Are you a touring artist abroad or planning to do so, maybe in Baltikum, or seeking guidance on how to navigate touring in that direction, or maybe have questions on new artist management. Meet Tanya Korenika at UCE agency in Tallinn, Estonia! Up and coming agency focusing on the heavier genres but open for collaborations.
Tanya Korenika, a native of Latvia, has made Estonia her professional and academic hub for several years. As the founder and operator of UCE Agency, she has ardently promoted alternative music, with an emphasis on metal. Her expertise extends to event production, tour booking, and artist management, particularly for local alternative musicians.
Tanya's entrepreneurial spirit is further underscored by her co-ownership of Hungr, a 150-capacity queer venue celebrated as a safe space. Hungr predominantly hosts DJ events and assorted performances.
On the academic front, Tanya boasts a master's degree in Culture Management from both the Estonian Business School and the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre. She is currently delving into research, eyeing a potential Ph.D. candidacy in the upcoming year.
She is also a partner in the Cindy & Kate project, a Baltic grassroots live music platform. CindyKate's mission centers on fostering collaboration among small music venues across the Baltics, emphasizing sustainable business practices and the integration of diversity in daily operations.
In the past year, Tanya has been a sought-after conference speaker, sharing insights on Eastern European touring, artist management, gender equality in the art sector, and the nightlife ecosystem. Her expertise extends to conducting educational workshops for various international entities on similar themes.
Her advocacy is further highlighted by her roles as a Keychange innovator and a Hemi Business Incubator Innovator.
In addition, Tanya showcases her artistic flair as a drummer for prominent hip-hop/pop acts.