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    [CLOSED] BIME Bilbao 2026 Call for Galician Artists and Bands

    BIME, together with AGADIC, launches a call to select one Galician music project that will be part of the BIME Bilbao 2026 showcases, taking place from October 27 to 30 in Bilbao. To participate in the call, complete the registration form by clicking the button below. Apply here! The selected project will perform a showcase as part of the BIME Live program in front of music industry professionals. In addition, it will have access to the BIME Pro program, where participants can take part in networking activities and discover the latest trends in the music industry. The call will be open from June 3 to June 17, 2026. The selection will be made by the BIME Live programming team, and AGADIC will collaborate in promoting the selected project once its participation has been confirmed. The results will be communicated by email. Terms and conditions Don't miss this opportunity!

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    [CLOSED] BIME Bilbao 2026 Open Call for European Artists and Bands

    BIME opens a call for artists and bands from European countries, except Spain, to take part in the BIME Bilbao 2026 showcases, which will take place from October 27 to 29 in Bilbao, with the aim of further boosting the international projection of European talent and fostering new connections within the global music industry. To take part in this call, complete the application form by clicking the button below. Apply here! 3 artistic proposals will be selected to perform a 40-minute showcase within the BIME Live programme in front of national and international professionals. Selected bands will also gain access to BIME Pro’s professional sessions and receive support from the organisation, which will cover the basic costs of the showcase production, one night of accommodation, catering, and a 500€ travel grant per band. The call will be open from May 22 to June 5, 2026. The selection will be made by the BIME Live programming team, and results will be communicated by email. Open call guidelines Don’t miss this opportunity!

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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 2025 receives quality certification for its commitment to universal accessibility in the music industry

    The event implemented physical, sensory, and cognitive measures in collaboration with the Music for All Foundation, allowing people with functional diversity to fully enjoy the professional sessions and live concerts. BIME Bilbao 2025 has been recognized with the “Quality Seal: Accessibility in Music Events,” a certification that acknowledges the event’s commitment to inclusion and the removal of physical and communication barriers. During the sessions held on October 28 and 29 at the Euskalduna Palace, and in its live music activities, the organization deployed a “universal design” strategy to ensure that all attendees could participate safely, comfortably, and independently. The main goal of this initiative, developed in collaboration with the Music for All Foundation and third-sector organizations, has been to promote a music industry where enjoyment and participation are guaranteed for all attendees, regardless of their abilities. Audit and environment adaptation According to the accessibility assessment report conducted after the event, all stages of the attendee experience were analyzed based on DALCO criteria (Mobility, Grasp, Localization, and Communication). Among the highlighted measures at Euskalduna Palace, accessible routes were ensured to connect horizontally and vertically the main entrance with key spaces, such as conference rooms and restrooms. Signage played a fundamental role in orientation, with clear indications on the floor and signs on railings and elevators to identify floors and activities. Additionally, information desks and accreditation counters were adapted with lowered sections to facilitate interaction for wheelchair users. Technology for sensory accessibility The event placed special emphasis on sensory and cognitive accessibility. During the concerts, a “Music for All Point” was set up where support materials were available for loan, such as vibrating backpacks, induction loops, and noise-canceling headphones. Sign language interpreters (SLI) were also present in some conference activities and concerts. Success in live concerts The live music program, BIME Live, took place on October 28 at the Bilborock Hall, a space that, according to the report, allowed barrier-free movement. Concerts by artists Motherflowers, Arroba Nat, and Jess Baez were accessible, with sign language interpreters and preferential spaces near the stage for people with hearing or mobility impairments. To validate the impact of these measures, it is essential to hear the voices of attendees. Henar Pascual Villanueva, a member of the Gregorio Ybarra association, is deaf, a pedagogue, an IT specialist, and holds master’s degrees in accessibility and disability. After attending, she shared her positive feedback: "I had my first experience using a vibrating vest at a musical concert in Bilborock, which also had a sign language interpreter on stage. This experience was very enjoyable." Henar also points out the path for the sector: "Future challenges will be the development of more effective vibrating accessories and collaborative work to establish an accessibility guide. Step by step, we will make concerts increasingly inclusive." The success of these initiatives is reflected in the numbers: thanks to collaboration with local associations such as Gorabide, Aransgi, and Ulertuz, a total of 27 people from these organizations attended the concerts. The report highlights that 18 of these attendees used the available support materials, and more than 20 people with disabilities could enjoy live music thanks to these measures. The report concludes that implementing all these accessibility measures, beyond what current legislation requires, guarantees an “accessibility chain” that benefits all attendees, establishing BIME as a benchmark for inclusion in the cultural sector.

