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Register to access the showcases for free. Registration grants access to all BIME Live venues, subject to capacity in each room. You can also support the communities affected by the earthquake in Colombia with a €1 donation. Register here! This registration is intended for the general public. Accredited industry professionals do not need to register and can access the venues with their accreditation.
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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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✷ 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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✷ 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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✷ 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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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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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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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, 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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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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