6-9 MAY 2025

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Agenda

Discover all the cultural events, concerts, talks about the future of the music industry... with our schedule.

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Themes

BIME Bogotá will address the challenges and opportunities of the music industry in Ibero-America.

After a successful edition in Bilbao, Spain, BIME returns to Bogotá to reflect on the present and future of an ever-evolving industry. With territories and hemispheres as its guiding thread, it will continue the major debates of the sector, but with a renewed perspective from the other side of the Atlantic. In a time when global uncertainty challenges cultural and creative industries, BIME remains committed to being the space for conversation to chart the course of the industry and seek new ways of connection, creation, and growth.

TRANSFORMATION OF PHENOMENA
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
SUSTAINABILITY
MUSIC FOR DEVELOPMENT
ROLE MODELS
PROFESSIONALIZATION AND ADVANCEMENT
INTERNATIONAL DIALOGUE
CULTURAL RIGHTS
AND MUCH MORE…

Speakers

AJ Ramos

YouTube - Artist and label relations director

[USA]

Albina Cabrera

Bohemian Groove - International relations director

[USA]

Alejo Pacheco

[COLOMBIA]

Alexis Hodoyán-Gastélum

[USA]

Alfonso Norero

[CHILE]

Alicia Zertuche

CEO

[USA]

Alvaro De Luna

[COLOMBIA]

Andre Fernandez

Director

[MEXICO]

André Lopez

[USA]

Andreas Katsambas

Chartmetric - President, Operations director

[USA]

Arthur Fitzgibbon

[BRAZIL]

Arturo Salas Güell

Director

[COSTA RICA]

Ashley Gonzalez

[USA]

Austin Robey

[USA]

Azu Olvera

[MEXICO]

Brett Marks

[USA]

Camilo Sanabria

Founder

[COLOMBIA]

Carmen Páez Soria

Gobierno de España: Ministerio de Cultura - Deputy secretary

[SPAIN]

Carolina Daza

[USA]

Chava Carreón

[MEXICO]

Cripi

[COLOMBIA]

Cynthia Flores

[MEXICO]

Delfina Dib

[COLOMBIA]

Devin Landau

Creative Artists Agency - Booking agent

[USA]

Diego Ferrón

President

[SPAIN]

Diego Zavala

AIE Sociedad de Artistas Intérpretes o Ejecutantes de España - Innovación y Desarrollo de Negocio

[SPAIN]

Dino Lupelli

General manager

[ITALY]

Dr. K Toi Washington-Simon

[USA]

Elda Gómez

ACCES - Manager

[SPAIN]

Elena Beltrami

Como No - Director

[UNITED KINGDOM]

Elisa Luengo

Dekmantel - Music programmer

[NETHERLANDS]

Emanuel Diaz

Director

[ARGENTINA]

Etel Ayvar

CEO

[SPAIN]

Fabro Steibel

[BRAZIL]

Fatima Pissarra

[BRAZIL]

Federico Fresco

Asunción Producciones - Director

[ARGENTINA]

Felipe Maia

[BRAZIL]

Fernando Prados Velasco

AIE Sociedad de Artistas Intérpretes o Ejecutantes de España - Client manager

[SPAIN]

Gabo Llano

TIK TOK - Music projects director

[USA]

Gio Fagot

[USA]

Guillermo Pintos

[ARGENTINA]

Gustavo Lopez

[USA]

Hugo Diaz Barreiro Olvera

TSM - CEO

[MEXICO]

Jaime Andrés Monsalve B.

[COLOMBIA]

Jeffrey Leon-Pulido

[COLOMBIA]

Jesus Lara

[USA]

Jimmy Rodríguez

Singer

[MEXICO]

Jonathan Finegold

Fine Gold Music - Music supervisor

[USA]

Jordi Cert

CEO

[SPAIN]

José Luis Sevillano

AIE Sociedad de Artistas Intérpretes o Ejecutantes de España - CEO

[SPAIN]

José Manuel Sebastián Campo

Radio 3 - Music journalist

[ARGENTINA]

Juan David Ferreira

Program director

[COLOMBIA]

Juancho Valencia

[COLOMBIA]

Juanita de Las Áñez

Singer-songwriter

[COLOMBIA]

Judeline

Singer

[SPAIN]

Julian Mazoteras

[SPAIN]

Lady Arias

Singer-songwriter

[COLOMBIA]

Lalo Rojas

Director

[MEXICO]

Laura Mendoza

Sony Music Publishing Colombia - General manager

[COLOMBIA]

Laura Pérez

Singer-songwriter

[COLOMBIA]

Leyre Guerrero

Cultural journalist

[SPAIN]

