Peter Smidt (NL), responsible for the export policy at Buma Cultuur /Netherlands/, boardmember of European Music Office, Smidt was one of the initiators of the European Tour Support Plan (ETS) and European Talent Exchange Program (ETEP) programme. Peter Smidt studied art and art management at the university Groningen Holland (RUG). After working as а musician, record store manager, artist manager, tour manager and booker, Smidt worked as а concert and festival promoter for over 20 years for Grand Theatre Groningen, Bevrijdings Pop Haarlem and Oosterpoort, Groningen and created events like EuroSonic Noorderslag and Noorderslag Seminar, R&B night Groningen and other events. Smidt started working for Buma Cultuur (the new name of the Conamus foundation) in 1995. Buma Cultuur is the BUMA funded organisation for promotion of Dutch music and repertoire in and outside of Holland. Buma Cultuur is partner and co-organiser of Noorderslag, EuroSonic and is organising Noorderslag Seminar, The annual Musicians Day and Amsterdam Dance Event, Jazzdag and Toonzetters and many other events to promote Dutch repertoire in and outside of the Netherlands Smidt is responsible for the export policy the European policy at Buma Cultuur and works in close corporation with EMO, the European Music Office. In the framework of EMO Smidt was one of the initiators of the European Tour Support Plan (ETS) and European Talent Exchange Program (ETEP) programme. Smidt was board member of European Live Music Forum, Groepenraad Amsterdam and Muzieklab Brabant. Currently boardmember of European Music Office.
	BOJAN BOSKOVIC (SRB) General Manager of Exit Festival Bojan is one of the cofounders of Exit Festival. Just as a student at The Faculty of Technical Sciences at University of Novi Sad (where he graduated in Telecommunication Department), he already was engaged in social activities, and from there  trying to find a way for making difference in a country with  many social and political problems. He is leading a team which is organizing a festival that is the biggest cultural happening in the region. Every year this team grows from only 10 people to 5.000. It becomes the biggest machinery that involves management of thousands. The EXIT festival came into being in the year 2000 as an act of rebellion against the regime that had for years been keeping Serbia out of touch with the outside world. That summer thousands of young people from Novi Sad gathered by the Danube River where concerts, parties and art performances took place.  Having been inspired by that enthusiasm, the team behind EXIT decided to continue with the festival, choosing the historic Petrovaradin Fortress as the venue. Those who came to EXIT spread the word that it was the best party in the Balkans. The festival proclaimed the State of EXIT - a state for those who share values, environmental awareness, and tolerance and are open to the different cultures. EXIT was awarded the prestigious UK Festival Award for the best festival in Europe for 2007, as voted for by festival-goers from all over the world.
	Stephen Budd (UK), founder member and long-term council member of The Music Managers Forum UK Stephen Budd Management is  the second largest company of its kind in the world representing over 30 leading songwriters and producers including; Rick Nowels, Tore Johansson, Ken Nelson, Valgeir Sigurðsson and Arthur Baker, who have produced hits by the likes of Dido, Franz Ferdinand, Katie Melua, N Dubz, Kylie Minogue, Camille, Colby Caillet, John Legend, Yusuf Islam, N-Dubz, Bonnie Prince Billy, Bjork, Nelly Furtado, Santana, U2, Coldplay and many more. BIO Starting as a teenage roadie (for Motorhead, Generation X etc), Stephen founded indie label 'Torch' in 1980, signing and managing The Sound, The Big Sound Authority and The Cardiacs. He later went on to manage artists including Tanita Tikaram, Sally Oldfield, Heaven 17 and Gang of Four. In 1984 Stephen met producer Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T Rex, U2) who invited him to become his manager and to run his ‘Good Earth’ recording studio in Soho. After 4 years he founded Stephen Budd Management in 1988 as one of the first companies to focus purely on sales, management and career development of songwriters and record producers. SBM has grown to become the second largest company of its kind in the world representing over 30 leading songwriters and producers including; Rick Nowels, Tore Johansson, Ken Nelson, Valgeir Sigurðsson and Arthur Baker, who have produced hits by the likes of Dido, Franz Ferdinand, Katie Melua, N Dubz, Kylie Minogue, Camille, Colby Caillet, John Legend, Yusuf Islam, N-Dubz, Bonnie Prince Billy, Bjork, Nelly