Talk and Q&A: Andreas Trachonitis – From Musician to Music Professional

Andreas Trachonitis: From Musician to Music Professional

This 90-minute talk and Q&A by Andreas Trachonitis explores the practical realities of building a sustainable and professional music career, covering artistic identity, project development, communication, collaboration, budgeting, rights, live performance and career planning. Designed for musicians, producers, songwriters and other music professionals attending Music Village, the session combines personal insight and practical tools, followed by a Q&A addressing topics such as finding collaborators, approaching venues and festivals, creating a press kit, managing social media, protecting creative identity, understanding fair payment and taking the next steps in developing a musical career.

Andreas Trachonitis

Visionary cultural expert with over 15 years of experience orchestrating large-scale events. Founder, producer, and director of Fengaros Festival – Cyprus’s premier multi-stage, multi-art cultural festival and export – alongside capacity-building initiatives such as Fengaros Music Village, EU-funded Eurotoire, youth-focused Fengaros High, online showcase Fengaros Reacts, and initiator and first president of CYPREA, advocating for local artists’ policy changes. Berklee College of Music alumnus, founder of Louvana Records and Studio Eleven63, former faculty at Frederick University, excelling in DEIA practices by blending European networks, local passion, academic rigor, and proven expertise to transform artists and audiences through education, inclusivity, innovation, and avant-garde initiatives.