In this session, the Portuguese music industry will be debated. How well are we doing and where are we going? Through a reflection on the problems that affect the sector and an analysis of good practices, this conversation aims to examine the present and future the music industry in Portugal.
*This panel curated by Why Portugal.
Moderator:
JORGE BIZARRO (PT)
Manager / Founding member, AMEI - Association for Musicians, Artists and Independent Labels
Jorge Bizarro is a manager, booking agent and producer. Besides managing artists such as Frankie Chavez or Julie & The CarJackers, he acts as a booking agent at local Xapa13, producing big shows. He is a founding member and a former president of AMEI – Association for Musicians, Artists and Independent Labels.
Confirmed Participants:
DAVID SANTOS
Musician (Portugal)
Noiserv is the solo project of David Santos, an artist who is rapidly and firmly establishing himself in France and Germany. His music draws references to Yann Tiersen, Sigur Rós or Radiohead. Santos prefers to do everything himself: writing songs, making videos, recording, releasing and performing.
JOÃO VIEIRA (PT)
Musician (Portugal)
An industry hustler, João is one of the founders of Porto finest electro-rock band X-WIFE. Today he tours the country and some places in Europe with a new band called WHITE HAUS. In the 90’s João established himself as a promoter in London where he also gained a great deal of reputation for amazing electro-clash dj sets under the alias of Dj Kitten.
JOHN GONCALVES (PT)
Musician / founder La Folie
John is founder of one of Portugal’s finest pop bands, The Gift. He has toured the country for the last 20 years and has been the main responsible for the band’s promotion and marketing. This year they released a new album produced by Brian Eno.
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