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    This autumn, BIME Live 2025 will transform Bilbao into a huge live music stage with more than 70 artists from around the world

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    Delaporte (ES), Mau y Ricky (VE), Orishas (CU), Queralt Lahoz (ES), Javiera Electra (CL), Sanguijuelas del Guadiana (ES), Yami Safdie (AR), Esteban Rojas (CO), Lara91K (AR), Jesse Baez (GT), and Txopet (ES), will be among the acts at BIME Live, the city music festival and BIME showcases, supported by the Bilbao City Council and Cervezas San Miguel.  BIME Pro adds a creative space to its professional agenda, featuring practical tools, activities, conversations, and workshops designed to boost professional and creative development.  Tickets for BIME Bilbao 2025 are available on the official website bime.org via Fever, the event's official ticketing partner.    Bilbao, September 9, 2025.  BIME today announces the first line-up preview for BIME Live, which will transform Bilbao into a major circuit for artists with strong international projection. From October 28 to 31, different venues and spaces across the city will host concerts and showcases – performances in a smaller format – allowing industry professionals , BIME attendees and the general public to discover music acts that are already shaping the next generation of international festivals and tours.   Over 70 artists will be featured in this event that combines projection, discovery, and musical diversity, connecting from all directions to build a great sonic territory that links Ibero-America. Among them is Arroba Nat (MX), with songs that explore the innermost human experience; Delaporte (ES); one of the most innovative projects in Spain’s electronic and alternative pop scene; Esteban Rojas (CO), leader of Cali’s urban movement; Chilean Javiera Electra (CL) with her powerful voice and theatrical stage presence; Jesse Baez (GT), recognized as one of the leading figures in contemporary Spanish-language R&B; and Argentine Juana Rozas (AR), whose sound moves between pop, R&B, and electronic experimentation.  From Argentina also comes Lara91K (AR), a pioneer in the urban scene with an intimate and raw style; the Venezuelan duo Mau y Ricky (VE), whose creative force has produced some of the past decade’s biggest global hits; and the legendary band Orishas (CU), worldwide reference in Latin rap and pioneers in fusing Cuban son with hip hop. Catalan Queralt Lahoz (ES) brings her unmistakable blend of soul, hip hop, and flamenco; from Extremadura, Sanguijuelas del Guadiana (ES) narrate contemporary rural life through rock and autotune; the dark, ironic proposition of SVSTO (ES), which redefines dance music by fusing industrial and techno; from Bilbao, Txopet (ES), with a fresh, irreverent act mixing pop rock, garage, and punk in a high-energy show, and Argentine composer Yami Safdie (AR), one of the leading figures in Argentine pop and urban music today.  The future of music within everyone’s reach  Beyond being a benchmark event for the music industry, BIME Live has solidified itself as a city festival for all, democratizing access to music and culture right in the heart of Bilbao. Held in venues and spaces that keep Bilbao’s music calendar alive all year round, BIME is committed to strengthening the role of these places as key cultural agents in the city.   Established as the main showcase for emerging international talent and for new sonic and aesthetic trends, BIME Live is already the radar of the new Ibero-American music scene. A city festival for everyone, inviting you to explore fresh sounds, discover new stories, and experience the excitement of up-and-coming music. BIME Live still has open calls for bands and solo artists who want to join the 2025 line-up. You can check the terms and conditions for this and other calls at bime.org.  BIME Live is supported by the Bilbao City Council and Cervezas San Miguel, as well as collaborators such as Department of Culture and Language Policy of the Basque Government, INAEM (National Institute of Performing Arts and Music), ICEX-Sounds from Spain, Navarra Music Commission, BASQUE.MUSIC., Agencia Andaluza de Instituciones Culturales, Chile (through MinCAP, ProChile and Chilemúsica), ICA of the Region of Murcia, Thomann, Catalan Arts, AIE (Society of Performing Artists of Spain), Argentina (through the National Institute of Music of Argentina and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, International Trade and Worship of Argentina), Institut d'Estudis Baleàrics, Junta de Extremadura, Ministry of Arts, Cultures, and Knowledge of Colombia, District Institute of the Arts of Bogotá, Seitrack, Walter Kolm Records, and Mondo Sonoro.  BIME Pro, building the future of Ibero-American music  The professional agenda of BIME, BIME Pro, will bring together international leaders and key music figures from October 28 to 30 at the Euskalduna Bilbao to map out the next chapter for the industry. The program will address key questions of the present and future challenges, learn from the experience of the best, explore new opportunities, and track emerging markets that command global attention, always aiming to strengthen the connection between Europe and the Americas.   In addition to already announced key figures such as Rubén Blades, Mau y Ricky, Leire Martínez, and Mon Laferte, others have now joined, including Ignacio Meyer, president of TelevisaUnivisión, considered one of the most influential people in Spanish-language cinema, television, and music, who will be at BIME to discuss the new map of Latin music and its evolution amid changes in consumption, industry, and live experiences.  This year, BIME will also feature a creative space; a laboratory for artists and their teams with practical tools to strengthen their careers and trajectories. The programming will include a songwriting campus to experiment and create in community, production workshops, and conversations on mental health. There will also be intimate meetings with artists, designed to share first-hand experiences and open dialogue about today's music challenges and opportunities. An initiative that reinforces BIME's commitment to fostering professional growth from a holistic perspective.   ABOUT BIME  With annual editions in Bilbao and Bogotá, BIME has established itself as the great internationalization bridge between Europe and the Americas, and as one of the most relevant platforms for music in Ibero-America. Its programming, built from and for the industry, positions it as the fourth most important event in the sector worldwide and as an active network connecting scenes, territories, professionals and creative communities on both sides of the Atlantic. But BIME is much more than a professional meeting: it is a space for strategic reflection, a collective compass, and a radar to detect what is coming next. In a world where music no longer revolves around a single center but expands across multiple realities, BIME is the essential place to understand new dynamics, connect with leaders, and be part of the evolution of the global music ecosystem.    Find more information about BIME at www.bime.org and by following us on our digital channels:  Instagram Linkedin TikTok  Contact  Leire Goienetxea -  leire@bime.org 

