Programmes

The Αwards are addressed to Export-ready solo artists or bands. They must have promo material on the internet, music available on major streaming platforms, and experience in playing music to a live audience.

HEMI MUSIC AWARDS (HMA) is organized by the Hub for the Exchange of Music Innovation (HEMI) a project of 10 organizations from 9 countries, co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union.

The selection is done by an international Jury of 27 members Industry Experts, Festival organizers, Promoters, Export Offices, Venue managers and Music journalists from the 9 countries participating in the Awards: Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia.

Selected artists will have the opportunity to participate in an online training program, where they can learn about the music markets of all participating countries and the most important showcase festivals. The best in the industry will share music industry tips. Finalists (one artist from each country) will receive an individual mentorship program to develop their export capabilities and the opportunity to tour at HEMI partner festivals based on invitations.