Furtado, Santana, U2, Coldplay and many more. In 1999 Stephen co-founded SuperVision Management with Paul Craig and in 2001 became a director of the Channelfly PLC Group, which then included SBM, the Barfly Clubs, The Fly Magazine and SVM, which has now grown to represent Franz Ferdinand, Kaiser Chiefs, White Lies and The Cribs, Crystal Castles and many more. In 2003 he founded Pollination Music Publishing, signing Paul Oakenfold. Channelfly became MAMA Group PLC in 2006 which now also owns several other venues including Hammersmith Apollo, The Forum, Jazz Café, Borderline, The Garage etc and co-owns festivals including; Lovebox, Global Gathering and The Great Escape. In January 2010, MAMA Group was purchased by HMV PLC. In 2009 Stephen took on personally managing The Magic Numbers through SuperVision Management  and in 2010 has co-founded, (with Glastonbury Festival’s Martin Elbourne, The Great Escape’s Jon Mac and Indian music entrepreneur Vijay Nair) a new music festival in Pune, India which will feature the cream of UK and Indian ‘Indie Rock’ bands on December 4/5. Stephen's other activities include: Co-founding the Africa Express project with Damon Albarn, Ian Birrell and others to promote musical collaborations via hosting trips to Africa for musicians and collaborative concerts world-wide. He is a founder member and long-term council member of The Music Managers Forum. Stephen has given lectures around the world for The British Council and at ITC, SXSW, The Great Escape etc He has appeared on many TV shows, documentaries and featured in several books. He created the successful ‘Passport : Back To The Bars’ project, featuring major artists (inc. Amy Winehouse, Elbow, Sugababes,The Cure, David Gray etc) playing in the Barfly Clubs raising funds for WarChild and Shelter charities. A life-long Arsenal Football Club fan, he founded 'The Music Industry Gooners' club and co-produced the Arsenal Players End Of Season Charity Ball 2009 with The Who's Roger Daltrey and others. Specialties: Record Producer Management, Artist Management, Music Publishing, Festival booking, Film Music upervision, TV Presenting, Specialist Talks.  For more information visit these sites : http://www.record-producers.com http://www.myspace.com/stephenbudd http://www.africaexpress.co.uk/ For some of his TV appearances, see : http://www.youtube.com/user/StephenBuddMgt
	Scott Cohen (US), Founder and Vice President of The Orchard / Western Europe http://www.theorchard.com BIO: Scott  Cohen, Co-Founder and Vice President International for The Orchard. Mr. Cohen is primarily responsible for label acquisition in western European territories. As a well-recognized public speaker and lecturer, Mr. Cohen travels the world evangelizing new business models for the digital age. In 2007, he was asked to join LondonMetropolitanUniversity as a visiting professor. Mr. Cohen's music career started in the late eighties in independent and major label artist management. In addition to his responsibilities at The Orchard, he manages Danish indie rock sensation, The Raveonettes. Scott is a minimalist and strict vegan. No meat, fish, cheese, milk, honey, leather, wool or anything else derived from an animal. Scott Cohen co-founded The Orchard in 1997.  The Orchard licenses and globally distributes more than 1.3 million songs and over 5,000 video titles through hundreds of digital stores (e.g. iTunes, eMusic, Google, Netflix, V CAST) and mobile carriers (e.g. Verizon Wireless, Vodafone, Bell Canada, 3). With operations in 29 regions around the world: New York, Los Angeles, London, Tokyo, Buenos Aires, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Hong Kong, Kolkata, Johannesburg, Moscow, Melbourne, Paris, Milan, Athens, Berlin, Prague, Warsaw, Barcelona, Bucharest, Sofia, Lausanne, São Paulo, the Orchard offices are staffed by well-connected executives in the local entertainment scene, and bring great new clients into The Orchard's catalogue every day.
	Shain Shapiro, EU manager of CIMA, the Canadian Independent Music Association BIO: Shain Shapiro is an the UK and EU manager of CIMA, the Canadian Independent Music Association.  CIMA is Canada's largest independent music trade association, representing over 180 members across the country.  In addition, CIMA coordinates and maintains the Canadian brand abroad, producing showcases globally at events like SXSW, Midem, PopKomm and now See Me.   In addition, Shain works with CIMA members to develop infrastructure Europe wide, while assisting European companies exporting into Canada.  Shain lives in London, UK and is currently writing his PhD at the Birkbeck, University of London in music funding analysis part-time.
