Stage Z is a music competition for young bands from all over Greece, organized as part of the 89th Thessaloniki International Fair.

With the aim of showcasing new local musical talents, TIF HELEXPO, in collaboration with the record label Fine Records and with media sponsor ERT3, has organized a music competition call for Generation Z, giving young bands from across the country the opportunity to present their own sounds and gain prospects for professional advancement.

The top 3 winners emerging from the competition will receive:

• Live performance on a professional stage in front of an audience for all participants
• Record deal with Fine Records (1st prize)
• Production of a music video for one song (2nd prize)
• Live recording at the new 95.8 FM studio (2nd and 3rd prize)
• Live interview on ERT3 (TV & Radio) for all three winners
• Promotion through ERT3 channels, TIF social media, and daily backstage stories for all participants!

The judging panel selecting the winners consists of:

• Mr. Iosif Papagrigoriou 
• Mrs. Mema Binopoulou 
• Mr. Akis Rei 
• Mrs. Elena Angelidou 
• Mr. Nikos Stefanidis

Throughout the 89th TIF, visitors will have the chance to attend an original daily concert program, featuring the participating youth bands, on the open-air stage located between Pavilions 9 & 13.