{"id":10133,"date":"2026-01-26T14:33:57","date_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:33:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ment.si\/?post_type=news&p=10133"},"modified":"2026-01-26T14:33:59","modified_gmt":"2026-01-26T12:33:59","slug":"applications-now-open-networking-mentorship-sessions","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/ment.si\/en\/news\/applications-now-open-networking-mentorship-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Applications Now Open: Networking & MENTorship Sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n
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You can now apply for networkings and MENTorings but before you do, here are a couple of important ones.<\/span>
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PRO MENT<\/b>
\n<\/span><\/a>If you have a PRO Ticket for MENT 2026 but haven\u2019t seen your invitation to create an account in the PRO MENT delegates database yet, please check your spam and other folders. If it\u2019s still missing, don\u2019t hesitate to contact anna.borbala.ment@gmail.com<\/a><\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

RIDE TOGETHER<\/b>
\n<\/span><\/a>Still need a ride from the airport and back? Our partner Nomago is offering a discounted transfer.<\/span><\/p>\n

recomMENT & FAQ<\/b>
\n<\/span><\/a>Please find a few initial tips on the link above. A comprehensive info pack will be shared closer to the event.<\/span><\/p>\n

And now\u2026 apply for networking sessions and MENTorings:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

MENTORING SESSIONS<\/b><\/a><\/h1>\n

MENT presents a series of <\/span>MENToring sessions<\/span><\/a> covering various fields of the music industry. The mentoring sessions are 60-minute meetings with five <\/span>pre-registered<\/span><\/a> participants. The sessions are participant-led \u2013 the mentor will provide only a brief introduction to their background. The rest of the session will focus on answering and discussing participants\u2019 questions. Review the mentor\u2019s profile, research the topic and your challenges, and prepare questions \u2013 it\u2019s up to you to make the most of the session.
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\nTHU 19 FEB @ M Hotel – \u0160umi<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

11:00 – 12:00\u00a0 <\/span>DIY Touring – Koen ter Heegde<\/b>
\n<\/span>Focus: international touring, DIY, venues, festivals<\/span><\/p>\n

12:30 – 13:30\u00a0 <\/span>Croatian Live Music Market – Laura Matija\u0161evi\u0107
\n<\/b>Focus: booking agent, international touring, Croatia<\/span><\/p>\n

14:00 – 15:00\u00a0 <\/span>Life of a Booking Agent – Eleanor McGuiness
\n<\/b>Focus: booking agent, international touring, festivals<\/span><\/p>\n

15:30 – 16:30\u00a0 <\/span>Creative Europe Funding \u2013 Mateja Lazar & Nat\u00e1lia Derner Urbl\u00edkov\u00e1<\/b>
\n<\/span>Focus: EU funding programmes for culture and music, international cooperation support<\/span><\/p>\n


\nFRI 20 FEB @ M Hotel – \u0160umi<\/strong><\/span>
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11:30 – 12:30\u00a0 <\/span>Music Slovenia – Manca Ogrin
\n<\/b>Focus: music export, Slovenia, international touring<\/span>
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\n13:00 – 14:00\u00a0 <\/span>Showcase Festivals – Tatiana Lehocka
\n<\/b>Focus: showcase festivals, networking, booking agent<\/span><\/p>\n

<\/span>14:30 – 15:30\u00a0 <\/span>Liveurope for Artists – All you need to know – Franziska Stambke & Marcus Carbon
\n<\/b>Focus: venues, international touring, emerging artists<\/span><\/p>\n

16:00 – 17:00\u00a0 <\/span>Life of a Booking Agent – Riccardo Biondetti <\/b>
\n<\/span>Focus: booking agent, international touring, festivals<\/p>\n

<\/span>To participate in the MENToring session, you need to register in advance. <\/span>
\n<\/span>Registrations are open until 22:00 on February 12th 2026.<\/b><\/p>\n

REGISTER NOW<\/b>
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\n<\/span>NETWORKING SESSIONS<\/b><\/a><\/h1>\n