	Mark S. Berry (CA) is a music producer who has to his credit 36 international Gold and Platinum record awards. He is also chairman of Attack Media Group (a Toronto-based privately owned media and entertainment company). The Grammy and Juno nominated artists he has worked with include David Bowie, Duran Duran, Billy Idol, Boy George, YES, Joan Jett, Cameo, Kool & The Gang to name a few. His Canadian productions have included I Mother Earth, 2 Platinum albums for The Headstones, The Killjoys, Nothing In Particular, Fence, Burton Cummings (The Guess Who) Platinum solo effort, Up Close & Alone and many many more.   Full bio at http://www.markberry.com/about.html
	Pelle Lidell (SWE)   European A&R Executive – Universal Music Publishing Group Pelle Lidell started his career in the vibrant Stockholm punk rock / new wave scene in the late 70’s where he, at only 15 years of age, quickly established himself as club promoter, musician and DJ. After years as professional session player, songwriter and A&R he returned in late 1993 to Stockholm, Sweden from Los Angeles and London. In 1994 he was appointed Head of A&R and Deputy Managing Director for independent publisher Chrysalis Music Scandinavia. Chrysalis was voted best publisher by the Swedish music industry for three consecutive years. Under Pelle’s creative reign Chrysalis signed multi-platinum artists like Millencolin and Weeping Willows and international top writers like Anders Bagge (Celine Dion, Madonna) and Paul Rein (Christina Aguilera, Jessica Simpson). In 2000, after almost 6 years with Chrysalis, he launched together with Anders Bagge the highly renowned music publishing and music production collective Murlyn Mongs. As co-owner of Murlyn Songs he signed over 40 highly successful writers / producers including Bloodshy & Avant (Britney Spears, Madonna, Sugababes, Kylie Minogue) Arnthor Birgisson (Janet Jackson, Celine Dion, 98 Degrees), David Eriksen (Rachel Stevens, 98 Degrees),  Peer Astrom (Celine Dion, Ricky Martin, Glee). In Dec 2004 Pelle decided to leave Murlyn Songs but kept his shares in the company until 2007 when Murlyn was sold to Crosstown (and then later on BMG Rights). In January 2005 he accepted an offer from Universal Music Publishing’s European President, Paul Connolly and started a couple of months later as European A&R Executive. He is still with the company and is managing Universal’s roster of writers and producers. Pelle Lidell has had over 150 million records sold worldwide during his career as music publishing Head of A&R, Managing Director, CEO and European A&R Executive. Hits and recordings with: Christina Aguilera, Jennifer Lopez, Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Celine Dion, Santana, Clay Aiken, Carrie Underwood, Katherine McPhee, Jessica Simpson, Ronan Keating, Sugababes, Danity Kane, Duffy, Pussycat Dolls, Christina Milian, Monrose, Danity Kane, Sophie Ellis-Bextor, The Saturdays, Ben's Brother, No Angels, Thomas Godoj, Stefanie Heinzmann, Monrose, Shinee, Super Junior, Girls Generation, F(x), BOA, Cinema Bizarre, Tarja Turunen, Millencolin, Refused, Baxter, Sugarplum Fairy, Infinite Mass, Rachel Stevens, an array of Idol recordings / hits worldwide and many, many more. Specialties: * International music publishing * A&R (new signings & talent development) * Creative services * Delivering hit music to all major markets * Networking (music/film/game industry)
	Lauri Rechardt (FI) Mr. Lauri Rechardt is a consultant to IFPI the association representing the recording industry worldwide and a partner at law firm Procope & Hornborg in Helsinki, Finland.   Mr. Rechardt is an attorney and an expert in international copyright law, in particular in matters related to licensing and management of music rights.  He holds a law degree (LL.M) from the Helsinki University and he is a member of the Finnish Bar. Prior to joining Procope & Hornborg Mr. Rechardt worked from 2000 to 2007 as the Deputy General Counsel and Director of Licensing & Litigation at IFPI London.   Prior to joining IFPI, he worked as the Director of Legal and Licensing for the Finnish Performing Artists’ and Record Producers’ Copyright Society Gramex.  Lauri Rechardt is a regular speaker at IPR seminars and international, regional and national conferences.  He is a member of the Finnish Copyright Committee, a committee consulting and preparing copyright law amendments for the Finnish Government.
