Our Story
Conceived amidst the cultural milieu of Athens, Greece, Jay Raissis & Co. emerged to bridge a profound void within the realms of classical artistry, contemporary performers, and experimental artistry representation.
Our calling arose from a desire to merge a passion for publicity and image cultivation, propelling those often overlooked by the surges of mainstream and popular culture.
Pioneering a transformative approach to publicity, our mission is to elevate visionary artists who embody the spirit of experimentation, challenging conventions, and societal norms, envisioning an all-encompassing and egalitarian art landscape at the forefront of creative discourse.
Artists, those who possess the power to reshape the world through their creativity, deserve the gift of time and space and they deserve a dedicated team to ensure that their voices are heard far and wide.
Our ultimate aspiration is to provide unwavering support to the talented individuals we represent, enabling them to devote themselves to their craft. We willingly shoulder the often challenging and soul-testing burden that is publicity, knowing that it is essential to their creative journey.
Together, we strive to preserve the sanctity of their art, ensuring it continues to inspire and transform our world.
Values & Mission
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Who is Jay RAISSIS
Jay Raissis is a cultural producer, public relations strategist, and artist manager working at the intersection of communication strategy, artistic production, and cultural management. Active primarily between Greece and Germany, his practice spans the European classical and contemporary music ecosystem, as well as broader cultural, artistic, and creative industries.
With a strong foundation in PR planning, press office operations, publicity management, and content strategy, Jay develops and implements communication frameworks that enhance visibility, strengthen positioning, and support long-term artistic and institutional goals. His work combines strategic thinking with hands-on execution, from campaign conception and media relations to digital presence, web strategy, and audience engagement.
Alongside his communications practice, Jay has extensive experience in artist management and large-scale cultural production. He has coordinated complex projects and festivals, led multidisciplinary teams of over 100 people, and managed diverse stakeholder environments involving artists, sponsors, public authorities, technical teams, and audiences. His work frequently requires navigating the balance between artistic vision, financial sustainability, institutional accountability, and public impact.
Jay brings a practice-based understanding of European cultural policy frameworks and public–private funding ecosystems, with proven experience in budget design, execution, and oversight for six-figure cultural projects. He is particularly skilled at bridging established cultural institutions with independent artists and contemporary creative collectives, translating between artistic, administrative, and political languages to build durable and scalable project structures.
Over the course of his career, he has contributed to a wide range of initiatives, including festivals, performing arts productions, cinema projects, social and cultural campaigns, and hospitality ventures. Across all roles, he operates as a freelance consultant, offering tailored communication strategies, artist representation, and production management—either through long-term collaborations or short-term, in-house consulting.
His approach is grounded in clarity, trust, and close collaboration, with the aim of enabling ambitious cultural projects to function effectively, communicate meaningfully, and resonate across audiences and borders.