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    BIME Bilbao 2026 Moves Forward with New Confirmations and Opens Nominations for the AUPA! Awards

    The 14th edition of BIME, to be held October 27–30 in Bilbao, continues to expand its program with new artists, industry professionals, and content. In addition, it has opened submissions for the third edition of the AUPA! Awards and is reinforcing its commitment to knowledge creation by hosting the second edition of the International Congress on Research in Creative Industries (CIIIC), which will take place on October 28 From October 27 to 30, BIME will once again transform Bilbao into the meeting point for the global music industry. Founded in Bilbao and established as one of the sector’s leading international gatherings, BIME will connect the voices that shape music, making Bilbao and Bizkaia the hub for fostering conversations, partnerships, and new opportunities for the industry. BIME Pro: The Key Questions for Understanding the Present and Future of Music What can music tell us about the world to come? That is the question that will guide the professional program at BIME Pro, which will take place on October 27, 28, and 29 at Euskalduna Bilbao. The agenda will revolve around the big questions that are currently shaping the future of the music industry. Through these questions, the sector’s main challenges and opportunities will be addressed, ranging from creativity and artificial intelligence to production, sustainability, internationalization, technology, cultural policies, and music’s relationship with fields such as sports, branding, science, and the audiovisual sector. Joining the already confirmed speakers—including Jorge Drexler, Brandon Young (Activision), Ángeles Toledano, Raül Refree, Chanela Clicka, Yassir, and Justin O’Connor—are professionals such as Lena Ingwersen, executive director of Music Cities Network and an expert on the intersection of music, urban development, and cultural policy; Malentxo Zeberio, a member of Mirua—one of the most promising emerging acts on the local scene following the release of their acclaimed debut album *Miruenea*; and Patricia Hermida, founding partner of MIM (Women in the Music Industry) and current president of AGEM (Galician Association of Music Companies). In addition, the following will take part in the networking activities: Jaime Torrego, co-director of Observatorio Festival; May Carrión, artistic director of Sala Musik; Quique Medina, director of Agència Districte; Desirée Huete Castillo, director of Distortiongirl Eventos; and Nicolas Bonnard, production director at Viavox Producciones. BIME Live continues to expand its international roster of new talent BIME Live continues to add names to its showcase lineup. Joining the lineup announced a few weeks ago are new artists, sounds, and regions: Ana De Llor (PT), the rising voice of dark and sensual avant-pop who fuses Portuguese mysticism with London’s queer club culture; Aeronave Adolescente (ES), presenting their *Sueño con salones llenos*, which explores a universal experience: not knowing what to do with your life; and Angeladorrrm (ES), one of the best-kept secrets of the emerging Catalan indie scene with his sharp guitars and dreamlike lyrics. Also on the lineup is Duplat (CO), whose music uses the piano to convey the emotions and contradictions of an entire generation, and whose latest album, Dulce y Amarga (2026), has established him as one of the most promising artists on the new Colombian music scene; Odd Mami (AR), part of the Rip Gang collective, who—following her latest album *Dónde van los perros*—delves deeper into an increasingly defined sonic exploration; Ouineta (ES), showcasing the perfect fusion of music, dance, and performance, influenced by urban culture and pop icons from the late 2000s; and singer-songwriter Paco Pecado (ES), a bon vivant with the spirit of a bandit, ’70s tastes, and a special fondness for kitsch, retro, and vintage. BIME Live will also feature special lineups on its circuit organized by labels such as Universal Music Spain, which will present a night featuring the power trio 1111 (ES), the indie and autobiographical project by Martin (ES), and the pop-rock of Avenida (ES). Altafonte will bring together the Spanish-Argentine artist Sofía Gabanna (ES), who will showcase her natural blend of rap, jazz, and singer-songwriter styles; María Peláe (ES), with her electrifying stage presence and flamenco fusion; Tatiana Delalvz (ES), with her contemporary reinterpretation of southern sounds; and Zahara presenting ZAHARAVE: LITE (ES), the club version of the artist’s electronic universe. This lineup is further enhanced by acts curated by Jägermeister, such as Kiliki (ES), with his unclassifiable blend of folk, electronic, punk, and rap; Dalila (ES), a Seville-based DJ and producer who bridges early ’90s British rave culture with flamenco roots; and Azuleja (ES), a pop artist who captivated the Spanish music scene with her debut album, C.R.I.N.G.E.. The BIME Live lineup is supported by some of the leading drivers of musical talent development and internationalization, including Sounds from Spain; Idartes;   BASQUE. MUSIC.; the Navarra Music Commission; AIE; the Region of Murcia; Catalan Arts; the National Institute of Music of Argentina (INAMU); Dutch Music Export; Valencia Music City; the Institut d’Estudis Baleàrics and Fira B; AGADIC; the Ministry of Education and Culture; the National Directorate of Culture of Uruguay (INMUS); the Regional Government of Extremadura; Swiss Music Export; and Pro Helvetia. BIME reinforces its commitment to recognition and knowledge generation BIME has opened the call for nominations for the third edition of the AUPA! Awards, an initiative created to recognize and highlight the individuals, companies, and projects that drive the collective advancement of the music industry through creativity, innovation, commitment, and transformation. Awarded by an independent jury of industry professionals, the AUPA! Awards were created to publicly celebrate contributions that inspire new ways of working and strengthen the music ecosystem through values such as ethics, sustainability, and equality. The call for entries will remain open at this link until July 31 and will allow participants to submit as many nominations as they wish, as well as propose new categories aligned with the spirit of AUPA!. The awards ceremony will be held on October 29 at 12:15 p.m. at Euskalduna Bilbao, as part of the official BIME program. This commitment to the industry’s development also extends to the academic sphere. Thus, on October 28, BIME will host the second edition of the International Congress on Research in Creative Industries (CIIIC), organized in collaboration with the Faculty of Communication Sciences at the International University of Catalonia (UIC Barcelona). The conference has already opened the call for academic papers and applied studies, aimed at researchers, educators, and professionals interested in addressing the major challenges facing the cultural and creative industries. The deadline for submitting proposals is July 31. You can find all the information here. A Shared Vision for Building the Future of Music Beyond its program, BIME continues to establish itself as a platform built alongside the voices that drive music forward. Institutions, companies, associations, media outlets, artists, and professionals are part of a community that, year after year, fosters new connections, projects, and opportunities for the sector as a whole. This network of partnerships, built over more than a decade, reflects a shared vision of music as a driver of cultural, economic, and social development—capable of generating knowledge, strengthening the creative industries, and contributing to collective well-being. For this 14th edition, BIME is supported by the Department of Economic Promotion of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia, the City of Bilbao, the Spanish Ministry of Culture, and Heineken—strategic partners committed to further consolidating, from Bilbao and Bizkaia, one of the music industry’s leading international gatherings.

