<rss version="2.0" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"><channel><title>talkfest</title><description>talkfest</description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/news</link><item><title>TALKFEST’20 | Sixth  wave of speakers confirmed  for the conferences; 2nd Portuguese live act announced for the gala; extra activities</title><description><![CDATA[The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisboa - in parallel and in partnership with BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa - between March 11 and 15th 2020. Today we announce the sixth wave of speakers for the various programme sections of the event and a new live act for the gala as well as activities to complement the event experience.TALKFESTTalkfest will feature a programme with more than 100 speakers from 8am to 8pm, continuously and simultaneously in<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_78026af01df24173a00b28896ffdefaa%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/12/18/TALKFEST%E2%80%9920-Sixth-wave-of-speakers-confirmed-for-the-conferences-2nd-Portugal-live-act-announced-for-the-gala-extra-activities</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/12/18/TALKFEST%E2%80%9920-Sixth-wave-of-speakers-confirmed-for-the-conferences-2nd-Portugal-live-act-announced-for-the-gala-extra-activities</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 13:42:19 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_56e17041fa0643688ab1811438dd8625~mv2.png"/><div>The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisboa - in parallel and in partnership with BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa - between March 11 and 15th 2020. Today we announce the sixth wave of speakers for the various programme sections of the event and a new live act for the gala as well as activities to complement the event experience.</div><div>TALKFEST</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_78026af01df24173a00b28896ffdefaa~mv2.png"/><div>Talkfest will feature a programme with more than 100 speakers from 8am to 8pm, continuously and simultaneously in 6 meeting rooms and auditoriums at the Centro de Reuniões Fil on March 13rd.</div><div>The sixth set of news in the programme consists in:</div><div>Conferences (moderator) | Catarina Canelas (Journalist TVI/TVI24)<div>Conferences (speaker) | António Severino (Vice-president/Director | Gavião Municipality/Beat Fest)</div><div><div>Conferences  (speaker)</div> | Gil Belford (General Manager Iberia | Fever)</div>Pitchstage | Biometric Payments at events and major festivals (by Álvaro Montero, Tactile Pay)Pitchstage | “Beba com Cabeça” – the app that will help the attendees of events and festivals (by Bruno Silva, Bruno Costa and João Vargas, ANEBE)Pitchstage | Diversity and social inclusion in the music industry (case-study)(by Diego Férron and Pablo Galindo, Cooltural Fest)Workshops | Think, plan, prepare and run sustainable events (por João Meneses, BCSD Portugal)Live Act (Iberian Festival Awards) | Freddy Locks (PT)</div><div>Check the official website for more than 50 programme points announced so far.</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_77a19b06aee0464b8f6ab41e3c831607~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_6b9432fcd4df4805a735b00e75929f4a~mv2.jpg"/></div><div>IBERIAN FESTIVAL AWARDS</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S6bMK4Ltr14"/><div>All the nominees for the 5th edition of the Iberian Festival Awards are already known. Find out who they are and vote for categories decided by the public until January 7th - <a href="https://www.talkfest.eu/nominees20">HERE</a>. After this voting stage will be known the panel of judges (Portugal, Spain and International).</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_cb98c85e99cf49818639f9f85c27e1dc~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_5d4979bfbe1147cb9c8552e440e499d7~mv2.jpg"/></div><div>POTENCIATE YOUR TALKFEST'20 EXPERIENCE</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iFe9T88YQcQ"/><div><div>Portugal Festivals Guide (insert your festival, brand or service in this guide &gt; <a href="https://www.aporfest.pt/portugal-festivals-guide">HERE</a>)</div><div>BTL Festivals (BTL's new activation area that is almost sold out &gt; <a href="https://www.talkfest.eu/btlfestivals">HERE</a>)</div><div>Extra Activity | Five-a-side Football Networking (limited to 10 entries &gt; <a href="https://www.talkfest.eu/tickets20">HERE</a>)</div></div><div>APORFEST – Associação Portuguesa Festivais Músicaprovides again free access to its members (all modalities, with a valid share in the event) to the event.</div><div>Tickets are in Phase 2 until December 31st and available on the official website and See Tickets. Every two weeks news and side events will be announced over the coming months. Be part of it!</div><div>Contacts: (+351) 217904720 | talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TALKFEST’20 | Fifth wave of speakers confirmed  for the conferences; 2nd Spain live act announced for the gala</title><description><![CDATA[The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisboa, in parallel and in partnership with BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa, between March 11 and 15, 2020. Today we announce the fifth wave of speakers for the various programme sections of the event and a new live act for the gala from Spain.TALKFESTTalkfest will feature a programme with more than 100 speakers from 8am to 8pm, at March 13, continuously and simultaneously in 6 meeting rooms and auditoriums at<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_0dab8a5cfa164399a10587df7f8dd169%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/12/04/TALKFEST%E2%80%9920-Fifth-wave-of-speakers-confirmed-for-the-conferences-2nd-Spain-live-act-announced-for-the-gala</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/12/04/TALKFEST%E2%80%9920-Fifth-wave-of-speakers-confirmed-for-the-conferences-2nd-Spain-live-act-announced-for-the-gala</guid><pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2019 11:05:01 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_56e17041fa0643688ab1811438dd8625~mv2.png"/><div>The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisboa, in parallel and in partnership with BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa, between March 11 and 15, 2020. Today we announce the fifth wave of speakers for the various programme sections of the event and a new live act for the gala from Spain.</div><div>TALKFEST</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_0dab8a5cfa164399a10587df7f8dd169~mv2.png"/><div>Talkfest will feature a programme with more than 100 speakers from 8am to 8pm, at March 13, continuously and simultaneously in 6 meeting rooms and auditoriums at the Centro de Reuniões Fil.</div><div>The fifth set of news in the programme consists in:</div><div>Conferences (speakers) | Anjos (Music Artists)Conferences (speaker) | Gonçalo Miranda (Artístic director/DJ | Dreambeach Festival)Conferences (speaker) | Luís Soares (International Mkt. Manager | Rock in Rio)Pitchstage | Why independent portuguese artists should be in brazilian musical markets? (by Edu Santos, Loop Reclame)Pitchstage | Technology and automation: New tecnologies at festivals and events (by João Lopes, Bloq.it)Scientífic Presentations | The contribution of music festivals to nation-brand promotion (by Francisca Castro Lousada, ESCS-IPL)Live Act (Iberian Festival Awards) | Chico Malo (ES)</div><div>Check the official website for more than 40 programme points announced so far.</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_4eca35ebcc7340579a5ccedccc4de9de~mv2_d_2048_1365_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_77102e98ad8245038a18b071a3d00775~mv2_d_2048_1365_s_2.jpg"/></div><div>IBERIAN FESTIVAL AWARDS</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S6bMK4Ltr14"/><div>All the nominees for the 5th edition of the Iberian Festival Awards are already known. Find out who they are and vote for categories decided by the public until January 7 - <a href="https://www.talkfest.eu/nominees20">HERE</a>.</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_e245864f36b94c37a8f2547669416b87~mv2_d_2048_1365_s_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_fb95e0f1972b465b8abee28a355d4c5e~mv2_d_2048_1365_s_2.jpg"/></div><div>APORFEST – Associação Portuguesa Festivais Músicaprovides again free access to its members (all modalities, with a valid share in the event) to the event.</div><div>Tickets are in Phase 2 until December 31, and available on the official website and See Tickets. Every two weeks news and side events will be announced over the coming months. Be part of it!</div><div>Contacts: (+351) 217904720 | talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Iberian Festival Awards 2020 | 
See all the nominees and vote!</title><description><![CDATA[The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisboa, in parallel and in partnership with BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa, between March 11 and 15, 2020 already having more than 20 confirmed speakers. Today we announce all nominees of the 5th edition of the Iberian Festival Awards.The 5th edition of the Iberian Festival Awards is intended to be a comprehensive and aggregating event and may award prizes to: music festivals; festivities; festivals of other<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_995be5324ec64125a680da46bae0cb7d%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/11/28/Iberian-Festival-Awards-2020-Conhe%C3%A7a-todos-os-nomeados-e-vote</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/11/28/Iberian-Festival-Awards-2020-Conhe%C3%A7a-todos-os-nomeados-e-vote</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Nov 2019 15:59:20 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_24839af093e944abaa80f3cf5b97a420~mv2.png"/><div>The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisboa, in parallel and in partnership with BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa, between March 11 and 15, 2020 already having more than 20 confirmed speakers. Today we announce all nominees of the 5th edition of the Iberian Festival Awards.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9tKfJzrOASA"/><div>The 5th edition of the Iberian Festival Awards is intended to be a comprehensive and aggregating event and may award prizes to<div>: music festivals; festivities; festivals of other cultural aspects (e.g. cinema, theater, gastronomy); professional events; media partners; artists; brands; service providers and photographers. There will be 25 categories in competition with Iberian and national winners, decided by public vote or jury panel (Portugal, Spain and International). Some categories have a Prize Money for their winners. Be part of it! </div></div><div>Below are the nominees in each category. the public is a decision maker in various categories and can vote <a href="https://pt.surveymonkey.com/survey-taken/?sm=vYDnSV9yVOBAKGOAkY76mQ1ZxdQPNqwOaPXV5iYEpbZlgEikroK8vEfHITnPK17WBSHCiqDUSCfmzFOL5nqsx0GNEhR4dSHDUuX0fY1Y_2Be4_3D">HERE</a>.</div><div>01. Best Major Festival powered by SGAE</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Voting</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES); Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Caudal Fest (ES); Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); Festival F (PT); FMM Sines - Festival Músicas do Mundo (PT); Galp Beach Party (PT); Low Festival (ES); Mallorca Live Festival (ES); MEO Sudoeste (PT); MIMO (PT); MUSA Cascais (PT); North Music Festival (PT); O Son do Camiño (ES); Resurrection Fest (ES); Sonorama Ribera (ES); Tsunami Xixón (ES); WARM UP Estrella de Levante (ES).