Manos Dedevesis

Manos Dedevesis has been active in the contemporary Greek music scene for nearly two decades. A graduate of the Department of Music Technology and Acoustics, he has built a multifaceted career as a songwriter, producer, publisher, and A&R executive.

As a songwriter, he has written more than 300 songs, over 20 of which have reached the top of the Greek charts.

As a producer and A&R, he co-founded Icon Music and Stay Independent, where he played a pivotal role in shaping the development of digital music distribution in Greece and in establishing Spotify as a leading platform in the region. Through these ventures, more than 50 Greek artists have gained international exposure, earning distinctions such as placements in Spotify’s Global Top Ten Debut Albums and achieving the first diamond-certified singles and albumsin Greece. Today, Stay Independent represents a roster of over 300 artists.

In addition, as Head of Publishing and co-owner of Stay Independent Greece, Manos oversees the company’s publishing division, representing some of the most notable songwriters and composers of modern-era Greece.

Serving also as a board member of Icon Music, he provides consulting services in the field of music business, focusing on the development of both emerging and established artists. His work continues to support the evolution of a modern, creative, and sustainable music ecosystem in Greece.