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    BIME Bilbao unveils the first names and expands its innovation program in Miami

    Jorge Drexler, Ángeles Toledano, Brandon Young (Activision), A.J. Ramos (Google/YouTube), Chanela Clicka, Rocío Márquez, and Raül Refree will be part of the BIME Bilbao 2026 professional program, which will connect creation, development, the music industry, and the creative industries on both sides of the Atlantic    Expresso Transatlântico (PT), LinLin (FR), restinga (ES), TIMØ (CO), Tussiwarriors (AR), and Zahara (ES) presents ZAHARAVE: LITE , lead the first announcement of the BIME Live lineup, a program that will once again bring together in Bilbao some of the most promising musical acts of the moment    BIME is also strengthening its international presence through new European partnerships and Desafía Miami Music Tech 2026, an initiative focused on innovation that will bring some of Spain’s most disruptive music startups to the United States     Tickets for BIME Bilbao 2026 are already on sale at a special price at bime.org     BIME unveiled yesterday in Madrid the first details of its upcoming edition in Bilbao, which will take place October 27–30 and will feature a program that reinforces the mission with which it was founded fourteen years ago: to create opportunities, build bridges between both sides of the Atlantic, and bring together the people who are shaping the present and future of music.    During the afternoon, BIME brought together more than 250 key players from the music industry in Madrid for an event that served to reveal the first names and some of the highlights that will shape its program. After welcoming the attendees, Isabel Villanueva, director of BIME, announced one of the milestones for 2026: BIME will land in the United States with Desafía Music Tech Miami 2026, an international immersion program promoted together with ICEX, Red.es, and the Spanish Economic and Commercial Office in Miami, aimed at Spanish startups with technological solutions applied to the music industry: “We want the companies that are building future solutions to access new markets, accelerate their goals through international alliances, and be part of the conversations transforming the sector.” This high-impact program was designed in collaboration with some of the most pioneering companies and players in the international music innovation ecosystem, such as Mana Tech, and with the support of key organizations like Billboard. Startups that want to join this mission can register via THIS link until July 15.  After the welcome, the artists Chanela Clicka and Çantamarta participated in a conversation moderated by Inés Hernand under the title New Imaginaries: the art of the mix, a dialogue focused on how the new generation of creators are redefining the relationship between identity, territory, and artistic creation. The conversation, held at Cupra City Garage, gave way to live music with performances by Gara Durán and Hofe, before wrapping up the day with one of BIME’s key elements: networking among industry professionals.    BIME BILBAO 2026: FIRST CONFIRMATIONS  Among the first confirmations of the professional program BIME Pro are artist Jorge Drexler, one of the most important figures in contemporary Ibero-American music and winner of multiple Latin Grammys; Brandon Young, a key professional in music supervision and synchronization and global head of music at Activision with over two decades of experience leading the music strategy for such iconic franchises as Call of Duty and Tony Hawk’s; and Ángeles Toledano, one of the most promising artists of the new generation of flamenco. Also joining are producer and composer Raül Refree; A.J. Ramos, head of Music Content Partnerships for YouTube in EMEA; JJ Sunday, a lawyer specialized in intellectual property, technology, and copyright; flamenco artist Rocío Márquez, Chanela Clicka, who are revolutionizing the fusion of sounds from Mexico and Spain; Yassir, the composer behind some of the biggest hits in urban music for artists such as Quevedo, Lola Índigo, and Omar Montes; and Justin O’Connor, one of the leading international experts on cultural economics and policies for the creative industries.  For its part, BIME Live, BIME’s showcase festival, has revealed the first names of its lineup, again reinforcing artistic circulation by bringing an increasing number of acts from Europe and Latin America. Among them: Expresso Transatlântico (PT), and its fusion of Portuguese musical tradition with contemporary sounds from around the world;  ; LinLin (FR), one of the most unique voices in new French electronic music, able to blend techno, shatta, dance, and funk; restinga (ES), a Spanish-Moroccan artist who connects the roots of Arab music with contemporary electronic and hyperpop; post-punk by the Ukrainian composer and producer SadSvit (UA); TIMØ (CO), one of the most promising young Latin music bands, nominated for the Latin Grammy for Best New Artist; Tussiwarriors (AR), the irreverent Argentinian collective that has already become an emerging phenomenon of Latin American trap; and Zahara presents ZAHARAVE: LITE (ES), the club version of artist Zahara’s electronic universe—a project that transforms the energy of her GLITCH show into a more intimate, immersive experience designed for the dance floor.  A PROGRAM BUILT BY THE VOICES THAT CONNECT TERRITORIES, INDUSTRY, AND COMMUNITIES  The idea that the voices that shape music are also the ones that connect artists, communities, the music industry, and regions across all geographic, cultural, and linguistic boundaries will be the central theme of BIME Bilbao 2026. This vision will run through the entire program and will be organized around four main pillars: Creation, the Music Industry, Development, and Connection. The program will address some of the topics that are redefining the sector, from artificial intelligence and new business models to internationalization, investment in culture, or the opportunities arising at the intersection of music, technology, and other creative industries such as film or sport.  El Pitch Perfecto will return, connecting artists, composers, publishers, and labels with leading international music supervisors to foster new opportunities in the field of music synchronization. Latido Transatlántico will also return, a space dedicated to analyzing the opportunities for Latin music in Europe and strengthening the ties among programmers, managers, and professionals from both continents. The 2026 edition will also incorporate Orillas, a new space that focuses on those keeping music alive far from major urban centers, connecting venues, festivals, programmers, and cultural projects from towns, small cities, and peripheral territories.  And because connections also happen outside the conference rooms, Musik & Pintxos will be back—the format that joins gastronomy and musical discovery at the heart of BIME Pro, and this year will expand its program into the afternoons, creating new informal meeting spaces for artists and professionals.  A program created by and for the industry that will once again feature a broad schedule of professional activities international meetings, speed meetings, sector roundtables, spaces dedicated to startups and innovation, networking encounters, and parallel events designed to generate real connections among the different agents of the sector.  A NEW ERA TO BOOST KEY ALLIANCES AND PROJECTS  BIME has established itself as one of the benchmark meetings for the international music industry thanks to a network of collaborators who share the same vision: to promote international talent circulation, encourage exchange between territories, and generate new business opportunities.   In line with this strategy, the 2026 edition strengthens its European dimension with an alliance with Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) and the European Talent Exchange Programme (ETEP), which will result in exchange actions between both professional communities. Furthermore, BIME has launched for the first time its own call for European artists, expanding opportunities for international circulation and access to new markets.  This edition will also be supported by key organizations such as the Ministry of Culture of Spain, ICEX-Sounds From Spain, Catalan Arts, AIE, the Institute for Cultural Industries and the Arts of the Region of Murcia, the Axencia Galega das Industrias Culturais (AGADIC), Barcelona City Council, Valencia Music City; Secretariat of Culture, Recreation and Sports of Bogotá; Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage of Chile; Chilemúsica; National Music Institute of Argentina (INAMU); and National Music Institute of Uruguay (INMUS). Added to this network are also companies and brands such as Fever, Heineken, Amazon Music, Universal Music, Virgin, Altafonte, Jägermeister; and national and international media such as Rolling Stone en español, LOS40, Radio 3, Eh! Universo or Mondo Sonoro.  This commitment is particularly evident in Bizkaia, a region that has supported BIME’s growth since its inception and continues to play a key role in its development through the Department of Economic Promotion of the Provincial Council of Bizkaia and the City Council of Bilbao. In addition, it benefits from the collaboration of the Basque Government’s Departments of Culture and Language Policy, and of Economy, Labor, and Employment, as well as BASQUE. MUSIC. A new addition to this network is the global agreement reached with the EITB group, a strategic alliance that will reinforce the connection between BIME and citizens, and help to project some of the most relevant contemporary music and culture conversations from Euskadi.   After thirteen editions in Bilbao and five in Bogotá, BIME has become one of the main international meeting points for music and the creative industries. Beyond its venues, BIME is notable for its ability to foster connections, business opportunities, and meeting spaces among artists, professionals, companies, and institutions from around the world. 

