etc. with a special focus on training of trainers in the social sector (educators, social workers, teachers). Since 2015, I’m part of the Italian group of “Ambassador of Epale”, the portal of the European Commission in the field of Training and Education.
Trainer and project manager
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Christos Kremastas (GR)
Christos Kremastas (GR)
Lawyer, Musician, Bar Director
C.K. is the guitarist and unofficial DIY manager of the Athens-based post-rock band “Echo Basement”. At the same time a 10year experience as a freelance Lawyer, in the scientific field of Labour Law and the practical training while representing artists, musicians, venues and bars has helped him creating a solid overview of the Athens reality of concerts, bookings, events, state licenses etc. Moreover, founding and running a local cafe-bar (Rudu Bar), that serves also as a very small alternative venue gained him useful experiences and a handful of skills, hints and tips.
Lawyer, Musician, Bar Director
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Deolinda Da Silva (PT)
Deolinda Da Silva (PT)
Coordination of European Projects and Technician of Guidance
Deolinda Silva was born in Soajo, Arcos de Valdevez, Portugal.Graduated in Education. Master in Adult Education and Community Intervention. She has been working in the Professional School of Alto Lima since 2001, where she held administrative positions until 2014. In 2014 she took on the role of Coordinator of Adult Training Courses, Coordination of European Projects and Technician of Guidance, Recognition and Validation of Competencies.
Coordination of European Projects and Technician of Guidance
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Dr Mahamouda Salouhou (FR)
Dr Mahamouda Salouhou (FR)
Director of the European Center for Leadership & Entrepreneurship Education (ECLEE) President and Co-Founder of Djagora University
As the Director of ECLEE, Dr. Mahamouda Salouhou has created curriculum and certificate programs in Six Sigma, Lean Plus, Leadership Diamond®, Leadership Diamond® Certificate Africa and Cultural Diversity, Project Program Management, International Mobility for Employment in North America and Europe. He is consultant and trainers to several Fortune 500 companies, he has designed and implemented several workforce development programs in Europe, North America and Africa, started several businesses in the US, Europe, Africa and serves on the advisory board of companies in those continents. He also designed and developed ECLEE’s International Mobility, summer STEMPlus for High school and underprivileged European and African students. He is leading a consortium of over 20 Vocational Universities in Africa.He is President and Co-Founder of Djagora University (www.djagora.edu.sn), Dr. Salouhou led a team to create a new university that focus on skills and employability.Dr. Salouhou is also the founder of Djagora Academy® Finishing School, a project-based learning program that aim at accelerating the employability of the students and newly graduate students in Europe and Africa.
Director of the European Center for Leadership & Entrepreneurship Education (ECLEE) President and Co-Founder of Djagora University
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Dr Vasileios Laopodis (GR)
Dr Vasileios Laopodis (GR)
Founder and President of Culturepolis
Dr. Vasileios Laopodis, studied Physics in Athens, and Business Administration and Informatics in Toulouse, France (PhD). He worked in the private sector (IBM, FIAT, banking etc.), taught at universities and Technological Institutions,and gave numerous lectures around the world. He worked for 18 years at the European Commission (1988-2006) on policy initiatives and projects related to RTD&I/New Tech, Standardization, Information Society, and the social and cultural impact. He was founding member of many professional and societal organizations and is the author of many articles/scientific papers / books. In 2006, he founded CulturePolis non profit organization {culturepolis.org) in Corfu promoted projects and European initiatives in the fields of culture with emphasis on SE Europe and the Mediterranean.
