The South East European Music Event (SeeMe) was launched to create a hub for the regions’ industry professionals, artists and music fans.
SeeMe is set for a fantastic fourth edition – bigger and better than before, with top industry speakers, star studded awards and huge line up for the official closing party.
SeeMe has positioned itself as the main event in dance music in the South East European region, where industry professionals and music fans alike join together, exchange ideas and keep up-to-date with the latest trends and developments.
South East Europe is also an exciting emerging market with many amazing festivals, a growing music industry and many new opportunities.
What is SeeMe?
SeeMe was conceived to create a connection between the industry professionals in the region and the event has opened doors where previously there were none. For 3 days and nights Sofia, Bulgaria will open its doors again for artists, DJs, producers, club promoters, label managers, industry professionals and the numerous fans of electronic music.
The SeeMe Conference:
The conference will take place over three days and will feature key opinion leaders from the worlds music industry as well as key industry professionals from South East Europe. Wi-fi will be available for delegates at the conference center and this year SeeMe will provide an online database for delegates to schedule meetings in advance.
Confirmed panel speakers include Scott Cohen (Orchard, Founder & Vice President Europe), Kiril Zdravkov (CEO KVZ MUSIC), Mark Bona (Sziget Festival), Wessel van Eeden (Dance4life), Patrick Stolpmann (CEO Sweet N Low Music), Darryl von Daniken (EmSee DJ Agency), Georgi Stanev (Manager of Gravity Co), and DJ Steven (Metropolis) with more to be announced.
The SeeMe Festival:
The SeeMe official party will take place on Friday, 5th June at the Central Railway Station, Sofia and will feature four stages! Yes 4! This year the SeeMe festival will also include an Upcoming Artists Stage – for all artists who are seeking to break through – one flying start and a chance to perform alongside already respected names in the music scene. Top Bulgarian band Gravity Co will open the stage with a special live performance and the Drum & Bass Arena are also confirmed to visit Bulgaria for a second time with more to be announced soon.
The SeeMe Awards:
The SeeMe awards after their successful launch in 2008, will now be an annual event to celebrate the best talent in South East Europe. Taking place on Friday 5th June, the Awards Ceremony will be presented by two of the biggest names in the South East European Music Industry, Tijana Todorovic and Nikolay Bakalov.
Tijana Todorovic has over 10 years experience in the music and entertainment industry and is is a Serbian multi-talent living in Belgrade, who is locally and internationally recognised as a TV presenter, DJ, vocalist, spokesperson for Exit festival, party girl and the nicest host you could have in Serbia.
Nikolay Bakalov is the vocalist of the top Bulgarian band Gravity Co, who have carved a niche with an original electro indie sound, with warm vocal melodies over pumping electronic beats. Having grown up in a show business family, Nikolay started performing at an early age and also worked as the host of a music show on Bulgarian National TV for three years.
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How to Register?
The conference package is only 90 EUR till 1st of May! It provides access to the conference, contact zone, the database, networking area and official SeeMe parties. To register and for more information go to the all new SeeMe website www.seeme-sofia.com or email registration@seeme-sofia.com
Special discounts are also being offered to members of AIM, MMF & IMMF. Please email for more information.
Quotes:
“SeeMe was excellent both in it’s organization and in the reaction from the people of Sofia and elsewhere that came together. I loved being on the panel and it’s always good to play alongside a talent the size and stature of Jeff Mills. I had an absolute blast in Sofia and I’m looking forward to being back next year with a little luck!” – Paul Woolford, UK
“SeeMe was an excellent ‘boutique’ conference which gave us the opportunity to spend much more time with everyone there which I think will serve to strengthen relationships for the future.” - Ed Real, Trackitdown, UK
“The SeeMe team were incredibly hospitable and I found it exciting and rewarding to be hearing new music and meeting new people in a region of the world that shouldn’t be overlooked” – Nick Halkes, Incentive Music, UK
“We were delighted to have had the opportunity to take part in this new up and coming festival, Eastern Europe has some fantastic clubs and it was great that we had the chance to showcase MoS to some of the best promoters and club owners it has. You’ll be seeing much more MoS in Eastern Europe!” -
Jenni Cochrane, Head of Tours & Events, Ministry Of Sound, UK
“I think SEEME has once again shown growth on both the business side of things as the events. The warm welcome and enthusiasm of the people add so much spirit to the conference. It shows that the whole eastern European market is on the rise and not to be underestimated. Dance4Life is proud to be partnering with SEEME and will continue to do so in the future.” - Wessel van Eeden, Dance4Life, NL
“SEEME was a very good opportunity to attract the attention of industry people from countries with long dance music tradition like the UK and the US. It was good for us to make a statement – something is happening over here and it is fresh and alive. It is worth coming to South East Europe and especially Bulgaria for business and party as well.” - DJ Steven, Metropolis, BG
“I had 3 days of good socializing and got a better understanding of the music industry in the region” - Stefan Popescu, Redbull, RO
“I found SeeMe very useful, and it was even surprising and positive how many Western European and American collagues were attending, great that there is an event turning the attention to this region, where there is a really exciting electronic scene. I will definitely come next year. See you at SeeMe” - Adam Berczes, CLS Records, HU
“I found SeeMe to be unique in SE Europe as far as organization, hospitality and the general ongoings are concerned. Organizing events, etc. in this part of the world is definitely no easy task and the SeeMe guys pass with flying colors. Also, the main thing is that there was actual business to be done rather than just partying.” – Christian Cambas, Devilock Records, GR
“SEEME presents an opportunity for all music professionals from East Europe to get in touch with some of the most recognizable figures in the business from all over the world and get the feedback needed to continue their work in the highest level of professionalism possible, establish new contacts through which we can promote our music industry and create opportunities that would otherwise be impossible. SEEME creates a fresh insight into how much we have accomplished and how much more we can create and learn through joined energy, but not only through work, but through fun, exchange of ideas and excellent music.” – Uros Jelic, B92 Radio, RS
“SEEME was great this year and I’m very happy being part of it. I think the venue was cool and the introduction of the awards was perfect. I also liked the panels and the speakers were perfect for the themes.” - DJ Icko, Antenna 5, MK
“SeeMe is an up and coming, growing each year, evolving conference, that continues to educate and open the minds of a people gifted and driven to be creators of music. Balancing them with creativity and knowledge, as well as bridging the gap in styles and inspiring the best in all of us!” – Barbara Tucker, Bstar music group, USA
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