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    BIME Bogotá 2026: ¡Sumamos nuevos nombresa BIME Pro!

    BIME amplía su programación profesional con nuevas incorporaciones de primer nivel para su quinta edición en Bogotá. BIME Pro suma a su cartel figuras clave de la industria global, con representación de WME, THE•TEAM, Universal Music España, YouTube, BBC, Movistar Arena Madrid y WK Entertainment, entre otras compañías. BIME Live, el festival de showcases de BIME, desvelará la próxima semana su cartel completo, con artistas de todas las latitudes cerrando el aniversario en Proyecto Kinder. BIME se prepara para celebrar su quinto aniversario en América. Del 5 al 7 de mayo, Bogotá será el principal punto de encuentro de la industria de la música global. En un momento en el que la música en español alcanza su mayor impacto histórico, el encuentro reunirá a quienes están liderando el sector e impulsando activamente su crecimiento y expansión internacional, situando Colombia en el centro de las decisiones que marcarán el futuro del sector. A los nombres ya confirmados —entre ellos Juanes, Sandra Jiménez (YouTube), AJ Ramos (YouTube), Andreas Katsambas (Chartmetric) y Manuel Abud (Latin Grammy) — se suman nuevas incorporaciones de peso. Rob Markus, socio y agente en WME con una destacada trayectoria internacional trabajando con J Balvin, Juanes y Maluma; y Tom Windish, EVP en THE•TEAM y uno de los agentes más influyentes del circuito global, responsable de giras de artistas como Billie Eilish, Lorde o The XX. Se une también Karina González, Vice President of Global Festivals en THE•TEAM, donde lidera la estrategia de festivales latinos a nivel internacional. Desde el mercado europeo, se incorporan Luis Fernández, de Universal Music España; y Beatriz de la Chica, directora de Desarrollo y Booking Internacional en la misma firma. Se suma Paz Aparicio, de Movistar Arena Madrid, y Matthew Greer, manager de The Hives y reconocido por Music Week como uno de los talentos emergentes del management internacional. Desde el ámbito de los medios, Beatriz de la Pava representa a BBC en esta edición.  La programación se refuerza con perfiles del mercado latino: Walter Kolm, fundador y CEO de WK Entertainment, responsable de carreras como las de Carlos Vives, Maluma, Morat o Prince Royce, Jorge Navarro, de YouTube, y Natalia Palma, de Touring the World. En el plano artístico, se confirman los dos artistas argentinos Dante Spinetta, cantante, rapero y compositor cuya obra atraviesa generaciones; y Dillom, artista referente en la cultura alternativa del país.   Actualidad, innovación, emprendimiento y formación  BIME abordará las grandes conversaciones que están definiendo el presente y el futuro de la industria musical iberoamericana. Desde el imparable crecimiento de América Latina como uno de los mercados más dinámicos del mundo, hasta los retos estructurales del sector. Se hablará sobre marcos legales más justos y sostenibles en una conversación impulsada junto a la Sociedad de Artistas Intérpretes o Ejecutantes de España, AIE; sobre el presente y el futuro de la producción; sobre el legado y la innovación de la cumbia con Los Mirlos; y sobre la identidad artística en la era digital con Ela Taubert. Algunas de estas conversaciones forman parte de Conexiones i, un itinerario impulsado por el Ministerio de Cultura de España orientado a la capacitación y la internacionalización de empresas y profesionales de la música, que incluye sesiones como Latido Trasatlántico, centrada en las oportunidades y desafíos de la música iberoamericana en los circuitos internacionales. BIME Pro contará con un espacio dedicado a la innovación y el emprendimiento a través de BIME Startup, con el apoyo de la Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá y sede en la Universidad EAN. Allí se reunirán emprendedores, empresas, inversores y agentes que están transformando la industria musical, con mentorías personalizadas y ruedas de negocio con inversores internacionales. Además, BIME impulsará su itinerario Campus, dirigido a estudiantes y jóvenes profesionales, con un recorrido formativo diseñado para facilitar su desarrollo y acceso al sector.  BIME Live: un circuito de música en vivo para descubrir a los artistas del futuro Bogotá no solo se prepara para recibir a los principales profesionales de la industria musical, sino también para convertirse en un gran escenario de música en vivo. BIME Live llevará a la ciudad el talento internacional con mayor proyección a través de un circuito que reunirá a más de 50 artistas en diferentes salas del Distrito Creativo de la Calle 85 y en Proyecto Kinder, que se suma este año al recorrido acogiendo el 7 de mayo la jornada de cierre del quinto aniversario. El cartel completo se dará a conocer la próxima semana, con nombres ya confirmados como Flvckka (MX), Jambene (VE), Julieta (ES), Lila Sky (CO), Los Mirlos (PE), Boza (PA) y Nacho Vegas (ES), a los que se sumarán más de una veintena de artistas de distintas partes del mundo.   Cinco años en América: la edición más especial hasta la fecha  La edición de 2026 marca cinco años desde la llegada de BIME a Bogotá, una apuesta estratégica que ha contribuido a fortalecer la conexión entre los ecosistemas musicales de Europa y América Latina. Este compromiso cuenta con la colaboración de la Secretaría de Cultura, Recreación y Deporte de Bogotá y Co.Crea, que promueve la sostenibilidad del ecosistema cultural y creativo en Colombia. 

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    BIME Bogotá 2026: ¡Primeros nombres confirmados!