	Rob Marshall (UK) Rob Marshall is Digital Business Development Manager for Sony Music International, and has been a part of the company’s digital team since 2006. He is currently responsible for licensing new online and mobile services across emerging markets in Europe and Africa, playing an instrumental role in the development of innovative full track music and personalisation subscription services.  Prior to working for Sony Music, he worked in management consultancy on projects for multinational technology companies including Samsung, Huawei and British Telecom.   Rob holds a first-class honours BA Economics from The University of Manchester.
	Sanya Armutlieva (BG) Sanya Armutlieva is the owner and manager of some of the most prominent music companies in Bulgaria: Virginia Records, Animato Music, Publishing and Virginia Animato Music Publishing. Virginia Records was founded in 1993 as the official representative for Bulgaria of the largest at that time record company in the world - PolyGram, which later, after one of the biggest mergers in the industry, was renamed to Universal Music. Virginia is the exclusive licensee Records of Universal Music for 16 years. Currently the company is the exclusive partner for Bulgaria of Sony Music Entertainment. Virginia Records is associated with a number of Bulgarian music projects and artists. Official music company's formats "Music Idol" and "Bulgaria is seeking talent”. Virginia Publishing is the first music publishing company in Bulgaria and exclusive sub-publisher for Bulgaria one of the world's largest record companies - Universal Music Publishing Group. Virginia Publishing manages the entire catalog and Production Music Universal Music Publishing. The company is a member of the Board of the collecting societies' Muzikautor. Animato Music was founded in 2003 as Bulgarian exclusive licensee of EMI Music, which she also present. Animato Music Publishing was established in the same year as a partner of EMI Music Publishing for Bulgaria and manages both basic catalog of EMI Music Publishing  and Music Production Company. From 2002 Armutlieva Sanya is the Chairman of the Board of the Bulgarian Association of Music Producers (BAMP), which is the National Group of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). From 1998 until today sheis a member of the Board of Directors of the Company for collecting private benefit rights of producers of phonograms and music videos  and performers - PROFON. Between 2001 and 2006 she  was the chairman of the board of the Company.
	Ilian Iliev (BG) Hailed as one of the leading clarinetists of his generation, Ilian Iliev has been recognized for his exceptional artistry with enthusiastic accolades worldwide. "… a fabulous clarinet player…brilliant Bulgarian musician…" (Ron Emery, The Times Union, February 1997), "…wonderful clarinet virtuoso of extraordinary talent" (Ruth Laredo, Concert Pianist), "…excellent clarinetist…" (Richard Dyer, Boston Globe, April 1997), "…big and bold…excellent…" (Classical New  Jersey, November 2000), "…an impish clarinetist with formidable technique…"(Ron Emery, The Times Union, November 1995).  Mr. Iliev has concertized as a soloist and a chamber musician on major stages throughout Europe and the United States. He has appeared in Alice Tully Hall, Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, Merkin Hall, Troy Music Hall, The Cultural Center of Chicago, Capitol Hill in Washington, DC etc. He has collaborated with top artists, orchestras and ensembles such as Frederica von Stade, Herbie Mann, Kurt Masur, James Levine, Ives Abel, Alan Gilbert, Daniel Hege, Ruth Laredo, Theodosii Spassov, Sofia Philharmonic, The Haddonfield Orchestra, the Jupiter Symphony, The Lark String Quartet etc. Mr. Iliev was featured as a guest soloist of The Lyric Orchestra of New York on AIDS Benefit Concert hosted by former President Clinton and chaired by Luciano  Pavarotti.