</div><div>02. Best Medium-Sized Festival </div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Voting</div><div>AgitÁgueda (PT); Arrecife en Vivo (ES); Artes à Rua (PT); Bay of Biscay Festival (ES); Bime Live (ES); Bons Sons (PT); Brunch Electronik Lisboa (PT); Cooltural Fest (ES); Donostia Festibala (ES); EdpCooljazz (PT); Festival das Marés (PT); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival Iminente (PT); Festival Jardins Pedralbes (ES); Festival MED (PT); Festival Mil*Lenni (ES); Festival Oito24 (PT); Festival Rock na Vila (PT); Festival Vapor: A Steampunk Circus (PT); FIV de Vilalba (ES); ID No Limits - Contemporary Sounds (PT); Inverfest (ES); Lisb-On #Jardim Sonoro (PT); Monte Verde Festival (PT); Neopop (PT)PortAmérica (ES); Revenge of the 90's (PT); Seaside Sunset Sessions (PT); Sonidos Liquidos (ES);SonRías Baixas (ES); Spring Festival (ES); Summer Opening (PT); The BPM Festival Portugal (PT); Vagos Metal Fest (PT); Wine &amp; Music Valley (PT).</div><div>03. Best Small Festival</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Voting</div><div>54º Festival de Sintra (PT); Acustiquísimos (ES); Artes à Vila (PT); Atlantic Pride (ES); Azeméis Seasons Sounds (PT); Basqueiral (PT); BB Blues Fest (PT); Caldas Nice Jazz (PT); Caloura Blues (PT); Ciclo Mundos (PT); Cistermúsica (PT); Côa Summer Fest (PT); Drop Music Fest (PT); Festim (PT); Festival Apura (PT); Festival N2 (PT); FIMM - Festival Internacional de Música de Marvão (PT); Fred Festival (ES); Impulso (PT); In Door Festival Gijón (ES); Jazz &amp; Blues Wine Fest (PT); Las Noches del Malecón (ES); Maktub Soundsgood (PT); Míaqué Fest (ES); Mucho Flow (PT); Nova Arcada Braga Blues (PT); Observatorio Festival (ES); OUT.FEST - Festival Internacional de Música Exploratória do Barreiro (PT); Party Sleep Repeat (PT); Percursos Sonoros (PT); Polar Sound Festival (ES); Rodellus (PT); Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES); Sonamos Latinoamérica - Illes Balears (ES); Ti Milha (PT); Tradidanças (PT); Villa Sessions (PT); Walk &amp; Dance (PT); WOS Festival x SON Estrella Galicia (ES); ZigurFest (PT).</div><div>04. Best Touristic Promotion powered by BTL</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Panel</div><div>AgitÁgueda (PT); Arrecife en Vivo (ES); Artes à Vila (PT); Azkena Rock Festival (ES); Bay of Biscay Festival (ES); BB Blues Fest (PT); Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Caloura Blues (PT); Caudal Fest (ES); Cooltural Fest (ES); Donostia Festibala (ES); Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); Festim (PT); Festival das Marés (PT); Festival F (PT); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival Jardins Pedralbes (ES); Festival MED (PT); Festival Oito24 (PT); Festival Pé na Terra (PT); Festival Vapor: A Steampunk Circus (PT); FIMM - Festival Internacional de Música de Marvão (PT); FMM Sines - Festival Músicas do Mundo (PT); Jazz &amp; Blues Wine Fest (PT); Lisb-On #Jardim Sonoro (PT); Low Festival (ES); Maktub Soundsgood (PT); Mallorca Live Festival (ES); Monte Verde Festival (PT); Neopop (PT); O Son do Camiño (ES); PortAmérica (ES); Resurrection Fest (ES); Seaside Sunset Sessions (PT); Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES); Sonidos Liquidos (ES); Sonorama Ribera (ES); SonRías Baixas (ES); Summer Opening (PT); The BPM Festival Portugal (PT); Tradidanças (PT); Tsunami Xixón (ES); Vagos Metal Fest (PT); Wine &amp; Music Valley (PT); ZigurFest (PT).</div><div>05. Best New Festival powered by SGAE</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Voting</div><div>Atlantic Pride (ES); Festival ao Alto (PT); Festival de Música Antiga de Torres Vedras (PT); Festival do Maio (PT); Fred Festival (ES); ID No Limits - Contemporary Sounds (PT); In Door Festival Gijón (ES); Jazz &amp; Blues Wine Fest (PT); Las Noches del Malecón (ES); Míaqué Fest (ES); Phe Festival (ES); Polar Sound Festival (ES); Wine &amp; Music Valley (PT).</div><div>06. Best Line-Up </div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Voting</div><div>54º Festival de Sintra (PT); Artes à Rua (PT); Azkena Rock Festival (ES); Bay of Biscay Festival (ES); BB Blues Fest (PT); Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Bons Sons (PT); Brunch Electronik Lisboa (PT); Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); Drop Music Fest (PT); EdpCooljazz (PT); Festim (PT); Festival das Marés (PT); Festival F (PT); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival Iminente (PT); Festival Jardins Pedralbes (ES); Festival MED (PT); Festival Mil*Lenni (ES); Festival Oito24 (PT); Festival Pé na Terra (PT); FIMM - Festival Internacional de Música de Marvão (PT); FMM Sines - Festival Músicas do Mundo (PT); Galp Beach Party (PT); ID No Limits - Contemporary Sounds (PT); Impulso (PT); Inverfest (ES); Lisb-On #Jardim Sonoro (PT); Low Festival (ES); Mallorca Live Festival (ES); MIMO (PT); Monte Verde Festival (PT); MUSA Cascais (PT); Neopop (PT); Nova Arcada Braga Blues (PT); O Son do Camiño (ES); Party Sleep Repeat (PT); Percursos Sonoros (PT); PortAmérica (ES); Resurrection Fest (ES); Seaside Sunset Sessions (PT); Sonorama Ribera (ES); Summer Opening (PT); The BPM Festival Portugal (PT); Tradidanças (PT); Walk &amp; Dance (PT); WARM UP Estrella de Levante (ES); WOS Festival x SON Estrella Galicia (ES).</div><div>07. Best Indoor Festival</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Voting</div><div>54º Festival de Sintra (PT); Acustiquísimos (ES); Bime Live (ES); Caldas Nice Jazz (PT); Ciclo Mundos (PT); Festival Mil*Lenni (ES); Festival Vapor: A Steampunk Circus (PT); FIV de Vilalba (ES); ID No Limits - Contemporary Sounds (PT); In Door Festival Gijón (ES); Inverfest (ES); Mucho Flow (PT); Nova Arcada Braga Blues (PT); OUT.FEST - Festival Internacional de Música Exploratória do Barreiro (PT); Party Sleep Repeat (PT); Revenge of the 90's (PT); Sonamos Latinoamérica - Illes Balears (ES); Villa Sessions (PT; )WOS Festival x SON Estrella Galicia (ES).</div><div>08. Best Cultural Programme</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Panel</div><div>Artes à Rua (PT); Artes à Vila (PT); Azeméis Seasons Sounds (PT); Basqueiral (PT); Bay of Biscay Festival (ES); Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Bime Live (ES); Bons Sons (PT); Caloura Blues (PT); Cistermúsica (PT); Côa Summer Fest (PT); Festival Apura (PT); Festival F (PT); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival MED (PT); Festival Oito24 (PT); Festival Pé na Terra (PT); Festival Vapor: A Steampunk Circus (PT); FIV de Vilalba (ES); FMM Sines - Festival Músicas do Mundo (PT); Impulso (PT); Inverfest (ES); MIMO (PT); Nova Arcada Braga Blues (PT); Party Sleep Repeat (PT); Percursos Sonoros (PT); PortAmérica (ES); Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES); Spring Festival (ES); Ti Milha (PT); Tradidanças (PT); WARM UP Estrella de Levante (ES); Wine &amp; Music Valley (PT); ZigurFest (PT).</div><div>09. Best Communication &amp; Marketing Strategy (category with new scope)</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Panel</div><div>Azeméis Seasons Sounds (PT); Azkena Rock Festival (ES); Basqueiral (PT); Bay of Biscay Festival (ES); BB Blues Fest (PT); Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Brunch Electronik Lisboa (PT); Caloura Blues (PT); Donostia Festibala (ES); Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); EdpCooljazz (PT); Festim (PT); Festival Apura (PT); Festival F (PT); Festival Iminente (PT); Festival Jardins Pedralbes (ES); Festival MED (PT); Festival Mil*Lenni (ES); Festival Vapor: A Steampunk Circus (PT); ID No Limits - Contemporary Sounds (PT); Impulso (PT); Inverfest (ES); Jazz &amp; Blues Wine Fest (PT); Lisb-On #Jardim Sonoro (PT); Low Festival (ES); Mallorca Live Festival (ES); MIMO (PT); Monte Verde Festival (PT); MUSA Cascais (PT); Neopop (PT); Nova Arcada Braga Blues (PT); O Son do Camiño (ES); OUT.FEST - Festival Internacional de Música Exploratória do Barreiro (PT); Party Sleep Repeat (PT); PortAmérica (ES); Resurrection Fest (ES); Revenge of the 90's (PT); Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES); Sonidos Liquidos (ES); Sonorama Ribera (ES); SonRías Baixas (ES); Summer Opening (PT); The BPM Festival Portugal (PT); Ti Milha (PT); Vagos Metal Fest (PT).</div><div>10. Best Infrastructure</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Panel</div><div>Arrecife en Vivo (ES); Bay of Biscay Festival (ES); Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Bime Live (ES); Bons Sons (PT); Ciclo Mundos (PT); Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); EdpCooljazz (PT); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival Jardins Pedralbes (ES); Festival Rock na Vila (PT); ID No Limits - Contemporary Sounds (PT); Meo Sudoeste (PT); MIMO (PT); Monte Verde Festival (PT); Neopop (PT); O Son do Camiño (ES); Party Sleep Repeat (PT); PortAmérica (ES); Resurrection Fest (ES); Seaside Sunset Sessions (PT); Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES); Sonorama Ribera (ES); Wine &amp; Music Valley (PT).</div><div>11. Contribution to Sustainability powered by Copos Reutilizáveis ArtCor Light</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Panel</div><div>AgitÁgueda (PT); Arrecife en Vivo (ES); Azeméis Seasons Sounds (PT); Bay of Biscay Festival (ES); Bons Sons (PT); Brunch Electronik Lisboa (PT); Ciclo Mundos (PT); Cooltural Fest (ES); EdpCooljazz (PT); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival MED (PT); Festival N2 (PT); Festival Pé na Terra (PT); Festival Rock na Vila (PT); Lisb-On #Jardim Sonoro (PT); Low Festival (ES); Mallorca Live Festival (ES); Meo Sudoeste (PT); Monte Verde Festival (PT); MUSA Cascais (PT); Neopop (PT); Party Sleep Repeat (PT); PortAmérica (ES); Rodellus (PT); Seaside Sunset Sessions (PT); Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES); Sonidos Liquidos (ES); SonRías Baixas (ES); Summer Opening (PT); The BPM Festival Portugal (PT); Ti Milha (PT); Tradidanças (PT); Vagos Metal Fest (PT); WARM UP Estrella de Levante (ES).</div><div>12. Best Hosting and Reception</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Panel</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES); Bay of Biscay Festival (ES); Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Bime Live (ES); Bons Sons (PT); Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival N2 (PT); Festival Rock na Vila (PT); FIV de Vilalba (ES); Monte Verde Festival (PT); MUSA Cascais (PT); O Son do Camiño (ES); Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES); Summer Opening (PT); Tradidanças (PT); Vagos Metal Fest (PT); WOS Festival x SON Estrella Galicia (ES); ZigurFest (PT).</div><div>13. Best Service Provider</div><div>Companies that offer services at music festivals PT/ES | Jury Panel</div><div>2 East (PT); 3cket (PT); A Palhinha de Massa (PT); Ao Ataco (PT); Ars Luminae (PT); ArtCor (PT); Bracein (PT); Cada Lata Cuenta (ES); Canal 180 (PT); Cerveja Nortada (PT); Easygoband (ES); Ecofestes (PT); Enterticket (ES); Espiga Azul/Festival Gigante (ES); Evoke It (PT); Funpass (PT); Idasfest (ES); Mister Unknown (PT); Moose Food Truck (ES); Nortaluga (PT); NotFragil Cups (PT); Nutrilovers (PT); Papstar (PT); Photoflyer (PT); Pollen (PT/ES); PoutinExpress (PT); See Tickets (PT/ES); Softamo/Festival Gigante (ES); Triponto (PT); Volkswagen Driving Music (ES); Wave Bar (PT); Yes Shop Online (PT).</div><div>14. Best Brand Activation</div><div>Companies that promote brand activations at festivals PT/ES | Jury Panel</div><div>Critec Creative Agency/AgitÁgueda (PT); Delta Q (PT); Estrella de Levante/WARM UP Estrella de Levante (ES); Estrella Galicia (ES); Estrella Galicia/PortAmérica (ES); Estrella Galicia/Resurrection Fest (ES); Fidelidade (PT); Galp (PT); INNSiDE By Meliá/Mallorca Live Festival (ES); Mahou/Festival Gigante (ES); Mahou/Low Festival (ES); New Balance/Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES); Poças Vinhos/Bons Sons (PT); Prio (PT); Red Bull/O Son do Camiño (ES); Ron Brugal/Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); Samsung/Festival Iminente (PT); Super Bock/SonRías Baixas (ES); Toyota Caetano (PT); Wines of Lanzarote/Sonidos Liquidos (ES).