Lucas Chávez-Alcorta

CEO

[COLOMBIA]

Lucas Toriño

Director

[PARAGUAY]

Luisa Piñeros

Music journalist

[COLOMBIA]

Luísa Sonza

Singer

[BRAZIL]

Margareth Avila

[COLOMBIA]

María del Pilar Ordoñez Méndez

[COLOMBIA]

Mariana

[COLOMBIA]

Martha Fritz

Asociación de Supervisión Musical de Habla Hispana

[MEXICO]

Mauricio Ojeda

[USA]

Monsieur Periné

Singer

[COLOMBIA]

Natalia Bautista Bello

5TA Estudio - Co-founder, Director

[COLOMBIA]

Nico Hernández

Singer

[COLOMBIA]

Nidia Góngora

Singer

[COLOMBIA]

Noemí Planas

win - CEO

[SPAIN]

Otto Ballaben

[VENEZUELA]

Pablo Wilson

Writer, Music journalist

[COLOMBIA]

PabloD Fortaleza

ONErpm - A&R

[COLOMBIA]

Paco López

Asociación de Representantes Técnicos del Espectáculo A.R.T.E. - President

[SPAIN]

Paola Valdivieso Ruiz

[COLOMBIA]

Patricia Gabeiras

Gabeiras & Asociados - Partner, Founder

[SPAIN]

Patricia Papasso

[URUGUAY]

Polo Montalvo

CEO

[PUERTO RICO]

RaiNao

Director

[PUERTO RICO]

Raquel García

[SPAIN]

Raymond Acosta

Habibi Management - Talent agent

[PUERTO RICO]

Rebeca León

CEO

[USA]

Ricardo Rodríguez

Axe Ceremonia - Music programmer

[MEXICO]

Santiago Cruz

Singer-songwriter

[COLOMBIA]

Santiago Trujillo Escobar

Alcaldía de Bogotá - Secretary of Culture, Recreation, and Sports

[COLOMBIA]

Sara Sofía Rojas

Cultural journalist

[COLOMBIA]

Sebastián Cáceres

[COLOMBIA]

Sebastián Narváez

Sudakas Media - Music journalist

[COLOMBIA]

Soco Collado

Es_Música - President, CEO

[SPAIN]

TIMØ

[COLOMBIA]

Tokischa

CEO

[DOMINICAN REPUBLIC]

Tole

[MEXICO]

Vicente Navarro

Singer

[SPAIN]

Víctor Cendra

Atresmedia - Music supervisor

[SPAIN]

Vivir Quintana

GTS Global Talent Services - Manager

[MEXICO]

Xiomara Suescún

Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata Olivella - Director

[COLOMBIA]

Yo Gangsta

[COLOMBIA]

Zeta Bosio

[ARGENTINA]

Campus

The advanced training program of the music industry

Theoretical and practical training cycle taught by professionals from the cultural and creative industries, aimed at all those who want to deepen their knowledge of the music industry and create connections with other entrepreneurs and professionals.

BIME Campus offers students the opportunity to enter the core of the industry. The program thus expands future business opportunities for students by creating synergies with related companies and organizations associated with the music sector. The perfect opportunity to facilitate internships, improve student employability, and support the integration of the university community into the music industry. Be part of the sector’s biggest talent incubator!

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE · SUSTAINABILITY · RECORD LABELS · PR · MANAGEMENT · CREATIVITY · MENTAL HEALTH · LEGAL · ENTREPRENEURSHIP · PRODUCTION · & MORE…

Guide students through a complex, dynamic, innovative industry that constantly reinvents itself with a social and environmental commitment, and is therefore full of possibilities.

Create an environment that helps young people start shaping the future through the music industry.

Offer a foundation of theoretical and practical knowledge that serves both to start a professional career in the sector and to strengthen a previous trajectory.

Establish alternative paths in the music industry that facilitate and multiply artistic and professional exchanges between Latin America and Europe.

Start Up!

The space for innovation and entrepreneurship where all the technological news related to music can be discovered. The ideal place to foster new business opportunities and generate synergies with other entrepreneurs, corporates, and investors. In this context, we have the StartUp Village, an exhibition area to showcase a selection of 16 projects to all the professionals attending BIME, and 8 of these proposals are selected as finalists for the STARTUP COMPETITION, a key event for boosting and internationalizing startups in the creative, music, and digital industries. In this competition, the best national and international startups compete to present the most disruptive project. Thanks to the high participation of investors, corporates, and the development of startups, BIME START UP! has become one of the most cutting-edge international events in Europe and Latin America.

