Virgo Sillamaa is a music policy and ecosystem researcher, educator and consultant from Estonia, currently based in Brussels. With over 20 years of experience in the music sector, he is currently the Research Coordinator of EMEE, European Music Exporters Exchange network, and a board member at the Estonian Authors' Society. Virgo is regularly engaged in project development and implementation, advising initiatives and organisations within the music ecosystem, such as coordinating research in the Europe in Synch and Better Live projects. He is a junior lecturer of creative project management at the Tartu University Viljandi Cultural Academy and also gives guest lectures and workshops on music and cultural policy and international projects. He has MA degrees in music pedagogy (EAMT) and public administration (TalTech) and is currently pursuing PhD studies at Erasmus University Rotterdam.
The Global Shifts, the Competitive Edge of Europe and The Challenges of Platformisation. Presentation of a debate that aims to redefine the Music Industry: The Definition of the European Music Ecosystem
Friday, April 4, 2025
11:00 - 12:15
Stage: Sirius
Internationalisation – What's Behind the Catch-all Term?
Friday, April 4, 2025
13:15 - 14:15
Stage: Altair
Music Export Metrics: How to Measure Cross-border Success?
Saturday, April 5, 2025
11:15 - 12:15
Stage: Capella
Investing in Music: For Short-term Return or Long-term Impact?
Saturday, April 5, 2025
13:15 - 14:15
Stage: Vega