EMMpower Mentorship Program – OLD
[vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1636993682396{margin-bottom: 50px !important;}”][vc_column][ultimate_heading main_heading=”EMMpower Mentorship Program” spacer=”line_only” spacer_position=”middle” line_height=”2″ line_color=”#1e73be” line_width=”1200″ main_heading_margin=”margin-bottom:20px;” sub_heading_margin=”margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:50px;”][/ultimate_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The music industry is currently facing significant challenges in the post-pandemic era. As a result, there is an increasing need for creative and resilient music managers who can navigate the industry’s ever-changing landscape. European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA) is launching the EMMpower Mentorship Program to address this need.
This program connects early-stage music managers with established professionals in other European countries, providing them with the support and guidance they need to build sustainable careers for their artists and succeed in an increasingly competitive industry.
Running from April to December 2023, the EMMpower Mentorship Program is designed to help emerging managers gain practical tools, proven knowledge, and best practices that they can use to improve their skills and competitiveness on a global scale.
By working with experienced European managers who will serve as paid mentors, mentees will receive valuable guidance and support as they navigate the challenges of the music industry. They will also be able to build connections and relationships with other music professionals from across Europe, expanding their network and opportunities for collaboration.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” css=”.vc_custom_1681207669967{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][ultimate_heading main_heading=”2023 EMMpower Mentors” alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””][/ultimate_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_color_value=”#f2f2f2″ css=”.vc_custom_1679350588776{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”2912″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/5″][vc_column_text]
David Swartz (DE)
David Swartz is a music industry veteran from Los Angeles, currently based in Berlin, with over 20 years of experience in artist management, booking, and concert promotion, working with artists such as Tricky, Mykki Blanco, FaltyDL, and many others. In recent years, David has been operating under the banner of Singular Arts Group to provide artist management services and consulting on various projects within the arts and culture sectors.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_color_value=”#f2f2f2″ css=”.vc_custom_1679350600187{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”2913″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/5″][vc_column_text]
Guna Zučika (LV)
Guna Zučika, CEO of Every Little Thing, is a music industry professional representing various Latvian artists, including Carnival Youth, Tautumeitas, Bel Tempo, and Fiņķis, while also collaborating with international record label Sony Music for their Latvian activities. With a Master’s degree in Music Business Management from the University of Westminster, Guna is currently pursuing a doctorate at the Latvian Academy of Culture and serves as a board member of the Latvian Music Export Office and a council member of the Latvian Performers’ and Producers’ Association (LaIPA).[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_color_value=”#f2f2f2″ css=”.vc_custom_1679350610610{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”2914″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/5″][vc_column_text]
Joan Vich Montaner (ES)
Joan Vich Montaner is an artist manager at Ground Control, based in Madrid, Spain, with over 10 years of experience managing internationally recognized artists, such as Hinds, The Parrots, Melenas, and Ghouljaboy, in addition to more than three decades of experience in various music industry roles, including record label A&R, festival booking, music writing, and radio DJ.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_color_value=”#f2f2f2″ css=”.vc_custom_1679350610610{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”2926″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/5″][vc_column_text]
Jussi Hautala (FI)
Result Entertainment Management
Jussi “Jusu” Hautala is a Finnish music industry veteran with over 15 years of experience managing artists, songwriters, and producers. As co-founder of Result Entertainment Management, he has a versatile background and expertise in contract negotiations, music business management, and artist development. Jussi holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Management & Artist Development and served on the board of MMF Finland for 10 years.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_color_value=”#f2f2f2″ css=”.vc_custom_1679350620523{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/5″][vc_single_image image=”2915″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”4/5″][vc_column_text]
Lydia Kirschstein (UK)
After graduating with an MA in Music Industry Management in 2014, Lydia Kirschstein started her career at London’s Trinifold Management, working with major acts such as The Who, Roger Daltrey, and Judas Priest. During her first two years at the company, Lydia worked as a sync manager, seeking licensing opportunities for Trinifold’s own catalogue of songs in advertising, TV, film, and games. She has since moved on to manage various new acts and represents The Holy and Lake Jons.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” css=”.vc_custom_1681207669967{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column][ultimate_heading main_heading=”2023 EMMpower Mentees” alignment=”left” margin_design_tab_text=””][/ultimate_heading][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row bg_type=”bg_color” bg_color_value=”#f2f2f2″ css=”.vc_custom_1679350620523{margin-bottom: 15px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Skye Bareckaite (DK)
Margareeta Evi (UA)
Baldo Faiella (BE)
Joshua Irawo (UK)
Jay James (UK)
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Magda Jędrzejewska (PL)
Liadain Kaminska (IE)
Lilli Keh (FI)
Oscar Kruithof (FR)
Sorrel Salb (SE)
[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”2663″ img_size=”medium” css=”.vc_custom_1677845599192{margin-top: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;}”][/vc_column][vc_column width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Funded by the European Union. However, the views and opinions expressed are only those of the author(s). They do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or EACEA, and neither the European Union nor the granting authority can be held responsible.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]