Who We Are.

John Rogers :: john@projekta.co / linkedin / @brainlove

John Rogers has extensive experience of the independent music world via his work as Brainlove Records, an indie label he founded in 2003, and as a senior music publicist at various firms since 2007.

His dedicated work in artist development and promotion (e.g. helping Napoleon IIIrd and Mat Riviere go from new DIY solo projects to acclaimed internationally touring acts) make this foray into music management both natural and overdue.

As a publicist (at Nile-On, Ramp Industry, Crowd DNA, Charm Factory, and currently, as Head of Digital at Freeman PR) John's clients have included everyone from Warp to One Little Indian to Moshi Moshi to Universal; from helping launch international events such as Ja Ja Ja and Reykjavik Music Mess to promoting established festivals like Slotsfjell, La Route Du Rock and Eden Sessions.

John has worked widely in other areas of the industry: as music editor of Snipe (nominated for "Best Editor" and "Best Publication" in the 2010 RoTD awards), as a music writer (Drowned In Sound, Stool Pigeon, The Line Of Best Fit, Reykjavik Grapevine and The Fly), and as a promoter, guest curator & DJ (Iceland Airwaves, Club NME, White Heat, Woolfire Festival, Club Motherfucker, Swn Festival, Brainlove Festival). Rogers has also spoken on panels & workshops at Liverpool Sound City, Unconvention, Tallinn Music Week and You Are In Control. Originally from an art background, he also creates artwork and does design, such as the cover & packaging for Napoleon IIIrd's "Christiania".

Hildur Maral Hamíðsdóttir :: hildur@projekta.is / @hildurmaral / +354 659 6239

Hildur Maral has in-depth knowledge of the Icelandic music scene and extensive experience in many parts of its music industry. She is part of the advisory board for Iceland Airwaves Music Festival and works the press and promotion for renowned avant-garde record label Bedroom Community. In the past she has worked at Iceland Music Export, online music portal Gogoyoko, and has additional experience with popular label Borgin Records and as a booker of the Reykjavik venue Batteríið.  

Hildur's Icelandic media experience is second to none - she has been a radio host for over four years at the Icelandic National Broadcasting Service, and a music critic for a large number of publications, including Iceland’s biggest newspaper Morgunblaðið and Iceland's Hype-Machine-rated music blog Rjóminn. Furthermore she has been the spokeperson for many Icelandic bands including Apparat Organ Quartet, For a Minor Reflection and Rökkurró.

Hildur Maral also has remarkable project & event management experience, having helped organise and coordinate numerous festivals throughout the years, including Reykjavík International Film Festival, Jónsvaka/Midsummer Festival and Reykjavík Round-Up. 

Vasilis Panagiotopoulos :: vas@projekta.is / linkedin

We also work with Projekta founder-member, publicist and music manager Vas Panagiotopoulos, who has a consulting role.

Vas works in Communications and PR for clients including the Danish Spot Festival, Popkomm/Berlin Music Week, and famed Icelandic indie label Kimi Records, and works closely with Greek label Inner Ear. Vas is an active member of the UK's Music Managers Forum (MMF).

His journalistic work and photography have appeared in various printed and online media such as Clash Magazine, Drowned In Sound, Wired.co.uk and The Line of Best Fit in the UK, Germany's Intro, Belgium's Goddeau, mainstream Greek music publications Sonik Magazine & Avopolis, and the American journal on Scandinavian music, It’s a Trap.

Vasilis is fluent in English, German, French, Swedish and Greek.