Ave Sophia Demelemester joins the IAMIC team
The International Association of Music Centres (IAMIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ave Sophia Demelemester as its new part-time Coordinator. She will take up the role on 3 August 2026.
Ave Sophia brings substantial experience in music sector development, international collaboration, and cultural policy. She is currently serving her second term as Director and Board Member of Music Estonia, the country’s music industry development centre and export office. Since 2024, she has also served as General Secretary of the European Music Exporters Exchange (EMEE), contributing to the strengthening of European music export, international music policy, and the sustainable development of the music sector. A committed advocate for diversity, international collaboration, and cultural policy, Ave Sophia is Estonia’s first Keychange Ambassador and has served on several advisory, governance and funding bodies within the Estonian cultural sector.
“I’m delighted to join IAMIC as its part-time Coordinator. International networks play a vital role in sharing knowledge, building trust and creating meaningful collaboration across borders. At a time of rapid change in the music sector, I believe in developing sustainable frameworks, supporting strategic collaboration and strengthening international exchange. I look forward to working with the Board and IAMIC’s members to strengthen the network and support its future development.”
– Ave Sophia Demelemester
“We are very pleased to welcome Ave Sophia to IAMIC. Her considerable experience in international cooperation, network development and cultural policy will be a great asset to our association. IAMIC is shaped by the knowledge, commitment and diversity of its members, and I am confident that Ave Sophia will help us connect these strengths even more effectively and develop the network further.”
— Stephan Schulmeistrat, President of IAMIC
In her new role, Ave Sophia will coordinate IAMIC’s day-to-day operations and communications, support its Board and members, and contribute to the association’s meetings, strategic projects, conferences, financial processes, and digital activities.
