BUILDING SUSTAINABLE MUSIC CAREERS (NEW FACES 2026 WORKSHOP)

Mentor: Jake Beaumont-Nesbitt (International Music Managers Forum, UK)

Participants: Ana Konstantinović (Changeover Festival, RS), Boško Strugar (KST, RS), David Mandić (Freelance Journalist, HR), Dona Ilijevska (Gola Planina, Mrtov Konj, MK), Georgi Kazasov (Smiles Music, Caravan Party, BG), Jan Robek (Kapa Records, KREH, SI), Matea Božić (yem, HR), Veronika Černe (Radio Študent, SI), Zhelyazko Ganchev (Zvuk I Kartina / BubbleGum Records, Samodiva Society, BG)

Topic info: Designed exclusively for the New Faces 2026 participants, this interactive workshop focuses on building long-term careers in today's music industry. Led by Jake Beaumont-Nesbitt, the session explores career strategy, professional relationships, international opportunities and the skills needed to navigate an increasingly competitive and fast-changing music business. Through discussion and practical insights, participants will gain tools to help shape sustainable careers beyond a single showcase or conference.