Founder and President of Culturepolis
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Fabio Fila (IT)
Fabio Fila (IT)
President of STEA , Member of the Board Doc Servizi
My career path has been nothing short of amazing. I started as a musician playing drums and bass like most teenagers do. FUN! In 1997 I went from behind the glass to in front of the glass when I became a video and audio technician. This is when my show business life really began. From there I moved on to being a live entertainment production manager which allowed me to learn organisational skills in an entertainment environment. All of these moments and work paths joined together and gave my the possibility to start work with the largest Italian entertainment co-op known as DOC SERVIZI in 2007. I am now head of health and safety office “Doc Crew”. From there I oversee 2,500 employees regarding light design, sound engineering, rigging, scaffolding and production managers etc… In 2018 I founded STEA (Safety Theatre Entertainment Art), an innovative start up. Our aim is to create the first Italian network formed by safety & security experts for the entertainment industry.
President of STEA , Member of the Board Doc Servizi
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Nick Barpakis (GR)
Nick Barpakis (GR)
Event producer, concept developer
Nick ‘Espeekay’ Barpakis is a rare case of a cultural entrepreneur. Born in Athens and active at the Greek capital after the turn of the millenium, he has paved through promoting cultural events, creating collectives that focus οn urban arts and tourism, as well as rocking soundsystems as a Dj selector. His clear vision meets relentless will to collaborate and connect in unconventional ways. Various projects he is an integral part of, such as European Music Day 21st June over the past 13 years, or other festivals he has been a part of since their inception, highlight on public space interaction and accessibility, so that most can attend. Now a freelance promoter (Djangofest Greece, Volume showcase festival, Demo Crates and others), co-owner of live club Lab Art (www.labart.gr) and member of numerous active networks, he plans innovative concepts that maximize expression and inclusion through simple participatory principles. Bridging meaningful aspects of art & business alike, he envisions a sound future in Greece, one beat at a time..
Event producer, concept developer
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Nicky Greet (UK)
Nicky Greet (UK)
Director of Membership, Skills, Technical PLASA Organisation
Nicky Greet is Director of Membership, Skills &Technical at PLASA. Working with the Rigging industry, she was instrumental in the formation of the NRC, launched in 2007. The NRC is now widely adopted as the industry standard in competence in rigging with Centres in the UK and Sweden others are in planning for Italy, Spain, Portugal and Dubai. Nicky sits on the CEN TC433 WG 4, the European Eco Design Coalition Group, is Vice Chair of National Rigging Advisory Group and is currently working on an Erasmus Project for certification of competences. Nicky has an MSc in People and Organizational Development and is an External Verifier for Vocational Qualifications and has 30 years experience of working internationally in the field of people, organizational and skills development within the education, vocational and business sectors. Nicky lives in Cadiz, Spain.
Director of Membership, Skills, Technical PLASA Organisation
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Peter Heath (UK)
Peter Heath (UK)
Managing Director – PLASA
I spent nearly 20 years with Japanese manufacturer Roland, I worked in a number of roles before becoming Sales Director in 2009 for Roland (UK)Ltd. Having spent several years working in music product I moved to Professional audio and video in 2007 finishing my career with Roland as Head of Pro AV for Europe. I joined PLASA as Managing Director in 2016 and have been focused on rebuilding the association. The last 3 years have seen a return to growth, stability and opportunity. During the late 1970’s and early 80’s I was a musician. We built our own PA and lighting effects and I worked in a studio before building my own. For some strange reason I got a ‘proper job’ within real estate….but soon found a way to get out!! Needless to say I’m very happy with what I do and the journey that has accompanied me during the last 30 years.
Managing Director – PLASA
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Tommy Darker (GR)
Tommy Darker (GR)
Founder of Whiise, Teacher of Music Entrepreneurship at University of Westminster, Musician
Tommy Darker is the founder of Whiise, the London startup that aims to personalise education in the creative industries globally, and host of WhiiseCon, the first music conference to only invite globally successful musicians as speakers. He is a musician and teaches music entrepreneurship at the University of Westminster, previously at Berklee College of Music.