SPEED NETWORKING: MEET MUSIC PROFESSIONALS FROM POLAND<\/b><\/p>\n

Thursday,\u00a0 February 19th 2026 at 10:00 @ M Hotel – Gavioli<\/span><\/p>\n

In collaboration with Culture Hub Poland (formerly Music Export Poland), we are hosting a speed networking session with Polish music professionals. Take the opportunity to get in touch with some of the key players of the Polish music scene, from promoters and booking agents to label representatives, managers and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find the full list of participants here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

To participate at the networking session, you need to <\/span>register<\/span><\/a> in advance.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Registrations are open until 22:00 on February 12th 2026<\/p>\n

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AUSTRIAN HEARTBEATS NETWORKING<\/b><\/p>\n

Thursday,\u00a0 February 19th 2026 at 10:00 @ M Hotel – Hound Dog<\/span><\/p>\n

In collaboration with Austrian Music Export and Carinthia Film & Sound, we are hosting a networking session with a colorful group of Austrian music professionals. Take the opportunity to get in touch with some of the movers of the Austrian music scene, from promoters and venues to label representatives, composers, producers, and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find the full list of participants here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

To participate at the networking session, you need to <\/span>register<\/span><\/a> in advance.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Registrations are open until 22:00 on February 12th 2026<\/span>
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PITCH & NETWORKING SESSION: LIVEUROPE VENUES<\/b><\/p>\n

Thursday,\u00a0 February 19th 2026 at 10:00 @ M Hotel – Palma<\/span><\/p>\n

Grab the opportunity to meet representatives of Liveurope venues from across Europe and introduce your project to them. <\/span>Liveurope<\/span><\/a> is a pan-European initiative supporting concert venues in their efforts to promote the circulation of emerging European artists through a bonus mechanism and a European quality label. The Liveurope platform currently brings together 24 iconic concert venues in 24 European countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find the full list of participants here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

To participate at the networking session, you need to <\/span>register<\/span><\/a> in advance.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Registrations are open until 22:00 on February 12th 2026<\/span>
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\n<\/span>NETWORKING SESSION: MEET THE PUGLIA AND EMILIA-ROMAGNA MUSIC SCENES<\/b><\/p>\n

Friday,\u00a0 February 20th 2026 at 10:30 @ M Hotel – Hound Dog<\/span><\/p>\n

In collaboration with Emilia-Romagna Music Export, promoted by the Emilia-Romagna Music Commission and ATER Fondazione, and Puglia Sounds, a program by Puglia Culture, we will host a networking session with a diverse group of music professionals from the Italian regions of Emilia-Romagna and Puglia. Meet festival organizers, promoters, booking agents, label representatives, and other interesting industry professionals!<\/span><\/p>\n

Find the full list of participants here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

To participate at the networking session, you need to <\/span>register<\/span><\/a> in advance.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Registrations are open until 22:00 on February 12th 2026<\/span>
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SPEED NETWORKING: MEET THE UPBEAT FESTIVALS<\/b><\/p>\n

Friday,\u00a0 February 20th 2026 at 10:30 @ M Hotel – Gavioli<\/span><\/p>\n

MENT offers a great opportunity to meet and present your work to world music and global sounds showcase festivals that are part of the <\/span>UPBEAT<\/span><\/a> network \u2013 from Bulgaria to Belgium, from Estonia to Spain! Don\u2019t miss your chance to make valuable personal contacts within the world music festival circuit.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find the full list of participants here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

To participate at the networking session, you need to <\/span>register<\/span><\/a> in advance.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Registrations are open until 22:00 on February 12th 2026.<\/span>
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\n<\/span>SPEED NETWORKING: MEET DUTCH MUSIC PROFESSIONALS<\/b><\/p>\n

Friday,\u00a0 February 20th 2026 at 10:30 @ M Hotel – Palma<\/span><\/p>\n

In collaboration with Dutch Music Export, we are hosting a speed networking session with Dutch music professionals. Take the opportunity to connect with some of the key players in the Dutch music scene \u2013 from promoters and booking agents to label representatives and more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find the full list of participants here<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

To participate at the networking session, you need to <\/span>register<\/span><\/a> in advance.<\/span>
\n<\/span>Registrations are open until 22:00 on February 12th 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n