</div><div>15. Best Use of Technology</div><div>Brands/companies that have technological solutions for music festivals PT/ES | Jury Panel</div><div>3cket (PT); Altice/Monte Verde Festival (PT); Artivive/Rodellus (PT); Bracein (PT); Critec Creative Agency/AgitÁgueda (PT); Easygoband (ES); Ecofestes (PT); Enterticket (ES); Evoke It (PT); Fever &amp; Secret Media Network (PT/ES); FunPass (PT); Glownet/Bons Sons (PT); Idasfest (ES); Meo/Meo Sudoeste (PT); Pollen (PT/ES); See Tickets (PT/ES); Volkswagen Driving Music (ES).</div><div>16. Best Lusophone and Hispanic Festival</div><div>Festivals held in Ibero-American and lusophone countries | Public Voting</div><div>Artes à Rua (PT); Bons Sons (PT); Cartagena Festival de Música (CO); Cosquín Rock (AR); Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); EdpCooljazz (PT); Festival F (PT); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival Iminente (PT); Festival MED (PT); Festival Pé na Terra (PT); Low Festival (ES); MIMO (PT/BR); Monte Verde Festival (PT); Resurrection Fest (ES); Rotofest (EC); Social Surf Weekend - SSW (AO); Sonamos Latinoamérica - Illes Balears (ES); Summer Opening (PT); Tradidanças (PT);Walk &amp; Dance (PT);WARM UP Estrella de Levante (ES).</div><div>17. Best Academic &amp; Youth Festival (category with new scope)</div><div>Academic, Infantile and Juvenil Festivals (PT/ES) | Public voting</div><div>American Pie Europe Party (ES); BeLive Trofa (PT); Certamen Internacional de Tunas Costa Cálida - Ciudad de Murcia (ES); Festival Académico de Lisboa (PT); Geão Fest (PT); Gravíssimo! (PT); IKFEM - International Keyboard Festival &amp; Masterclass Eurocidade Tui-Valença (ES); Nochevieja Universitaria (ES); Paellas Festival LIVE (ES); Semana Académica dos Açores (PT); UniversiParty (ES); Wildy (PT).</div><div>18. Best Festivity</div><div>Festivities (PT/ES) | Public voting</div><div>Agrival (PT); Aste Nagusia (ES); Carnaval de Santa Cruz de Tenerife (ES); Colete Encarnado (PT); Encontro de Gaiteiros de Chaves (PT); Expofacic (PT); Fatacil (PT); Feira de São Mateus (PT); Festa D'Anaia (PT); Festas de S. João do Porto (PT); Festival do Queixo (ES); Fiestas Colombinas de Huelva (ES); La Tomatina (ES); Noite Branca Algarve (PT); Noite Branca Gondomar (PT); Semana Grande de San Sebastián (ES); Sexta 13 - Montalegre (PT).</div><div>19. Best Non-Music Festival</div><div>Festivals (PT/ES) | Public voting</div><div>Alma do Vinho (PT); AR&amp;PA - Bienal Ibérica de Património Cultural (PT); Comic Con Portugal (PT); Curtociruito - International Film Festival (ES); EidosFest (ES); Festival de Espantalhos de Portugal - Francisca OAZ (PT); Festival dos Canais (PT); Festival Internacional de Teatro Clásico de Almagro (ES); Festival Stand Up Comedy de Chaves - Bem Mou Finto (PT); Festival ZIMP (PT); Film Fest - Festival de Cinema Musicado ao Vivo (PT); Gliding Barnacles (PT); Guimarães Noc Noc (PT); La Cabina - Festival Internacional de Mediometrajes de València (ES); Mira Digital Arts Festival (PT); Nocturna Madrid (ES).</div><div>20. Best Pro Event (new category)</div><div>Professional Events (PT/ES) | Public voting</div><div>15th European Ecological Federation Congress (PT); Barcelona Design Week Summit (ES); Bime Pro (ES); Climate Change Leadership (PT); Dance World Cup (PT); EXIB Música - Expo Iberoamericana de Música (PT); Expo RH (PT); Lisbon Bar Show (PT); Mallorca Live Festival Pro (ES); Prokom Conference (PT); Soccerex Europe (PT); TEDxLasPalmasdeGranCanaria (ES); Voice Spain Summit (ES); Websummit (PT).</div><div>21. Best Festival Photo (new category)</div><div>Photographers (amateurs and professionals) (PT/ES) | Public voting</div><div>Alexandre Pinto/Summer Opening (PT); Bendik Giske/WOS Festival x SON Estrella Galicia (ES); Bikus/Festival Gigante (ES); Blanquinni/Tsunami Xixón (ES); Daniel Cruz/Resurrection Fest (ES); Daniela Barbosa/Azeméis Seasons Sounds (PT); Daniela Oliveira/AgitÁgueda (PT); Gonçalo Delgado/Nova Arcada Braga Blues (PT); Henrique Martins/Drop Music Fest (PT); Janite Lafuente/O Son do Camiño (ES); Javier Rosa/Sonidos Liquidos (ES); Joana Rita Sousa/Rodellus (PT); João Azevedo/Festival MED (PT);João Pedro Jesus/Expofacic (PT); Luís da Cruz/Festival Med (PT); Midamideta/Vodafone Paredes Coura (PT); Nash Does Work/Festival Iminente (PT); Oscar Tejeda/Bime Live (PT); Patrícia Soares/Artes à Vila (PT); Paulo Pinho/Backstage/NOS Alive (PT); Paulo Veiga/WideFuture/Dancefloor - Jump to the Floor (PT); Rafa Galan/Spring Festival (ES); Rosário Pereira/Villa Sessions (PT); Rui Bandeira/Festival F (PT); Sara Franco/Côa Summer Fest (PT); Serenela Dinis/Percursos Sonoros (PT); Tom Hagen/Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Vera Marmelo/ZigurFest (PT).</div><div>22. Best Media Partner</div><div>Media Partners (PT/ES) | Public voting</div><div>Antena 3 (PT); Backstage (PT); Canal 180 (PT); Conciertos Lanzarote (ES); Coolture (PT); Diário de Notícias da Madeira (PT); El País (ES); Fever &amp; Secret Media Network (PT/ES); Ibiza Global Radio (ES); Mondo Sonoro (ES); Radio 3 (ES); Radio Gladys Palmera (ES); RFM (PT); Wide Future (PT); Wololo Sound (ES).</div><div>23. Best Live Performance (PT/ES)</div><div>Festivals, Agencies or Bands (PT/ES) | Public voting</div><div>Ahkorda - Artes à Vila (PT); Amaia - WARM UP Estrella de Levante (ES); Batida - Impulso (PT); Beret - Donostia Festibala (ES); Berri Txarrak - Resurrection Fest (ES); Blasted Mechanism - Festival Rock na Vila (PT); Carlos Sadness - PortAmérica (ES); Crassh - FIME - Festival Internacional de Música de Espinho (PT); David Carreira - Festival das Marés (PT); Dino d'Santiago - Festival MED (PT); Dino d'Santiago - FMM Sines (PT); Fangoria - Festival Mil*Lenni (ES); First Breath After Coma + Noiserv - Bons Sons (PT); Ganso - Vodafone Paredes de Coura (PT); Izal - Caudal Fest (ES); Izal - Festival Jardins Pedralbes (ES); Krake + Adolfo Luxúria Canibal - ZigurFest (PT); La Pegatina - SonRías Baixas (ES); Landim - MUSA Cascais (PT); Love of Lesbian - Spring Festival (ES); Maze - Drop Music Fest (PT); Murta - Côa Summer Fest (PT); Nacho Cano - Sonorama Ribera (ES); Omiri - Artes à Rua (PT); Omiri - Tradidanças (PT); Ornatos Violeta - Festival F (PT); Paulo Gonzo &quot;By Request&quot; - Caloura Blues (PT); Plutónio - Summer Opening (PT); Portuguese Blues Reunion - Nova Arcada Braga Blues (PT); Ronda da Madrugada - FMM Sines (PT); Rosalía - Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Rozalén - Festival Gigante (ES)Stereossauro - Bons Sons (PT); Surma - Basqueiral (PT); T4X1 - Monte Verde Festival (PT); Tributo a Amália Rodrigues (Gonçalo Salgueiro, Tânia Oleiro, Diamantina) - Santa Casa Alfama (PT); Vestusta Morla - Cooltural Fest (ES); Vetusta Morla - Low Festival (ES); Vetusta Morla - Mallorca Live Festival (ES); Vetusta Morla - O Son do Camiño (ES); Virgem Suta - FMM Sines (PT).</div><div>24. Best Live Performance (INT.)</div><div>Festivals, Agencies or Bands (PT/ES) | Public voting</div><div>Andrés Calamaro - PortAmérica (ES); Boo Boo Davis - Caloura Blues (PT); Bryan Ferry - Wine &amp; Music Valley (PT); Caravan Place - Bay of Biscay (ES); Corey Harris Acoustic Trio - Villa Sessions (PT); Criolo - MIMO (PT); Dälek - Out.Fest (PT); Diunna Greenleaf - Nova Arcada Braga Blues (PT); Dub Inc - MUSA Cascais (PT); Dubioza Kolektiv - SonRías Baixas (ES); Hang Massive - Festim (PT); Heavy Lungs - Mucho Flow (PT); Iggy Pop - O Son do Camiño (ES); Jamiroquai - Bime Live (ES); Jamiroquai - Mallorca Live Festival (ES); La Jungle - Basqueiral (PT); Marcelo D2 - Festival MED (PT); Mariah Carey - Festival Jardins Pedralbes (ES); New Order - Low Festival (ES); Ólafur Arnalds - Festival Mil*Lenni (ES); Parkway Drive - Resurrection Fest (ES); Paul Kalkbrenner - Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); Roísín Murphy - Lisb-On #Jardim Sonoro (PT); Salvatore Gannaci - Seaside Sunset Sessions (PT); Satyrcon - Vagos Metal Fest (PT); Steve Aoki - Monte Verde Festival (PT); Stray Cats - Azkena Rock Festival (ES); The Offspring - Tsunami Xixón (ES); The Strokes - Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Two Door Cinema Club - WARM UP Estrella de Levante (ES); Underworld - Neopop (PT); We Are Scientists - Festival Gigante (ES); Zoufris Maracas - Maktub Soundsgood (PT).</div><div>25. Excellence Award</div><div>Direct Nomination | Aporfest + Jury + associates</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_995be5324ec64125a680da46bae0cb7d~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_d7f827e3161444cb951756bdafeb6f10~mv2.jpg"/></div><div>The gala will feature Live Acts, Afterparty, Open Bar and activations so that this moment is also a celebration among the attendees and networking. All the info about the description of these categories and previous winners is on the official website of the event.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/msU5KAEMPvg"/><div>APORFEST – Associação Portuguesa Festivais Músicaprovides again free access to its members (all modalities, with a valid share in the event) to Talkfest and applications for Iberian Festival Awards. Talkfest tickets are in Phase 2 at a special price until the end of the year on the official website and See Tickets. Every two weeks we lauch news and side events. Be part of it! All information available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts: (+351) 217904720 | talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Iberian Festival Awards 2020 | 
Applications end tomorrow. Find out which categories you can submit</title><description><![CDATA[The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisboa, in parallel and in partnership with BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa, between March 11 and 15, 2020. The Iberian Festival Awards gala included in its programme will take place at Grande Auditório FIL on March 14 and the applications for this edition will end tomorrow (Friday). See below all the information to submit of your organization.The applications for these awards will allow this 5th edition to<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_e1ea37562f654d66a99976ab70fd4007%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/11/21/Iberian-Festival-Awards-2020-Apply-your-event-artist-brand-or-photo</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/11/21/Iberian-Festival-Awards-2020-Apply-your-event-artist-brand-or-photo</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Nov 2019 10:32:17 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_24839af093e944abaa80f3cf5b97a420~mv2.png"/><div>The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisboa, in parallel and in partnership with BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa, between March 11 and 15, 2020. The Iberian Festival Awards gala included in its programme will take place at Grande Auditório FIL on March 14 and the applications for this edition will end tomorrow (Friday). See below all the information to submit of your organization.