Originally from Paris, France but residing in the UK since 2009, Geraldine Zanaska is a music industry professional with 10 years experience and an extensive knowledge of  networking in European music markets. After graduating from a Master of Arts in Music Business Management in London, she went on to work in different areas of the industry such as an indie record label (Bella Union), a music venue (Royal Albert Hall), live music promoters (Bird On The Wire), a cultural center (Institut Français) and a music export office (Le Bureau Export). She held various roles in the industry in areas as diverse as project management, international business development, UK press relations, event management, concert production, talent booking, music programming, and partnerships. 

2019 saw Geraldine start her own music consultancy and agency COMPASS MUSIC, offering bespoke solutions for international development to artists, music companies and music events, with a focus on the UK and France where the company is operating from.  Solutions and services offered are tailored to client needs and can include project and campaign management, communication and marketing, event PR, live bookings, music programming, events production. Clients include established companies such as Trans Musicales festival as well as various independent record labels, music organisations, music managers and emerging artists.