Latvian music development association
Latvian Music Export Office was founded in 2012
and since then has been expending both in local
and international level.
Latvian music development association
Latvian Music Export Office was founded in 2012
and since then has been expending both in local
and international level.
Music Latvia is a professional association established in 2012 that plays a vital role in the Latvian music ecosystem. Delegated by the Ministry of Culture, the organization represents the country’s entire non-academic music sector and acts as a unifying voice for artists, composers, producers, and music industry professionals.
Through its activities, Music Latvia addresses key needs and opportunities in the Latvian music industry, fostering sustainable growth, professionalism, and international recognition. The association works to strengthen the education and skills of industry professionals by organizing seminars, masterclasses, and other training opportunities. It also promotes greater engagement of the wider public in cultural life.
Music Latvia is committed to building bridges between the local and international music industries. It has launched significant initiatives such as RIGaLIVE, the region’s leading songwriting camp, and in 2025 it will organize the first-ever Riga Music Week — a music conference and showcase festival bringing together over 50 artists and international delegates.
By supporting collaboration, innovation, and visibility, Music Latvia ensures that Latvian music continues to grow locally and resonate on the global stage.
Goals
To support Latvian artists and producers and promote the development of the Latvian music industry as well as the export of music created in Latvia;
To promote and support the creation of competitive music recordings and to increase the use of Latvian music by educating Latvian performers and producers;
To officially represent the Latvian music industry in Europe and at international showcases, fairs, and exhibitions;
To act as the official Baltic, European, and global cooperation partner in international music industry projects;
To educate members of the Latvian music industry on issues related to music export and global trends.
Agnese Cimuška-Rekke
Executive Director
Organizes and ensures the implementation of decisions made by the General Meeting and members;
Manages and oversees the Association;
Represents the Association without special authorization in national and regional institutions, organizations, companies, NGOs, courts, arbitrations, and international organizations;
Issues warrants of authorization, opens bank accounts;
Oversees the use of the Association’s funds in accordance with the goals stated in the statutes;
Manages the Association’s property and finances in line with the statutes and Board decisions;
Determines staffing needs, salaries, and remuneration arrangements;
Hires and dismisses employees of the Association;
Ensures bookkeeping, accounting, and statistical reporting;
Concludes legal transactions and administers expenses according to the budget approved by the General Meeting;
Establishes internal units of the Association and defines their operational principles and procedures;
Decides on everyday issues that are not within the competence of the General Meeting or the Board.
Membership
Any legal entity that shares the Association’s goals and is willing to actively support its operations may become a member.
To apply, potential members must submit a written application form.
Membership fee: 100 EUR per year, payable by bank transfer to the Association’s account.
If you would like to join the association Music Latvia, please fill in and sign the membership application form attached below and send it to us at agnese@musiclatvia.lv
Application form:
Members
General Meeting
The General Meeting is the highest decision-making body of the Association.
It is responsible for:
Electing and dismissing members of the Board and audit institutions, unless these rights are assigned to another governing body by the statutes;
Deciding on the termination, continuation, or reorganization of the Association;
Addressing other issues that, according to law or the statutes, fall under its competence.
The General Meeting may also decide on matters generally delegated to the Board or other institutions if not otherwise specified in the statutes.
Functions Of The Board
The Board is authorized to decide on all matters not reserved exclusively for the General Meeting;
The Board represents the interests of the members between General Meetings.
Board Members
Are entitled to represent the Association individually and/or authorize third parties to do so;
Are nominated and appointed by the General Meeting for a term of two years. The first Board of the Association will serve until at least the second regular General Meeting of members.