BIME, the world-renowned international music industry event, returns to Bilbao for its 15th edition, gathering professionals, artists, and brands from around the world. Alongside showcasing emerging talent with global potential, BIME will feature free cultural programs spanning film, literature, and photography, transforming Bilbao into a hub of creativity. The central theme of this BIME edition, ‘Territories,’ will explore the opportunities and challenges of the music industry in a glocalised context. In response to changes driven by AI, ticketing, and digital distribution, BIME will foster discussions on musical diversity, international collaborations, and preserving traditions. The synergy between music and brands will be highlighted through case studies, alongside key topics like entrepreneurship, personal growth, legal challenges, and trends in…
Author: Andy Lenthall
SOUNDSTORM 2024 has announced its its second wave of artists, adding even more global music icons and genre-spanning talent to its already stellar lineup for this December’s edition. Joining the previously announced headliners, this new phase features some of the most popular names in contemporary music. The genre-defying Tyler, the Creator, who is sure to captivate audiences with his unique artistic vision. G-Eazy, the West Coast rap star known for his genre-blending sound, and chart-topping pop sensation Jason Derulo will bring their infectious energy to the SOUNDSTORM stages. Fans of hip-hop will also be treated to performances by rising rap…
Boundary-breaking DJ, producer and label head Hannah Laing proudly has announced doof In The Park, a brand new festival coming to Camperdown Park on Saturday, 5 July, 2025. Known for her anthemic records and electrifying performances at festivals like Creamfields, Terminal V, Warehouse Project and Parklife, Hannah now steps into the role of festival founder and curator, teaming up with EE Live (the team behind Terminal V) to bring her musical vision to her hometown of Dundee. Uniting thousands for a day of heavy beats, epic basslines, and an atmosphere only a Scottish crowd can create. Born to two raver…
The Association of Independent Festivals (AIF) will launch a bespoke free business support programme for multi-venue festivals thanks to funding by Arts Council England Launching in October, the programme will be open to multi-venue festivals operating in England, of which AIF has identified more than 70 in 2024, serving a range of audiences and showcasing a wide variety of genres. The often grassroots music events targeted by the new programme have unique challenges, including the use of shared spaces with private and public ownership, reduced ancillary revenue opportunities as well as rising costs which are hitting all of the festival…
The Schools Engagement Programme, launched in January 2024 in the East of England region by The Power of Events with grant support from the EIF, is excited to announce that Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has been confirmed as exclusive sponsor of the Edinburgh region. This now takes the UK roll-out to 5 regions alongside recently announced new regions Birmingham, Hertfordshire and the South Coast of England. EICC’s support will enable The Power of Events, in partnership with local event professionals volunteering as Schools Ambassadors, to deliver a unique event industry showcase and overview of career opportunities to secondary schools…
Aspiring artists and industry professionals are invited to sign up for a free industry day to unlock access to an invaluable programme of workshops, panels and advice surgeries. Taking place on Saturday 28 September from 10.30am in Nottingham, the Hustle Industry Day is once again presented by Hockley Hustle in collaboration with Ladies Music Pub, the London based collective who help underrepresented groups – women, trans and non-binary people – to find jobs in the music industry. Leading industry figures from BBC Radio 1, United Talent, PRS Foundation, NTS Radio and Touching Bass will be on hand to share insights…
DHP Family Festival has announced its widely anticipated return of Splendour, which will return to the picturesque grounds of Wollaton Park on 19th and 20th July 2025. The festival’s 2024 edition was cancelled due to delays in the local authority tendering process. The festival has become renowned for its genre and era spanning line-ups, most recently bringing acts including Noel Gallagher, Anne-Marie, Confidence Man, Sugababes, Craig David, Sam Ryder, The Vaccines, Becky Hill, Antony Szmierek, Madness and Rudimental to Wollaton. The fan-favourite event has a long-standing reputation for putting on a summer party that appeals across the generations; from long-term…
Eventix’s recent data analysis from 4000 events between 2020 and 2024 reveals a significant age shift in attendees at festivals and clubs in the Netherlands and Belgium. Festival audiences are ageing, with the average age rising from 26 to 31. The proportion of attendees over 35 has more than doubled since the pre-pandemic era, while the presence of younger attendees under 26 is diminishing. In contrast, club nights and clubs still attract young audiences, with a stable core of 18- to 26-year-olds. This age shift in festivals is likely due to rising costs, which increased post-pandemic. Inflation and high operational…
After a sellout success earlier this year, the Green Events and Innovations Conference returns for its 17th edition – GEI17 – in 2025. The foremost conference for event sustainability will bring together global innovators and sector leaders to share, network, and accelerate environmental and social actions to make impactful changes in events, music, and sport. GEI17 will gather a stellar lineup of the brightest minds in sustainability to tackle and celebrate the future of green events with a jam-packed programme of engaging discussions and case studies; showcases demonstrating the most disruptive current actions and developments; second-to-none networking opportunities in the event sustainability space; and…
onboard:earth is the new name for the UK live industry charity inspiring change on travel, the largest source of emissions in the in the live events industry. The new name and brand better reflects its mission to ‘move low-carbon travel into the heart of live event culture’ and its aim to unite the whole sector in raising funds for environmental restoration. Founding festival members of the industry-founded charity include; Shambala, Boomtown and Kendal Calling, and to date they have worked with 160 live industry organisations, including 2000Trees, Greenman, End of the Road, Sunbelt Rentals, Universal Music, EMI, TheTicketSellers, Big Green…