Music Export Ukraine

💫 Meet Ukrainians at Reeperbahn Festival 2024 💫 🌍 For the fourth consecutive year, the official Ukrainian delegation will be at the Reeperbahn Festival — one of the most influential music business events in Europe — alongside colleagues from the CEEntral Party with HEMI Reception. During the reception, you’ll have the chance to network with industry professionals and band representatives, explore potential collaborations, and enjoy some drinks and great music. Later in the evening, you can catch performances by five outstanding bands from Romania, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, and Hungary. 📆 Timetable: 17:00 HEMI Reception 18:50 Say something bad (UA) 🎸 Ukrainian band Say something bad (Скажи щось погане) is a minimalist duo of two Zoomers: bassist-vocalist Artur and drummer Margo. This band stands out on the new Ukrainian scene, first finding their audience on TikTok, then turning it into a loyal fanbase. Business professionals you can meet: ✅ Yevhenii Skrypnyk – Founder of NGO ‘SHUM RAVE,’ who initiated rave parties in Sloviansk in 2019 to address the lack of nightlife. He brought Boiler Room to Ukraine, organized numerous cultural and educational activities, and developed the electronic music scene in the Donbas region. ✅ Maryna Mykhailova – Concert manager for artists like Lucas Bird, Seba Korecky, Alinikuss, and POBO, co-organizer of the city VERHUHA music events, known for their visual and curatorial appeal, and co-founder of Vertuha Records. ✅ Yurii Bazaka – Founder and CEO of the Ukrainian music agency Kontrabass Promo, co-founder of the charity fund Musicians Defend Ukraine, and concert manager for bands such as The Unsleeping, Kurs Valut, Pyrig Batig, and other indie artists. ✅ Alyona Dmukhovska – co-founder of Music Export Ukraine, independent initiative, which helps Ukrainian artists build international careers. She showcased local talents at professional events in more than 20 countries, spoke at major music conferences, lobbied for sector needs in Ukraine and Europe, did dozens of international projects, became an expert in European funding. And strangely, she still enjoys music! ✅ Tanya Stadnyk – Operations Director at Music Export Ukraine. From 2020 to 2023, Tanya served as a Project Manager at MEU, where she developed and launched projects like the Eastern European Music Academy (EEMA), a 12-week music business capacity-building program for young professionals from Eastern and Central Europe and the Baltic States. ✅ Ira Lobanok – Music Program Manager at the Ukrainian Institute (a government institution), co-founder of the Ukrainian music community Porichka, sound producer, and artist. In 2022-2023, Iryna organized a DIY tour in Europe, covering 18 countries and 50 cities with her electronic duo Krapka;KOMA to spread awareness about Ukraine. See you! 20th Sept 2024 Thomas Reed Irish Bar and Club

🎶 Music Export Ukraine will be participating in the MiC Expo in Catania, Italy! 🇮🇹 🎤 MiC Expo is the final event of the MiC - Music in the Circle project, bringing together an international network of musicians, cultural operators, and music professionals to exchange best practices and knowledge. The event, taking place from September 11th to 15th, 2024, will feature a series of conferences, concerts, workshops, and showcases, creating a vibrant platform for learning and collaboration. 🌍 👩💼 Representing us at the event will be Tanya Stadnyk, Director of Operations at MEU. Tanya will be sharing insights on the evolution of the Ukrainian music scene, its current challenges, as well as fostering inclusion and collaboration in the music industry through international partnerships and exchange programs. 🤝 We look forward to connecting with global music professionals, sharing our experiences, and learning from others.🎵

