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 and personal management, 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 and personal management, 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
Who is Jay RAISSIS
Jay Raissis began his career in media as a sailing editor before moving into photojournalism and political reporting. His work has appeared in prominent international and Greek outlets, including The Guardian, Bloomberg, CNN, I Kathimerini and Radio France. He has contributed stories to various Greek newspapers, worked with the Athens bureau of The Associated Press, and authored a personal blog that has been cited by major Greek media.
Since 2022, he has specialised in public relations, artist representation and production management within the performing arts, with a particular focus on classical and new music, opera, and cinema.
His professional collaborations include, among others, the Greek National Opera, Maria Callas Music Theatre, the Athens Symphony Orchestra, the Athens Concert Hall, All of Greece One Culture Festival, Kölner Philharmonie, and Acht Brücken | Musik für Köln. He has also worked closely with a wide range of new music ensembles, including Ventus Ensemble, Ergon Ensemble, ÉRMA Ensemble, and CoGNiMUS Collektiv. Since 2023, he has been the personal manager of conductor Yorgos Ziavras, Chief Conductor of Oper Wuppertal.
In cinema, he has worked extensively within the Greek independent film sector. He represented BEARCAVE (2025) at its world premiere at the Venice International Film Festival, where the film received the Giornate degli Autori Europa Cinemas Venice Label, and subsequently at the Thessaloniki International Film Festival, where it won seven awards, as well as throughout its theatrical release in Greece and across Europe. He continues to work as a marketing and public relations strategist for films in Greece and internationally.
In 2024, together with Yorgos Ziavras, he co-founded the TRIETHNÉS International Music Festival, a contemporary classical music festival based in Prespa, at the border region between Greece, Albania, and North Macedonia. He serves as Executive Director and Head of Production, overseeing the festival’s strategic planning, audience development, fundraising, partnerships, and production management.
Jay holds a BA in Communication and Public Relations from The American College of Greece, and is currently pursuing an MA in Arts Leadership and Fundraising at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland.