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Fest Team Bulgaria Launches Management Business

Croatian cellist Stjepan Hauser, known professionally as
Croatian cellist Stjepan Hauser, known professionally as Hauser, pictured performing at the Jardins de Terramar CaixaBank in Barcelona, Spain, last year. Hauser is the first signing of Fest Management, the new management division of Balkan promoter Fest Team. (Photo by Ramon Costa/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Fest Team, headed by Stefan Elenkov, is the biggest promoter in Bulgaria and – since launching the process of acquiring Nick Hobbs’ Charmenko in 2024 – across the Balkan region.

The company just announced the launch of Fest Management to become “a bold new player in the world of artist representation,” according to a press release from Fest Team, which continues, “Based in Europe and led by a dynamic board of music industry experts and creatives, the agency is part of the wider Fest Team ecosystem, headed by Stefan Elenkov and known for producing, promoting, and organizing major music festivals and live entertainment events.

“With a mission to provide holistic, forward-thinking management, Fest Management aims to act as a strategic partner, trusted advisor, and creative ally to artists shaping the sound of tomorrow.”

The first artist on Fest Management’s roster is world-famous, genre-defying cellist Hauser. His personal manager and artistic consultant is Sara Gigante, long-time general manager of Charmenko’s subdivision Charm Music, and now at Fest Management.

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And artist operating with the kind of musical, visual, and emotional vision of Hauser, required “an equally precise management structure: one that listens as carefully as it leads. At Fest Management, we aim to offer more than just business support; we strive to become a dependable force guiding artists toward sustainable success while preserving their creative freedom,” commented Denitsa Slavova, managing director of the new business, adding, “We are thrilled to welcome HAUSER into our roster as a pioneering artist who inspires millions across the world. We would also like to thank HAUSER’s previous management for their dedication and belief in his artistry throughout the years. Their contribution has been instrumental in shaping the artist the world knows today, and we are honored to build upon that legacy with care and purpose.”

On the agency side, Hauser will continue to be represented by One Fiinix Live, “ensuring continuity in his live strategy while expanding his broader creative and professional network through Fest Management’s tailored structure,” supporting “his global strategy, digital content, merchandising, and brand partnerships” with an “integrated and innovative approach,” the press release concludes.

Hauser’s new album, Cinema, will be released in September on Sony Music, American and European tour legs are in the making.

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