In collaboration with Hinterhaus Records (Steckborn, Switzerland),
we are offering a one-month coaching program with the aim of helping bands and artists create their own press kit or electronic press kit.

Why? An electronic press kit is the basis for national and international bookings.

The coaching takes place weekly over the course of a month (first edition takes place in November 2025).
The two experts, Granit Pacarada (Offchestra, Gypsi Groove) and Philipp Konrad Labhart (S.Franklin and The Broken Wings, Art Lokaj & TNM, Victory Kid, Liburn Jupolli Ensemble, Hinterhaus Records),
offer the sessions either on-site (at Defy Them in Prishtina) or online. The sessions can be held in Albanian or English.

Apply now.

This coaching leads to Coaching Program #2, which then deals with concrete booking work.

The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an annual contest open to amateur and professional songwriters worldwide. It offers over $150,000 in cash and prizes, including a $25,000 grand prize. Participants have the chance to get their songs heard by top industry professionals, including celebrity artists and high-profile executives. The competition spans a wide range of genres, creating opportunities for songwriters of all styles. As a result, ISC is a great way for artists to gain recognition and advance their careers.

Red Bull Palim Fjalёsh rikthehet sërish nё Kosovë, ndër eventet më të mëdha botërore të ndeshjes së reperave në skenë; me fjalë, rima, lirikë, diksion, kadencë dhe stil në performancë Eventi, Red Bull Palim Fjalësh që ekskluzivisht i dedikohet kulturës së Hip Hop-it në Kosovë, do të mbledh pionerët e këtij zhanri, si pjesë: e moderimit (host) të garës, jurisë dhe DJ. Në skenë do të jenë 16 MC, që do të garojnë kundër njëri tjetrit me super rreshta, në formatin eliminues për çmimin e vendit të parë.

Music Week Poland returns to Warsaw on 6–10 May 2026, bringing together artists, industry professionals, and media from across Poland, Europe, and beyond. Designed as a dynamic showcase festival, the event is built on three core pillars: live music, conference sessions, and education. And now, we’re calling on all artists to sign up! To be considered, artists must provide: 

1. a short bio 

2. links to music (Spotify, Tidal, YouTube, SoundCloud, etc.) 

3. two high-resolution press photos (300 dpi) 

4. a technical rider 

5. and, if applicable, social media and website links 

More info at https://tinyurl.com/ymm7bhax

"Aufgetischt St.Gallen" - a beautiful Buskers/Streetfestival in the East of Switzerland
The 13th edition of Aufgetischt St.Gallen will take place from May 15-17, 2026.
Interested artists can now apply to take part. All information for the application can be found on our homepage.

Stukafest Amsterdam - Netherlands

Stukafest 2026 is coming up and we’re on the lookout for fresh new artists for our 19th edition!
Are you an artist, performer, writer, musician or maker of any kind - someone who loves sharing their work in a space where the audience is literally within arm’s reach?
This is your chance to turn a student room into a stepping stone for your art!
We welcome all kinds of makers: from emerging artists to brand new projects, bands or performers just starting out.
No fixed boxes or categories - surprise us!
Applying is possible until the 30th of November.

Since this great idea came up at our last community meeting – to also do calls for musicians – here we go!

Back in Switzerland, I had a HipHop project: a live band playing for cyphers and freestyle sessions – HipHop & Rap & Poetry at its best. Now I want to bring it back and start a new band here in Prishtina.

I’m looking for a drummer and someone on keys and/or guitar. Are you in? The project kicks off November 1st

Thanks
Philipp Konrad Labhart