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    [ABIERTA] Convocatoria BIME Bilbao 2026 para artistas y bandas de Ñuble

    BIME, together with the Regional Directorate of ProChile Ñuble, is launching a call to select music companies from the Ñuble Region to take part in BIME Bilbao 2026. This initiative aims to position record labels, managers and production companies from the region in international markets, creating collaboration networks, new business opportunities and greater visibility for the local music scene on key platforms within the global music industry. During the mission, selected companies will take part in business meetings, showcases, conferences, networking activities and technical visits, with the aim of strengthening their commercial, creative and management skills. To take part, complete the registration form by clicking the button below. Registration and guidelines Don’t miss this opportunity!

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    [OPEN] Call for Applications “EL PITCH PERFECTO” – BIME Bilbao 2026

    ✷ What is EL PITCH PERFECTO? EL PITCH PERFECTO, produced with Fine Gold Music, is an open call by BIME for artists, songwriters, producers, record labels, publishers and music professionals interested in exploring the potential of their songs in the field of audiovisual synchronization. Twelve songs selected from the applications received will be presented at BIME Bilbao before an international panel of music supervisors and professionals working in film, television, advertising and other audiovisual formats. An opportunity to receive direct feedback from professionals who select music for productions and campaigns, gain a better understanding of their selection criteria, explore the nuances of synchronization and discover strategies to stand out in a highly competitive market. ✷ Who can participate? The open call is open to artists, songwriters, producers, record labels, publishers, managers and other professionals or entities connected to the music sector, regardless of their country of origin. Applications must submit an original song for which they have the necessary rights or authorization to participate in the open call and, where applicable, to allow it to be listened to and presented as part of EL PITCH PERFECTO. ✷ Submitting applications Applications may be submitted from September 9 to October 9, 2026, inclusive, through the form provided by BIME. SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION HERE Each application must provide the information requested in the form, as well as a link to listen to the submitted song and the necessary information about the artistic project, authorship and ownership of the work. Submitting an application implies acceptance of these terms and conditions. ✷ Open online training As part of EL PITCH PERFECTO, BIME will organize two open online training sessions aimed at gaining a better understanding of how music synchronization works, learning what audiovisual industry professionals are looking for, and providing tools to present and position a song in this market. REGISTER FOR THE SEPTEMBER 24 SESSION - 3PM CEST REGISTER FOR THE SEPTEMBER 25 SESSION - 3PM CEST The training sessions are open to everyone and are not limited to applications that are subsequently selected as finalists. Participation in the training sessions does not imply selection for the EL PITCH PERFECTO final. ✷ Selection of finalist songs Once the open call closes, BIME and the professionals involved in EL PITCH PERFECTO will evaluate the applications received and select 12 finalist songs.The selected projects will be notified no later than October 13, 2026.The selection will take into account, among other aspects:- The quality and personality of the musical proposal.- Its potential for synchronization in different audiovisual contexts.- The originality and distinctive character of the song.- The suitability of the proposal for the professional context of EL PITCH PERFECTO.- The clarity of the information provided about the work and its rights.- The diversity of styles, profiles and backgrounds represented in the selection. ✷ EL PITCH PERFECTO Final The 12 selected songs will participate in the EL PITCH PERFECTO final, which will take place on October 28, 2026, in Bilbao, as part of BIME's programme. During the session, the songs will be presented to an international panel of music supervisors and audiovisual industry professionals, who will share their assessment and feedback. The aim of the session is to create a space for learning, visibility and professional connection, bringing the selected musical proposals closer to people who work directly in the selection and use of music for film, television, advertising and other formats. The specific presentation format, timings and materials required will be communicated in advance to the selected participants. ✷ In-person participation in Bilbao If selected, the person responsible for the application must confirm their participation and availability to attend the EL PITCH PERFECTO final in person in Bilbao on October 28, 2026. Travel, accommodation, meals or any other expenses arising from attendance will be the responsibility of each participant. Selection to participate in EL PITCH PERFECTO does not include accreditation or a pass for access to BIME Bilbao. Each participant must purchase one separately if they wish to access the rest of the event's activities and content. Selection and participation in EL PITCH PERFECTO also does not imply any commitment by BIME, the panel members or attending professionals regarding hiring, licensing, synchronization, representation or any commercial agreement. ✷ Rights and authorization The person or entity submitting the application declares that they hold the necessary rights, permissions or authorizations to submit the song to EL PITCH PERFECTO and allow it to be listened to and used in the context of the open call and the final session. Participation in EL PITCH PERFECTO does not involve the transfer to BIME of any exploitation rights over the submitted work or recording. Selected projects authorize BIME to use their artist name, project name, images and the information provided in the application for the communication and promotion of EL PITCH PERFECTO and BIME Bilbao 2026. The session may be photographed, recorded or shared through BIME's communication channels. ✷ Commitments of selected applicants - Confirm their participation within the deadline established by BIME.- Provide the information and materials requested by the organization.- Guarantee that they hold the necessary authorizations for the submitted song.- Meet the deadlines established for submitting materials.- Be available to attend the final in person in Bilbao on October 28. If they are unable to participate, they must inform the organization as soon as possible. ✷ Timeline September 9 Open call opens. September 24 and 25 Open online training sessions. October 5 Open call closes. By October 13 Selection and notification of the 12 finalist songs. October 28 EL PITCH PERFECTO final at BIME Bilbao 2026. ✷ Final considerations Participation in the open call is free of charge. BIME reserves the right to resolve any circumstances not covered by these terms and conditions, as well as to introduce any organizational changes deemed necessary for the proper development of the open call. Submitting an application to EL PITCH PERFECTO constitutes full acceptance of these terms and conditions.