    Juanes, Sky Rompiendo, Ela Taubert, FLVCKKA, Los Mirlos, y más voces destacadas de la industria celebrarán los 5 años de BIME en Bogotá. Del 5 al 7 de mayo de 2026, BIME Pro reunirá en Bogotá a profesionales de todo el mundo para analizar un fenómeno incontestable: la música en español marca hoy el rumbo de la industria global. Al mismo tiempo, BIME Live convertirá Bogotá en un gran escenario donde descubrir las propuestas musicales más innovadoras del momento con artistas como Flvckka (MX), Jambene (VE), Julieta (ES), Lila Sky (CO), Los Mirlos (PE), Boza (PA) y Nacho Vegas (ES). ¡Tickets ya a la venta! BIME anuncia hoy algunos de los nombres que formarán parte de su próxima edición en Bogotá, que celebrará su quinto Aniversario en América los días 5, 6 y 7 de mayo, convirtiendo la ciudad en el principal punto de encuentro de la industria musical iberoamericana. En un momento en el que la influencia de la música en español está en máximos, BIME pondrá el foco en cómo este fenómeno está redefiniendo el rumbo del sector a nivel internacional. PRIMEROS NOMBRES EN BIME PRO El programa Pro de BIME, que se celebrará en Universidad EAN y en el Centro de la Felicidad de Chapinero (CEFE), reunirá a algunas de las figuras más importantes de la industria musical internacional. Entre lxs primerxs confirmadxs destacan el artista colombiano Juanes, una de las voces más influyentes de las últimas tres décadas y pionero indiscutible de la globalización de la música en español. Mucho antes de que el mundo pusiera los ojos en el idioma, el colombiano ya estaba demostrando que la fuerza de su idioma podía ser el de la música popular global. En medio de un nuevo hito de su carrera y con el lanzamiento de JuanesTeban, su nuevo disco, el artista hablará de su camino y lo que ha significado abrir esa puerta en la industria, los cambios que ha traído en crecimiento y lo que representa hoy el fenómeno que él ayudó a construir. También harán parte de la programación Sky Rompiendo, presidente de Black Koi Entertainment, uno de los productores más influyentes de la música latina contemporánea y figura clave en la internacionalización del sonido urbano colombiano, y la artista Ela Taubert, quien conversará en torno a la nueva ola del pop. Para celebrar 5 años, BIME suma fuerzas e ideas con Youtube a través de una alianza cultural estratégica con el objetivo de comprender el impacto de la convergencia para la industria de la música en el presente, los desafíos creativos para los artistas y sus equipos, y las nuevas dinámicas que la digitalidad ha supuesto para la industria. De la mano de los representantes más importantes en la circulación global de la música, como Sandra Jiménez, directora regional de Regional de YouTube Music, LATAM & US Latin, y A.J. Ramos, Head of Artist Partnerships, Latin Music and Culture de Google/Youtube y otros miembros del equipo, los asistentes a BIME Pro aprenderán de primera mano estrategias para potenciar sus carreras. Se suman además otras organizaciones clave como Latin Grammy, con la presencia de Manuel Abud, CEO de The Latin Recording Academy; Alejandro Cardona Gaviria, co-fundador de Perro Negro, el club de reggaetón más prestigiosos de América Latina; o agentes como Chartmetric, BMG, Beathub, o Believe, que analizarán las claves que han convertido a América Latina y al español como los puntos más relevantes de la industria. El programa contará además con Jose Nova, responsable de negocio y estrategia LATAM en Complex, que pondrá en valor la moda como activo creativo e incluso político en la creación de historias artísticas, y Andreas Katsambas, presidente de Chartmetric, que ofrecerá un caso de estudio práctico sobre el uso de los datos para comprender el comportamiento de la música. En el terreno creativo, la compositora Juana Aguirre explorará el papel de las colaboraciones en la música contemporánea; y el artista y productor Taiko participará en una conversación sobre nuevas formas de producción junto a otrxs profesionales como la productora y compositora Ella Bric y el colectivo The Ozakis, colaboradores de artistas como Bad Bunny, Feid o Quevedo. BIME LIVE. EL MAPA DE LOS NUEVOS SONIDOS IBEROAMERICANOS BIME Live desplegará su programación de música en directo en distintos escenarios de Bogotá. A través de showcases – presentaciones en vivo en formato reducido – el talento emergente y consolidado del circuito iberoamericano se presentará ante el público profesional y amantes de la música. Entre lxs primeros artistas confirmados se encuentran los madrileños Alcalá Norte (ES), uno de los fenómenos del nuevo post-punk con mayor proyección; Alejandro Saavedra (CO) con su pop urbano y afrobeat; Bala (ES), el poderoso dúo femenino gallego de punk y stoner; Boza (PA), y su fusión dancehall y R&B y el estilo panameño “canela”; Chita (AR), la nueva voz del pop latino argentino; y Estamos Perdidos (EC), con sonidos rock alternativo, shoegaze y garage. También formarán parte del cartel el trap e hyperpop de Flvckka (MX), Ghetto Kumbé (CO), con su sonido electrónico afrofuturista y su peculiar percusión afrocaribeña; Jambene (VE), fusión afrobeat, bolero y reggae; y Julieta (ES), referente de la escena pop catalana. Este primer avance se completa con sonidos como los de la electrónica y cultura club latino de Lila Sky (CO); Los Mirlos (PE), leyenda viva de la cumbia amazónica; la singular voz del pop rock transfeminista de la mexicana Luisa Almaguer (MX), el pop alternativo con raíces ska de la banda vasca Marte Lasarte (ES), Nacho Vegas (ES), figura clave de la canción alternativa española; Ninyas del Corro (ES), rap directo desde la periferia barcelonesa; Repion (ES), intenso pop-rock de las hermanas Iñesta; y la explosiva mezcla de stoner, noise y psicodelia de la banda argentina Winona Riders (AR). A estos nombres se sumarán próximamente artistas de otras latitudes, reforzando el carácter transatlántico del encuentro. Una programación de música en directo que cuenta con el apoyo de diferentes agentes e instituciones como Sounds From Spain, AECID, INAMU, Catalan Arts, BASQUE.MUSIC., y Cámara de Comercio de Ibagué entre otras. LA EDICIÓN DE BIME MÁS ESPECIAL HASTA LA FECHA. 5 AÑOS EN BOGOTÁ. 5 AÑOS EN AMÉRICA Para celebrar los cinco años de BIME en América, BIME contará con una programación que suma nuevas dinámicas y espacios de encuentro entre profesionales, artistas y ciudadanía, reforzando su papel como punto de conexión entre la industria musical y la vida cultural de Bogotá. Durante tres días BIME combinará actividad profesional, conversaciones abiertas a la ciudad, networking y música en directo. Los días 5 y 6, la Universidad EAN acogerá el programa profesional BIME Pro, donde se desarrollarán conferencias, paneles y encuentros sectoriales a lo largo de la mañana y la tarde. Al finalizar esta programación, destinada a personas acreditadas, la actividad se trasladará al CEFE de Chapinero con la franja Íconos: conversaciones con algunas de las figuras más influyentes de la música y la industria cultural, concebidas como espacios de inspiración y diálogo directo entre artistas, profesionales y fans que refuerzan el vínculo entre BIME y la vida cultural de la ciudad. La jornada continuará con encuentros de networking en distintos espacios de la ciudad tras los cuales comenzará la programación de música en directo con los showcases de BIME Live en salas como 4.40 Music Hall, Furia, La Casa de Donovan, y McCarthy´s. El jueves 7, BIME cerrará su programación profesional en la Universidad EAN a mediodía, mientras que la tarde volverá a estar dedicada a las conversaciones en CEFE Chapinero. La noche del jueves pondrá el broche final a este quinto aniversario con una celebración que showcases de algunxs de lxs artistas más prometedores del panorama actual en Proyecto Kinder, el nuevo punto de encuentro cultural de Bogotá que conecta música, arte y experiencia urbana en un formato innovador. La edición de 2026 marca cinco años desde la llegada de BIME a Bogotá, una apuesta estratégica que ha contribuido a fortalecer la conexión entre los ecosistemas musicales de Europa y América Latina. Este compromiso cuenta con la colaboración del Ministerio de Cultura de España a través de Conexiones i, un itinerario de capacitación y apoyo a la internacionalización de empresas y profesionales de la música. Esta edición cuenta además con la colaboración de Secretaría de Cultura, Recreación y deporte de Bogotá, Cámara de comercio de Bogotá, y Co.Crea, que promueve la sostenibilidad del ecosistema cultural y creativo en Colombia, reforzando el vínculo de BIME con el tejido creativo y cultural local.

