On May 13, Steve Blame, one of the most recognizable figures in the European music and television scene, comes to the Hellenic American Union Theatre for a discussion on music and pop culture.
“Ten Lessons I Wish I’d Learned from Pop Stars Sooner” is a live multimedia lecture drawing on Steve Blame’s personal experiences with some of the biggest names in global music, including Tina Turner, Madonna, Elton John, and David Bowie. Through these stories, he explores what popular culture can teach us about brand, reinvention, innovation, identity, relationships, collaboration, resilience, and personal meaning.
Building on his career at MTV Europe, the lecture moves through a series of artist-led case studies, exploring the shift from image and performance to deeper questions of validation, trauma, ambition, meaning, and legacy. It also draws connections with Greek artists, highlighting how the worlds created by artists can offer practical lessons for both personal and professional life.
Collaborating on the music is David-Oliver Barouh, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration student at the university.
The lecture will be moderated by Dr. Maria Agorastou, LICSW, MSW, PhD, Director of the Counseling Center and Assistant Professor at Hellenic American University.
The event is organized by Hellenic American College/Hellenic American University and the Hellenic American Union.
About Steve Blame
Steve Blame is a leading figure from MTV Europe’s golden era, where he served as Managing Editor of MTV News in the 1980s and 1990s. He is known for interviews with major cultural icons such as David Bowie, Kurt Cobain, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner, and Madonna, as well as for presenting MTV’s pro-social campaigns on issues including AIDS awareness, youth engagement, and the Middle East peace process. Beyond MTV, he has worked in European television production, co-created the international format “Where Is the Money?” authored books, and contributed to scripted television projects distributed by platforms such as Netflix and Amazon. Today, he is a cultural commentator and guest lecturer, focusing on how popular culture shapes identity, creativity, branding, and social change.
Event details
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Time: 19:00 (Athens time)
Venue: Hellenic American Union Theater, 2nd Floor | 22 Massalias Street, Athens
Language: English
RSVP: Required through the official registration form.
Admission is free of charge
Image: Steve Blame