Participate in the 13th Edition

This year, BIME is once again looking for the best startups related to the Cultural and Creative Industries that have a direct or indirect application to the Music Industry. The 6 selected will be eligible for a stand in the STARTUP VILLAGE. Do you think your project can be part of the BIME Startup Competition? Register at the following link! Remember to select the "BIME Bilbao 2024 Startup Competition" call.

Specific Rules of the Call

Directed at startups directly or indirectly related to the music industry. Startup types: innovative, technological, etc. The STARTUP COMPETITION will take place on October 31, 2024.

Check all the rules

Be an Investor!

If you are an investor and are interested in meeting and engaging with the finalist startups during the BIME Bilbao 2024 event, we invite you to participate in the various activities we have organized for you. During the three days, there will be various opportunities to meet the different projects, enjoy networking moments with other investors, or attend a talk or panel designed for you. You can attend a Speed Dating session with projects of interest. Additionally, we have organized a Networking Dinner for the investors attending the event. You can also participate in the selection of the 8 finalists who will present on the final day, with the winners emerging from this session. If you want to receive information about all these activities we have prepared for investors during these days, sign up at the following link:

Entrepreneurial and Creative Ecosystem

A favorable environment for entrepreneurship in the cultural and creative industries

Conferences

Conferences with renowned entrepreneurs and creators, investors, and key players in the sector

Networking

Meetings in various formats: online speed meetings, cocktails, dinners…

Startup Competition and Exhibition

Selection of the best international startups competing to present the most disruptive project and secure a spot in the Startup Village.

Investors and Corporates

Connections with investors, corporates, and key players in the sector within the same entrepreneurial and creative ecosystem.

Partnerships

Partnerships and parallel actions in collaboration with the most relevant events, accelerators, and incubators.

STARTUP VILLAGE

An exhibition space where finalist projects can showcase their functionality and services, fostering new business opportunities and generating synergies with other entrepreneurs and investors attending the event.

EXHIBIT AT THE STARTUP VILLAGE

Out of all the proposals received, 16 will be part of the Startup Village, an exhibition area where preselected projects can showcase their functionality and services, fostering new business opportunities and generating synergies with other entrepreneurs and investors. Thus, all non-finalist projects will also benefit from the tools and networking provided by the competition at an international level.

HISTORICAL WINNERS

Music and brands

At BIME, we know everything about music and more. In this case, we have partnered with the marketing sector to spark conversations about the long-standing relationship between brands and music.

This proposal aims to offer BIME attendees a full day dedicated to exploring the connection between music and brands. The section "Music and Brands: Strategic Harmony" will provide valuable insights on how brands can effectively use music in their marketing strategy, whether through their own projects or sponsorships.

The conferences and panels will feature case studies of successful collaborations between brands and artists, and will discuss current trends in the use of music in marketing. Additionally, interactive workshops will allow participants to learn how to build a solid music strategy for their brand, as well as discover new opportunities for music sponsorship.

With this proposal, BIME will expand its reach and offer an enriching space for professionals from the music industry, record labels, music streaming companies, intellectual property rights societies, promoters, live music companies, and ticketing platforms to connect with brands and explore new forms of collaboration in the music and marketing space.

RELIVE THE FIRST EDITION OF "MUSIC AND BRANDS: STRATEGIC HARMONY"

This new segment gave attendees a full day immersed in the intersection between music and brands.

From inspiring conferences to detailed panels, we explored how brands can weave music into their marketing strategies. The sessions offered practical case studies of successful collaborations, unraveled the latest trends in the use of music in marketing, and provided interactive workshops to build solid music strategies.

The response was overwhelming, with professionals from the music industry, record labels, streaming platforms, and live event companies connecting with brands in a fruitful dialogue about the powerful role of music in branding.

Music Equality Forum

The Music Equality Forum (MEF) arises from the need to combat gender inequalities in the music industry. MEF is made possible through the union between BIME and various organizations fighting for a fairer industry that ensures equal participation with free and equal access to resources, recognition, and decision-making.

2017

We started working with the MIM Association (Women in the Music Industry) to develop a gender equality-focused program.

2018

We committed to Keychange, a global network and movement working for a total restructuring of the music industry to achieve full gender equality.

2019

We gave greater recognition and visibility to women and LGTBIQ individuals in our BIME Pro program.

2020

We increased the number of collaborations with organizations focused on women and LGTBIQ individuals.

2021

We created the Music Equality Forum (MEF) space.

2022

We continued forging key alliances and increasing visibility of gender inequality in the music industry.

2023

We published the results of the "HACKING THE GENDER GAP" working session held in Barcelona, Bilbao, Buenos Aires, and Bogotá in collaboration with FEMNOISE.