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    [CLOSED] “EL PTCH GLOBAL” Call for Applications – BIME Bilbao 2026

    ✷ What is EL PITCH GLOBAL? EL PITCH GLOBAL is an open call by BIME to discover and give visibility to projects, ideas and proposals that have something to contribute to the present and future of music and the music industry. We are looking for artistic proposals, cultural initiatives, platforms, tools, services, new business models and projects of any kind connected to the music ecosystem. The category your project fits into is not as important as having a clear, relevant proposal with the potential to generate new opportunities, connections or ways of doing things. Selected projects will have the opportunity to present their proposal as part of the professional programme of BIME Bilbao 2026, in front of professionals from different areas of the music industry. Application form PARTICIPATION TERMS AND CONDITIONS ✷ Who can participate? The open call is open to individuals, teams, companies, organisations, collectives and entities from anywhere that are developing a project related to music or its ecosystem. Both projects already underway and proposals in the development stage may apply, provided they have a sufficiently defined approach to be presented and evaluated. ✷ What kind of projects are we looking for? EL PITCH GLOBAL aims to reflect the diversity of the music industry, so the open call is open, among others, to: - Artistic projects and proposals.- Cultural initiatives.- Platforms and tools.- Services for artists, professionals or companies.- New business models.- Projects related to technology and innovation.- Proposals connected to live music, creation, production, distribution, communication or rights.- Projects that connect music with other sectors or disciplines.- Initiatives with social, cultural or territorial impact.- Any other proposal that can bring new ideas, solutions or opportunities to the music ecosystem. ✷ Presentation of applications Applications may be submitted from 9 to 27 September 2026, inclusive, through the form provided by BIME. Each application must provide the information requested in the form and clearly explain the project, its value proposition, its current stage and what it aims to achieve through its participation in ALTAVOZ. Submitting an application implies acceptance of these terms and conditions. ✷ Project selection Once the application period has ended, the BIME team will evaluate the applications received and select the projects that will participate in EL PITCH GLOBAL. The selection will take particular account of: - The clarity and strength of the proposal.- Its interest and relevance to the music ecosystem.- Its distinctive, innovative or unique nature.- Its potential for development and growth.- The project's ability to generate impact, connections or opportunities.- The suitability of the proposal for BIME's professional and international context. The selection will also seek to represent a diversity of profiles, territories, disciplines and ways of understanding and transforming music and its industry. The organisation will contact the selected projects directly. ✷ How will the pitch work? Selected projects will take part in two pitch sessions taking place during BIME Bilbao 2026, on 27 and 28 October, as part of the event's professional programme. Each project will have: 5 minutes to present their proposal to the professionals attending BIME, followed by a brief space for questions and feedback. The aim is to offer an agile and direct presentation that makes it possible to understand what each project proposes, what makes it relevant and what it needs to move forward. ✷ Participation at BIME Bilbao The person responsible for delivering the pitch must be able to travel to Bilbao and be available to attend in person on the date and at the time assigned by the organisation. Being selected to participate in EL PITCH GLOBAL does not include an accreditation or pass for BIME Bilbao, which must be purchased by each participant in order to access the event. Participation in EL PITCH GLOBAL offers the opportunity to give visibility to the project and present it to professionals, companies and stakeholders from the music ecosystem gathered at BIME, but does not imply any commitment to invest, hire, fund or collaborate on the part of BIME or the attending professionals. ✷ Commitments of selected projects Selected projects undertake to:- Confirm their participation within the deadline indicated by BIME.- Provide the materials and information requested by the organisation.- Appoint a person responsible for delivering the pitch.- Prepare a presentation that fits within the established maximum time.- Be available to attend in person during their assigned session.If they are unable to participate, they must notify the organisation as soon as possible. ✷ Communication and promotion Selected projects authorise BIME to use the project name, logo, images and information provided in the application for the communication and promotion of EL PITCH GLOBAL and BIME Bilbao 2026. Participation may be photographed, recorded or shared through BIME's communication channels. ✷ Final considerations Participation in the open call is free of charge. BIME reserves the right to resolve any circumstances not covered by these terms and conditions, as well as to introduce organisational changes when necessary for the proper running of the open call and the pitch sessions. Submitting an application to EL PITCH GLOBAL implies full acceptance of these terms and conditions.