☝️Next week we will all meet at Reeperbahn Festival for networking and some great music. Ukrainian delegation will be part of CEEntral Party - HEMI Reception, so save the date, Sept 20th! Our artist ⭐️ Say Something Bad (Скажи щось погане) ⭐️ will play along with European colleagues on that Friday evening. 🎤 🎧 Getting ready for the event, we talked to the band's frontman Artur to learn more about their story! ❓ What does the band look like now, and how do you plan to develop in the future? The situation has become a bit more complicated now, as Margo plays in several popular projects and doesn’t always have enough time for our band. So, we have a second drummer, and they alternate between performances. As for future plans, I’m working on a new album, and some of the songs have already received positive feedback. After we return from Germany, we plan to shoot a video for one of the songs from this album. ❓How would you describe your sound to someone who has never heard your music? "Say Something Bad" isn’t just about sound; it’s about vibe. I’m 23, but I feel like a teenager: I dress like a teenager, I have tattoos like a teenager, and I think my music resonates with similar people. That kind of audience is the most loyal. "Say Something Bad" is the vibe of a broken heart, it’s about feelings. ❓Your lyrics are quite unique; how do you write them? I try to write as I feel. Everything is very straightforward and clear, and maybe that’s what resonates with listeners. ❓How do you communicate with your audience? How do you maintain that connection? I have a Telegram channel where anyone can write, ask questions, and I’ll respond. I also often meet listeners on the street. I don’t keep a distance; it’s important for me to stay connected and have mutual exchange with the audience. ❓Do you analyze feedback from your audience? Yes, I think it’s necessary. When I started making music, I didn’t know if it would be popular. But when the popularity did come, I realized I could do even more and better. If you look at Say Something Bad’s discography, you can see how the sound, production, and delivery have changed over time. I think it’s right to consider your audience’s tastes, no matter how much of a "true" artist you try to be. ❓What roles does the label currently play, and what do you handle yourself? PLAN label is more about the community than about commerce. They give me complete creative freedom and help with video, photo, and music distribution. We work under a contract, but I’m confident that even if I ever decide to leave the label, my connection with them as people will remain unchanged. ❓What are your current priorities? I’ve experimented a lot and have already found my sound. My latest release is the sound and style that I’ve been refining for a long time and have finally found. I’m currently writing a new release in this same vibe. ❓ Describe your music in three words. Sex, dirt, and vibe.

☝️ Last week, Music Export Ukraine was thrilled to welcome our foreign colleagues to Lviv as part of the Baltic Artists in Development 3.0 project. It was important for us to keep Ukraine connected to the global cultural scene, even during these challenging times. 🌍 We had an insightful lecture from Anton / Ship Her Son and Marichka Chichkova from the Lower hall at Lviv Regional Puppet Theatre, where they shared their experiences on resilience and crisis management strategies that we’re using in Ukraine today. We have visited Jam Factory Art Center together and talked about international cooperations. In the evening, together with managers' community 'Porichka' hosted a networking event at Lviv Art Center with the wider music community to ensure our international guests could connect, find new partnerships, and lay the groundwork for future collaborations with Ukrainian colleagues. 💫 Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make this an unforgettable experience! Big up to our colleagues from Musikcentrum Syd (Sweden), UCE Agency (Estonia), and Tak Brzmi Miasto (Poland), who visited our beautiful country and helped to organize the second part of the meeting in Krakow, Poland. Let’s continue to support each other and build bridges through music! 🙌 📷: Anna Aloka 📷: Tanya Vilchynska

🌱  Embrace a season of growth and exciting new beginnings for your music career with these not-to-be-missed opportunities. 🎸Showcase festivals: 👉🏻 manchester jazz festival 🇬🇧 (16-25 May 2025), apply till 20th September 2024: https://lnkd.in/e3vKpcPv  👉🏻 SXSW 🇺🇸 (7-15 March 2025), apply till 31st October 2024: https://lnkd.in/etV5nYkA 👉🏻 FOCUS Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (8-10 May 2025), apply till 1st November 2024: https://lnkd.in/euRPRmR8  👉🏻 Tallinn Music Week 🇪🇪 (3-6 April 2025), apply till 4th November 2024: https://lnkd.in/eQT9uKdn  👉🏻 SPIKE Bulgarian Music Showcase 🇧🇬 (22-24 May 2025), apply: https://lnkd.in/evdtzmfN 🎤🏠💰Other opportunities: 👉🏻 🇺🇸 OneBeat is accepting applications for 25 global artists from up to 54 eligible countries and territories for a month-long U.S.-based music exchange in April/May, 2025. Deadline 6th September 2024.  Details: linktr.ee/1beatmusic  👉🏻 🇺🇦 Ukrainian MusicLab, a new support program for Ukrainian artists by EUROPAVOX. Deadline 9th September. Details: https://lnkd.in/eNjmGiWE   👉🏻 🇩🇪 Martin Roth Initiative: Artists and cultural actors at risk have the possibility to temporarily stay and work in Germany with the support of a host cultural organisation. Deadline 9th September. Details: https://lnkd.in/dqrpne3m 👉🏻 ASEF Culture360: Music and sound residency for Czech or Czech Republic-based artists. Deadline 11th September. Details: https://lnkd.in/egMAR57T 👉🏻🇪🇸 Curiosibot Lab: Residency in Spain for musicians who would like to learn how to use open colab programs and other AI tools to add to their music. Deadline 26th Sep. Details: https://lnkd.in/e6JgeYeF  👉🏻 🇪🇺 Culture Moves Europe is calling for applications from artists and cultural professionals for their third round of mobility funding. The call for individual mobility has a monthly deadline on the last day of each month. Details: https://lnkd.in/ezEY7cfJ #MusicExportUkraine #TMW #TallinMusicWeek #FocusWales #sxsw #UkrainianMusicLab #Europavox #curiosibotlab #CultureMovesEurope  #ASEFCulture360 #MusicResidency #MusicResidencies #showcasefestival #musicshowcase #MartinRothInitiative #ManchesterJazzFestival #OneBeat

