{"id":38289,"date":"2026-03-03T17:08:00","date_gmt":"2026-03-03T15:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vnb.lt\/?p=38289"},"modified":"2026-05-26T17:18:25","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T14:18:25","slug":"vnb-at-the-murmurs-conference-discussing-vilnius-music-ecosystem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vnb.lt\/en\/english-en\/vnb-at-the-murmurs-conference-discussing-vilnius-music-ecosystem\/","title":{"rendered":"VNB at the \u201cMurmurs\u201d Conference: Discussing Vilnius\u2019 Music Ecosystem"},"content":{"rendered":"

During the \u201cMurmurs\u201d conference held in Vilnius on February 26\u201327, Vilnius Night Office representative Gabija Liaugminait\u0117 took part in the panel discussion \u201cVilnius Music Ecosystem: From Mapping to Vision\u201d<\/em>, dedicated to identifying the current state of Vilnius\u2019 music ecosystem and exploring future directions for its development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussion also featured Mantautas Krukauskas (Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre<\/a>), Matas Drukteinis (Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Lithuania<\/a>), and Vygintas Gasparavi\u010dius (Vilnius City Municipality<\/a>). The conversation was moderated by Ram\u016bnas Zilnys (LRT<\/a>).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A moment from the discussion. Photo: Roberta Kalinauskait\u0117<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Bigger Picture: Scene, Institutions, and the City<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

During the discussion, each participant briefly introduced their field of work and explained how they contribute to strengthening the music ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gabija Liaugminait\u0117 spoke about working with Vilnius performance venues \u2014 dainyklos \u2014 their support systems and their value to the city: shaping the city\u2019s atmosphere, increasing its attractiveness to visitors, fostering community inclusion, building partnerships with larger city events, and contributing to the broader fabric of nightlife culture that exists not only on major stages, but also in smaller spaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mantautas Krukauskas presented the \u201cMi-Rap\u201d project, developed under the Interreg Europe programme, during which a \u201cmap\u201d of Vilnius\u2019 music ecosystem was created. One of the key insights highlighted in his presentation was that Vilnius still lacks a strong \u201cmiddle layer\u201d \u2014 intermediaries, bridges, and mediators capable of connecting communities, creators, venues, and institutions so that ideas, initiatives, and needs can more easily turn into concrete solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the discussion, Matas Drukteinis compared Vilnius\u2019 music landscape to the broader Lithuanian context, drawing attention to the lack of cultural activity in regional areas and the wider need to strengthen access to culture across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vygintas Gasparavi\u010dius discussed Vilnius City\u2019s investments in culture and emphasized that financial support for the music sector has grown significantly in recent years. It was also noted that the planned National Concert Hall, currently under construction on Tauro Hill, will be multifunctional and intended for more than just classical music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Gabija Liaugminait\u0117, Project Manager at the Vilnius Night Office. Photo: Roberta Kalinauskait\u0117<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Vilnius Is Unique \u2014 and Needs Continued Support<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The discussion was lively and constructive. All participants agreed that Vilnius stands out for its creative energy and people, and that a strong music ecosystem requires consistent work from many sides \u2014 from communities and venues to institutions and city policy. In other words: there is much to be proud of, but also much to strengthen so that talents, initiatives, and spaces feel supported not individually, but as part of a broader system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMurmurs\u201d \u2014 An Important Part of the \u201cMusic Hall\u201d Mosaic<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

On February 26\u201327, the\u00a0Murmurs Conference & Showcase Festival<\/a>\u00a0brought together artists ready for international audiences, music lovers, and industry professionals from across Europe and beyond. Alongside concerts at\u00a0Kablysfeaturing emerging artists from Lithuania and the Baltic states, the event also included a conference programme of discussions, presentations, and networking dedicated to the independent music sector. The event was organised by the\u00a0Lithuanian Music Business Association<\/a>, continuing the tradition of \u201cWhat\u2019s Next in Music?\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Artist R\u016bta MUR. A moment from the \u201cMurmurs\u201d festival, 2026-02-27. Photo: Roberta Kalinauskait\u0117<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

At the same time, the\u00a0Vilnius Book Fair<\/a>\u00a0hosted\u00a0AGATA\u2019s<\/a> \u201cMusic Hall\u201d<\/a> \u2014 a unique space in Lithuania where visitors can experience live performances, participate in talks and discussions, meet creators and publishers, and purchase the latest releases (CDs and vinyl records) directly from artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We are happy that events like these take place in Vilnius: they simultaneously strengthen the local scene and open it up to international connections.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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