The Brief — How do you use AI-generated visuals, video, generative media, and tech tools to help an independent artist cut through a saturated market? Build a tool, a campaign, a prototype, or a system. Real output only.
How do you use AI-generated visuals, video, generative media, and technology tools to help an independent artist cut through a saturated market?
You can build a tool, a campaign system, a visual prototype, a generative media workflow, or anything that creates real, deployable output. The judges are music industry professionals — they'll know immediately if it works in the real world.
Track 01
Visuals
AI image, video & generative media. Make the artist impossible to ignore.
Track 02
Strategy
Direct to Fan rollout & marketing tools. Build the pipeline that gets the music heard.
Track 03
Technology
Built prototypes. Real output. If it can't be demoed, it doesn't count.
02 — The Concept
Not a conference. Not a hackathon.
Mudder Fracas in Athens is a one-day creative tech experience built around two simultaneous tracks running in parallel. A live build sprint on one side, a music and creative industry convening on the other. At the set moment, both worlds converge. The builders present to the industry. The industry responds.
01
Build Track
Developers & Engineers
Visual Creators & Filmmakers
Artists & Musicians
Music Marketers
AI & Generative Builders
9 Hours Build Time
02
Culture Track
Music Execs
Label Professionals
Artists & Creative Directors
Investors & Innovation Leads
Music. Energy. Deals.
03 — The Three Tribes
Who We Need
No team is complete without all three disciplines present. Apply for the role that fits you.
Participation Perk
All participants receive 1 month free ElevenLabs Creator access ($22 value) to use during and beyond the build sprint.
01
The Builder
Developer & Engineer
You build the tool. Developer, engineer, or creative technologist. You make it work.
Apply as Builder
02
The Visual
Filmmaker & Creator
You shape how it looks. Filmmaker, motion designer, or AI image creator.
Apply as Visual
03
The Strategist
Artist & Marketer
You ground the team in reality. Artist, music marketer, or label professional.
Apply as Strategist
04 — Culture Track
For The Industry
Music execs, label professionals, artists, creative directors, investors, and innovation leads. The Culture Track happens in three moments — designed around how this audience actually operates. Come when you can. Be present when it matters.
Three Moments, Not All Day
01 — Morning
The Open
08:00 — 10:00
Doors open. Light breakfast. Signal & Noise masterclass. Builders form teams. The room is energised, the day is open. Network early, then go do your day.
02 — Midpoint
The Visit
14:00 — 14:30 · Optional
Drop in over lunch to see how teams are progressing. Mentors are on the floor. Conversations are real. Stay if you want, leave when you need.
03 — Evening
Convergence & Close
19:30 — Late
The moment that matters. Teams present. The audience votes. Finalists are announced. Closing party begins. This is where deals get made.