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/9tKfJzrOASA"/><div>The applications for these awards will allow this 5th edition to award: music festivals; festivities; festivals of other cultural aspects (e.g. cinema, theater, gastronomy); professional events; media partners; artists; brands; service providers and photographers. There will be 25 categories in competition with Iberian and national winners, decided by public vote or jury panel (Portugal, Spain and International). Some categories have a Prize Money for their winners. Be part of it! Know all the contest categories, who votes and who can compete here:</div><div>01. Best Major Festival powered by SGAE</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Voting</div><div>02. Best Medium-Sized Festival </div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Voting</div><div>03. Best Small Festival</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Voting</div><div>04. Best Touristic Promotion powered by BTL</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Panel</div><div>05. Best New Festival powered by SGAE</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Voting</div><div>06. Best Line-Up </div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Voting</div><div>07. Best Indoor Festival</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Voting</div><div>08. Best Cultural Programme</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Panel</div><div>09. Best Communication &amp; Marketing Strategy (category with new scope)</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Panel</div><div>10. Best Infrastructure</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Panel</div><div>11. Contribution to Sustainability powered by Copos Reutilizáveis ArtCor Light</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Panel</div><div>12. Best Hosting and Reception</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Panel</div><div>13. Best Service Provider</div><div>Companies that offer services at music festivals PT/ES | Jury Panel</div><div>14. Best Brand Activation</div><div>Companies that promote brand activations at festivals PT/ES | Jury Panel</div><div>15. Best Use of Technology</div><div>Brands/companies that have technological solutions for music festivals PT/ES | Jury Panel</div><div>16. Best Lusophone and Hispanic Festival</div><div>Festivals held in Ibero-American and lusophone countries | Public Voting</div><div>17. Best Academic &amp; Youth Festival (category with new scope)</div><div>Academic, Infantile and Juvenil Festivals (PT/ES) | Public voting</div><div>18. Best Festivity</div><div>Festivities (PT/ES) | Public voting</div><div>19. Best Non-Music Festival</div><div>Festivals (PT/ES) | Public voting</div><div>20. Best Pro Event (new category)</div><div>Professional Events (PT/ES) | Public voting</div><div>21. Best Festival Photo (new category)</div><div>Photographers (amateurs and professionals) (PT/ES) | Public voting</div><div>22. Best Media Partner</div><div>Media Partners (PT/ES) | Public voting</div><div>23. Best Live Performance (PT/ES)</div><div>Festivals, Agencies or Bands (PT/ES) | Public voting</div><div>24. Best Live Performance (INT.)</div><div>Festivals, Agencies or Bands (PT/ES) | Public voting</div><div>25. Excellence Award</div><div>Direct Nomination | Aporfest + Jury + associates</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_e1ea37562f654d66a99976ab70fd4007~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_9cb6e3c8a5e547109afab5d0613d6cb4~mv2.jpg"/></div><div>All the information, regulation and application can be accessed: <a href="https://www.talkfest.eu/applications">HERE</a>. The gala will feature Live Acts, Afterparty, Open Bar and activations so that this moment is also a celebration among the attendees and networking.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/msU5KAEMPvg"/><div>APORFEST – Associação Portuguesa Festivais Músicaprovides again free access to its members (all modalities, with a valid share in the event) to Talkfest and applications for Iberian Festival Awards. Talkfest tickets are in Phase 2 at a special price until the end of the year on the official website and See Tickets. Every two weeks we lauch news and side events. Be part of it! All information available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts: (+351) 217904720 | talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TALKFEST’20 | Fourth wave of speakers; One week to the end of Iberian Festival Awards applications</title><description><![CDATA[The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisboa, in parallel and in partnership with BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa, between March 11 and 15, 2020. Today we announce the fourth wave of speakers and programme of the event and the one-week alert for the end of the Iberian Festival Awards applications.TALKFESTTalkfest will feature a programme with more than 100 speakers from 8am to 8pm, at March 13, continuously and simultaneously in 6 meeting rooms and<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_c51e3bf9c1b345348f980dbb75b3fc47%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/11/14/TALKFEST%E2%80%9920-Fourth-wave-of-speakers-One-week-to-the-end-of-Iberian-Festival-Awards-applications</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/11/14/TALKFEST%E2%80%9920-Fourth-wave-of-speakers-One-week-to-the-end-of-Iberian-Festival-Awards-applications</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Nov 2019 10:36:39 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_56e17041fa0643688ab1811438dd8625~mv2.png"/><div>The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisboa, in parallel and in partnership with BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa, between March 11 and 15, 2020. Today we announce the fourth wave of speakers and programme of the event and the one-week alert for the end of the Iberian Festival Awards applications.</div><div>TALKFEST</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_c51e3bf9c1b345348f980dbb75b3fc47~mv2.png"/><div>Talkfest will feature a programme with more than 100 speakers from 8am to 8pm, at March 13, continuously and simultaneously in 6 meeting rooms and auditoriums at the Centro de Reuniões Fil.</div><div>The fourth set of news in the program consists in:</div><div>Conferences (speaker) | Francisco Rebelo (Bass Player / Music Producer | Orelha Negra) Conferences (moderator) | Inês Faria (Host | RTP) Pitchstage | Sexism Free Night EU - Project to promote equality with application in festivals (by Cristiana Pires, Kosmicare) Pitchstage | Reusable cups: A problem or a solution for the future of festivals? (by Ricardo Costa and Gustavo Couto, Copos Reutilizáveis ArtCor Light) Live Act (Iberian Festival Awards) | Stereossauro (PT)</div><div>The Escola do Rock – Paredes de Coura documentary will be screened in a section that this year will be 100% composed of Portuguese registries. See who are the national and international speakers already confirmed for the next edition <a href="https://www.talkfest.eu/">HERE</a>.</div><div>IBERIAN FESTIVAL AWARDS</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S6bMK4Ltr14"/><div>Applications for the Iberian Festival Awards are only available until November 22 and are eligible for these: music festivals; festivities; cultural and professional events; artists; brands; service providers; photographers and media partners working at festivals in calendar year 2019.</div><div>See all the winners of the previous editions, the regulation <a href="https://www.talkfest.eu/applications">HERE</a> and make your application. Do not leave for the last days!</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_1b4970b0f4ad4b60a80a0999728adfcc~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_d6880c11a96c4f94ab0c74f2d6210100~mv2.jpg"/></div><div>APORFEST – Associação Portuguesa Festivais Músicaprovides again free access to its members (all modalities, with a valid share in the event) to the event and for the applications. </div><div>Tickets are in Phase 2 and are available on the official website and See Tickets. Every two weeks news and side events will be announced over the coming months. Be part of it!</div><div>Contacts: (+351) 217904720 | talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Iberian Festival Awards 2020 | Apply your event, artist, brand or photo</title><description><![CDATA[The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisboa, in parallel and in partnership with BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa, between March 11 and 15, 2020. The Iberian Festival Awards gala included in its programme will take place at Grande Auditório FIL on March 14.The applications for these awards are available until November 22, which will allow this 5th edition to award: music festivals; festivities; festivals of other cultural aspects (e.g. cinema,<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_0a96a0acfe2441b8b0ddebe2b913d8bd%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/10/29/Iberian-Festival-Awards-2020-Apply-your-event-artist-brand-or-photo</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/10/29/Iberian-Festival-Awards-2020-Apply-your-event-artist-brand-or-photo</guid><pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2019 12:55:06 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_24839af093e944abaa80f3cf5b97a420~mv2.png"/><div>The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisboa, in parallel and in partnership with BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa, between March 11 and 15, 2020. The Iberian Festival Awards gala included in its programme will take place at Grande Auditório FIL on March 14.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S6bMK4Ltr14"/><div>The applications for these awards are available until November 22, which will allow this 5th edition to award: music festivals; festivities; festivals of other cultural aspects (e.g. cinema, theater, gastronomy); professional events; media partners; artists; brands; service providers and photographers. There will be 25 categories in competition with Iberian and national winners, decided by public vote or panel of judges (Portugal, Spain and International), with some categories with a Prize Money for their winners. Be part of it!</div><div>1. Best Major Festival</div><div>2. Best Medium Sized Festival</div><div>3. Best Small Festival</div><div>4. Best Touristic Promotion</div><div>5. Best New Festival</div><div>6. Best Line-Up</div><div>7. Best Indoor Festival</div><div>8. Best Cultural Programme</div><div>9. Best Communication &amp; Marketing Strategy [category with new scope]</div><div>10. Best Infrastructure</div><div>11. Contribution to Sustainability</div><div>12. Best Hosting and Reception</div><div>13. Best Service Provider</div><div>14. Best Brand Activation</div><div>15. Best Use of Technology</div><div>16. Best Lusophone and Hispanic Festival</div><div>17. Best Academic &amp; Youth Festival [category with new scope]</div><div>18. Best Festivity</div><div>19. Best Non-Music Festival</div><div>20. Best PRO Event [new category]</div><div>21. Best Festival Photo [new category]</div><div>22. Best Media Partner</div><div>23. Best Live Performance (PT/ES)</div><div>24. Best Live Performance (International)</div><div>25. Excellence Award</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_4717e0901e1040c0b9247cde6a5cb3d1~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_0a96a0acfe2441b8b0ddebe2b913d8bd~mv2.jpg"/></div><div>All the information, regulations and application can be accessed: <a href="https://www.talkfest.eu/applications">HERE</a>. Don't leave for the last few days. The gala will feature Live Acts, Afterparty, Open Bar and activations so that this moment is also a celebration among the attendees and networking.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/msU5KAEMPvg"/><div>APORFEST – Associação Portuguesa Festivais Músicaprovides again free access to its members (all modalities, with a valid share in the event) to Talkfest and applications for Iberian Festival Awards. Talkfest tickets are in Phase 2 at a special price until the end of the year on the official website and See Tickets. Every two weeks we lauch news and side events. Be part of it! All information available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts: (+351) 217904720 | talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TALKFEST’20 | Third wave of speakers; BTL Festivals – exhibitors area and programme</title><description><![CDATA[The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisboa, in parallel and in partnership with BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa, between March 11 and 15, 2020. Today we announce the third wave of speakers and programme of the event and the opening of registrations for BTL Festivals.TALKFESTTalkfest will feature a programme with more than 100 speakers from 8am to 8pm continuously in 6 rooms and auditoriums simultaneously at the Centro de Reuniões Fil.The third<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_777e8edbea984d66bad24b3ec89c9f79%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/10/15/TALKFEST%E2%80%9920-Third-wave-of-speakers-BTL-Festivals-%E2%80%93-stands-and-programme</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/10/15/TALKFEST%E2%80%9920-Third-wave-of-speakers-BTL-Festivals-%E2%80%93-stands-and-programme</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2019 10:05:45 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_56e17041fa0643688ab1811438dd8625~mv2.png"/><div>The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisboa, in parallel and in partnership with BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa, between March 11 and 15, 2020. Today we announce the third wave of speakers and programme of the event and the opening of registrations for BTL Festivals.