Session

Match Day — Artists x Managers

Programme

<h3 style="text-align:left">Find your artist/manager match</h3>Many artists are looking for someone to help structure their project, book gigs or shape their strategy. Many managers have the skills and the drive, but no project to support yet. Match Day was created to bring these two worlds together.No random rotations: meetings are prepared in advance, based on each participant's profile. Discipline, career stage, needs and skills: we cross-check the answers so that every conversation counts.<h3 style="text-align:left">Programme</h3><ol><li>Talk — "Artists & managers: tackling the risks of the profession together". A one-hour round table moderated by Mélanie Lefebvre, founder of HEYA.</li><li>Speed matching. Each participant meets 8 to 10 profiles selected for them, in short, focused conversations.</li><li>Networking. Conversations continue over drinks and veggie bites.</li></ol><h3 style="text-align:left">Speakers</h3><ul><li>Stan Bourguignon, coordinator of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-primary underline underline-offset-2 hover:text-primary/80" href="https://www.fbmu.be/">FBMU</a></li><li>Christelle Alexandre, manager of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-primary underline underline-offset-2 hover:text-primary/80" href="https://www.justvox.be/">Just Vox</a> and graduate of the IHECS Academy programme</li><li>Cora-Line Lefèvre, general and artistic director of <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-primary underline underline-offset-2 hover:text-primary/80" href="https://www.habemuspapam.be/">Habemus Papam</a></li></ul><h3 style="text-align:left">Practical information</h3><ul><li>When: Wednesday 18 November 2026, 4pm to 8pm</li><li>Where: Café Ania, Rue du Sceptre 78, 1050 Ixelles (Brussels)</li><li>Fee: €10, drink and snacks included, non-refundable</li><li>Places: 20 artists and 20 managers</li><li>Language: the event is held in French</li></ul><h3 style="text-align:left">How to register</h3>Are you a manager? Register directly on Eventbrite and pay the €10 fee. Your place is confirmed as soon as payment is received.Are you an artist? Fill in the short, free application form by 4 November. We will get back to you by 6 November at the latest. If your application is accepted, you will receive a link to pay the €10 fee and confirm your place.Places are allocated to keep a balance between artists and managers and to ensure relevant matches.<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-primary underline underline-offset-2 hover:text-primary/80" href="https://www.eventbrite.be/e/le-match-day-artiste-x-managers-tickets-2003458666804">Register on Eventbrite</a><h3 style="text-align:left">Partners</h3>Match Day is co-organised by HEYA, the platform connecting artists and industry professionals, and IHECS Academy, which offers a certified training programme in artist communication and (self-)management. The event is hosted by Café Ania in Ixelles.Any questions? Write to us at <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="text-primary underline underline-offset-2 hover:text-primary/80" href="mailto:contact@hereyouart.com">contact@hereyouart.com</a>.