	Alex Todorov (BG) Recording / Mixing Engineer, Producer, Media Composer Recorded and Mixed Records with Billy Idol, Gene Simmons (Kiss), Matt Sorum (Guns'n'Roses, Velvet Revolver), Richie Kotzen (Poison, Mr. Big), Derek Sherinian (Dream Theatre, Planet X), Marko Mendoza, David Kershenbaum (Duran Duran, Janet Jackson,Tracy Chapman, Joe Jackson, Bryan Adams, Cat Stevens), Richie Zito (The Cult, Eddie Money, Bad English, Joe Cocker). Recorded with Slash, Dave Navaro, Billy Gibbons, Stanley Clarke, George Duke, Macy Grey, Angela Winbush, Bony James, Sheila E, Marco Mendoza, Chris Chaney, Pat Torpey, Joe Lynn Turner, Billy Sheehan, John Waite, Keanu Reeves, Eric Singer, Bruse Kulick, Zakk Wild, Dweezl Zappa, Rob Overseer, Simon Philips, Steve Lukather, David Paich, Mike Porkaro, Bobby Kimball, Travis Barker, Mark Hoppus, Derek Sherinian, Brian Tichy, Stevie Salas, Doyle Bramhall, Billy Duffy, Blue Cantrell, Jimi Macon, Ryan Starr, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Doug Pinnick Programed and Mixed score for 5 feature movies including "Resident Evil 4 - Afterlife" Composed music for over 25 advertising spots including GM, MTV, Avon, John Frida broadcasted in USA. Recorded and Mixed songs with Bulgarian Artists D2, Maria Ilieva, Beloslava, TE, Slang, Babyface Clan, Future Shock, Please Shad Up Band, Weekeda, Dgango Ze, Doni i Momchil, Kanaleto, Irina Florin, Tedi Kacarova, Karizma, Beloslava, Mastilo, Ira, Stefan Vuldobrev., Infinity, Zona C.
	Dan Popi (RO) Dan Popi was born on September 12, 1968 and graduated in 1992 at the Polytechnic University in Bucharest. Despite his diploma as an engineer, his strong passion for music made him establish in 1991 Media Services – a music distribution company and advertising agency. In 1995, Dan Popi signed his first artist under Cat Music Label, which initially was just a brand extension of Media Services, but became a stand-alone company in 2003. Throughout the years, Dan Popi developed the largest original Romanian music catalogue. Cat Music/Media Services is the main pillar of the Romanian music industry, being the record label which holds 60 % of the Romanian music repertoire and more than 30 % market share. Cat Music /Media Services holds the exclusive license in Romania of EMI Music - one of the biggest record labels worldwide, representing artists like Robbie Williams, Kylie Minogue, Queen, Coldplay, Depeche Mode, Katy Perry, David Guetta, Pink Floyd. Due to this and also the previous experience as a Sony Music licensee (1997-2007), the company established excellent professional connections which have helped in the approach of the international market regarding promotion strategies for its own artists. Dan Popi enjoyed first international breakthrough in 2003 with O-zone’s “Dragostea din Tei” huge success. The boy band O-Zone has peaked at #1 in the European Billboard chart and remained at this rank for 16 weeks in a row, the single “Dragostea din Tei” being sold in over 6 million units worldwide. The album sold 3 million copies, of which 1 million units in Japan - which represented the best performance of a foreign artist after the album “Bad” – Michael Jackson, registering an incredible success in USA, South America and Asia as well. Cat Music/Media Services has also launched local artists like DJ Project in Europe and US, Geo Da Silva worldwide and wonder-child Cleopatra Stratan in Latin America, Japan, Taiwan and Spain – the talented little girl also winning 6 World Records Academy certificates. In 2009, Cat Music/Media Services scores another groundbreaking success by releasing worldwide the first single of a new discovered artist – Edward Maya. “Stereo Love”, performed by Edward Maya with Vika Jigulina topped the sales charts all over the world: France no 1, Italy no 1, Scandinavia and Benelux no 1  European Digital Sales Chart, no. 4 UK no. 1 American Billboard Dance Chart no.1. Cat Music/Media Services also gained a strong reputation in the event promotion sector, organizing concerts with high-profile acts such as Pet Shop Boys, Shakin’ Stevens, Julio Iglesias, Anastacia, RBD and many more concerts with Romanian artists. Also, Cat Music/Media Services has organized two editions of the main jazz event in Romania “Masters of Jazz”, bringing to Bucharest Grammy Award-winning acts like John McLaughlin, Nigel Kennedy, Chick Corea, Dianne Reeves, Al Jareau. For this important event Cat Music/Media Services was distinguished with The Romanian Jazz Association award.   Dan Popi is also the President of the National Phonographic Industry Association and in 2005 was listed by Billboard magazine in the best first 20 Independent Artist & Repertoire Managers
