EMMA - European Music Managers Alliance

EMMA - European Music Managers Alliance EMMA provides a focused & representative point of contact to engage with professional music managers

10/06/2026

🎵 In a crowded streaming world, what makes Bandcamp different?

For our upcoming Masterclass on June 18, we’ll be joined by Aly Gillani, Bandcamp’s Artist & Label Outreach Lead and founder of the award-winning First Word Records, home to artists including Children of Zeus, Allysha Joy and Kaidi Tatham.

Working across artist development, labels and direct-to-fan platforms, Aly brings a unique perspective on how independent artists and managers can create lasting relationships with their audiences and make the most of Bandcamp’s community-driven ecosystem.

🌍 Join us for a practical conversation on the platform’s key features, the ways artists and labels are using it today, and how managers can integrate Bandcamp into a broader long-term strategy.

📅 Thursday, June 18.
⏰ 18:00 CEST / 17:00 BST
🎟️ Register using the link in the first comment.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

🎤 What happens when artist management, communications and cultural impact come together?Join us for a new edition of Car...
09/06/2026

🎤 What happens when artist management, communications and cultural impact come together?

Join us for a new edition of Career Insights with Silje Larsen Borgan, founder of Little Big Sister, the Norwegian management and PR company working with artists including Karpe, Emilie Nicolas, Cezinando, Gabrielle and Marit Larsen 🇳🇴

Since founding the company in 2015, Silje has developed a reputation for combining artist development, strategic communication and forward-thinking leadership. In 2022, Little Big Sister received the Keychange Award for its work supporting women and gender minorities in the music industry.

🌍 From building a management company from the ground up to working with some of Norway's most successful artists (and producing KARPEWORLD, the largest hip-hop event in Norwegian history) this is an opportunity to hear first-hand experiences from one of the leading voices in the Nordic music sector.

💬 Bring your questions and join the conversation!

📅 Thursday, June 25.
⏰ 18:00 CEST / 17:00 BST
🎟️ Register using the link in the first comment.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

⚠️ The future of 🇪🇺 EU cultural and artistic research is at risk. That’s why EMMA supports the campaign, calling on th...
08/06/2026

⚠️ The future of 🇪🇺 EU cultural and artistic research is at risk. That’s why EMMA supports the campaign, calling on the EU institutions to secure EU funding for culture.

Negotiations on the next long-term EU budget ( ) are ongoing and one of the largest envelopes, covering research, innovation and competitiveness, is worth €409 billion 💶 This includes Horizon Europe and the European Competitiveness Fund… and almost completely ignores culture.

❌ A dedicated component for culture in the European Competitiveness Fund? Nope.
❌ A continuation of Cluster 2 for culture in Horizon Europe? Gone.

The cultural sector deserves and needs better ✊ That’s why we’re endorsing the campaign, which calls on the European Commission, European Parliament and the Council for three things:

📍 NAME: Put culture in the title of a Horizon Europe window: ‘Culture and Global Societal Challenges’. Put creativity in the title of a Competitiveness Fund policy window.

🏛️ PLACE: Give culture and creativity dedicated structural components in both programmes. This means dedicated budget lines, work programmes and calls for culture. A horizontal principle is not enough, nor is a line inside someone else's policy window. Culture deserves a home of its own.

💶 FUND: €5 billion for culture and artistic research in Horizon Europe. €3 billion for culture and creative industries in the European Competitiveness Fund.

🔗 Find out more checking the link in or bio.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

05/06/2026

🎪 Looking to get your artists in front of more festivals across Europe?

Join us for a new edition of Meet the Professionals, connecting music managers and artists directly with festival bookers from Southern Europe in an interactive online networking session 🌍

After a series of short introductions, participants will move into rotating breakout rooms for real conversations with festival professionals.

🤝 Meet festival bookers from across Southern Europe

🎶 Introduce your artists and projects directly
💬 Ask questions and exchange ideas
🌍 Build new international connections
🚀 Explore opportunities for future collaborations

⚠️ This session will not be recorded. Register and join live to be part of the conversation.

📅 Tuesday June 30
⏰ 18:00 CEST / 17:00 BST
🎟️ Register using the link in the first comment.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

🎤 What can nearly 50 years in artist management teach today's managers?Last week, we welcomed Rosa Lagarrigue for a Care...
03/06/2026

🎤 What can nearly 50 years in artist management teach today's managers?

Last week, we welcomed Rosa Lagarrigue for a Career Insights session filled with stories, experience and reflections from a career spent helping artists grow across different markets, generations and stages of success 🌍

Here are some of the ideas that stood out:

🤝 Don't build your world around a single artist. New projects and perspectives make you a better manager and bring fresh energy to your work.

👥 Build teams, not dependencies. Strong careers are supported by people with different skills working towards the same goal.

🎶 There is no one-size-fits-all approach. Every artist needs a different strategy, pace and type of support.

⚡ Trust your judgement and make decisions. Spending too much time analysing can mean watching opportunities pass by.

✨ You don't need to have everything planned. Some of the best opportunities come from staying open, curious and willing to take a chance.

🌎 Think internationally. Looking beyond your home market can open new possibilities for artists and help careers grow over the long term.

❤️ Protect your life outside music. Family, friends and personal interests can help you stay grounded through the highs and lows of the industry.

