ATHENS MUSIC WEEK
About
Athens Music Week (AMW)
A Southeast European showcase festival and conference connecting emerging talent with global industry professionals through music, dialogue, and innovation
What It Is
Athens Music Week is MESO’s flagship hybrid event, combining an international music conference with a curated showcase festival. Held annually in Athens since 2019, AMW brings together artists, startups, producers, festival directors, export offices, cultural institutions, and creative entrepreneurs for three days of panels, performances, networking, and professional exchange.
Why It Matters
The region lacked a true platform that could bridge local talent with the global music ecosystem. AMW fills this gap by offering visibility to emerging artists, access to international knowledge, and a trusted space for cross-border collaboration between creators, cultural actors, and market players.
MESO’s Role
MESO is the founder and artistic producer of AMW. It curates the programme, leads all stakeholder and industry partnerships, and coordinates logistics, communications, and strategic development with the support of the Technopolis City of Athens and a network of European collaborators.
Event Highlights
- More than 250 showcases and live events since 2019
- Over 600 guest speakers and international professionals
- Participants from 30+ countries, including artist delegations, EU project partners, and global music tech players
- Keynote stages, mentoring cafés, matchmaking sessions, startup presentations, and CCI policy panels
- Connected with networks like HEMI, FOMC, Music Tech Europe, SoNIC, and the European Music Day
Innovation & Public Value
- First and only event in Greece to combine showcase festival + international conference format
- Inclusive access for young professionals and emerging talent
- Creates soft landing zones for startups in the music-tech field
- Hosts delegation exchanges, innovation pilots, and co-created sessions with European consortia
- Contributes to Athens’ creative economy and city branding
Partners & Networks
- Creative Europe Partners
- IMPALA, Music Tech Europe Association, Linecheck, Europe in Sync
- Numerous organisations, export offices, and regional initiatives
What’s Next
AMW continues to grow as a Southeast European hub for talent development, sector innovation, and international cooperation. Future editions will expand AMW’s mentoring, policy dialogue, and startup engagement components under MESO’s AGORA strategy.
