SoAlive Music Conference & Festival 2025 is a premier music industry event bringing together artists, industry professionals, media and key players from the global music industry. Taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria, from October 14–17, 2025, the event offers a unique platform for networking, collaboration, and showcasing diverse talent from the Balkan region. This year's conference will focus on promoting Balkan creativity on the global stage, featuring panels, workshops, and live performances.
For the 2025 edition, only artists based in Balkan region countries (or born in one of the following countries) are eligible to apply. This includes Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey, and Romania.
Important Information:
SoAlive Music Conference & Festival 2025 is a showcase festival, meaning no financial compensation is offered for performances. This format aligns with the global standard for showcase events, where the primary focus is to provide artists with unparalleled exposure to industry professionals rather than direct monetary compensation.
As part of SoAlive 2025, you will perform in front of an audience that includes over 800 delegates from the music industry, including festival bookers, talent agents, record label executives, media representatives, and other influential figures. This creates a unique opportunity to make vital connections and build your career on an international level.
To support your participation, selected artists will receive:
- Fixed travel reimbursement (specific details provided upon selection).
- Catering during the event.
- Pro + accreditations for all band members
- Accommodation for the duration of the festival.
We are committed to providing artists with a platform that maximizes their exposure, fosters collaboration, and amplifies their talent to a global audience. SoAlive Music Conference is not just an event—it's an opportunity to connect with the world.
SoAlive Music Conference & Festival 2025 is a premier music industry event bringing together artists, industry professionals, media and key players from the global music industry. Taking place in Sofia, Bulgaria, from October 14–17, 2025, the event offers a unique platform for networking, collaboration, and showcasing diverse talent from the Balkan region. This year's conference will focus on promoting Balkan creativity on the global stage, featuring panels, workshops, and live performances.
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