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    This autumn, BIME Live 2025 will transform Bilbao into a huge live music stage with more than 70 artists from around the world

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    Delaporte (ES), Mau y Ricky (VE), Orishas (CU), Queralt Lahoz (ES), Javiera Electra (CL), Sanguijuelas del Guadiana (ES), Yami Safdie (AR), Esteban Rojas (CO), Lara91K (AR), Jesse Baez (GT), and Txopet (ES), will be among the acts at BIME Live, the city music festival and BIME showcases, supported by the Bilbao City Council and Cervezas San Miguel.  BIME Pro adds a creative space to its professional agenda, featuring practical tools, activities, conversations, and workshops designed to boost professional and creative development.  Tickets for BIME Bilbao 2025 are available on the official website bime.org via Fever, the event's official ticketing partner.    Bilbao, September 9, 2025.  BIME today announces the first line-up preview for BIME Live, which will transform Bilbao into a major circuit for artists with strong international projection. From October 28 to 31, different venues and spaces across the city will host concerts and showcases – performances in a smaller format – allowing industry professionals , BIME attendees and the general public to discover music acts that are already shaping the next generation of international festivals and tours.   Over 70 artists will be featured in this event that combines projection, discovery, and musical diversity, connecting from all directions to build a great sonic territory that links Ibero-America. Among them is Arroba Nat (MX), with songs that explore the innermost human experience; Delaporte (ES); one of the most innovative projects in Spain’s electronic and alternative pop scene; Esteban Rojas (CO), leader of Cali’s urban movement; Chilean Javiera Electra (CL) with her powerful voice and theatrical stage presence; Jesse Baez (GT), recognized as one of the leading figures in contemporary Spanish-language R&B; and Argentine Juana Rozas (AR), whose sound moves between pop, R&B, and electronic experimentation.  From Argentina also comes Lara91K (AR), a pioneer in the urban scene with an intimate and raw style; the Venezuelan duo Mau y Ricky (VE), whose creative force has produced some of the past decade’s biggest global hits; and the legendary band Orishas (CU), worldwide reference in Latin rap and pioneers in fusing Cuban son with hip hop. Catalan Queralt Lahoz (ES) brings her unmistakable blend of soul, hip hop, and flamenco; from Extremadura, Sanguijuelas del Guadiana (ES) narrate contemporary rural life through rock and autotune; the dark, ironic proposition of SVSTO (ES), which redefines dance music by fusing industrial and techno; from Bilbao, Txopet (ES), with a fresh, irreverent act mixing pop rock, garage, and punk in a high-energy show, and Argentine composer Yami Safdie (AR), one of the leading figures in Argentine pop and urban music today.  The future of music within everyone’s reach  Beyond being a benchmark event for the music industry, BIME Live has solidified itself as a city festival for all, democratizing access to music and culture right in the heart of Bilbao. Held in venues and spaces that keep Bilbao’s music calendar alive all year round, BIME is committed to strengthening the role of these places as key cultural agents in the city.   Established as the main showcase for emerging international talent and for new sonic and aesthetic trends, BIME Live is already the radar of the new Ibero-American music scene. A city festival for everyone, inviting you to explore fresh sounds, discover new stories, and experience the excitement of up-and-coming music. BIME Live still has open calls for bands and solo artists who want to join the 2025 line-up. You can check the terms and conditions for this and other calls at bime.org.  BIME Live is supported by the Bilbao City Council and Cervezas San Miguel, as well as collaborators such as Department of Culture and Language Policy of the Basque Government, INAEM (National Institute of Performing Arts and Music), ICEX-Sounds from Spain, Navarra Music Commission, BASQUE.MUSIC., Agencia Andaluza de Instituciones Culturales, Chile (through MinCAP, ProChile and Chilemúsica), ICA of the Region of Murcia, Thomann, Catalan Arts, AIE (Society of Performing Artists of Spain), Argentina (through the National Institute of Music of Argentina and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina), Institut d'Estudis Baleàrics, Junta de Extremadura, Ministry of Arts, Cultures, and Knowledge of Colombia, District Institute of the Arts of Bogotá, Seitrack, Walter Kolm Records, and Mondo Sonoro.  BIME Pro, building the future of Ibero-American music  The professional agenda of BIME, BIME Pro, will bring together international leaders and key music figures from October 28 to 30 at the Euskalduna Bilbao to map out the next chapter for the industry. The program will address key questions of the present and future challenges, learn from the experience of the best, explore new opportunities, and track emerging markets that command global attention, always aiming to strengthen the connection between Europe and the Americas.   In addition to already announced key figures such as Rubén Blades, Mau y Ricky, Leire Martínez, and Mon Laferte, others have now joined, including Ignacio Meyer, president of TelevisaUnivisión, considered one of the most influential people in Spanish-language cinema, television, and music, who will be at BIME to discuss the new map of Latin music and its evolution amid changes in consumption, industry, and live experiences.  This year, BIME will also feature a creative space; a laboratory for artists and their teams with practical tools to strengthen their careers and trajectories. The programming will include a songwriting campus to experiment and create in community, production workshops, and conversations on mental health. There will also be intimate meetings with artists, designed to share first-hand experiences and open dialogue about today's music challenges and opportunities. An initiative that reinforces BIME's commitment to fostering professional growth from a holistic perspective.   ABOUT BIME  With annual editions in Bilbao and Bogotá, BIME has established itself as the great internationalization bridge between Europe and the Americas, and as one of the most relevant platforms for music in Ibero-America. Its programming, built from and for the industry, positions it as the fourth most important event in the sector worldwide and as an active network connecting scenes, territories, professionals and creative communities on both sides of the Atlantic. But BIME is much more than a professional meeting: it is a space for strategic reflection, a collective compass, and a radar to detect what is coming next. In a world where music no longer revolves around a single center but expands across multiple realities, BIME is the essential place to understand new dynamics, connect with leaders, and be part of the evolution of the global music ecosystem.    Find more information about BIME at www.bime.org and by following us on our digital channels:  Instagram Linkedin TikTok  Contact  Leire Goienetxea -  leire@bime.org 

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    BIME BILBAO 2025 UNVEILS THE PROGRAM FOR ITS MOST AMBITIOUS EDITION YET