2024 Objective: Promote gender and racial equality in the music industry, ensuring fair opportunities, eliminating stereotypes, and creating a safe and diverse environment that celebrates talent regardless of gender or race. We work to eliminate systemic barriers.

WHY IS MEF NECESSARY?

86% of women in the Music Industry claim to have faced a barrier when it comes to their hiring (MIM Association, 2022). This year, for the first time in history, a trans woman has been nominated for the Lo Nuestro Award in the Female Artist category (LATV, 2023). In the last 10 years, only 13.6% of Grammy nominations have been for women (Inclusion In The Recording Studio?, 2022). "In Latin America, only 15% of record labels are owned by women" (Linda Criollo, 2021). "Despite the undeniable origin of music being from the African continent, in mainstream and widely consumed music across different sectors and genres, most artists are not Afro-descendants" (Edna Liliana Valencia, 2023).

Directory of Women and/or LGTBIQ Organizations

With nearly a hundred organizations and initiatives in our directory, we aim to boost the growth of women and the LGTBIQ community in music. We prioritize strategic alliances, using the directory as a key tool for connection. Our goals include fostering collaborations, offering development opportunities, and generating positive change in the industry by promoting inclusion and diversity. You can download the Directory of Women and/or LGTBIQ Organizations by clicking the button below.

Download the directory

Do you want to be part of it? Join our directory and help create a space where every voice collaborates and works to promote the diversity of current music.

#KEYCHANGE

With the support of the Creative Europe Program of the European Union, BIME has been part of the Keychange project since 2018, a global network and movement working for a total restructuring of the music industry to achieve full gender equality.

2nd Edition of the Ibero-American BIME Equity Awards

In 2022, we decided that it was necessary to award those initiatives working towards gender equality in the music industry.

Thus, we created the Ibero-American BIME Equity Awards with the collaboration of Amazon Music.

In 2023, we will celebrate the second edition of the awards, and the winning initiatives will once again donate their prize to the project they choose.

Learn more about the awards

Music Supervision

The Art of Music Supervision

In collaboration with The Guild of Music Supervisor, BIME brings us closer to the music supervision guild. In this way, the BIME Pro program features various talks about this sector, which delves into the musical synchronization of different media and digital platforms such as film, television, and advertising.

What is a music supervisor?

A qualified professional who oversees all aspects related to music in film, television, advertising, video games, and any other existing or emerging visual media platforms as needed.

OBJECTIVES

- Promote the art of music supervision for the mutual benefit of all stakeholders in media across film, television, games, advertising, trailers, and emerging media.

- Provide an environment in which knowledge, resources, and specific skills of music supervision are expanded and shared as a means to maintain the highest level of professionalism and develop collective expertise.

Workshops

High-level practical training with leading companies and the best international professionals in the music industry.

Discover more soon...

Music synchronization · Sustainability · Platforms · Distributors · Music production · Digital communication · Internationalization · Artist development · Innovation · Audiovisual

Networking

BIME stands out for its ability to bring the industry together, being the ideal place for business development, knowledge exchange, and business creation. It is a meeting space for music professionals and the creative industries.

Speedmeetings

Brief meetings where BIME attendees will have a few minutes to present their work to renowned professionals, with the goal of helping them expand their business or enter new markets.

Pitch Sessions

Presentations of local talent from different countries and regions, organized by export offices.

Cocktails

The perfect opportunity to meet other professionals while enjoying a cocktail.

Go to the Music Industry Map

Discover more about the different networking activities soon.

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What is BIME LIVE

BIME Live is the showcase festival for emerging talent from Latin American markets. It is the space to discover emerging artists who will dominate future lineups and connect with the most disruptive sounds. BIME is a tool for the internationalization of talent, focused on the Latin music market. The international program makes it the meeting point for professionals in the Ibero-American industry.

In its commitment to work for the development and promotion of a strong cultural and creative ecosystem, BIME presents in this edition a wide range of activities in collaboration with local, national, and international cultural initiatives, connecting music with different artistic disciplines from May 2nd to 9th.

