Name: (RO) The Original Cover (Panel)
Start: 2026-09-01T15:15:00+0300
End: 2026-09-01T16:00:00+0300

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.

(RO) The Original Cover (Panel)

Tuesday September 1, 2026 15:15 - 16:00 EEST

MUGUREL VRABETE ROOM

Are cover bands a good way to earn a living in the music business? And are they an accelarator or a brake for an emerging artist trying to promote their music - Can cover bands provide a sustainable career in today's music industry? For many musicians, performing covers offers a reliable source of income, valuable live experience, and opportunities to build a loyal audience. But does it also come with creative limitations?

This panel explores the role of cover bands in the modern music business, examining whether they serve as a financial foundation, a career destination, or a stepping stone toward an original artist career.

Moderators

Andrei Ilie

Arist, byron

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Andrei Ilie is 28 years old and is one of the most active drummers on the Romanian rock & pop scene. Frequently, though, as a member of the projects he was involved in during the years, he found himself taking care of band tasks which often went beyond drumming duties, particularly... Read More →

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Mastering The Music Business (MMB) 2026

Andrei Ilie

Iuliana Dobre

Camelia Dudu

Andrei Leonte

Alex Vasilache

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Mastering The Music Business (MMB) 2026

Andrei Ilie

Iuliana Dobre

Camelia Dudu

Andrei Leonte

Alex Vasilache

Attendees (14)

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