Germany
Alexander Kralisch
ESNS: 2026
Senior Repertoire Manager, GEMA
Alexander Kralisch is a Berlin-based music industry professional with over 20 years of experience across major live and label organizations. He began his career running clubs in Berlin in the early 2000s before joining the booking team at Melt Festival, where he curated events and led the tour promotion agency Melt Booking.

He later transitioned into the label side of the business, working in A&R at Universal Music in Berlin, Polydor Records in London, and Believe, where he served as A&R Director for the German market. His career also includes roles at Four Artists, Innervisions, and All Artists.

Today, Alexander works at GEMA, Germany’s collective management organization, where he leads projects within the performance rights department focused on transparency, traceability, and international collaboration with sister societies.

A true music nerd, bookworm, and vintage hi-fi enthusiast, Alexander brings both passion and depth to everything he does in the world of music.
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