	Vali BARBULESCU aka Val LAVILLE (RO) occupation: DJ / Producer  started his career: 15 years ago  music style: house, minimal, techno tracks / albums: two albums, four compilations, and many singles and remixes. (Addicted, Focaccia, Hong Kong, Vert de Paris etc.) remixed for: St. Germain - Rose Rouge, Snap - The Power, Blaze - My Beat, Fatboy Slim - Star 69, Chicanos - Nuestro Amor etc.  best clubs where played: Kristal (Bucharest, Romania), Vision (Chicago, USA), Soho Revue (London, UK), Venice (Dubai. UAE)  best events where played: Liberty Parade, Creamfields Festival media activity: radio networks: Vibe FM, Radio 21, Pro FM, Kiss FM , television networks : TVR 1, MTV  awards: voted two years in a row Best Romanian DJ on www.thedjlist.com,  "Best Radio DJ" at Romanian Music Awards 2010 influenced by: Richardo Villalobos, Luciano, Richie Hawtin, James Zabiela, John Digweed, Daft Punk gear: MacBook Pro, Ableton Live, Traktor Pro, many midi controllers, drum machine, samplers
	Christo Kaftandjiev (BG) Christo is a professor, Ph.D. and Doctor Habilis on marketing communications in Faculty of Journalism, Sofia University, Bulgaria and in Tomsk University, Russia. He specialized in UK (WestminsterUniversity); Holland (CITO Institute) and Ireland (Dublin Institute of Technology). His courses are on general theory of advertising; intercultural aspects of marketing communications, design, creativity and advertising; communicative strategies of advertising; advertising campaigns; semiotics and advertising; visual communication and advertising; integrated marketing communications; etc. He lectures also specialized courses on marketing communications of different products and services – marketing communications of cars, of food&beverages, of financial services; of tourism; of telecommunications; etc. All of his courses are prepared in English on multimedia format. They are highly visualized with many of the best world print ads; outdoor ads; commercials; events; part of films; etc. Some of the reasons for this are that he has extended and regularly updated data bases with thousands of ads and commercials. Christo is author of many scientific articles and 8 books on these topics - namely: “The Language of Advertising. Graphics and Text”; “Visual Communications”; “The Texts of Print Advertising”; “Harmony in Advertising Communication”; “The Images of Women in Advertising”; “Absolut Semiotics”; “Sex and Violence in Advertising”; “Heroes and Beauties in Advertising”. Some of these books are published three and more times. His books “The Texts of Print Advertising”, “Harmony in Advertising Communication”, “Absolut Semiotics”, “Images of Women in Advertising”, “Sex and Violence in Advertising”, “Heroes and Beauties in Advertising” are published abroad as well. Christo is visiting professor and he reads regularly lectures in other countries as well – in Finland; Holland; Germany; Mexico, Austria, Sweden; US; Slovenia; Croatia; Bosnia, Czech Republic, Lithuania, Latvia , Estonia, UK, Ireland, Armenia, Italy, etc. He was speaker and sometimes keynote speaker in 3 world congresses of IAA (International Advertising Association) – in Mexico, Egypt and Lebanon; 2 world congresses of semiotics – in Germany and Mexico and in many seminars, advertising festivals, business seminars and specialized trade shows. He is lecturing often in Russia and Ukraine – in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kaliningrad, Rostov-na-Donu, Samara, Tomsk, Novosibirsk, Kazan, Kiev, Odessa, etc. From 1997 he is honorary professor and he is awarded with academic world star of InternationalAcademy of the Authorised Education, US. He is elected at the same year in the International Board of Judges & Advisors in one of the most prestigious ad festivals - The New York Festivals. He is member of the board of Superbrands, Bulgaria. More information on him you can find in his website: http://www.fnpp.uni-sofia.bg/Kaftandjiev/ http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=Christo+Kaftandjiev&y=Search&fr=yfp-t-501&xargs=0&pstart=1&b=1&xa=_oFjvHp6Jzx8kW48fDf7eQ--,1235909236
	Arash Shirazi (US) Arash is one of the most sought after agents in the dance music industry. A former agent for bestselling authors and journalists, he became a managing partner and founder of Bullitt Bookings in 2000 when rising stars Deep Dish solicited him as an agent to help manage their careers. Under his tenure Bullitt artists have been nominated for four Grammy Awards and have won two. http://www.bullittbookings.com/
	Ryan Saltzman (US) A veteran in the club since 1998, Ryan Saltzman’s interest in the business side of the music industry began as he worked towards his law degree from University of Baltimore.  There, he focused on entertainment law classes and secured an internship both at the US Copyright Office, and as a law clerk for Nasseri Music Business Solutions.  After earning his law degree in 2005, Ryan began working for the bookings and management agency, Bullitt Bookings, and has not looked back since.  He is currently the senior agent and COO at Bullitt, traveling 100K + miles a year and working with various promoters, clubs, and festivals around the globe.  http://www.bullittbookings.com/