🎶 Готуємося до насиченого осіннього сезону шоукейсів! Вже за кілька тижнів почнеться найгарячіший період у музичній індустрії з подіями, такими як Mastering the Music Business, Waves Festival, Reeperbahn Festival, What's Next in Music, Ship Festival — і все це лише у вересні! 🎥 Дивіться нове відео від Porichka, де неоднаразові делегати та учасники шоукейс-фестивалів діляться своїм досвідом. У розмові наша проєктна менеджерка Diana Dadonova, Vladyslav Yaremchuk (Atlas Festival, Music Saves UA) та Ira Lobanok (Ukrainian Institute, Krapka;KOMA), обговорили поради для кожного, хто прагне до успіху на шоукейсах:
 ☑️ Чим шоукейс відрізняється від звичайних фестивалів;• ☑️ Як правильно подати заявку; ☑️ Як підготуватися, щоб отримати максимум від участі; ☑️ success & fails українських артистів на шоукейсах

 Вдячні музичній спільноті Porichka за запрошення та закликаємо всіх перейти за посиланням, щоб подивитись відео 👉 
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☝️29 серпня 2024 Music Export Ukraine та музична спільнота Porichka проведуть міжнародний нетворкінг у Львові о 19.30 для представників музичної індустрії. Українські артисти та менеджери матимуть змогу познайомитись із культурними центрами, промоутерами та лейблами зі Швеції, Естонії та Польщі. Участь безкоштовна за умови попередньої реєстрації, також можна буде залишити донейт. Місце проведення буде повідомлено всім зареєстрованим учасникам за день до проведення. Мова заходу — англійська. Захід організовується в рамках проєкту Baltic Artists in Development 3.0 за підтримки Шведського Інституту. В ньому консорціум із 4 організацій: Musikcentrum Syd info-mail (Мальме, Швеція), UCE Agency (Таллінн, Естонія), Tak Brzmi Miasto (Краків, Польща) та Music Export Ukraine (Київ, Україна) та учасники проєкту з їх країн протягом 2 років працюють разом над інноваційними рішеннями для музичної індустрії, посиленням співпраці менеджерів та артистів навколо Балтійського регіону та партнерських країн та вивченням досвіду роботи одне одного. 💙💛 Закордонні колеги приїдуть до Львова, щоб зустрітись із музичною спільнотою, відвідати ряд клубів та концертних залів та налагодити довгострокову співпрацю з українськими колегами. Напрацювання проєкту будуть представлені на одному із найбільших шоукейс-фестивалів та конференції Центральної та Східної Європи Tallinn Music Week навесні 2025 року. Реєстрація за посиланням: https://lnkd.in/dinS45eD. До зустрічі!

