Agency festivals in Serbia: An introduction

Abstract

The text is intended as an introduction to the research of the agency festivals in Serbia. The term agency festival is explained with examples of international equivalents and an overview of local and regional networks of agency festivals is provided. The most prevalent topics tackled at the agency festivals and, following their content, their significance for contemporary (popular) music beyond music industry goals are presented. The focus is on Kontakt konferencija and Indirekt Showcase festival in Belgrade.