</div><div>TALKFEST</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_777e8edbea984d66bad24b3ec89c9f79~mv2.png"/><div>Talkfest will feature a programme with more than 100 speakers from 8am to 8pm continuously in 6 rooms and auditoriums simultaneously at the Centro de Reuniões Fil.</div><div>The third set of confirmed speakers consists of:</div><div>Conferences | Gonçalo Camacho (CEO/Co-founder | Summer Opening)Conferences | Manuel Osório (Director | Wine &amp; Music Valley)Conferences| Paulo Silva (CEO | New Collective / Revenge of the 90’s)Conferences (moderator)| Miguel Fernandes (Journalist | TSF)Scientífic Presentations| Uriel Oliveira (Vice-president | Cision Portugal)Workshops | Afonso Ferreira and Bernardo Miranda (Co-founders | Bridgetown)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_f0bc4c16957641daa586e086f53f1231~mv2.png"/><div>A Pop Dell’Arte band documentary. “Ainda tenho um sonho ou dois” will be screening in the Documentaries section which will be 100% made up with Portuguese records this year.</div><div>BTL FESTIVALS</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S6bMK4Ltr14"/><div>With the association of Talkfest to BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa (which annually hosts 75000 people) was created a new area at the fair dedicated exclusively to festivals and their entire sphere that allows their annual development – partners, service providers and performers.</div><div>From 11 to 15 March there will exist at BTL a public acess zone that consists in 20 stands for activations and a stage for talks, workshops, presentations and small showcases.</div><div>Festivals, festivities and cultural events are currently considered one of the main national tourism factors, so this new area of BTL and Talkfest emerges as a market need to spread its contents more broadly. Suggest us your idea and project!</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_7998338d97b24e9cb61dddd7b4f8e98c~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_0fb53907227e4f03bf6854dc4d2e3bb1~mv2.png"/></div><div>APORFEST – Associação Portuguesa Festivais Músicaprovides again free access to its members (all modalities, with a valid share in the event) to the event and prize applications. Talkfest tickets are in a Early Bird stage - special price and limited number with sale until October 15th on the official website and See Tickets. In every two weeks (until the event) we launch news and side events. Be part of it!</div><div>Contacts: (+351) 217904720 | talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TALKFEST’20 | New wave of speakers; hosts Iberian Festival Awards and Portugal Festivals Guide</title><description><![CDATA[The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisbon, in parallel and in partnership with BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa, between March 11 and 15, 2020. Today we announce a new wave of speakers, the hosts of the Iberian Festival Awards gala and (for the 2nd time) the elaboration of the Portugal Festivals Guide in the official booklet of the event.TALKFESTTalkfest will feature a programme with more than 100 speakers from 8am to 8pm continuously in 6 rooms<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_d7f9ef3ec874467dbacf717739736dfc%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/10/01/TALKFEST%E2%80%9920-New-wave-of-speakers-hosts-Iberian-Festival-Awards-and-Portugal-Festivals-Guide</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/10/01/TALKFEST%E2%80%9920-New-wave-of-speakers-hosts-Iberian-Festival-Awards-and-Portugal-Festivals-Guide</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2019 11:55:43 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_56e17041fa0643688ab1811438dd8625~mv2.png"/><div>The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisbon, in parallel and in partnership with BTL – Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa, between March 11 and 15, 2020. Today we announce a new wave of speakers, the hosts of the Iberian Festival Awards gala and (for the 2nd time) the elaboration of the Portugal Festivals Guide in the official booklet of the event.</div><div>TALKFEST</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_d7f9ef3ec874467dbacf717739736dfc~mv2.png"/><div>Talkfest will feature a programme with more than 100 speakers from 8am to 8pm continuously in 6 rooms and auditoriums simultaneously at the Centro de Reuniões FIL.</div><div>The second set of speakers confirmed consists of: </div><div>Conferences | Carlos Pedro Pereira (Head of Brand &amp; Sponsorships | Galp)Conferences | Gil Correia (Creative Director &amp; Head of Digital | MSTF Partners)Conferences | Nathalie Costa (Clipping, Soc. Media, Planning Director | Mediamonitor)Conferences | Inês Henriques (Host | Vodafone FM)Pitchstage | Flávio Serpa (Director | A-MA)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_a9cfbdfc09774fb88282cdbc88c600ed~mv2.png"/><div>Blasted Mechanism's documentary-concert, “New Militia”, recorded in the band's performance at the Nos Alive festival (in 2018), will be screening in the Documentaries section, which this year will be 100% composed of portuguese registrys.</div><div>IBERIAN FESTIVAL AWARDS</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_516c67b7e6f14cd1a8ea3547ba6e9ea6~mv2.png"/><div>The pair of hosts who surprised the audience at the last edition of the awards in Vigo will come back together to add some humor and sparkle to the gala - Pedro Luzindro (Actor and stand-up comedian) and Ana Cristina Câmara (Actress and director).</div><div>Applications (from festivals, cultural and professional events, artists, service providers and photographers) are open until November 22 on this website.</div><div>PORTUGAL FESTIVALS GUIDE</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_428b75b52c6742909b72cac7766e8e9b~mv2.jpg"/><div>APORFEST – Associação Portuguesa Festivais Música will communicate and spread for the second year a &quot;Portugal Festivals Guide&quot; (in booklet format) - with information about music festivals to be held in Portugal in 2020 as well as information of concert venues, brands and service providers (e.g. audiovisuals, security, mobility, sustainability). This document will serve to enhance the networking among professionals, business promotion, positioning and internationalization of those individuals in order to reach more public, including decision makers, government entities, the press and the public abroad.</div><div>The following actions are confirmed in 2020:</div><div>300 units - Portuguese Press and Spain (direct sending to journalists – February’s last fortnight)300 units - Afial Madrid (March, Madrid) in the activation area700 units - Iberian Festival Awards (March 14, BTL) at the event entrance1000 units - Talkfest (March 13, BTL) in the welcome bag of the attendees1000 units - BTL Festivals (11-15 March)300 units - Mama (October, Paris) in the activation area300 units - Bime Pro (November, Bilbao) in the activation area</div><div>If you want to be represented in this document fill in the items <a href="https://www.aporfest.pt/portugal-festivals-guide">HERE</a> (free for associates).</div><div>APORFEST – Associação Portuguesa Festivais Música provides again free access to its members (all modalities, with a valid share in the event) to the event and prize applications. Talkfest tickets are in a Early Bird stage - special price and limited number with sale until October 15th on the official website and See Tickets. In every two weeks (until the event) we launch news and side events. Be part of it!</div><div>Contacts: (+351) 217904720 | talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TALKFEST and IBERIAN FESTIVAL AWARDS 2020 | First news and speakers, applications, date and venue</title><description><![CDATA[The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place entirely in Lisboa, in parallel and in partnership with BTL - Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa (biggest Tourism fair in Portugal), between March 11 and 15, 2020. Today we announce the first news of the programme and the beggining of the applications for the Iberian Festival Awards.TALKFESTTalkfest will have in 2020 more days and the third will be the main event with a programme of over 100 speakers from 8am to 8.30pm<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_56e17041fa0643688ab1811438dd8625%7Emv2.png/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_232/9d4d2e_56e17041fa0643688ab1811438dd8625%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/09/16/TALKFEST-and-IBERIAN-FESTIVAL-AWARDS-2020-Dates-First-Speakers-and-Locations</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/09/16/TALKFEST-and-IBERIAN-FESTIVAL-AWARDS-2020-Dates-First-Speakers-and-Locations</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2019 07:08:48 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_56e17041fa0643688ab1811438dd8625~mv2.png"/><div>The 9th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place entirely in Lisboa, in parallel and in partnership with BTL - Bolsa de Turismo de Lisboa (biggest Tourism fair in Portugal), between March 11 and 15, 2020. Today we announce the first news of the programme and the beggining of the applications for the Iberian Festival Awards.</div><div>TALKFEST</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3d48c3339f9a41e3b38af5e0ae4f5b79~mv2.png"/><div>Talkfest will have in 2020 more days and the third will be the main event with a programme of over 100 speakers from 8am to 8.30pm simultaneously in 6 rooms/auditoriums at the Meeting Center FIL - a venue we return after 2016 edition which recorded that year a sold out day for the first time.</div><div>The first confirmed speakers are: </div><div>Keynote Speaker | Marisa Marquéz Romero (Live Nation Spain - Mkt Dir., ES) Conferences | Dj Ride (DJ and Producer, PT) Conferences | Joaquín Costa (Co-founder Casfid, ES) Conferences | Luís Represas (Music Artist, PT) Conferences | Tiago Silva (Director Festival Iminente, PT) Pitchstage | Manuel López (Director Sympathy for the Lawyer, ES)</div><div>It will then be an edition with a higher percentage of international speakers, namely from Spain. In addition to Conferences, Pitchs, Workshops, Vox Expert, Documentaries or Scientific Presentations there will be a new private meeting room “1 to 1 Meetings” only scheduled by future delegate application.</div><div>IBERIAN FESTIVAL AWARDS</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_300d436cd0ae440e950dc05111d23b74~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_85d3dcf67a4140beb94e15772a4ae4c7~mv2.png"/></div><div>The penultimate day (Saturday) is exclusively marked by the Iberian Festival Awards - the only awards that value the festivals area (from different artistic areas) and their performers at the Iberian level. This will consist of a gala that will serve to make known the Iberian and national winners of 24 categories plus 1 excellence award and will feature 6 live acts in the Grande Auditório of FIL and which will broadcast TV, radio and online. The gala and its afterparty will again have a open bar to all the presents.</div><div>The first Live Act confirmed it's from Museless (ES) - the breakthrough electronic artist who went through Sónar, Primavera Sound and SXSW this year. Applications for the 5th edition of these awards will follow a new regulation aimed at differentiating and validating the work done by promoters, partners, service providers, media partners, or artists at festivals throughout 2019: the process is thus simplified and also gives to photographers and professional events the opportunity to apply.