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    [CLOSED] Call for Applications “SOUNDCHECK” - BIME Bilbao 2026

    ✷ What is Soundcheck Soundcheck is the participatory section of Music & Brands at BIME: an opportunity to present your music project to brands, agencies and relevant industry players who can help bring it to life. Four finalist projects will present live at BIME on 27 October, with a 5-minute pitch followed by 10 minutes of jury feedback — and the winner will receive a prize designed to open real doors. ✷ What we are looking for (and what we are not) We are looking for:- Music projects, platforms and formats with potential for brand collaborations: content or live formats, communities and scenes, technology applied to live music, cultural projects with their own audience.- In short: projects that a brand can make its own. We are not looking for:- Demos or artist projects looking for a label or management.- Projects with no potential for brand collaboration.- Ideas with no degree of development. ✷ Participation requirements - Minimum level of maturity (mandatory): your project must demonstrate at least one completed pilot, a previous edition, or a committed team and artists. Provide links or materials that demonstrate this.- Identified team, with at least one person responsible for the project.- Legal age and legal capacity to represent the project.- Languages: applications and presentations may be made in Spanish or English. ✷ How to participate Complete the application form* before 5 October at 23:59 (CET). Application form Required materials- Presentation video: maximum 2 minutes.- Deck: maximum 8 slides with the following sections: 1) cover 2) opportunity 3) the project 4) audience 5) brand fit 6) traction and results 7) team 8) needs.- Applications that exceed the limits or do not include the required materials will not be evaluated. *All projects are submitted using the same form and the same materials to ensure a fair evaluation process. ✷ Timeline Call opens 9 September Call closes 30 September, 23:59 (CET) Project evaluation 1–9 October Finalists announced 15 October Presentation at BIME (5' pitch + 10' feedback) 27 October ✷ How we evaluate The organisation first verifies that each application meets the requirements. The jury then evaluates eligible applications by scoring each criterion from 1 to 5; the final score is the weighted average. We publish the descriptors so you know exactly what we value: Criterion Weight What a 2 means What a 5 means Quality and clarity of the idea 30% It takes effort to understand; the proposal is generic or confusing. It is immediately clear; the proposal is unique and well defined. Cultural potential and conversation 25% Limited interest within its own circle; unlikely to generate conversation. Connects with a real scene or trend; it is easy to imagine people talking about it. Brand fit and collaboration potential 20% It is unclear what a brand would do here. Specific brands and clear ways of collaborating can be identified. Execution capacity 15% Team or plan is not very credible; no evidence. Strong team and evidence that they have already done it or can deliver it. Narrative and presentation 10% Materials are confusing or incomplete. Materials are clear, engaging and within the limits. ✷ The prize The winning project receives a package designed to open real doors:- Fast-track with brands: three guaranteed working meetings with brands from the jury. The four finalists will also receive direct feedback from the jury and visibility across BIME's channels. ✷ Terms and conditions - Intellectual property rights in the projects remain with their authors at all times.- Submitted materials will be used exclusively for evaluation and treated confidentially by the organisation and the jury.- BIME may publicly announce the names and a brief description of the finalist projects.- The jury's decisions are final and cannot be appealed.- The organisation may resolve any circumstances not covered by these terms and conditions and adjust the timeline for justified reasons.- Participation implies full acceptance of these terms and conditions. ✷ Questions and contact For any questions about the call, write to pro@bime.org

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    [OPEN] BIME Startup! Competition 2026