Founder of Whiise, Teacher of Music Entrepreneurship at University of Westminster, Musician
Event Details
Θέλεις να εξελίξεις το Φεστιβάλ σου, το πολιτιστικό σου χώρο και να συνεργαστείς με συναδέρφους του εξωτερικού; Θέλεις να ανταλλάξεις γνώσεις πάνω στη μουσική βιομηχανία ή να δώσεις τα φώτα
Event Details
Θέλεις να εξελίξεις το Φεστιβάλ σου, το πολιτιστικό σου χώρο και να συνεργαστείς με συναδέρφους του εξωτερικού; Θέλεις να ανταλλάξεις γνώσεις πάνω στη μουσική βιομηχανία ή να δώσεις τα φώτα σου σε νέους δημιουργούς; Ψάχνεις τρόπους ανάπτυξης και χρηματοδότησης για το νέο σου project; Αυτή η συνάντηση είναι για σένα!
Ένα εργαστήρι ενημέρωσης για τις πιθανές πηγές χρηματοδότησης καθώς και για τρόπους μετακίνησης κι εκπαίδευσης καλλιτεχνών στην Ευρώπη.
Ποια είναι τα προγράμματα; Ποιοί μπορούν να κάνουν αιτήσεις και που; Με ποιους μπορείς να συνεργαστείς; Τι προϋπολογισμός προβλέπεται;
Time
(Tuesday) 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Location
(ex) Bar Guru Bar
Pl. Theatrou 4-8, Athina 105 52
Organizer
Athens Music Week
Speakers for this event
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Konstantina Karameri (GR)
Konstantina Karameri (GR)
Project Manager CulturePolis
Konstantina Karameri is the Project Manager of CulturePolis since 2017. She graduated from Law School at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and finished her MA in ‘Art, Law and Economy’ at the International University of Thessaloniki. She has worked in Brussels for KEA European Affairs, Pearle* Live Performance Europe and the Federation of Screenwriters in Europe. Her expertise focuses on cultural strategy and consulting, communication & campaign for culture and funding opportunities for young artists.
Project Manager CulturePolis
Event Details
TBA – Attendance to Gazarte Opening Event will be entrance free but upon registration due to limited space. Registration for event will be published following days Registration for panelist and
Event Details
TBA – Attendance to Gazarte Opening Event will be entrance free but upon registration due to limited space.
- Registration for event will be published following days
- Registration for panelist and speaker will start at 18.00
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm – 1:00 am
Location
Gazarte
Voutadon 34, Athina 118 54
Organizer
Athens Music Week
Event Details
Αφηγηματική παράσταση με μουσική από την ομάδα paperdollwise, παραπλεύρως παιδικής χαράς.
Event Details
Αφηγηματική παράσταση με μουσική από την ομάδα paperdollwise, παραπλεύρως παιδικής χαράς.
Time
(Tuesday) 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location
Park Elefterias – Arts Center
Eleftheria Park, Athens, 115 21
Organizer
Culture, Sports & Youth Organization of the City of Athens
Event Details
Greek musician and composer Alekos Vretos seamlessly divines the perfumed essence of Middle Eastern music, infusing that essence into jazz and creating a rich world music hybrid that is as
Event Details
Greek musician and composer Alekos Vretos seamlessly divines the perfumed essence of Middle Eastern music, infusing that essence into jazz and creating a rich world music hybrid that is as enjoyable to listen to as it is bold to consider.’ All ABout Jazz, 2015. Vretos plays the oud, of which sound is woody and strangely elastic, largely due to its fretless fingerboard. Like the traditional western mandolin, it is a fine vehicle for improvisation, something Vretos amply demonstrates on his albums and on stage. With his album ‘Mergin’ (2009), Vretos merged Arabic and Latin Music with taste and intelligence. His last album ‘K on Top of the Piano’ (2014) has not only a flavor of organically produced music but is strickingly graphic and vivid. Alekos Vretos has collaborated with legendary composer Mikis Theodorakis, as well as Gilad Atzmon, Simon Shaheen, Martha D. Lewis, Theodore Antoniou, The Greek Contemporary Ensemble, The Kamerata, the Jazz Upstairs Big Band, Yorgos Fakanas, Dimitris Maragopoulos, The Athens State Orchestra, Lakis Chalkias, Kostas Thomaidis and Takis Paterelis to name a few. For his work and help towards the music scene (especially World Jazz), he was included in 2013 list of the 100+1 most influential people in the Greek music scene published by the Athens Voice newspaper.
