Belgrade, Serbia
Nikola Nejčev is a musicologist and cultural project manager with strong experience in youth-oriented music initiatives, international cooperation and cultural project delivery. Since 2024, he has been working as Project Manager and PR Officer at Muzička omladina Beograda, where he is also engaged as Programme Editor, coordinating artistic programmes, international partnerships and communication activities within the Jeunesses Musicales International network. His professional profile combines project management, event production, strategic communication and international networking. He has coordinated and contributed to major programmes including the International Jeunesses Musicales Competition, Ethno Serbia (2024–2025) and the Youth for Youth concert season, working across artistic planning, logistics, budgeting, partner coordination and audience development. Nikola has experience in contemporary music production, digital communication and institutional collaboration, gained through work with national and international cultural organisations, festivals and research centres. His skill set includes programme coordination, stakeholder management, digital content development, basic web editing, and on-site production management. He is an active member of the JMI Communication Committee, the YAM (Young Audiences Music) Committee and the ETHNO Committee, as well as a member of the Transnational Pedagogical Committee of the MEED platform (Music Europe Education Network). He has completed several international trainings focused on communication, leadership, sustainability and resilience in the cultural sector, including JMI DigiBazar, Creative Resilience Training and Ethno Organisers Training. His work increasingly focuses on sustainability, inclusion and governance in music organisations. In 2025, he began working as the lead author of the Environmental Policy of Jeunesses Musicales International and completed specialised training in Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA).
• Experienced cultural project manager with a strong record in developing and promoting young artists within Muzička omladina Beograda. • Successfully organized and implemented artist residency cycles, providing emerging musicians with national and international performance opportunities. • Facilitated high-profile concert series in prestigious venues, enhancing the visibility of young artists and fostering international exchange. • Played a key role in organizing the 53rd International Jeunesses Musicales Competition, demonstrating expertise in large-scale cultural event management and international cooperation. • Contributed to the development of Ethno programs within Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI), including the launch of Ethno Serbia 2024, strengthening regional and global cultural networks. • Participated in strategic planning as a member of the JMI Ethno Committee, supporting the growth and impact of the global Ethno movement. • Developed targeted communication strategies focused on youth engagement through active roles in the JMI Communication Committee and Young Audiences Music (YAM) Committee. • Completed advanced training in digital communication through the JMI Digibazar platform, expanding outreach and strengthening audience engagement. • Active member of the Transnational Pedagogical Committee within the MEED2 mobility project, contributing to innovative approaches in music education. • Currently serving as Public Relations Editor for the Ethno Music Camps of the Western Balkans, responsible for PR strategy, media relations, and digital content management. • Demonstrated long-term commitment to cultural management, artist development, and strategic communication, making a significant impact on both national and international cultural landscapes.
• Responsible for the complete renovation and rebranding of the website of the Center for the Study of Popular Music, including restructuring, visual redesign, and content modernization. • Developed a new information architecture to improve navigation, clarity of categories, and overall user experience across the platform. • Updated existing materials and created new content sections aligned with contemporary research practices in popular music studies. • Implemented a coherent visual identity for the website, ensuring consistency with Centers’s mission, publications, and public communication. • Coordinated with editors, researchers, translators, and designers to ensure accurate presentation of scholarly materials and project activities. • Integrated digital communication standards and accessibility principles to enhance the visibility and usability of Centers’s online resources.
Worked as Project Coordinator and Producer for the concert Letters of Richard Wagner in Belgrade, overseeing the full scope of local production and delivery. Responsibilities included advising on venue selection, researching and booking suitable concert halls, coordinating dates and schedules with performers and institutions, and preparing detailed budget plans covering venue rental, piano use and tuning, technical equipment, photography, and other production costs. Acted as the main liaison between the performers, the hosting institution, and all local service providers. Managed all technical and logistical aspects of the event, including coordination of piano tuning, sound equipment and microphone for narration, technical staff, stage setup, seating arrangements, rehearsal scheduling, backstage access, and audience flow. Organised and supervised external collaborators such as photographers and technicians, and handled on-site operational coordination on the concert day. Led the preparation of all visual, editorial, and promotional materials. This included designing the concert poster and visual identity, editing and structuring the bilingual concert programme booklet, coordinating translations, making musicological and editorial decisions regarding repertoire presentation, organising print production, and ensuring proper archiving of materials. Set up and managed the concert website as well as dedicated social media channels, prepared promotional texts, and coordinated basic PR and communication activities in the lead-up to the event. Oversaw financial coordination and settlements related to the project, including fee structuring, advance payments, reimbursements, and coordination with the hosting institution’s accounting department, ensuring that all elements of the concert were delivered smoothly and professionally.
Engagement in the organization of the 34th International Review of Composers, taking place in Belgrade, Serbia, from September 27 to October 7, 2025. Responsibilities include logistical coordination of rehearsals and concerts, communication with performers and technical staff, scheduling of venues and time slots, and on-site support during the implementation of the program. The position requires strong organizational and time management skills, attention to detail, the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders, and a solid understanding of the production process in contemporary music events. It also involves working under pressure, adapting to last-minute changes, and ensuring that artistic and technical requirements are met efficiently.