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    BIME will take place in Bilbao from October 28 to 31, and will close its thirteenth edition with a major open-air event on the 31st featuring performances by Villano Antillano (PR), Delaporte (ES), Silitia (ES), Flaca (AR/ES), and Ruptura (ES). An open event that is part of the BIME Live programming, supported by the Bilbao City Council and Cervezas San Miguel.     BIME Pro adds new names to its professional program at Euskalduna Bilbao, featuring key figures and agents from the music and cultural industries: the European Commission, Live Nation, Billboard, Virgin Music, HISPA, Radio 3, The Orchard, Emerge, DAZN, Marvel Studios, PlayStation, LALIGA, TicketSwap, and Carrillo Asesores, among others.    BIME will open its professional program to the general public with two free-entry activities: a conversation with Fito Cabrales, and the Spanish premiere of the documentary OMARA: Cuba's Legendary Diva.    Bilbao, October 7, 2025. BIME, the leading gathering of the Ibero-American music industry, which is already considered the fourth most important international event in the sector, has revealed the latest details of its Pro and Live programs for its next event in Bilbao, to be held from October 28 to 31, promising a very special thirteenth edition.   BIME Live, the festival of BIME showcases and concerts, already established as the main platform for musical talent with international projection, will once again transform the city into a major circuit of live music stages. From October 28 to 30, venues such as Kafe Antzokia, Crystal, Stage Live, Back Room, Dock, Bilborock, La Ribera, Sala BBK, and Cotton Club will host over seventy showcases—short concerts designed for artists to present the best of their repertoire. Accredited professionals and the general public can attend freely (capacity permitting, with preference given to those accredited for BIME Pro) and discover the most cutting-edge musical offerings of the moment. New names added to the lineup, previously announced last September, include Cariño (ES), the Madrid trio shaking up Spanish pop with their freshness, boldness, and punk spirit; dembow and Latin American rhythms with lyrics full of real life from Mhtresuno (AR), the singer, songwriter and one of the new leading figures of Latin afrobeat Junior Zamora (CO); Laaza (ES), bringing a unique mix of alternative pop, jota, and minimalist electronic; and the warm voice and soul, flamenco, and melodic rap influences of Mallorcan artist Dollar Selmouni (ES).  BIME Live will also feature special events where major companies and institutions from the music industry will present the best of their talent. On Tuesday the 28th it will be the turn of AIE (the Spanish Society of Artists, Performers and Musicians) in Sala BBK, Universal Music at Stage Live, ICEX-Sounds from Spain at Crystal, and the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Knowledge of Colombia at La Ribera. On Wednesday the 29th, BIME Live will host the Mondo Sonoro Demoscopic, a special edition in collaboration with BIME and with the support of Johnnie Walker, bringing to the Kafe Antzokia stage up-and-coming bands like La Milagrosa (ES), airu (ES), and a surprise group to be announced in the days leading up to the event. That same night, musical acts from Thomann at Bilborock, Interscope at Crystal, Emerge at La Ribera, and BASQUE. MUSIC. at Stage Live, while on Thursday the 30th, it will be the turn for Altafonte at Crystal.  Along with all these agents, BIME Live is supported by the Bilbao City Council and Cervezas San Miguel, as well as many other organizations such as the Department of Culture and Language Policy of the Basque Government, INAEM (National Institute of Performing Arts and Music), Navarra Music Commission, Andalusian Agency of Cultural Institutions, Chile (through MinCAP, ProChile and Chilemúsica), ICA of the Region of Murcia, Catalan Arts, Argentina (through the National Institute of Music of Argentina and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina), Institut d’Estudis Baleàrics, Junta de Extremadura, District Institute of the Arts of Bogotá, Cali Secretary of Economic Development, Seitrack, and Walter Kolm Records.    BIME WILL CLOSE ITS THIRTEENTH EDITION WITH A LARGE OPEN-AIR STAGE  BIME Live doesn’t end there. Live music will also take place on Friday, October 31, with two very special stages: the San Miguel Stage and the San Miguel On Air Stage, located on Paseo de Uribitarte next to Bilbao City Hall. Top national and international artists will perform, including Villano Antillano (PR), one of the most powerful voices of the new Latin urban movement and a standard-bearer for diversity and creative freedom; Delaporte (ES), a Madrid duo fusing electronic and pop with a unique live act that has made them one of the most solid acts in the Spanish scene; Silitia (ES), a breakout alternative pop act from the Basque Country with a fresh and contemporary style; Flaca (ES/AR), an Argentine DJ and producer known for her versatility in underground electronic and reggaeton, returning to the scene after a two-year hiatus; and Ruptura (ES), a collective exploring new forms of percussion and global rhythms with an innovative and groundbreaking approach.   BIME Live thus establishes itself as a citywide festival for everyone, democratizing access to music and culture in the heart of Bilbao. Held in venues and places that keep the musical agenda of Bilbao alive throughout the year, BIME strives to strengthen the work of these spaces as key cultural agents of the city. A festival that invites you to explore fresh sounds, discover new stories, and experience the thrill of both the up-and-coming and the chart-topping music. Additionally, together with the Music For All Foundation, BIME promotes a more inclusive music industry by implementing accessibility measures at its events: there will be sign language interpretation in some venues and a showcase of vibratory vests with magnetic loop devices, so people with hearing impairments can enjoy the experience.      BIME PRO. THE FUTURE OF THE MUSIC INDUSTRY TO BE DISCUSSED AT EUSKALDUNA BILBAO  In parallel, the professional agenda of BIME Pro will bring together more than 4,500 international attendees from October 28 to 30 at Euskalduna Bilbao for a program focused on discussing the present and future of the music industry, exploring new opportunities and tracking emerging markets. All of this, with the aim of strengthening connections and exchanges between Europe and America. In addition to previously announced key figures, this program includes professionals such as Normunds Popens, Director General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (EAC) at the European Commission; artist Juicy BAE; Leila Cobo, Executive Director at Billboard; Ana Gómez de Castro, Director of PR and CSR at Live Nation; Héctor de Miguel, Director and host of Hora Veintipico at Cadena SER;  Antonio Casado, Senior Marketing Executive – Acquisitions at DAZN; Álvaro Alfonso, Head of National Media Business at LALIGA; Marisa Moya, Director at Emerge; Marina Sans, Digital Marketing & Video Services Director, Iberia at The Orchard; musician and writer Marwán; Pablo Gil, journalist at El Mundo; Julio Leiva, Director at HISPA; and Tinet Rovira; General Director of Gestmusic Banijay.    On October 29, BIME Pro will also feature two activities open to the public at Euskalduna Bilbao. On the one hand, a conversation with Fito Cabrales where the Bilbao musician will share experiences, anecdotes, and reflections on his career, just days after releasing his new album, El monte de los aullidos. On the other hand, the Spanish premiere of the documentary OMARA: Cuba’s Legendary Diva, which will offer an intimate look at the life of Omara Portuondo, a living legend of Cuban music, and will conclude with a discussion with its director, Hugo Pérez; the piece's music supervisor, Jonathan Finegold;  and Omara Portuondo herself, who will join the talk online. All those interested in attending these activities will find more information at the following links:   Conversation with Fito: https://bimeforms.typeform.com/to/iW2IloUu    Documentary: OMARA: Cuba’s Legendary Diva: https://bimeforms.typeform.com/to/e7FnQyiF   This year, BIME Pro is also expanding its program with the MUSIK&PINTXOS space, a meeting point aimed at enhancing the experience for accredited attendees, who can enjoy a curated selection of showcases on the Johnnie Walker stage alongside local gastronomy at Euskalduna Bilbao. The space will be open October 28 and 29 at midday and afternoon, making it the perfect place for a break in a relaxed atmosphere.   As a closing highlight, on October 30 BIME will host the awards ceremony of the second edition of the AUPA! recognition awards, which aim to not only applaud, but also highlight and value creative, daring, brave or altruistic contributions to the music industry. In 2024, key names and projects were recognized, such as Rosa Lagarrigue (Lifetime Achievement), Sílvia Pérez Cruz (Artist), Industrial Copera (Live music venue), Vic (Music Territory), and Music For All (Project of the Year). The award ceremony will take place at 12:15 p.m. at Euskalduna Bilbao, closing the BIME professional programming.  ABOUT BIME  With annual editions in Bilbao and Bogotá, BIME has become a key bridge for internationalization between Europe and the Americas, as well as one of the leading platforms for music in Ibero-America. Its industry-driven programming positions it as the fourth most important event of its kind worldwide, and as a dynamic network that connects scenes, territories, professionals, and creative communities on both sides of the Atlantic. But BIME is more than just a professional gathering: it is a space for strategic reflection, a collective compass, and a radar for the future. In today’s world, where music no longer revolves around a single center but expands across multiple realities, BIME stands out as the essential meeting point to understand emerging dynamics, connect with leaders, and play an active role in shaping the global music ecosystem.  Find all the information about BIME at www.bime.org and by following us on our digital channels:  Instagram Linkedin TikTok  Contact  Leire Goienetxea -  leire@bime.org  PRESSKIT 

