# Music Tech Europe

> The European association for music technology innovation.

Music Tech Europe is the European umbrella association of national music technology associations, hubs, and industry bodies. Statutes were adopted in December 2023; the association was publicly launched in March 2024 and is incorporated as a non-profit association (MTÜ) under Estonian law.

## Quick facts

- **Legal name:** Music Tech Europe (MTE)
- **Founded:** January 2024
- **Legal status:** Non-profit association (MTÜ) under Estonian law
- **Headquarters:** Narva mnt 13-27, 10151 Tallinn, Estonia
- **Email:** contact@musictech.eu
- **Website:** https://musictech.eu
- **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/musictecheurope

## Mission

To facilitate and further develop a strong music technology ecosystem in Europe by fostering successful innovation for the sustainable development of the European music sector and by improving the economic infrastructure necessary for European music tech innovations to thrive.

## Members (11 organisations)

- MusicTech Germany (DE)
- Music Tech France (FR)
- Music Finland (FI)
- Music Tech Hub Barcelona (ES)
- Soundhub Denmark (DK)
- Music Tech UK (GB)
- Music Tech Netherlands (NL)
- Music Innovation Hub (IT)
- Music Technology Norway (NO)
- Nordic Music Tech (SE)
- M.E.S.O. (GR)

## Activities

- Initiate discussions on the future of the music ecosystem.
- Provide access to a network of music and technology experts.
- Facilitate workshops, conferences, and networking events.
- Create studies and reports about the European music tech ecosystem.
- Promote applied research for solutions across the music sector.
- Foster collaborations between the music and technology sectors.
- Contribute to the extension of the music value chain.
- Increase added value of music tech innovation in vertical industries.
- Organise music industry testbeds for faster tracks to innovation.
- Conduct advocacy of common member interests to EU institutions.
- Evaluate challenges of artists and music industry stakeholders.
- Share best practices between member organisations.

## Projects

### Music Tech Europe Academy
A pan-European acceleration programme for music-tech startups. Coordinated by Music Innovation Hub (Italy) with partners Media Deals, Technoport, Meso Events, and Barcelona Music Tech Hub; co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union. The inaugural cohort selected 10 startups in November 2023.

URL: https://www.musictecheuropeacademy.eu/

## Partners

- Music Tech Berlin
- Tallinn Music Week
- Sónar+D Barcelona
- Linecheck
- HEMI
- Wallifornia Music + Tech
- MTC Bergen
- Future Echoes
- Karajan MusicTech Conference
- ESNS — Eurosonic Noorderslag

## FAQ

### What is Music Tech Europe?

Music Tech Europe is the European umbrella association representing national music technology associations, hubs, and industry bodies. Statutes were adopted in December 2023; the association was publicly launched in March 2024 and is incorporated as a non-profit association (MTÜ) under Estonian law.

### When was Music Tech Europe founded?

The statutes of Music Tech Europe were adopted on 27 December 2023, and the association was publicly launched in March 2024. It is a non-profit association (MTÜ) under Estonian law.

### Where is Music Tech Europe based?

Music Tech Europe is headquartered in Tallinn, Estonia (Narva mnt 13-27, 10151 Tallinn).

### Who are the members of Music Tech Europe?

Music Tech Europe currently has 11 member organisations across Europe: MusicTech Germany, Music Tech France, Music Finland, Music Tech Hub Barcelona (Spain), Soundhub Denmark, Music Tech UK, Music Tech Netherlands, Music Innovation Hub (Italy), Music Technology Norway, Nordic Music Tech (Sweden), and M.E.S.O. (Greece).

### How can my organisation join Music Tech Europe?

Per the statutes (§2.1), membership is open to any natural person or legal entity that supports the objectives of Music Tech Europe and submits a written application to the Board. Contact the association at contact@musictech.eu to begin the process, or apply via the form at /apply/.

### What is the Music Tech Europe Academy?

The Music Tech Europe Academy is a pan-European acceleration programme for music-tech startups, coordinated by Music Innovation Hub (Italy) with European partners and co-funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union. The inaugural cohort selected 10 startups in November 2023.

### What does Music Tech Europe do?

Music Tech Europe initiates research, hosts workshops and conferences, advocates with EU institutions, fosters collaboration between music and technology sectors, and shares best practices between member organisations. The association is a participating partner in the Music Tech Europe Academy accelerator coordinated by Music Innovation Hub.

### How can I contact Music Tech Europe?

Contact Music Tech Europe by email at contact@musictech.eu, or by visiting the registered office at Narva mnt 13-27, 10151 Tallinn, Estonia. The association is also active on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/musictecheurope.


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