A Nordic music feast for your music industry heart
2023 marks the 28th edition of the influential Nordic music industry showcase and conference SPOT Festival. As always the event kicks off the spring in Aarhus, Denmark, on 5 and 6 May 2023.
The 2023 program offers an eclectic mix of the best new Danish and Nordic artists, coupled with exciting music business panels and networking. Here are a few randomly currated highlights:MEKDES (Probably the biggest soul talent in Denmark) BRIET (Award winning Icelandic multi-instrumentalist and songwriter) BEHARIE (The Norwegian lovechild of Leon Bridges, Michael Kiwanuka and John Legend) HANNES (The best Swedish anti-hero you ever met) SEI SELINA (Unique vocals meet a unique genre blend from soul, over country to rock) SENSO(The grandiose arm movements of stadium rock meet the liberating hooks of Copenhagen pop) TEDDY FAILURE (Swedish slacker pop at it's best) STELLA(Danish indie rock with flair) MEET THE MUSIC SUPERVISORS Apply to meet Maggie Phillips & Kristen Higuera/Deep Cut Music (US), Dan Burt/JWT Wunderman Thompson (US), Michelle de Vries (UK), Paty Carrera (ES), Lina Cardillo (IT), Catherine Grieves/Eyeline (UK), Kelsey Mitchell/Ignition Creative (US), Emilie Skovgaard Sørensen/Nordisk Film Production (DK), Megan Barbour/Buddha Jones (US), Jesper Gadeberg/Musicstylist (DK), Daniel Kuypers/BBDO (US), Beth Urdang (US/SE) & Pia Hoffmann/Musicsupervising (DE)BACKGROUND: SPOT was launched in 1994 and has since then been spreading new Nordic music throughout the city of Aarhus in the spring. The festival has been a vital stepping stone for the international careers of countless Danish and Nordic artists. Its a diverse musical experience, where the music industry gets to mingle with peers, fans and artists alike, bound together by their shared pursuit of new Nordic music trends and talents.
QUESTIONS?
All questions (international accreditation requests, interview requests, etc.) can be sent directly to: Christian Holl Buhl
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Christian Holl Buhl & Jan Clausen
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