</div><div>About the categories: there are two new ones - &quot;Best PRO event&quot; and &quot;Best Festival Photo&quot;, responding to requests from the latest editions; “Best Communication &amp; Marketing Strategy” and “Best Academic &amp; Youth Festival” categories with a re-definition of their scope. Some categories will have prize money available from Aporfest (Best Small Festival category) and brands associated with the event. Applications are available until November 22 (don´t leave it to the last days)!</div><div>BTL FESTIVALS</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_6bc04ac3706b47d7be4350ee9dddd367~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_6733ac14f78b44b5be8fb3cb6291d3fa~mv2.png"/></div><div>From March 11th to 15th will be at BTL (professional fair with 75.000 attendees) with an area exclusively dedicated to Music Festivals and their stakeholders (e.g. festivals, sponsors, brands, service providers, municipalities) - for the first time. This area will have 20 stands around a stage with many programming points in an action triggered by APORFEST.</div><div>Be part of the 9th edition, create value for your projects in what will be the biggest edition!</div><div>Contacts: (+351) 217904720 | talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TALKFEST and IBERIAN FESTIVAL AWARDS 2019: numbers and conclusions</title><description><![CDATA[The 8th edition of Talkfest ended in the last week, with two days of activities taking place between the cities of Vigo (with the Iberian Festival Awards) and Lisboa (with professional activities: conferences, pitch, workshops, scientific presentations, exhibitions, documentaries, vox expert and networking lounge).The Iberian Festival Awards, with a second presence in Spain after Barcelona, had an action full of good disposition, divided between the gala in the auditorium and the networking zone<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_5930c88b196b420fbb9ea49367f067d5%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/03/26/TALKFEST-and-IBERIAN-FESTIVAL-AWARDS-2019-numbers-and-conclusions</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/03/26/TALKFEST-and-IBERIAN-FESTIVAL-AWARDS-2019-numbers-and-conclusions</guid><pubDate>Tue, 26 Mar 2019 14:37:29 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76~mv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/><div>The 8th edition of Talkfest ended in the last week, with two days of activities taking place between the cities of Vigo (with the Iberian Festival Awards) and Lisboa (with professional activities: conferences, pitch, workshops, scientific presentations, exhibitions, documentaries, vox expert and networking lounge).</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/msU5KAEMPvg"/><div>The Iberian Festival Awards, with a second presence in Spain after Barcelona, had an action full of good disposition, divided between the gala in the auditorium and the networking zone with open &amp; piano bar and activations zone. A night to remember, where it could be watched a venue ready to enjoy the live performances (Joana Espadinha, Filipe Sambado, Bezegol, Kings of The Beach, Vudú and Disco las Palmeras!) while where announced the national and Iberian winners of one total of 23 categories. The evening wasn't only for party, the gala just a pretext for meetings, reunions, hugs and reinforcement of partnerships in order to increase the competitiveness of this area. Bons Sons, Fmm Sines, EdpCoolJazz, Rototom Sunspash, Son do Camiño and Bilbao BBK Live received more than an award. Luís Ferreira (artistic director of Bons Sons) received the Excellence Award for the evolutionary work of his project in each edition and for the capacity to work and value the culture to a local community and society.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iFe9T88YQcQ"/><div>Talkfest was once again the place for current themes that interfere in the sphere of festivals, as well as presentation of projects that serve to optimize processes in this area. Promoters, presidents, mayors, artists, journalists and service providers together inside and outside in the various auditoriums / rooms for the acquisition of tools and enhancement of their network of contacts, in an edition that was opened by the Portuguese Minister of Culture, and had conferences sold out. There have been a number of first-hand news about festivals, including the presentation of the Amsterdam Dance Event case study by its director; the interview with Rototom Sunsplash's communication director and the presentation of the 2018 edition of &quot;The festival-goer profile&quot; (APORFEST study) which indicated an increase in the number of festivals consumed.</div><div>There were 5 simultaneous programme rooms, a radio studio and Vox Pop for interviews with everyone present in an edition that was marked by the evolution of the Talkfest concept, with a brand activation zone replete and by its acceptance of the various stakeholders of the area as a way of obtaining knowledge.</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_2b76c90a55ce4fd39b96bc2f9ccba523~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_5b8fb78f57bf4a53b0b1c207bf11605f~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_5930c88b196b420fbb9ea49367f067d5~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_96b059963b704eb393823f3607de3222~mv2.jpg"/></div><div>The Talkfest 2020 edition has already been confirmed for the 2nd and 3rd week of March and will mark the decentralization of the Iberian Festival Awards and the presence of more international speakers in Talkfest that will be able to have a bigger capacity.</div><div>We would like to thank the associates APORFEST (these are the main support of the event), speakers and moderators in the various programme areas, jury members, sponsors and partners (in particular Direção-Geral das Artes, Fundação GDA, and Spanish Embassy in Portugal), staff (own and of partnerships such as Last Step, Escola Tecnico Profissional da Moita, Glownet, Goldcar, ArtCor Light, Instituto Camões, Unlimited Events, Janitasound, i4DJ, Sagres, Fonte Viva, La Redoute and Playplan) and of course, the public that participated in the event and that we hope they may have acquired skills and information for this year's work. THANK YOU for helping to make the best edition ever!</div><div>Numbers </div><div>1050 spectators: Iberian Festival Awards [day 1 - 500pax); Talkfest [day 2 - 550pax]599 mass media insertions + online (Portugal and Spain &gt; month of the event)426 entities present (Portugal, Spain, Brazil, Italy, France, Germany, Netherlands, United Kingdom) 9% Foreign Talkfest + 59% Foreign Iberian Festival Awards315 External Roomnights - 247 Iberian Festival Awards + 68 Talkfest (presence of jury, staff, speakers, bands, festival elements and present companies)85 speakers (5 of them international)48 sponsors and media partners</div><div>Reviews </div><div>&quot;This initiative is something that is unfortunately rare. Networking several organizations that could potentially want to be each for themselves&quot; (Graça Fonseca, Portuguese Minister of Culture, opening of the event) </div><div>&quot;Thanks to APORFEST for creating a necessary platform for discussing good practice, sharing thoughts and a sample of the best.&quot; (Inês Correia, Linkedin, Mkt &amp; PR Executive) </div><div>&quot;In celebration of the Iberian Festival Awards last week in Vigo and today touched us traveling to the neighboring country to attend for the second consecutive year Talkfest. Congratulations to Aporfest for both events.&quot; (Jordi Lauren, Instagram, promoter) </div><div>&quot;In Vigo for the Iberian Festival Awards, great pride! Congratulations on the excellent initiative and organization and not forgetting all the participants who do so much for music in Portugal and Spain.&quot; (Cristina Moreira, Instagram, Vereadora CM Lousada)</div><div>Contacts: (+351) 217904720 | talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TALKFEST'19: Complete programme, highlights and opening by the Minister of Culture</title><description><![CDATA[The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum began in the best way, in the last week with the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards at Vigo, in a memorable edition that shows the union of the area of the music festivals in Iberian level and in the interest of the fomentation of synergies. We leave the video with the best moments of the awards delivery, live acts and brand activations.The second session of the event (professional day) is already scheduled for Friday at the<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76%7Emv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_232/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76%7Emv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/03/20/TALKFEST19-Complete-programme-highlights-and-opening-by-the-Minister-of-Culture</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/03/20/TALKFEST19-Complete-programme-highlights-and-opening-by-the-Minister-of-Culture</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 Mar 2019 15:40:54 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76~mv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/><div>The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum began in the best way, in the last week with the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards at Vigo, in a memorable edition that shows the union of the area of the music festivals in Iberian level and in the interest of the fomentation of synergies. We leave the video with the best moments of the awards delivery, live acts and brand activations.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/msU5KAEMPvg"/><div>The second session of the event (professional day) is already scheduled for Friday at the Museu das Comunicações in Lisboa, and will have: conferences, scientific presentations, pitch, workshops, documentaries and exhibitions on a day started by the Portuguese Minister of Culture to anticipate the participation of almost 100 speakers divided by 5 programme rooms simultaneously.</div><div>We highlight for the 2019 edition:</div><div><div>The presence of international keynote speakers: Fillipo Giunta (director Rototom Sunsplash), Mariana Sanchotene (director of the Amsterdam Dance Event) and Ingrid Berger (Backstage Rock in Rio) at the conferences and the workshop by Antoine Biehler (Iberian Operations Director See Tickets);</div><div>The results of the study of &quot;Annual report and festival-goer profile - the x-ray of festivals in Portugal&quot; with new items associated with consumption and economic impact of festivals in Portugal;</div>TV and radio studio for recording testimonials of those attendees;<div>Conferences stage with new decoration (powered by La Redoute).</div></div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_347ab98107f34ed3a825043cdf5df063~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_ee465b59fc0f421b90942dda16c8b9a9~mv2_d_5184_3702_s_4_2.jpg"/></div><div>Opening session (9h00-9h10): Graça Fonseca (Portuguese Minister of Culture); Teresa Salema (FPComunicações - board member); Ricardo Bramão (Talkfest director)</div><div>CONFERENCES</div><div>A. 9h10 - What is the efficient social message that a festival should have?</div><div>Moderator: Marta Leite de Castro (journalist N360 / RTP)</div><div>1. Alfredo Vasconcelos (production manager Good Mood Org. / Boom Festival)</div><div>2. Gonçalo Lopes (city council Leiria municipality)</div><div>3. Lu Araújo (director Mimo Festival)</div><div>4. Luís Carvalho (artístic curator EA Live)</div><div>5. Paulo Santos (city council Faro municipality)</div><div>B. 10h10 - Are the festivals able to follow all the actual rules and legislation today?