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    BIME Bilbao celebrará su próxima edición del 28 al 31 de octubre con la mirada puesta en trazar nuevas rutas para la música

    Bilbao se convertirá en la capital de la música iberoamericana con una nueva edición de BIME. Cuatro días con una completa programación profesional y musical, que este año añade a su calendario las grabaciones de Live on KEXP Sessions, el I Congreso Internacional de Industrias Creativas y la II edición de los Reconocimientos AUPA!.  El acceso a la preventa de tickets ya está disponible en la web oficial www.bime.org.  Bilbao, 17 junio 2025. BIME da hoy un primer avance de los que será su edición número trece. En encuentro regresa a Bilbao del 28 al 31 de octubre cargada de novedades. Tras un exitoso paso por Bogotá el pasado mayo, el encuentro contará con una completa programación que combinará jornadas profesionales en Euskalduna Bilbao, música en directo en distintas salas y espacios icónicos de la ciudad, y tres citas clave: la celebración del I. Congreso Internacional de Investigación en Industrias Creativas, la segunda edición de los Reconocimientos AUPA!, y la grabación de las reconocidas Live on KEXP sessions. Este avance tan sólo es el comienzo. En las próximas semanas se darán a conocer nuevos contenidos, artistas e invitados que reforzarán el carácter transformador de una cita internacional que ya se ha posicionado como una de las principales de la industria musical y cultural iberoamericana. BIME cuenta además con el apoyo del Ministerio de Cultura de España, la Diputación Foral de Bizkaia, y el Ayuntamiento de Bilbao. Un respaldo que refuerza su papel como plataforma estratégica para el impulso de la cultura y la música.   Euskalduna Bilbao será, del 28 al 30 de octubre, el espacio para conversaciones, masterclass, talleres y networking. BIME explorará los nuevos caminos que está tomando la música iberoamericana en lo creativo, tecnológico, social y comercial. Nuevos territorios que están transformando una industria en la que la música en español se posiciona como una fuerza clave para el futuro del sector. La programación contará con voces profesionales de primer nivel como Adrián Martínez, Creative Director & Designer de Sturdy y director creativo de No me quiero ir de aquí, la residencia de Bad Bunny en el Choli de Puerto Rico.; Alex Hackford, director musical de Play Station; Frankie Pizá, fundador, divulgador y desmitificador en FRANKATM; Héctor Eli, creador del reconocido pódcast El Flowcast; Eva F. Cortés, directora de la agencia fffea; Ned Beckett, fundador de LittleBig Music Agency y manager de Aphex Twin; Nigel M.V. van Ommeren, manager de Sevdaliza en Headfirst Music; Paola Mejía, directora de cultura de COMFAMA; y Rosana Corbacho, fundadora de M.I. Therapy. Además, del 28 al 31 de octubre, BIME Live, el festival de showcases referente en Iberoamérica, transformará la ciudad en un gran escenario para el talento emergente presentando las propuestas musicales internacionales con mayor proyección global en espacios como Kafe Antzokia, Crystal, Stage Live, Dock, Bilborock, La Ribera, Muelle, Sala BBK y Cotton Club, entre otros. Una cita que cuenta con la colaboración de BASQUE. MUSIC., y Sounds From Spain, quiénes ya han abierto sus convocatorias para agrupaciones, solistas y empresas que quieran forma parte de esta edición de BIME. Todas las bases las puedes consultar en www.bime.org.  INVESTIGACIÓN, RECONOCIMIENTO E INTERNACIONALIZACIÓN DEL TALENTO   Uno de los momentos más esperados de esta edición será la grabación de las Live on KEXP Sessions que, tras grabarse en diferentes países de América como Argentina y México, aterrizan por primera vez en España. Las grabaciones se llevarán a cabo durante los días de BIME en un enclave único como es la Iglesia de la Encarnación. Esta iniciativa, fruto de la alianza de BIME y la reconocida emisora estadounidense KEXP, cuenta con el apoyo de Sounds from Spain y AIE, una colaboración que refuerza el compromiso de BIME por dar visibilidad a las nuevas voces de Iberoamérica.   Foto: BIME Bogotá 2025. Albina Cabrera (KEXP – El Sonido) presenta junto a BIME y la artista Judeline las Live on KEXP sessions que se grabarán en el marco de BIME Bilbao 2025.  Además, dentro de su programación habitual, BIME acogerá los días 29 y 30 de octubre el I Congreso Internacional de Investigación en Industrias Creativas (CIIIC), un encuentro académico y profesional organizado junto a Fundación Industrias Creativas y la Universitat Internacional de Catalunya, que reunirá a universidades, investigadores, docentes y agentes culturales para reflexionar sobre los actuales modelos culturales. Toda la información está disponible en: www.ciiic-bime.org.  BIME también acogerá la segunda edición de los Reconocimientos AUPA!, que volverán a poner en valor las propuestas más valientes, innovadoras y comprometidas de la música y la cultura iberoamericana. Un reconocimiento que ya se han llevado voces como la de Silvia Pérez Cruz, la ciudad de Vic por su labor como territorio musical, o Rosa Lagarrigue por su extraordinaria trayectoria.  SOBRE BIME Con ediciones anuales en Bilbao y Bogotá, BIME se ha consolidado como el gran puente de internacionalización entre Europa y América, y como una de las plataformas más relevantes para la música en Iberoamérica. Su programación, construida desde y para la industria, lo posiciona como el cuarto evento más importante del sector y como una red activa que conecta escenas, territorios, profesionales y comunidades creativas a ambos lados del Atlántico. Pero BIME es mucho más que un encuentro profesional: es un espacio de reflexión estratégica, una brújula colectiva y un radar para detectar lo que está por venir. En un mundo donde la música ya no gira en torno a un único centro, sino que se expande a través de múltiples realidades, BIME es el lugar imprescindible para entender las nuevas dinámicas, conectar con referentes y formar parte de la evolución del ecosistema musical global.  Contacto de prensa Leire Goienetxea –  leire@bime.org  PRESSKITBIME Bilbao  28-31 octubre 2025  BIME Bogotá mayo 2026  +info www.bime.org    @bimenet_ #bime     All about music and more 