Time
(Tuesday) 8:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Location
Gazarte
Voutadon 34, Athina 118 54
Organizer
Athens Music Week
Speakers for this event
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Alekos Vretos (GR)
Alekos Vretos (GR)
Oudist Musician – Composer
Greek musician and composer Alekos Vretos seamlessly divines the perfumed essence of Middle Eastern music, infusing that essence into jazz and creating a rich world music hybrid that is as enjoyable to listen to as it is bold to consider.’ All ABout Jazz, 2015. Vretos plays the oud, of which sound is woody and strangely elastic, largely due to its fretless fingerboard. Like the traditional western mandolin, it is a fine vehicle for improvisation, something Vretos amply demonstrates on his albums and on stage. With his album ‘Mergin’ (2009), Vretos merged Arabic and Latin Music with taste and intelligence. His last album ‘K on Top of the Piano’ (2014) has not only a flavor of organically produced music but is strickingly graphic and vivid. Alekos Vretos has collaborated with legendary composer Mikis Theodorakis, as well as Gilad Atzmon, Simon Shaheen, Martha D. Lewis, Theodore Antoniou, The Greek Contemporary Ensemble, The Kamerata, the Jazz Upstairs Big Band, Yorgos Fakanas, Dimitris Maragopoulos, The Athens State Orchestra, Lakis Chalkias, Kostas Thomaidis and Takis Paterelis to name a few. For his work and help towards the music scene (especially World Jazz), he was included in 2013 list of the 100+1 most influential people in the Greek music scene published by the Athens Voice newspaper.
Oudist Musician – Composer
18jun8:50 pm9:05 pmParity Showcase8:50 pm – 9:05 pm GazarteCategory:Music and the CityType:LIVE
Event Details
A guitar/drums duo leaves lots of space for expression and lots of space to cover, at the same time. Parity, a duo of George Stavroulakis on guitar and Vasilis Horianopoulos
Event Details
A guitar/drums duo leaves lots of space for expression and lots of space to cover, at the same time. Parity, a duo of George Stavroulakis on guitar and Vasilis Horianopoulos on drums, go back and forth between this fine line that separates expression and abstraction, filling up the space with lines, harmonies and lush soundscapes. Hear Parity play their own music and music from the 90s that they love, blending elements of improvisation with post-rock soundscapes and contemporary music language, alternating their musical density between melody, harmony and rhythm.
Time
(Tuesday) 8:50 pm – 9:05 pm
Location
Gazarte
Voutadon 34, Athina 118 54
Organizer
Athens Music Week
Event Details
Irene Skylakaki is a London-based singer/songwriter, originally from Athens, Greece. To date, Irene has released three critically acclaimed studio albums: Wrong Direction (2012), Before Dawn (2014) and Matterless (2018), which
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Irene Skylakaki is a London-based singer/songwriter, originally from Athens, Greece. To date, Irene has released three critically acclaimed studio albums: Wrong Direction (2012), Before Dawn (2014) and Matterless (2018), which was produced by Danton Supple (Coldplay, U2, Morrissey) and features musicians such as Richard Jupp (Elbow). Irene’s debut single In the Light reached the top of the Greek iTunes charts and her songs have been featured in TV commercials, as well as film soundtracks. She has performed as a supporting act for artists such as Macy Gray, Jessie Ware, Beirut, Daughter, Cass McCombs, Toploader and Archive. Previous festival performances include the Rockwave, En Lefko Festival, Swanbourne and Release Festival, and in 2012 she was one of the youngest artists ever to perform at the Athens Concert Hall Garden.
Time
(Tuesday) 9:10 pm – 9:25 pm
Location
Gazarte
Voutadon 34, Athina 118 54
Organizer
Athens Music Week
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