</div><div>Moderator: Idevor Mendonça (repórter RTP)</div><div>1. Edson Santos (vice-president Águeda municipality)</div><div>2. António Miguel Guimarães (director AMG Music - O Sol da Caparica)</div><div>3. Isaltino Morais (president Oeiras municipality)</div><div>4. José Aguiar Silva (producer Laurus Nobilis Music Famalicão)</div><div>5. Rui Pedro Dâmaso (director Out.Fest)</div><div>C. 11h25 - Brands: sponsors, lobbying, trust relations and a closed market for new festivals and promoters?</div><div>Moderator: Ana Filipa Nunes (journalist SIC/O Programa da Cristina)</div><div>1. Miguel Silva (culture marketing director Red Bull Portugal)</div><div>2. Maria João Matos (com. &amp; mkt. director SCML)</div><div>3. Ricardo Costa (director ArtCor Light)</div><div>4. Jorge Rodrigues Silva (executive director Bons Sons)</div><div>5. Rita Pinho Branco (mkt. director Ass. Mutualista Montepio Geral)</div><div>D. 12h25 - Rototom Sunsplash: the history of the world's reggae festival</div><div>Keynote Speaker: Filippo Giunta (director Rototom Sunsplash)</div><div>Moderator: Joan S Luna (journalist Mondo Sonoro)</div><div>E. 14h10 - What problems converge in the various artistic disciplines (e.g. music, cinema, humour) when we build a festival?</div><div>Moderator: Catarina Dias Ribeiro (journalist RTP)</div><div>1. Hugo Nóbrega (owner H2N/Phenomena maker &amp; humour shows)</div><div>2. Luís Garcia (cultural programmer Évora municipality)</div><div>3. Gui Garrido (artistic director Festival A Porta)</div><div>4. Pedro Souto (director Motel/X)</div><div>5. Rui Costa (director of resources and special projects Fundação de Serralves)</div><div>F. 15h10 - The demands of artists for a concert: an addiction, a courtesy or a headache for the promoters - a story with good and bad examples</div><div>Moderator: Iryna Shev (journalist Sic Notícias/Expresso)</div><div>1. Marco António (manager/singer The Lucky Duckies)</div><div>2. Fernando Cabral (director/booking agent Soundsgood)</div><div>3. Ingrid Berger (backstage manager Rock in Rio)</div><div>4. Nuno Laranjo (director Expofacic)</div><div>5. Fernando Daniel (artist)</div><div>G. 16h30 - The production required in the context of festival: a view to increasing quality and differentiation of competitors or not?</div><div>Moderator: Carolina Valadas (journalist SIC)</div><div>1. Adilson Lima Auxiliador (Co-founder Festival Iminente)</div><div>2. Terry Costa (director Cordas World Music Festival)</div><div>3. António Alves (director Nortaluga)</div><div>4. Fred Martinho (guitar player HMB)</div><div>5. Leocádia Silva (general director Fx Road Lights)</div><div>6. Isabel Candeias (producer Edp Cooljazz/Id_no limits)</div><div>H. 17h30 - Amsterdam Dance Event: case study</div><div>Keynote Speaker: Mariana Sanchotene (director Amsterdam Dance Event)</div><div>I. 18h30 - Live Music: Is Choreography / Scenography inherent as part of a concert only for great artists?</div><div>Moderator: Sara Lima (reporter RTP)</div><div>1. Mundo Segundo (artist)</div><div>2. Blaya (artist)</div><div>3. Paulo Magalhães (artístic director/choreographer PMP Eventos)</div><div>4. Joaquim Silva (partner Feeders)</div><div>5. Mickael Carreira (artist)</div><div>PITCHSTAGE </div><div>(Auditorium II | 100 seats)</div><div>A. 10h00 - EcoEvents - what can festivals do to become more sustainable? (Ana Loureiro, com. director EGF)</div><div>B. 10h30 - BusUp - more mobility to the festival-goers (Rui Fernandes, CEO)</div><div>C. 11h00 - Artes à Vila - heritage, music and culture - 2nd edition (Eduardo Jordão, director)</div><div>D. 11h30 - PortInsurance - New insurance solutions for promoters and public that purchases tickets for events (Rodrigo Esteves, mkt. director)</div><div>E. 12h00 - Academia de Música de Alcobaça - Cistermúsica, Gravíssimo! and how festivals communicate to niche audiences (Dulce Alves, mkt. &amp; ext. relations coord.)</div><div>F. 12h30 - Guitarras ao Alto - musical expression in alentejo and presentation of the 2019 edition (Vasco Durão, director)</div><div>G. 14h00 - Multidados - how to give numbers and make a festival tangible? (Florbela Borges, partner)</div><div>H. 14h30 - Health at mass gatherings: regulations to be implemented (Ricardo Mexia, Public Health Doctor INSA)</div><div>I. 15h00 - Associação Salvador - how to improve the experience of people with reduced mobility at festivals? (Joana Gorgueira, project manager)</div><div>J. 15h30 - All Music Fests - the dream of having festivals around the world on a platform (Francisco Pereira, director)</div><div>K. 16h00 - Sou Quarteira - the way to one more edition (Naomi Guerreiro and Inês Oliveira, production)</div><div>L. 16h30 - Exib - how to put music and artists in the lusophone and hispanic markets? (Adriana Pedret, director)</div><div>M. 17h00 - A Palhinha de Massa - sustainable solutions for events and induction of new behaviors (Luís Monteiro, director)</div><div>N. 17h30 - Deco - consumer protection in the experience of a festival (Paulo Fonseca, legal dept. coord. )</div><div>O. 18h00 - Give Me 4 - where even the attendees are volunteers (Bernardo Capucho, director)</div><div>P. 18h30 - Fever - how to use data to create better events (Isabel Solano, Head of Fever Originals)</div><div>K. 19h00 - Glownet - Cashless solutions for events (Irina Grade, Head of Operations Europe)</div><div>SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS</div><div>(Meeting room 1 | 40 seats)</div><div>A. 9h45 - The consumer experience at niche music festivals - factors that influence the consumer experience in small and medium music festivals and disparities between audiences of different musical genres (Inês André, thesis, ESCS, 2017)</div><div>B. 10h15 - Leveraging brands at music festivals: Nos Alive sponsorship (Gonçalo Trindade, thesis, ISCTE-IUL, 2017)</div><div>C. 10h45 - Stategies for internationalization of music festivals (Rodrigo Ferreira, thesis, Universidade Porto, 2018)</div><div>D. 11h15 - Creating shared value in Rock in Rio business model - an evolution study (Tatiana Ribeiro, paper, ISCTE-IUL, 2018)</div><div>E. 11h45 - Compostable bioplastics in the circular economy: possibilities for festivals  (João Costa, paper, Faculdade de Belas Artes, 2018)</div><div>F. 12h15 - The punk-rock effect: an archive of the role of music in the expression of design (Rita Prates, thesis, Faculdade de Belas Artes, 2018)</div><div>G. 12h45 - Annual report and festival-goer profile - the x-ray of festivals in Portugal (Ricardo Bramão, study, Aporfest, 2019)</div><div>DOCUMENTARIES</div><div>(Meeting room 1 | 40 seats)</div><div>A. 15h00 - Sean Riley &amp; Slowriders - Farewell (2018, PT, 48&quot;)</div><div>B. 16h00 - Paus - Madeira (2018, PT, 60&quot;)</div><div>C. 16h45 - Slave to the Grind (2018, CN, 100&quot;)</div><div>D. 18h40 - The Legendary Tiger Man - Fade into nothing (2018, PT, 70&quot;)</div><div>WORKSHOPS</div><div>(Meeting room 2 | 25 seats)</div><div>A. 9h45 - Data protection: application of the new regulation and legal regime for entities associated with cultural activities (Rumos - Carlos Figueira and João Leitão)</div><div>B. 11h45 - How to sell out my events, shortly and all by myself (Arenal Sound - Case-study) (See Tickets - Antoine Biehler)</div><div>C. 14h00 - Music didn’t kill the data star! - the digital communication in music festivals (SA365 - Maria Manuel, Marina Faria e Margarida Pinto)</div><div>D. 18h00 - How to sell my show and/or artist internationally (WDB Management - José Manso)</div><div>VOX EXPERT</div><div>Studio with interviews throughout the day with the attendees in the event and broadcast on YouTube</div><div>EXTRA ACTIVITIES</div><div>A. 9h00 - 20h20 - Exhibition | &quot;Refrão&quot; by Hugo Adelino</div><div>B. 16h00-17h45 - Portugal festivals meeting: center region [exclusive to promoters, municipal and cultural entities] / Meeting Room 2</div><div>C. 23h00-02h00 - Afterparty | Lisboa Night Tour</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_b106deb923284b63a4552f88e0234083~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_087d2331a3af42afa640815042e9b845~mv2.jpg"/></div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association, producer of the event, provides free access to all its members (all modalities, with valid quota in their occurrence) for this session - the event includes: welcome bag, booklet, Coffee Break, certificate , Portugal Festivals Guide, Cloakroom and WiFi. Be part of it!</div><div>Tickets are already limited. This session and activities as well as information related to programme, transportation and sponsors available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts: (+351) 217904720 | talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Iberian Festival Awards 2019: All the winners of the 4th edition</title><description><![CDATA[The Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum 2019 has already started.The fourth edition of the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards took place tonight in Vigo, at the Teatro Afundación, one of the emblematic cultural spaces of the city. Learn about the national and Iberian winners.Best New FestivalNational Winner - Artes à Vila (PT)Winner – O Son do Camiño (ES)Best FestivityNational Winner - Semana Grande de San Sebastián (ES)Winner – Expofacic (PT)Contribution to SustainabilityNational<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_877be97e248043feafee882af2eb179e%7Emv2_d_5852_3864_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/03/14/Iberian-Festival-Awards-2019-All-the-winners-of-the-4th-edition</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/03/14/Iberian-Festival-Awards-2019-All-the-winners-of-the-4th-edition</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2019 02:47:11 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3fb3ad945e2440e6a0ed2c34868ee82c~mv2.png"/><div>The Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum2019 has already started.</div><div>The fourth edition of the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards took place tonight in Vigo, at the Teatro Afundación, one of the emblematic cultural spaces of the city. Learn about the national and Iberian winners.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GzVsanr5odc"/><div>Best New Festival</div><div>National Winner - Artes à Vila (PT)</div><div>Winner – O Son do Camiño (ES)</div><div>Best Festivity</div><div>National Winner - Semana Grande de San Sebastián (ES)</div><div>Winner – Expofacic (PT)</div><div>Contribution to Sustainability</div><div>National Winner - Noches del Botánico (ES)</div><div>Winner – Festival Med (PT)</div><div>Best Indoor Festival</div><div>National Winner - Bime Live (ES)</div><div>Winner – Lisboa Electrónica (PT)</div><div>Best Use of Technology</div><div>National Winner - See Tickets (PT/ES)</div><div>Winner – Mb Way (PT)</div><div>Best Hosting and Reception</div><div>National Winner - Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Winner – Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Best Infrastructure</div><div>National Winner - MIMO Festival (PT)</div><div>Winner – Rototom Sunsplash (ES)</div><div>Best Small Festival</div><div>National Winner - Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>Winner – Rodellus (PT)</div><div>Best Media Partner</div><div>National Winner - Antena 3 (PT)</div><div>Winner – Mondo Sonoro (ES)</div><div>Best Line-up powered by ArtCor Light</div><div>National Winner - EdpCoolJazz (PT)</div><div>Winner – Resurrection Fest Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>Best Communication</div><div>National Winner - Low Festival (ES)</div><div>Winner – Neopop (PT)</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_48d4a553f4e842f29e3256f695c5f538~mv2_d_5717_3811_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_ca866917a8a044ec9db4633b7a621678~mv2_d_6054_4036_s_4_2.jpg"/></div><div>Best Academic Festival</div><div>National Winner - Nochevieja Universitaria Salamanca (ES)</div><div>Winner – Festival Académico de Lisboa (PT)</div><div>Best Live Performance (Int.)