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    BIME Live revela su cartel para 2025: cuatro días de música en Bogotá

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    Elniko Arias (CO), Esteban Rojas (CO), Judeline (ES), La Zorra Zapata (PE), Simpson Ahuevo (MX) y Vivir Quintana (MX), serán algunas de las propuestas musicales que formarán parte de BIME Live, el festival de showcases de BIME que se celebrará del 6 al 9 de mayo.   BIME Pro suma nuevos nombres a su programación profesional con la participación de YouTube, TikTok, Google, TBA Agency, Grupo ECO, IFPI, Asociación MIM Linecheck, EMMA, Billboard, Berklee, Habibi Management, y Radio 3, entre otras entidades y proyectos clave que amplían la conversación alrededor de la industria de la música.  El Pre-registro para acceder a entradas de BIME Bogotá siguen disponibles en la web oficial www.bime.org. BIME Live, el festival de showcases de BIME, desvela hoy el segundo avance de su lineup. Del 6 al 9 de mayo, más de 50 artistas de distintos rincones del mundo ofrecerán su música en el Distrito Creativo de la Calle 85 de Bogotá. A los nombres ya confirmados, como la española Judeline, o la mexicana Vivir Quintana, se unen la fuerza lírica y sonido urbano del paisa Elniko Arias; Esteban Rojas, una de las grandes promesas de la nueva ola urbana de Cali; la puesta en escena única de la peruana La Zorra Zapata, o uno de los nuevos referentes del hip hop mexicano Simpson Ahuevo.   También se suman al cartel: Azultrabuco (CO) con el gran poder de la salsa; Baby Volcano (CH) y su poderoso directo; el jazz latinoamericano de Bituin (CO); Brokix (CO) y el flow de la capital del Valle del Cauca; Camila Fernández (MX), heredera de la canción mexicana; los versos afinados de Elorik (CO); la creatividad estrambótica de fresaconcrimen (VE); Idoia (ES), fusionando raíz, pop y folk; Immasoul (MX) y su ritmo afrocaribeño; el dúo electrónico Los Wookies (MX); el cantautor de raíces italianas Mario Puglia (VE); Martox (DO) con su mixtura caribeña; el “vallenato surrealista” de Mau Gatillo (CO), Moffa (PR), fusionando R&B, reggaetón, pop y afrobeat; y la rapera bogotana Tatiana Gómez (CO).  BIME Live conecta así la música en directo con lxs miles de profesionales y la ciudadanía de Bogotá ya que es un evento de acceso libre para el público general (con aforo limitado). Una oportunidad única para conocer las propuestas artísticas del talento del futuro a través de showcases en salas como Matildelina, 4.40 Music Hall, La Casa de Donovan, El Pepino y Egua. BIME Live cuenta con el respaldo de diversas instituciones y aliados que impulsan la visibilización  e internacionalización artística. Entre ellas se encuentran Sounds from Spain, la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional para el Desarrollo (AECID), Instituto Distrital de las Artes de Bogotá (IDARTES), Embajada de Canadá en Colombia, Basque.Music., y Ministerio de las Culturas, el Arte y el Patrimonio de Chile (MINCAP); entre otras.   BIME PRO, CONSTRUYENDO EL FUTURO DE LA MÚSICA DE IBEROAMÉRICA  Durante cuatro días, Bogotá reunirá a algunxs de lxs ejecutivxs más influyentes del sector a nivel global. Con territorios y hemisferios como hilo conductor, en BIME se abordarán debates clave de la industria como el booking en tiempos digitales, la redefinición que la música latina está experimentando a nivel global, o visiones sobre cómo las nuevas generaciones reinventan las músicas tradicionales. Todo ello junto a grandes ponentes de diferentes latitudes como AJ Ramos (Google & Youtube), Alicia Zertuche (Wonderlandia), Ashley González (WME), Carolina Daza (Cardenas Marketing Network), Devin Landau (TBA Agency), Dino Lupelli (Federation of Music Conferences / Linecheck), Elda Gómez (Live DMA), Elena Beltrami (Como No / La Linea Festival), Gabo Llano (TikTok / SoundOn), Gustavo López (Street Mob Records / Globalatino Music Partners), Jaime Andrés Monsalve B. (Radio Nacional de Colombia / RTVC), Jess Partridge (EMMA), Joe Marlett (Alchemix), Jose Manuel Sebastián (Radio 3), Lalo Rojas (Caballeros), Mar Rojo (Las Olas / Asociación MIM), Manuel Costa (Berklee), Mauricio Ojeda (YouTube Music), Noemí Planas (WIN), Raquel García (Fundación Music for All), Raymond Acosta (Habibi Management), Santiago Cruz (M3 Music) y la gran artista mexicana Silvana Estrada (MX).  LA CITA INELUDIBLE DE LA INDUSTRIA MUSICAL   Considerado el espacio de referencia internacional y un sólido puente de internacionalización entre Europa y América, BIME cuenta con la presencia de delegaciones, instituciones, y agentes internacionales como el Ministerio de Cultura de España a través de Conexiones i, Alcaldía Mayor de Bogotá, AC/E – Acción Cultural Española, ELPAUER, y Sociedad de artistas intérpretes o ejecutantes de España (AIE), entre otros. El diálogo y el networking está siempre disponible a través de bime.org y su plataforma online que se mantiene activa durante los 365 días. El lugar de encuentro virtual donde mantenerse en conexión con profesionales de la música a nivel mundial y donde volver a ver los debates y ponencias que tuvieron lugar durante las ediciones anteriores.  Contacto de prensa Leire Goienetxea –  leire@bime.org PRESSKIT BIME Bogotá 6-9 de mayo 2025  BIME Bilbao  28-31 octubre 2025  info www.bime.org    @bimenet_ #bime     All about music and more 

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    BIME y Atresmúsica (Grupo Atresmedia) impulsan el talento emergente: dos canciones presentadas en ‘El Pitch Perfecto’, en la banda sonora de ‘FoQ La Nueva Generación’

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    El esperado regreso de ‘FoQ La Nueva Generación’, que se estrenó en la plataforma de streaming atresplayer el pasado 16 de febrero, contará con la música de dos artistas seleccionados en ‘El Pitch Perfecto’, la iniciativa de BIME que conecta la música con la industria audiovisual.  Las canciones Pedestal, de la compositora Allie Lune, y Mi Lady, del grupo ZTVZ, ambas presentadas en la pasada edición de BIME Bilbao, han sido elegidas por los supervisores musicales de Atresmedia para formar parte de la banda sonora de la icónica serie, que supone la vuelta de una de las marcas de ficción española de mayor éxito, ‘Física o Química’. 

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    BIME Bogotá 2025: enfrentando los desafíos de la industria musical en Iberoamérica

    Creation and musical performance

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    BIME, el encuentro internacional de la industria musical referente en Iberoamérica regresa a la capital colombiana del 6 al 9 de mayo con una agenda donde la incertidumbre será el eje central para indagar los grandes retos y oportunidades del sector.   El acceso a la preventa de tickets ya está disponible para asistir de forma presencial y online, y con precio reducido para jóvenes menores de 28 años en la web oficial www.bime.org.

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