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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] 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] Convocatoria Desafía Music Tech Miami 2026

    Desde BIME, en colaboración con ManaTech , queremos compartir esta oportunidad para startups y scaleups españolas que desarrollen soluciones tecnológicas aplicadas a la industria musical. Impulsado por ICEX, Red.es y la Oficina Económica y Comercial de España en Miami, DESAFÍA MUSICTECH MIAMI es un programa gratuito de inmersión en el ecosistema estadounidense que ayudará a las empresas seleccionadas a validar su propuesta de valor, generar oportunidades de negocio y conectar con actores clave del sector musical y tecnológico en Estados Unidos. Se trata de un programa especialmente ambicioso que contará con la participación y colaboración de organizaciones y compañías de referencia internacional como Billboard, Google y otros actores clave del ecosistema music tech, la innovación y la inversión en EE. UU. El programa incluye: Formación especializada sobre el mercado estadounidense Mentorías personalizadas Agenda de reuniones B2B Acceso a inversores y venture capital Networking con corporaciones, plataformas y hubs de innovación Participación en la Billboard Music Week Acompañamiento antes, durante y después de la inmersión en Miami Está especialmente dirigido a empresas que trabajen en ámbitos como IA aplicada a la música, análisis de datos, blockchain, plataformas digitales, tecnologías inmersivas, marketing musical o nuevas herramientas para la industria. Formulario y bases ¡Inscripciones abiertas hasta el 15 de julio de 2026! Con el soporte de: Organizan:

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    [CLOSED] BIME Campus Scholarship: Young People Seeking Training and Mentorship Opportunities

    BIME Campus is back! BIME Campus returns as the educational program that connects new generations with the reality of the music industry. A space for theoretical and practical learning, led by professionals from the cultural and creative industries, aimed at those who want to understand the industry from the inside and start becoming part of it.This year, BIME Campus goes one step further and launches an exclusive scholarship aimed at young people between 18 and 28 years old, designed to facilitate real access to the sector. Access the challenge Take the leap into the music industry Get one of the BIME Campus Scholarships and travel to Bilbao to be part of a unique experience within the BIME ecosystem.BIME Campus is a gateway into the music industry, where you will be able to connect with professionals, companies, and other young talents, developing skills and creating real opportunities within the sector. What does the scholarship include? Selected participants will gain access to an exclusive training program from October 25 to 29 at BIME Bilbao, with an itinerary designed exclusively for scholarship winners: Hands-on training with industry professionals Mentorship and guidance Networking with companies and talent from the sector Access to the BIME ecosystem Immersive experience in a real industry environment A real opportunity This program is designed to improve employability, generate connections, and open new opportunities within the music industry in areas such as music, marketing, communication, audiovisual, or cultural management. How can you get the scholarship? To apply for the BIME Campus Scholarship, you must: Complete the challenge proposed by the BIME team Submit your project through a video between 1 and 3 minutes long APPLY HERE! Check all the details in the TERMS & CONDITIONS.

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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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    [CERRADA] BIME x CEFE: Reto Campus - Jóvenes en búsqueda de procesos de formación y mentoría

    Esta convocatoria está dirigida a jóvenes entre 18 y 28 años que quieran ser parte del programa BIME Campus 2026. Para participar, deberás postular una propuesta de evento en la industria musical que refleje tus capacidades, creatividad y visión. No es necesario que sea un concierto: puedes proponer un encuentro académico, un espacio de co-creación o cualquier formato innovador que aporte valor al ecosistema musical. Buscamos ideas que demuestren tu potencial para diseñar, conceptualizar y comunicar un evento diferencial. Las mejores propuestas serán seleccionadas para formar parte de BIME Campus. Formulario Inscripciones abiertas hasta el 13 de abril

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