Happy to announce, that Ukraine will have an official delegation at one of the most influential music business events in Europe - Reeperbahn Festival 2024 💙💛 We will have delegates coming for the networking and their business development and the Ukrainian band playing the official showcase program. You will be able to meet: ✅ Eugen Skripnik – founder of the NGO Shum Rave who initiated a series of rave parties in Sloviansk in 2019 as a response to the lack of nightlife, brought Boiler Room to Ukraine, did numerous cultural and educational activities, and developed an electronic music scene in the Donbas region. ✅ Maryna Mykhailova – concert manager for artists Lucas Bird, Seba Korecky, Alinikuss, Pobo, co-organizer of the city Vertuhaaa music events, famous for its visual and curatorial appeal, and co-founder of the Vertuha Records label. ✅ Yurii Bazaka – founder and CEO of the Ukrainian music agency Kontrabass Promo music agency, co-founder of the charity fund Musicians Defend Ukraine, and concert manager for bands The Unsleeping, Kurs Valut, Pyrig Batig and other numerous indie artists. 🎵 Along with them, you will have a chance to listen to the recent sensation Скажи Щось Погане that play passionate indie-rock with blues and garage tunes, went extremely viral in TikTok, sells out local clubs and became love band of Ukrainian zoomers. With slightly provocative texts, 3 EP over the last 2 years, that all the fans know by heart and a bit of mystery — this band is among the most promising newcomers of the last years. Ukrainian Institute will cover logistical expenses and participation in the event for the selected participants. The showcase partner is Music Export Ukraine. 🇺🇦 🌍 Reeperbahn Festival is an annual international four-day festival and conference that brings together a broad and professional audience in the famous Hamburg district of Reeperbahn. Founded in 2006, Reeperbahn has become one of the most important international events, gathering music industry professionals from across Europe for networking, conference participation, and exploring new styles and trends in music!

☀️🍉🏖️ Summer is at its peak, but your music career shouldn't take a vacation! Boost your artistry with these outstanding opportunities for Ukrainian artists! 🎸Showcase festivals: 👉🏻 Tak Brzmi Miasto 🇵🇱 (9-10 Nov 2024), apple till 13th August 2024: https://lnkd.in/dfViXEXY 👉🏻 ESNS 🇳🇱(15-18 Jan 2025), apply till the 1st of September 2024:  https://lnkd.in/e3xrr7Vi  👉🏻 MENT Ljubljana 🇸🇮 (12-15 February 2025), apply till 1st September 2024: https://lnkd.in/eU6uhsRY  👉🏻 SXSW 🇺🇸(7-15 March 2025), apply till 31st October 2024: https://lnkd.in/etV5nYkA 👉🏻 FOCUS Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 (8-10 May 2025), apply till 1st November 2024: https://lnkd.in/euRPRmR8  👉🏻 Tallinn Music Week 🇪🇪(3-6 April 2025), apply till 4th November 2024: https://lnkd.in/eQT9uKdn  👉🏻 SPIKE Bulgarian Music Showcase 🇧🇬 (22-24 May 2025), apply: https://lnkd.in/evdtzmfN 🎤🏠💰Other opportunities: 👉🏻 🇬🇷 Call for the Art Futures Fellowship 2025 and residency. Deadline 15th Aug. Details: https://lnkd.in/e7tVrgk8 👉🏻 🇦🇹 Troubled Water Residency project at Villa for Forest in Klagenfurt, Austria. We are looking for two collaborating artists from the music sector who will work together on a new project centered around the theme of Troubled Waters. Deadline 20th Aug. Details: https://bit.ly/4c6NmHx 👉🏻 Ukrainian MusicLab, a new support program for Ukrainian artists by EUROPAVOX. Deadline 9th Sep. Details: https://lnkd.in/eNjmGiWE  #MusicExportUkraine #ESNS25 #TMW #TallinMusicWeek #FocusWales #MENTLjubljana #sxsw #SpikeBulgaria #TakBrzmiMiasto

☝️ Оголошуємо прийом заявок на Ukrainian MusicLab, нову програму підтримки для українських артистів! 💞 Наші партнери з французького медіа EUROPAVOX у співпраці з Institut Français of Bucharest, клубом Control Club та Music Export Ukraine, оголошують прийом заявок на Ukrainian MusicLab, тренінгову програму для підтримки українських артистів через фасилітацію їх інтеграції до європейського музичного ринку. 🙌 Ця можливість відкрита для всіх українських артистів, які проживають в Україні або країнах Європи. Активності будуть організовані у гібридному форматі: онлайн-воркшопи та оффлайн сесія в Бухаресті у жовтні 2024 року. Що в програмі? ✅Огляд європейських музичних ринків ✅Побудова медіаприсутності ✅Диверсифікація доходів ✅Сесія пітчингу журналістам ✅Сесії з виробництва контенту ✅Шоукейс з європейськими медіа та професіоналами ☝️Заявки приймаються до 9 вересня, деталі на сайті europavox.com: https://lnkd.in/eFQVgQBu ☝️Подати заявку можна тут: https://lnkd.in/eNjmGiWE Відібрані учасники будуть оголошені у вересні 2024. Не пропустіть цю чудову можливість! 💫