    BIME Startup Competition is back from 27 to 29 October at BIME Bilbao. If you have a startup transforming the cultural and creative industries, take part to present your project to global industry leaders and access real opportunities for investment, collaboration and visibility. Applications BIME is strengthening its commitment to entrepreneurial talent with a programme aimed at driving innovation and transformative ideas within the Cultural and Creative Industries (CCIs). The call is supported by the Provincial Council of Bizkaia and the Basque Government (Department of Economy, Labour and Employment), as well as in collaboration with the Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation, which contributes its expertise in impact investment and in supporting projects that promote social and ecological transition through culture or sustainable food, including initiatives such as Tiina. The call will select a maximum of fourteen (14) projects to participate in BIME Startup! Village during BIME PRO, on 27, 28 and 29 October 2026. Each project will have its own space to showcase its proposal, build strategic connections and hold meetings with investors and professionals from the ecosystem. From the fourteen (14) selected projects, the jury will shortlist five (5) finalists based on the videopitch submitted as part of the application. These five projects will take part in the BIME Startup! Competition final, taking place on 29 October 2026, where they will present their project live to a professional jury. The jury will award the recognitions established in these rules, including the BIME Startup! Competition 2026 Award and the IMPACT! Award, developed in collaboration with the Daniel and Nina Carasso Foundation. View the rules Don't miss this opportunity!

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    [CLOSED] BIME Bilbao 2026 Call for Artists and Bands from Asturias

    BIME, in partnership with the Principality of Asturias, is launching a call for submissions to select a musical act from Asturias (bands composed entirely of Asturian artists or with a majority of Asturian artists, who are permanent residents of the region, have recognized ties to the region, or demonstrate a clear influence from Asturian cultural heritage) to be featured in the showcases at BIME Bilbao 2026. To participate, complete the registration form by clicking the button below. Register here! The selected proposals will be featured in a showcase as part of the BIME Live program in front of industry professionals. In addition, participants will have access to the BIME Pro program, where they can take part in networking activities and learn about the latest trends in the music industry. The call for submissions will remain open until August 12, 2026. The selection will be made by the BIME Live programming team, and the results will be communicated via email. Call guidelines Don’t miss this opportunity!

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    [CLOSED] Convocatoria BIME Bilbao 2026 para artistas y bandas de Navarra

    We are launching an open call for bands and artists from the Chartered Community of Navarre to perform at BIME Bilbao 2026, which will take place in the Biscayan capital from 27 to 30 October 2026. The application period is now open and will close on 10 August at 13.00 p.m. The only requirement to take part in the call is to be registered on the website www.navarralivemusic.com. To apply, you must: Send an email to info.navarramc@nicdo.es with the subject line "BIME Bilbao 2026 Open Call". Include in the body of the email the link to your band's profile on www.navarralivemusic.com, the name of the band, and a contact phone number. Among all the applications received, the BIME Bilbao organisation will select the two bands that will perform at the event. The terms and conditions of the open call can be found on the Navarra Music Commission website. Open Call Guidelines Don't miss this opportunity!

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    [CLOSED] INAMU: Call for Argentine bands and music professionals

    INAMU, together with BIME, opens the call to participate in BIME Bilbao 2026, taking place from October 27 to 30. The call is aimed at Argentine music projects, both solo artists and bands registered with INAMU, as well as music industry professionals. The following will be selected: Projects traveling from Argentina: up to two (2) music projects to participate in person at the event, performing a 30-minute showcase.Touring project: up to one (1) music project that will be on tour during the dates of BIME Bilbao 2026, to perform a 30-minute showcase.Professional accreditations: up to thirty-five (35) applications from music industry professionals registered with INAMU, who will attend the event in person. The application period for both showcase and professional accreditation calls will remain open from July 13 to July 27, 2026, inclusive. The selection process will be carried out by the Artistic Direction of BIME Bilbao. Applications and guidelines

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    [CLOSED] BIME Bilbao 2026 Call for Artists and Bands from Switzerland

    BIME, together with Pro Helvetia and Swiss Music Export, is launching a call to select one musical proposal from the Switzerland that will be part of the showcases at BIME Bilbao 2026. To participate, complete the registration form by clicking the button below. Register here! The selected proposal will perform a showcase as part of BIME Live’s programme in front of industry professionals. In addition, it will have access to the BIME Pro programme, where it will be able to take part in networking activities and discover the latest trends in the music industry. The call will be open from 3 to 17 July 2026. The selection will be carried out by the BIME Live programming team, and the results will be communicated via email. Call guidelines Don’t miss this opportunity!

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    [CLOSED] BIME Bilbao 2026 Call for Artists and Bands from Murcia

    BIME, together with ICA, is launching a call to select two musical proposals from Murcia that will be part of the showcases at BIME Bilbao 2026. To participate, complete the registration form by clicking the button below. Register here! The selected proposals will perform a showcase as part of BIME Live’s programme in front of industry professionals. In addition, they will have access to the BIME Pro programme, where they will be able to take part in networking activities and discover the latest trends in the music industry. The call will be open from 2 to 26 July 2026. The selection will be carried out by the BIME Live programming team, and the results will be communicated via email. Call guidelines Don’t miss this opportunity!

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