A huge thank you to Rosa for sharing her honesty and experience with the EMMA community 🙏

💬 Which lesson resonates most with you?

⏯ Watch the full session on our YouTube channel.
🔗 Or Link in the first comment.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and
do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive
Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

🇪🇺 EMMA joins 26 organisations in welcoming the proposed Culture–Music strand in AgoraEU and the recognition that music ...
02/06/2026

🇪🇺 EMMA joins 26 organisations in welcoming the proposed Culture–Music strand in AgoraEU and the recognition that music needs targeted EU support and dedicated funding to match its cultural, social and economic importance.

✅ Recognition now needs to become action.

As negotiations continue, we call on the European Parliament and Council to ensure that, alongside funding, the final regulation gives the music strand the tools it needs to succeed:

• Action on mobility barriers for artists and professionals
• Greater transparency and fair access to audiences in the streaming ecosystem
• Support for collaboration between music and other cultural and creative sectors

🎶 Music is one of Europe’s most dynamic and internationally visible cultural strengths. AgoraEU must help it grow, circulate and thrive.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and
do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive
Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

27/05/2026

🎶 In a world dominated by algorithms and endless scrolling, how do artists build real connections with fans?

Join us for a new Masterclass exploring how artists, labels and managers can make the most of Bandcamp, one of the most community-driven platforms in music 🌍

From visibility and artist development to fan engagement and sustainable growth, this session will cover Bandcamp’s key features, platform tools and smart ways to strengthen your presence beyond traditional streaming models.

💡 Tips, strategies and platform knowledge for managers and artists looking to build stronger audiences and more direct relationships with their communities.

📆 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 18:00 CEST / 17:00 BST
🎟️ Register using the link in the first comment.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and
do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive
Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

20/05/2026

🎸 Showcase festival today… bigger stages tomorrow?

For our next Roundtable, we’re bringing together managers, festival professionals and label representatives working across the international rock and metal ecosystem to discuss how showcase festivals can become real tools for growth, touring and long-term career development 🔥

Meet the speakers:

🇬🇧 Emma Wiggin
Artist manager, founder of Westwick Management and co-founder of the Rock and Metal Alliance. Emma has spent more than 12 years supporting grassroots rock and metal artists internationally, while also championing accessibility, inclusion and artist development across the industry.

🏴 Rob Wood
Scotland-based artist manager and founder of Lonewolf Talent Management, working with emerging alternative and pop-metal artists across the UK and Europe. Rob is also co-founder of the Rock and Metal Alliance, helping create new international pathways and showcase opportunities for grassroots acts.

🇨🇦 JJ Tartaglia
Founder of Boonsdale Records, one of Canada’s longstanding independent rock and metal labels. Alongside releasing records and exporting artists internationally, JJ works across management, booking, touring and concert promotion, and has organised the Wacken Metal Battle Canada since 2013.

🇪🇸 Ángel Ortí
Head of Booking at Pro Weekend Fest, the Castellón-based showcase festival and conference now entering its 12th edition. Ángel works on building international partnerships and discovering emerging talent through connections with showcase festivals and industry networks across Europe.

🎤 Expect conversations around getting the most out of a showcase slot (visibility, preparation and team) to what it actually takes to convert it into bigger shows, stronger positioning and real touring opportunities.

📅 Thursday, May 28
⏰ 18:00 CEST / 17:00 BST
🎟️ Secure your seat using the link in the first comment.

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and
do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive
Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

🎤 What can nearly 50 years in artist management teach today’s managers?From developing arena-level careers to guiding ar...
19/05/2026

🎤 What can nearly 50 years in artist management teach today’s managers?

From developing arena-level careers to guiding artists across decades of change in the music business, Rosa Lagarrigue has built a reputation as one of the most respected and influential managers in the Spanish-speaking world 🌍

Having worked with generations of major artists, including Alejandro Sanz, Raphael or Rozalén, Rosa has experienced first-hand how artist careers evolve, adapt and endure over time 🚀

This Career Insights session is not about one market or one genre. It’s about perspective, longevity, artist relationships, international thinking and the kind of experience that only comes from decades working at the highest level of management 💡

A rare opportunity for managers across Europe to hear from someone who has lived through multiple generations of the music industry — and continues shaping it today.✨

📅 Wednesday, May 27
⏰ 18:00 CEST / 17:00 BST
🎟️ Register now (link in first comment).

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and
do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive
Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

🇪🇺 Last week, we gathered in Brussels for the first EMMA Forum since the appointment of our new Board.Over two inspiring...
15/05/2026

🇪🇺 Last week, we gathered in Brussels for the first EMMA Forum since the appointment of our new Board.

Over two inspiring days, EMMA members from across Europe came together to exchange ideas, raise questions and shape the next steps for music management and the wider European music ecosystem 🎶

We discussed working conditions, organisational development, advocacy and representation — while also meeting with key organisations to find common ground around the challenges managers and artists are facing today 🤝

💬 Jess Partridge, EMMA Executive Director: “Being together in person helps build stronger relationships across Europe, find common ground and develop better conditions for managers and artists. It was exciting to see everyone contributing to the conversation” 🌍✨

A huge thank you to everyone for your participation, energy and contributions throughout these two days. Exciting times ahead for EMMA and our community 🚀

Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and
do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive
Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.

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