Bremen, April 24–26, 2025
Music from Greece proudly made its debut appearance at jazzahead! 2025, one of the most influential international jazz trade fairs and festivals.
The delegation of Music from Greece marked its inaugural participation in this landmark event with a three-day journey of vibrant meetings, cultural exchanges, and musical inspiration. United, in vision and purpose, the delegation worked to create new prospects and unlock opportunities for the country’s thriving jazz scene.
The national booth of the Ministry of Culture (6D31) hosted more than 20 artists, music ensembles, professionals, and organizations from the field, coordinated by Greece’s only music export office. This coordinated presence contributed decisively in Greece’s most dynamic participation at jazzahead! to date, demonstrating that Greek jazz has the potential to stand equally on the international stage.
The delegation of Music from Greece present in Bremen was (in alphabetical order):
In Person Participation:
•Artists: Nikos Vogiatzakis, Lia Hide, Nassia Gofa, Grigoris Theodoridis, Giorgos Bereris, Melina Paxinou, Eleanna Pitsikaki, Andreas Polyzogopoulos, Erini Tornesaki
•Organizations & Industry Professionals: Autodia, Jazz Solidarity Network, Helen Kontos (United World), Angeliki Spyridaki, Mad Hat Music Productions
The 2025 delegation also included:
Dimitris Angelakis, Stathis Anninos, Savina Yannatou, Petros Klampanis, Haris Lambrakis, Kostas Patsiotis, Thanos Stavridis, along with the music groups Asterismyth, Dilemma, Flamarabenco, and the Harris Lambrakis Quartet
With strong coordination and an inclusive, forward-looking approach, Music from Greece reinforced Greece’s position as a rising force in the international jazz community, opening doors for future collaborations, tours, and cultural exchange.