Mastering The Music Business (MMB) 2026

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗝𝗼𝗯 (RS) is a music project created by Petar Bogojević in 2023, born from the need to shape and present his musical sketches. The debut release “Tommy,” signed to Belgrade’s Kontra Rights label, arrived in summer 2023, followed by the single and video “Woohoo Head” in June 2024 and a Live EP from Down There Studios.

The sound is inspired by the 60s but also by modern vibes from bands like Allah Las, Mystic Braves, The Black Angels and The Dandy Warhols, with Phony Job’s most recognizable moments coming from fuzz guitars and organ solos. Their latest 4-track EP “Head for the Sun” landed in March 2025.

Phony Job are Emilija Đonin (vocals, organ, tambourine), Jelisaveta Todorov (drums), Marko Obradović (guitar), Ivan Avramelović (bass), Sebastian Gubik (guitar) and Petar Bogojević (vocals, guitar, keys). Fresh off their first Serbian tour in late 2024, the band is now focused on bringing their music to regional audiences while working on their debut album.

Bucharest-based singer-songwriter Cristina Lupu crafts atypical art-folk that blends playfulness, nostalgia, and raw emotion. Since her debut with SWEET·AMNESIA, she has captivated audiences at major festivals like Electric Castle, evolving from intimate solo performances into a powerful, multi-instrumental ensemble. Currently in the studio for her 2027 album, Cristina is bringing a bolder, high-energy sound to the stage this year!

𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 is a jazz fusion band whose artistic core is in constant reconfiguration around the vision of Patricia Marchiș, always exploring and expanding the boundaries of the genre.

The group has established itself as a distinct voice on the Romanian contemporary scene, with a remarkable trajectory. From European stages like Mittelfest (IT), Nei Suoni dei Luoghi (IT) and Sunset Sunside (FR) to leading festivals at home - Gărâna Jazz, Timișoara Jazz, JazzCave, Sibiu Jazz, Classix and Johnny Răducanu, Marquis Collective have cemented their status as a landmark of the new fusion wave.

Their most recent show, "Metamorphosis," was described by international critics as "dynamic, fluid and radiant." The project blends classical virtuosity, the freedom of jazz and the energy of rock into a modern sonic construction, one that's essential to experience live.

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 is an independent Berlin-based soul artist who draws on her French-Cuban roots to craft a sound that bridges vintage soul nostalgia with modern grooves and heartfelt storytelling. Her powerful stage presence earned her the Listen to Berlin Artist Award 2025 — even before she'd released any music on streaming platforms.

She's shared stages with artists like Omah Lay and Nick Hakim, and lent her voice to projects such as Sorvina, Stella & The Longos, and the BiPoC choir A Song For You, before stepping into her own spotlight with her four-piece live band.

With over 40,000 monthly Spotify listeners, Charlotte is carving out her own soulful universe. Her debut EP "No Way But Through" (March 2026), co-produced with Tremendous Aron, is a raw, cinematic journey through love, loss and self-discovery.

𝗦𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗥 (BG) is a five-piece band combining hypnotic noise rock with analog video projections. Their sound embraces distortion and atmospheric reverb in a 1960s wall-of-sound aesthetic.

Because of the band’s audiovisual nature, their live performance turns visual media into an essential expressive element alongside the music. Using a chain of VHS players and other analog video modulators, they project visuals that are conceptually connected and sonically synchronized with their live set.

Fresh off her Top 3 finish at the Eurovision Song Contest, Alexandra Căpitănescu joins the stage as our official HEADLINER for the MMB Showcase Festival!

Known for her haunting vocals and boundary-pushing artistic vision, Alexandra is dominating the airwaves with her latest hit, "Choke Me", a track that blends dark pop with unapologetic emotional power.