Line up

Artists

Alvarezmejia

Music composer, Guitarist

[COLOMBIA]

Anto piko3

Music producer, Singer

[COLOMBIA]

Azultrabuco

Baby Volcano

Singer

[GUATEMALA]

Bituin

Brokix

Camila Fernández

Singer

[MEXICO]

Chell

Singer

[COLOMBIA]

Cruzito

Singer

[HONDURAS]

Derby Motoreta’s Burrito Kachimba

Dru Flecha

Singer, Music composer

[COLOMBIA]

Elniko Arias

Singer

[COLOMBIA]

Elorik

Singer

[COLOMBIA]

ESTEBAN ROJAS

Singer

[COLOMBIA]

Ezpalak

fresaconcrimen

Singer, Content creator

[VENEZUELA]

Gazzi

Musician

[SPAIN]

Hamilton

Singer

[COLOMBIA]

Hens

Singer

[SPAIN]

Idoia

Singer

[SPAIN]

Immasoul

Singer

[MEXICO]

Jhosy

Singer

[COLOMBIA]

Jimmy Rodríguez

Singer

[MEXICO]

Karla Grunewaldt

Singer-songwriter

[CHILE]

La Valentina

Singer, Music composer

[COLOMBIA]

La Zorra Zapata

Singer

[PERU]

Lady Arias

Singer-songwriter

[COLOMBIA]

León Benavente

Los Wookies

Lucas Hill

Singer-songwriter

[COLOMBIA]

Luis Eduardo Acústico

Singer, Music composer

[COLOMBIA]

Mario Puglia

Singer

[VENEZUELA]

Martox

Marwán

Singer-songwriter

[SPAIN]

Mau Gatiyo

Singer

[COLOMBIA]

Moffa

Singer

[PUERTO RICO]

Nidia Góngora

Singer

[COLOMBIA]

Nina Suárez

Singer

[ARGENTINA]

Norbert

Singer

[PUERTO RICO]

Ramon Chicharron

Singer

[COLOMBIA]

Rap Bang Club

Raquel

Singer-songwriter

[COLOMBIA]

Selva Volcán

Music producer, Singer

[VENEZUELA]

Simpson Ahuevo

Singer

[MEXICO]

Stailmic

Singer

[COLOMBIA]

Tatiana Gómez

Singer

[COLOMBIA]

te ví en un planetario

Telebit

Vale Acevedo

Singer, Music composer

[ARGENTINA]

Vicente Navarro

Singer

[SPAIN]

Vivir Quintana

GTS Global Talent Services - Manager

[MEXICO]

Zeballos & Knak

Zuco OMG

Singer, Music composer

[COLOMBIA]

BIME Sessions

BIME Sessions is a musical co-creation laboratory between artists who are part of BIME, where collaborations between creators from different territories are born, building international bridges. BIME Sessions aims to:

– Create relationships with artists and representation agencies, both domestic and international, and promote intercultural enrichment.

– Produce songs, the main asset of the music industry.

– Set an intercontinental precedent in terms of songwriting and song production, combining local, national, and international talent.

Results

Calls

Discover all the latest news from the music world with our news search engine. Stay up to date with the latest releases, tours from your favorite artists, and updates in the music industry. Our search engine offers a wide range of reliable sources to ensure you don't miss any important details. Explore the most relevant news of the day and dive into the genres that you are most passionate about. Stay ahead and stay updated with everything related to music! Additionally, enjoy exclusive interviews with emerging and established artists, and access detailed reviews of the latest albums and concerts. Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of music and discover everything you need to know to always stay on top of trends and updates.

Don't miss the latest news about BIME, the event that brings together music and technology professionals in Bilbao. Learn about this year's updates, the most interesting discussion panels, and the live performances you can't miss. BIME is the perfect place to discover new trends and connect with other music enthusiasts.

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The Space

BIME PRO

EAN University Bogotá

The programming of BIME PRO - including talks, workshops, speedmeetings, along with BIME Campus masterclasses and the Start Up Village - will take place at EAN University in Bogotá (Cra. 11 #78 - 47, Bogotá, Colombia).

Chapinero Happiness Center (CEFE)

With the strong commitment to promote a city-wide gathering, BIME adds CEFE to its map, where activities will expand with a professional and live program, forming a unique space for connection between music and the community, thanks to the support of the Secretariat of Culture, Recreation, and Sports of Bogotá. Other BIME activities will be added to this space and confirmed later.

BIME LIVE

Creative District of 85th Street

BIME Live will fill the city with live music with a lineup of concerts, showcases, and DJ sets in the Creative District of 85th Street in Bogotá, the epicenter of entertainment and live sounds. A complete program will take place at several venues such as Matildelina, 4.40 Music Hall, La Casa de Donovan, El Pepino, and Egua, among others.

Discounts on accommodation

Booking deadline:
May 6

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS ZONA FINANCIERA

The rooms and suites have TV, air conditioning, coffee maker, private bathroom with shower, city views, and cable and satellite channels. There is free WiFi throughout the hotel, a GYM, and restaurant service. Buffet breakfast is included in the rate.

Driving distance to BIME: 10 min
Offer valid for stays between:
May 4 - 11

Booking deadline:
May 6

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