[CLOSED] Open Call for BIME Bilbao 2025 for Spanish Companies and Solo Artists/Groups

UFi, A.R.T.E, and PROMUSICAE, in collaboration with ICEX Spain Export and Investment, are organizing, under the Sounds From Spain umbrella, the Professional Meeting at the International BIME 2025 Fair. BIME will take place from October 28 to 31, 2025. This activity will be coordinated, once again, by UFi – Unión Fonográfica Independiente – and is supported by ICEX Spain Export and Investment and INAEM (National Institute of Performing Arts and Music).

The application period for proposals, both for the showcase and for the professional meeting, will remain open until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2025.

The exclusive professional meeting between Spanish and international professionals, in a “speed meetings” format, will be organized according to the profile and business objectives of the Spanish participants. Its aim is to present the Spanish music offering to the most important international agents and assess the export potential of the artists and catalogues of Spanish companies.

Additionally, a showcase of up to three Spanish artists, either solo or in groups, will be organized to complement the activity and present some of the best artistic proposals from our country to accredited professionals at BIME. The showcase will take place at a renowned concert venue in Bilbao, although both the venue and date are yet to be confirmed and will be announced later.

Spanish companies interested in participating in the professional meeting and/or the promotional concert can send their application to the following email address: export@ufimusica.com, along with the documentation indicated in the call.

A maximum of 18 Spanish professionals may take part in the meetings, while the maximum number of musical proposals for the showcase will be three Spanish bands.

The participation fee for these activities is €85 + 21% VAT (€102.85) for Modality 1: professional meeting (speed meetings), and €325 + 21% VAT (€393.25) for Modality 2: showcase.

All applicants must pay the registration fee (€85 + 21% VAT = €102.85), including those applying for Modality 2. Once the 3 companies participating in Modality 2 are selected, they will be notified, and within a maximum period of 3 days, they must pay and send proof of payment for the additional amount (€290.40) corresponding to this activity.