Carlos Seixas is the artistic and production director of FMM Sines Festival (www.fmmsines.pt), since 1999. FMM Sines is all about the music and is especially tuned to the contemporary world, the movements of migrations, the culture-crossing and the transcontinental encounters. Carlos started his career as producer and programmer of live events in the 80's. He took part as a jury of showcases selection in international music markets ie. Atlantic Music Expo, Womex, Mozambique Music Meeting, Budapest Ritmo, Babel XP. He lead in programming and produced other events and curated Ciclo Mundos a live music programme @ Teatro da Trindade in Lisbon 2016-2025. Also he was the artistic director of Festival Imaterial in Évora 2021-2024. He is associated with Gindungo Artist Development, a music management organization.