Maria Kaimaklioti is a Cypriot music industry professional and cultural producer. She founded SCALA to support artists and cultural organisers in realising their creative projects.
She works with music promoters, venues, bands, cultural organisations in Cyprus and organises workshops for artists. Main areas of focus include artist development, mentorship and export of Cypriot artists, managing PR and communications projects, and using music ecosystems to develop a community’s cultural identity.
Originally a musicologist, she joined Louvana Records until 2022, managing marketing, coordination, and international development for projects such as label releases and Fengaros Festival, and advised on best practices for the recording sector, partnerships, and conferences. She launched the company’s first EU projects (Eurotoire and Eurotoire: Equaliser). She has been a panellist at SPOT Festival (DK) and Cyprus World Music Showcase.
She facilitated the first music working groups for Larnaka’s 2030 European Capital of Culture candidacy. In 2023 she co-founded Live Incubator for a new generation of live music professionals in Europe, and co-founded Offbeat Agora for artists from both the music and performing arts sectors, located in the east Mediterranean, Balkan, island countries, and currently occupied regions.
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