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  • Bernardo Queiros (Music & Culture Freelancer)

    Bernardo Queiros, a versatile professional with a primary background in Marketing Communications, has been making significant contributions to the music industry and the broader cultural sector. Currently offering services as a freelance consultant across the EMEA region, he prioritises audience engagement and mission-driven organisations in every project.

    Bernardo’s global footprint includes participation in industry panel discussions in Europe, being a guest jury at the Iberian Festival Awards 2024 and an exclusive invitation from Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture to join the delegation at the 2023 Mandarin Music Pop Awards, the GMAs.

    In the realms of marketing, partnerships, and event organization, he collaborates with diverse clients, including Jafra Productions, a prominent music label in the Middle East. Bernardo also holds a position on the director’s board of the Portuguese Music Association, AMAEI. A fervent advocate for live events, he organizes Pro Weekend Fest’s conference, a music showcase festival in Spain. Additionally, he manages Communications at On the Move, the global cultural mobility information network co-funded by the EU and the French Ministry of Culture. Previously, Bernardo spent time in marketing of music tech working in-house with the likes of Family in Music, a career accelerator platform for independent music creators.

    Committed to fostering diversity and equal opportunities for emerging talent, Bernardo brings a wealth of experience and a global perspective to his multifaceted roles in the cultural and music spheres.