Mastering The Music Business (MMB) 2026: Full Schedule

MMB is the first and biggest international music business conference and showcase festival in Romania. Dedicated to all music enthusiasts, MMB is the place where both independent artists and key music business professionals are offered the opportunity to meet with leading experts in the local and international industry, learn from them and interact with them directly.

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11:00 EEST

(RO) Workshop Songwriting

Wednesday September 2, 2026 11:00 - 11:40 EEST

MUGUREL VRABETE ROOM

Speakers

Dan Byron

Wednesday September 2, 2026 11:00 - 11:40 EEST
MUGUREL VRABETE ROOM HOTEL CARO

Workshop

12:15 EEST

(RO) Workshop Songwriting

Wednesday September 2, 2026 12:15 - 12:55 EEST

MUGUREL VRABETE ROOM

Speakers

Dan Byron

Wednesday September 2, 2026 12:15 - 12:55 EEST
MUGUREL VRABETE ROOM HOTEL CARO

Workshop

14:00 EEST

(RO) Financing opportunities for Education, Youth and Mobilities at Erasmus+ (Panel)

Wednesday September 2, 2026 14:00 - 14:40 EEST

MUGUREL VRABETE ROOM

How can Erasmus+ support music professionals, educators and organisations in developing international projects and mobility opportunities? This practical session will explore key Erasmus+ actions, including KA220-YOU, KA220-VET and KA1, covering eligibility, application steps, annual deadlines and available funding. The speakers will also draw on their own experience with Erasmus+ projects, including New European Music Teacher (NEMT) and BeatAgora Camps, sharing practical insights into developing and implementing such initiatives.

Moderators

Anca Lupes

President, RAW Music

Anca Lupeș is one of the most experienced professionals in Romanian music business. One of her most important advantages is that during her career in the music business she has activated in almost all the areas of this industry – mass media (press, radio, TV), concert organising... Read More →

Speakers

Zoli Toth

President, As. Star Education

✉ [email protected]

Zoli TOTH is one of the most respected Romanian artists, with over 1,300 performances to his name. Constantly pushing boundaries, he consistently brings new concepts to the stage.

Zoli graduated from the “Gheorghe Dima” Music Academy in Cluj Napoca, un... Read More →

Nadejda Lisac

Anca Maxim

Youth coordinator for Erasmus+ and European Solidarity Corps, ANPCDEFP

Elena Racu

Expert - VET Deparment, ANPCDEFP

Wednesday September 2, 2026 14:00 - 14:40 EEST
MUGUREL VRABETE ROOM HOTEL CARO

Panel

15:15 EEST

(EN) New Blood, Heavy Sound: What Draws Youth to Metal Today (Panel)

Wednesday September 2, 2026 15:15 - 15:55 EEST

MUGUREL VRABETE ROOM

Metal has seen signs of a comeback in recent years, but is it truly growing or simply maintaining a loyal fanbase? How popular is the genre among younger generations, and what attracts them to it today? Are there noticeable differences in values, music preferences, and community engagement between younger and older metalheads?

Moderators

Stefan Zaharescu

Speakers

Pierre Gautiez

Jan Hagerodt

CEO, Booking Agent, Spider Promotion

Hi folks, I´m hage, nice to meet you! I´m with Spider - a booking and management agency from Hannover, Germany. I'm very much looking forward to MMB and meeting all of you. Let´s hang out and listen to great music! See you soon, all the best, hageBelow is some more serious stuff... Read More →

Katarina Kuzmicheva

Founder, DIVE IN MUSIC

Katarina Kuzmicheva is a Music Marketing Strategist, Artist Development Consultant, and Label Manager at dunk!records, one of the world’s leading independent post-rock/metal labels.

Working at the intersection of independent labels, festivals, digital marketing, and artist manag... Read More →

Wednesday September 2, 2026 15:15 - 15:55 EEST
MUGUREL VRABETE ROOM HOTEL CARO

Panel

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15:15 EEST

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