VIVA SOUNDS 2025 - DO NETWORKS REALLY WORK - The ups, downs and WTFs of working together

The ups, downs and WTFs of working together Networking sounds fancy but can also mean awkward emails, monthly onlines, endless coffee, and “let’s circle back” meetings. But done right, it can also open doors. From local scenes to international collectives, networks can make or break a scene, an interest, an artist, a venue, or a career. In this panel, voices from Sweden, France, and beyond spill the secrets: what works, what’s a waste of time, and those magical moments when networking actually pays off. Bring your skepticism - and leave the buzzwords at the door. * presented with the support of the French Institute in Sweden and the Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs. Sophie Broyer - Trente Trois, FR Chloé K. Serme-Morin - Caïman, FR Adriel Cler - Hidden Spark Booking, FR Chair: Maja-Karin Fredriksson - Västra Götalandsregionen, SE