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    Open call for La Demoscópica in Bilbao: BIME and Mondo Sonoro join forces to launch a call for artists and groups from the Basque Country (including Navarre).

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    For the first time, Mondo Sonoro’s Demoscópicas arrive in Bilbao, in partnership with BIME. As part of BIME Live Bilbao 2025, we present a unique opportunity for an artist or group from the Basque Country (including Navarre) to be part of the event’s showcases, within a special edition of Mondo Sonoro’s iconic Demoscópica. A well-established platform for discovering and giving visibility to emerging talent, now with a presence at one of the most important gatherings in the music industry. REGISTER HERE BIME and Mondo Sonoro are launching an open call for groups and/or solo artists from the Basque Country currently in an international development phase to perform at the showcases of BIME Bilbao. This initiative will take place within a special edition of Mondo Sonoro’s Demoscópicas at BIME, held from October 28 to 30, with the aim of continuing to promote the export of Ibero-American talent. One artistic proposal will be selected to perform a showcase before a professional audience —both national and international— as part of the BIME Live program. In addition, the selected artist will have access to BIME Pro’s professional sessions, a key tool for building connections and networking to further facilitate the export of national talent abroad. The selection will be curated by the programming teams of BIME and Mondo Sonoro. The registration period is open from today, August 13, 2025, until September 14, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity! Full call guidelines here

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    Convocatoria abierta para La Demoscópica en Bilbao: BIME de la mano de Mondo Sonoro abre convocatoria para un artista o grupo nacional

    Por primera vez, las Demoscópicas de Mondo Sonoro llegan a Bilbao de la mano de BIME. En el marco de BIME Live Bilbao 2025, presentamos una oportunidad única para que un artista o agrupación nacional forme parte de los showcases del evento, dentro de una edición especial de la emblemática Demoscópica de Mondo Sonoro. Una plataforma consolidada para descubrir y dar visibilidad al talento emergente, ahora con presencia en uno de los encuentros más relevantes de la industria musical. INSCRÍBETE AQUÍ BIME y Mondo Sonoro lanzan una convocatoria abierta para que agrupaciones y/o solistas nacionales que se encuentren en fase de desarrollo internacional se presenten en los showcases de BIME Bilbao, en el contexto de la celebración de una edición especial de las Demoscópicas de Mondo Sonoro en BIME, que se celebrará entre el 28 y el 30 de octubre, con el objetivo de seguir trabajando la exportación del talento iberoamericano. Se seleccionará una propuesta artística que contará con un showcase ante público profesional -nacional e internacional - en el marco de la programación de BIME Live. Además, tendrá acceso a las jornadas profesionales de BIME Pro , una herramienta para crear conexiones y hacer networking para seguir facilitando la exportación del talento nacional al exterior. La selección se curará desde el área de programación de BIME y Mondo Sonoro. El plazo de inscripción está abierto desde hoy, 13 de agosto de 2025, hasta el 14 de septiembre de 2025.  ¡No dejes pasar la oportunidad! Bases completas de la convocatoria aquí

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    [CERRADO] ¡Buscamos responsables de patrocinios para formar parte de BIME en Bogotá o Bilbao!

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    Somos Last Tour, dinamizadores de proyectos culturales y soluciones creativas innovadoras, en constante evolución con la misión de contribuir al desarrollo cultural y a la formación integral de una sociedad con la que sentimos un fuerte compromiso. Creadores y promotores de grandes giras y festivales (Bilbao BBK Live, Azkena Rock Festival, BIME, MEO Kalorama), el congreso internacional de referencia en la Industria Musical (BIME), agencia creadora de experiencias musicales para marcas, discográfica e impulsora y gestora de proyectos de consultoría claves para el sector.

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