Union of Authors and Performers, or rather Zväz autorov a interprétov populárnej hudby (ZAI), is a
Slovak not-for-profit trade organization that works to increase brand recognition of the
local music scene and its artists. Headquartered in
Bratislava
Bratislava (, also ; ; german: Preßburg/Pressburg ; hu, Pozsony) is the Capital city, capital and largest city of Slovakia. Officially, the population of the city is about 475,000; however, it is estimated to be more than 660,000 — approxim ...
, the union was co-founded by
Martin Sarvaš
Tublatanka is a Slovak rock band formed in the autumn of 1982 in Bratislava, Slovakia, best known for the hits "Pravda víťazí" (The Truth Prevails) and "Dnes" (Today). The band's classic lineup consisted of Maťo Ďurinda (also known as Mar ...
, and it is best known for holding the annual
ZAI Awards in the country.
History
The origin of the organization dates back to the 1990s, when it produced
samplers for new local artists to promote their work on a national level. Apart from that, the association published the ''Music Report'' magazine in the region, as well held a music festival called ''Non Stop Rock Show''.
ZAI Awards
References
External links
ZAI(Official site)
{{ZAI Awards
Union of Authors and Performers
Music industry associations
Organizations established in 1990
Music organisations based in Slovakia