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WHERE THE LIVE MUSIC ECOSYSTEM MEETS
BUCHAREST | ROMANIA 20-24 May 2026

Where the live music ecosystem meets.

200+ Delegates
About EEMC

About EEMC

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Music Moves Europe Dialogue

The Music Moves Europe Dialogue at EEMC provides a dedicated space for Europe-wide exchange on the current challenges facing the live music sector. Supported by the Creative Europe Programme, this dialogue brings together live music professionals, festival networks, policymakers, and key stakeholders from across the continent.

Fostering dialogue on power concentration, growth, diversity, sustainability, mobility, working conditions, and the future of live music in Europe — with a particular focus on the future we build for young professionals and the next generation of movers and shakers across the European music scene.

Why Bucharest?

A vibrant cultural capital where East meets West.

Europe's fastest-growing music market

First Announcement

Our Speakers

Industry leaders, artists, and changemakers from across Europe and beyond, shaping the future of the live music ecosystem.

More speakers will be announced soon.

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Dan Perjovschi (RO)
Dan Perjovschi (RO)
Visual Artist | Civic Activist | MoMA, Tate Modern, Centre Pompidou, Documenta
Detlef Schwarte (DE)
Detlef Schwarte (DE)
Co-Founder & Director, Reeperbahn Festival
Elena Calistru (RO)
Elena Calistru (RO)
Președinte și cofondator, Funky Citizens | Ashoka Fellow | Președinte al Secțiunii ECO, CESE
Fruzsina Szép (DE | HU)
Fruzsina Szép (DE | HU)
Co-founder TAKE A STAND | Board member of Yourope | Managing & Festival Director SUPERBLOOM | Festival Director Lollapalooza Berlin
Marine De Bruyn (FR)
Marine De Bruyn (FR)
International Music Network Strategist | Co-President, shesaid.so
Michal Kaščák (SK)
Michal Kaščák (SK)
Founder & Director | Pohoda Festival
Special Panel

The Future of Live Music in Eastern Europe

Sponsored by Live Music Association

Arcub May 22, 2026 — 16:00

Join leading industry voices as they discuss the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of live music across Eastern Europe.

Events

Conference Event Schedule

Showcases, panels, workshops, documentary screenings, gala events, awards, industry insights, and meaningful connections across the European live music ecosystem.

14:00
Industry Meetings (Invitation Only)
Hilton Garden Inn – Workshop Hub 4h 14:00 – 18:00
19:00
Open Doors
Control Club 1h 15min 19:00 – 20:15
20:00
Balkan Taksim & Guests — A Balkan Fusion Extravaganza
Control Club 2h 20:00 – 22:00
09:00
Registration – Coffee & Biscuits
ARCUB – Main Stage 1h 09:00 – 10:00
10:00
Values First — Why there is no conference without a compass
ARCUB – Main Stage 1h 15min 10:00 – 11:15
FROM GARAGE TO GLOBAL – Part 1
Hilton Garden Inn – Workshop Hub 1h 15min 10:00 – 11:15
Crowd Control and Crowd Safety Part 1: Building a Shared Language
ARCUB – The Studio 1h 15min 10:00 – 11:15
11:30
THE LIVE MUSIC ECOSYSTEM IN EUROPE — What's Next?
ARCUB – Main Stage 1h 30min 11:30 – 13:00
FROM GARAGE TO GLOBAL – Part 2
Hilton Garden Inn – Workshop Hub 1h 30min 11:30 – 13:00
CROWD SAFETY Part 2: Building a Shared Language
ARCUB – The Studio 1h 30min 11:30 – 13:00
14:00
SECONDS TO DISASTER – Crowd Safety & Responsibility
ARCUB – The Studio 1h 15min 14:00 – 15:15
CROWD SAFETY Part 3: Paperwork vs Field Execution
ARCUB – The Studio 1h 15min 14:00 – 15:15
14:30
Live Music Ecosystem Workshop (Invitation Only)
Hilton Garden Inn – Workshop Hub 2h 30min 14:30 – 17:00
15:30
WHAT ARE WE BUILDING? Festivals, Freedom and the Minds of a Generation
ARCUB – Main Stage 1h 30min 15:30 – 17:00
17:00
Networking
ARCUB – Main Stage 1h 17:00 – 18:00
10:00
POLICY, LEGAL & REGULATORY ENVIRONMENT
ARCUB – Main Stage 1h 15min 10:00 – 11:15
Command Structures & Joint Ops Workshop
Hilton Garden Inn – Workshop Hub 3h 10:00 – 13:00
FROM STAGE TO SCREEN – Brands & Sync
ARCUB – The Studio 1h 15min 10:00 – 11:15
11:30
MUSIC VENUES AND THE CITY
ARCUB – Main Stage 1h 30min 11:30 – 13:00
CAPITAL FOR CULTURE: Financing the Ecosystem
ARCUB – Main Stage 1h 30min 11:30 – 13:00
14:00
WOMEN DRIVING MUSIC INDUSTRY GROWTH
ARCUB – The Studio 1h 15min 14:00 – 15:15
Real Case Deep Dives Workshop
Hilton Garden Inn – Workshop Hub 1h 15min 14:00 – 15:15
From Showcase to Stadium: Scaling Talent
ARCUB – Main Stage 1h 15min 14:00 – 15:15
15:30
THE VALUES WE CODE – Technology & AI Ethics
ARCUB – Main Stage 1h 30min 15:30 – 17:00
17:00
Closing Drinks & Networking
ARCUB – Main Stage 1h 17:00 – 18:00
10:00
What Live Events Production Actually Is
ARCUB – Main Stage 1h 15min 10:00 – 11:15
11:30
Essential Skills and Knowledge
ARCUB – Main Stage 1h 30min 11:30 – 13:00
14:00
How to Get In & Who Will Help You
ARCUB – Main Stage 1h 15min 14:00 – 15:15
15:30
Putting It Into Practice
ARCUB – Main Stage 1h 30min 15:30 – 17:00
17:00
Networking
ARCUB – Main Stage 1h 17:00 – 18:00
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Where It Happens

Iconic Bucharest Venues

From heritage halls to underground clubs — EEMC unfolds across the city's most vibrant cultural spaces.

Muzeul Țăranului Român

Muzeul Țăranului Român

The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant

The National Museum of the Romanian Peasant

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Our Network

Built Alongside Europe's Best

EEMC is embedded in the highest level of international know-how and connections through its flagship consortium and ecosystem partnerships.

European Flagship Consortium

Eurosonic Noorderslag Eurosonic Noorderslag Linecheck Linecheck MaMA Music & Convention MaMA Music & Convention Reeperbahn Festival Reeperbahn Festival Tallinn Music Week Tallinn Music Week

Music Ecosystem Partners

AROC

Romania key body representing major festival and concert organisers.

EMEE

European Music Exporters Exchange u2014 25 countries supporting international visibility.

FoMC

Network of music events connecting and empowering the global music ecosystem.

Live Europe

Pan-European support platform for concert venues promoting emerging artists.

Live DMA

Europe largest network of 3,000+ live music venues, clubs, and festivals.

YOUROPE

European Festival Association u2014 health, safety, and sustainability leadership.

Europe Jazz Network

Network of promoters, festivals and organisations dedicated to creative music.
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