	Maria Ilieva (BG) Maria is recognized as the most successful female vocal artist of the contemporary Bulgarian music scene. From her debut appearance to this very day - her unique talent, outstanding voice, authentic style and influential personality has won her unprecedented admiration from both the public and media, as well as highest professional acclaim among fellow musicians and artists of all generations. Born into a family of renowned musicians, Maria’s devotion to music was apparent since early childhood. Trained pianist since the age of five, she developed her vocal skills as a member of the prestigious “Petko Stainov” Choir Academy. Maria excelled in other areas of education as well, graduating with Honours from the elite Sofia High School of Mathematics. She proceeded to receive a Master’s degree in Insurance and a Master’s degree in International Relations. Her career as a performing vocal artist started in the late 90s, when she was the lead vocalist of the highly successful Kaffe Band – best known abroad for representing Bulgaria at the 2005 Eurovision Song Contest. The launch of Maria Ilieva’s solo career is marked by the release of her first single “Moon Dream” in the summer of 2001. The groundbreaking album (also titled "Moon Dream") was duly released to sensational success later on in the year, having been described as “a phenomenon in BG pop music” (”Rhythm” magazine, February 2002). Awarded singles released from the album (“Moon Dream”, “Nothing”) have gone straight to No.1 in all leading Bulgarian radio and television pop charts, while “Alright” (produced in collaboration with the avant-garde soul-funk band “TE”), shot to fame by staying on the top of "Bulgarian Top 100" chart for an unprecedented 13 successive weeks.
	Stephan Panev (BG) Born 1988 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Stephan Panev is a Bulgarian producer, DJ, label owner & live act artist. Also known as Define One, Fabrik & Dropstatik. His first vinyl record was released by Michigang, called “The Maniphest” in 2006 representing Stephanʼs always deep and melodic sound for a first time. First digital record was released by USB Digital in 2008, called “Wake Me Up”. Now at age of 21 he has more than 20 EPs, 2 albums and many remixes, released worldwide. His sound varies from Techno and Minimal to Dubstep and Electronica, which makes him quite recognizable. His first album is called “Elephants” and filled with dark techno sounds. It brought him the support of many globetrotting DJs & Producers. The second one, released 2009 and called “Where Do We Go From Here?” takes a completely different approach with almost no dancefloor tracks, but deep & melodic ambient atmosphere. Stephan Panevʼs most successful tracks are “Aileron”, “Tatul” & “F*ck The Neighbors”. In 2009 he took the award “Best South-East European Upcoming Artist” by SeeMe Conference. He started his first record label in 2008. The so called “Hole” project combines various genres, artists & concepts for the Electronic music. In 2010 he is planning also to start a digital imprint called “Fraktura Recordings” which will separate the planned broken beat projects (Drum & Bass, Dubstep) from “Hole”. http://www.stephanpanev.com
	The Bulgarian (BG) The Bulgarian began producing and DJing in very difficult surroundings – in South Africa, in 1997, he had a measly Pentium 166mmx with only 32MB of ram, no Internet and a severe difficulty of getting his hands on any second hand kit to make beats on. But despite being cut off from much of the world scene, he started to get serious about music. He was into industrial metal at the time and as a result was making that kind of sound before getting into big beat and IDM which then led him to drum and bass and thus to the DJ booth. Since then he has drifted into house and techno music and made his name. The Bulgarian deconstructs conventional house, while sparring with elements of glitch, sleaze and tech to remaster the beats in his own personal style. After a few highly successful releases and partnerships with other labels and producers, his unconventional bump and thump sound landed him a spot as one of the original Potty Mouth Music artists where he still resides today. He opened his own music and recording studio in 2003 and later set up his label FETA with Vlad Sokolov for dirty, bouncy, experimental house after spending six months living with him and 3 more talented producers under the same roof in London at the tail end of 2007. He continues to turn out belters and has aspirations to take his songs on the road with a full electronic band, though whatever the future does brings for him, it is sure to be bright and thumping for The Bulgarian. http://www.thebulgarian.co.uk

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