</div><div>National Winner - David Byrne - EdpCoolJazz (PT)</div><div>Winner – Lenny Kravitz - O Son do Camiño (ES)</div><div>Best Cultural Programme</div><div>National Winner - FMM Sines (PT)</div><div>Winner – Rototom Sunsplash (ES)</div><div>Best Non-Music Festival</div><div>National Winner - Poetas (ES)</div><div>Winner – Serralves em Festa (PT)</div><div>Best Brand Activation</div><div>National Winner - Toyota Caetano (PT)</div><div>Winner – Ribera del Duero/Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>Best Medium-Sized Festival</div><div>National Winner - Arrecife en Vivo (ES)</div><div>Winner – Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Best Touristic Promotion</div><div>National Winner - Wos Festival (ES)</div><div>Winner – FMM Sines (PT)</div><div>Best Service Provider</div><div>National Winner - Cision (PT)</div><div>Winner – Idasfest (ES)</div><div>Best Lusophone and Hispanic Festival</div><div>Winner – Festival F (PT)</div><div>Best Live Performance (PT/ES)</div><div>National Winner - Bunbury - Mundaka Festival (ES)</div><div>Winner – Bezegol - MUSA Cascais (PT)</div><div>Best Major Festival powered by See Tickets</div><div>National Winner - FMM Sines (PT)</div><div>Winner – Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Excellence Award</div><div>Winner – Luís Ferreira </div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/KqwF8a16QFY"/><div>If you were one of the winners you can use your official stamp by downloading through the official website - <a href="https://www.talkfest.eu/copy-of-about-ifa">HERE</a>.</div><div>After the gala in Vigo, we remember that the second Talkfest session will take place on March 22 at the Museu das Comunicações in Lsboa (professional day) with conferences, scientific presentations, pitch, workshops, documentaries and exhibitions on a day started by the Portuguese Minister of Culture to anticipate the participation of almost 100 speakers.</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_47bb6e067e0a4144bc05ab4f06dc1baa~mv2_d_6240_4160_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_877be97e248043feafee882af2eb179e~mv2_d_5852_3864_s_4_2.jpg"/></div><div>APORFEST - Associação Portuguesa Festivais de Música provides again free access to all its members (all modalities with valid quota in their occurrence) in both sessions of the event. Be part of it!</div><div>Tickets for both sessions are already limited. These sessions and extra activities as well as information related to programme and present entities available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest: The 2019 edition starts tomorrow in Vigo with the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards. Be part of it!</title><description><![CDATA[The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisbon, on March 13 and 22, 2019.The first session of the event is scheduled for tomorrow at the Teatro Afundación in Vigo, with the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards in what will be the second incursion of the event in Spain. The second session will take place on March 22 at the Museu das Comunicações in Lisboa (professional day) with conferences, scientific presentations, pitch,<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_1b6a4487ee20481b94df9d7f818f5207%7Emv2.png/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_232/9d4d2e_1b6a4487ee20481b94df9d7f818f5207%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/03/12/Talkfest-The-2019-edition-starts-tomorrow-in-Vigo-with-the-gala-of-the-Iberian-Festival-Awards-Be-part-of-it</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/03/12/Talkfest-The-2019-edition-starts-tomorrow-in-Vigo-with-the-gala-of-the-Iberian-Festival-Awards-Be-part-of-it</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 08:21:02 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_1b6a4487ee20481b94df9d7f818f5207~mv2.png"/><div>The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisbon, on March 13 and 22, 2019.</div><div>The first session of the event is scheduled for tomorrow at the Teatro Afundación in Vigo, with the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards in what will be the second incursion of the event in Spain. The second session will take place on March 22 at the Museu das Comunicações in Lisboa (professional day) with conferences, scientific presentations, pitch, workshops, documentaries and exhibitions on a day started by the Portuguese Minister of Culture to anticipate the participation of almost 100 speakers.</div><div>We summarize the best of the latest edition and the information for this edition.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pBxZ6oDmz_A"/><div>SCHEDULE (see full schedule on the site)</div><div>20h30 - Opening doors &amp; Opening party | Theater Hall, open bar</div><div>21h30 - Gala (1st half) | Auditorium</div><div>22h45 - Break | Theater Hall, open bar</div><div>23h00 - Gala (2nd half) | Auditorium</div><div>00h00/01h30 - Afterparty | Theater Hall, open bar</div><div>HOSTS (see the bios on the site)</div><div>Ana Cristina Câmara (PT)</div><div>Pedro Luzindro (PT)</div><div>JUDGES (see the bios on the site)</div><div>Alex Stevens (Dour Festival) (INT)</div><div>Almudena Palacios (Prisma Proyecto) (ES)</div><div>Beatriz de la Guardia (PlanetEvents &amp; Ruta 66 Mag) (ES)</div><div>Daniela Queirós (Theatro Circo) (PT)</div><div>Ivo Purvis (Partners) (PT)</div><div>Jarmeson de Lima (Coquetel Molotov) (INT)</div><div>Javier Herrero (EFE) (ES)</div><div>Luís Sousa (Música em DX) (PT)</div><div>Pierre-Marie Oullion (Nuits Sonores) (INT)</div><div>CATEGORIES (know the TOP10 of each category and old winners on the site)</div><div>Best Major Festival powered by See TicketsBest Medium-Sized FestivalBest Small FestivalBest Touristic PromotionBest New FestivalBest Line-up powered by ArtCor LightBest Indoor FestivalBest Cultural ProgrammeBest CommunicationBest Hosting and ReceptionBest InfrastructureContribution to SustainabilityBest Lusophone and Hispanic FestivalBest Academic FestivalBest Non Music FestivalBest FestivityBest Service ProviderBest Brand ActivationBest Use of TechnologyBest Media PartnerBest Live Performance (PT/ES)Best Live Performance (Int.)Excellence Award</div><div>LIVE ACTS(see the bios on the site)</div><div>Bezegol &amp; Rude Bwoy Banda (PT)</div><div>Disco las Palmeras! (ES)</div><div>Filipe Sambado (PT)</div><div>Joana Espadinha (PT)</div><div>Kings of the Beach (ES)</div><div>Vudú (ES)</div><div>Diana Oliveira (PT - opening &amp; afterparty)</div><div>OPEN BAR powered by ArtCor Light (items available to wristband holders)</div><div>Piano bar - Cocktails Red Bull</div><div>Service Bar - Water, Beer, Vodka, Gin, Rum, Whisky</div><div>The best surprises of this event beeing the only Iberian meeting of the area of music festivals are for those who witness it. We don't want winners or losers but a efficient established networking, partnerships thatmade an evolution for the near future!</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5H5ZPQlcCj8"/><div>APORFEST - Associação Portuguesa Festivais de Música provides again free access to all its members (all modalities with valid quota in their occurrence) in both sessions of the event. Be part of it!</div><div>Last tickets for the sessions and extra activities as well as information related to the programme and sponsor entities available at: www.talkfest.eu and social networks.</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Iberian Festival Awards 2019: winners will be announced next Wednesday</title><description><![CDATA[The TALKFEST - International Music Festivals Forum, with 8th edition scheduled for March between the cities of Vigo (session 1 - 13 March) and Lisbon (session 2 - 22 March), makes today the preview of what can be expected for the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards.The fourth edition of the gala will take place next Wednesday in Vigo, in the Teatro Afundación, one of the emblematic cultural spaces of the spanish city.The Iberian Festival Awards are the only Iberian collective celebration related<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3fb3ad945e2440e6a0ed2c34868ee82c%7Emv2.png/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_232/9d4d2e_3fb3ad945e2440e6a0ed2c34868ee82c%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/03/08/Iberian-Festival-Awards-2019-winners-will-be-announced-next-Wednesday</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/03/08/Iberian-Festival-Awards-2019-winners-will-be-announced-next-Wednesday</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 Mar 2019 09:35:05 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3fb3ad945e2440e6a0ed2c34868ee82c~mv2.png"/><div>The TALKFEST - International Music Festivals Forum, with 8th edition scheduled for March between the cities of Vigo (session 1 - 13 March) and Lisbon (session 2 - 22 March), makes today the preview of what can be expected for the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards.</div><div>The fourth edition of the gala will take place next Wednesday in Vigo, in the Teatro Afundación, one of the emblematic cultural spaces of the spanish city.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pBxZ6oDmz_A"/><div>The Iberian Festival Awards are the only Iberian collective celebration related to the music festivals area and its stakeholders (e.g. promoters, agents, artists, brands, media and service providers) and more than a moment of winners, finalists and nomenees this moment serves for the industry to meet, conduct networking, boost their business and build partnerships and strategies for the current year. Prizes will be awarded to national and Iberian winners in 22 categories and known the Excellence Award, in decisions attributed by the public that voted and by the jury that was composed of 9 elements (Portugal, Spain and International).</div><div>Aporfest will transfer part of its Social Fund to the winner of the &quot;Best Small Festival&quot; category in order to support its development. The prizes will be delivered mostly by government entities from Portugal and the region of Vigo, as well as sponsors, jury members or experts in each award-winning area. </div><div>In addition to the gala there will be a open bar to everyone present and a piano bar (powered by ArtCor Light), as well as brand activations and ludic activities (e.g. Photobooth) to give new memories of this meeting.</div><div>The gala will have a broadcast for radio and online (live) and will be deferred on TV. </div><div>HOSTS</div><div>Pedro Luzindro (actor and comedian) who is already the master of ceremonies resident, will have this year the company of Ana Cristina Câmara (actress and director). Together they will ensure good mood and good or bad jokes of the cultural differences and experiences in the festivals by the public in Portugal and Spain.</div><div>LIVE ACTS AND DJ</div><div>Six Iberian live performances. From Portugal will perform Joana Espadinha and Filipe Sambado considered by critics as performers of excellent albums in 2018 and Bezegol &amp; Rude Bwoy Banda who mixes the sound of hip-hop and reggae and who will do a medley at the gala. From Spain we will have the Galicians Kings of the Beach (present in the final of the Festival Termómetro) and Vudú, which joins the noise rock of Disco Las Palmeras! The night and the lounge area will have the opening and the afterparty by DJ Diana Oliveira who in 2018 performed at Neopop and Elétrico.</div><div>SCHEDULE</div><div>20h30 - Opening doors &amp; Opening party | Theater Hall, open bar</div><div>21h30 - Gala (1st half) | Auditorium</div><div>22h45 - Break | Theater Hall, open bar</div><div>23h00 - Gala (2nd half) | Auditorium</div><div>00h00/01h30 - Afterparty | Theater Hall, open bar</div><div>CATEGORIES</div><div>Best Major Festival powered by See TicketsBest Medium-Sized FestivalBest Small FestivalBest Touristic PromotionBest New FestivalBest Line-up powered by ArtCor LightBest Indoor FestivalBest Cultural ProgrammeBest CommunicationBest Hosting and ReceptionBest InfrastructureContribution to SustainabilityBest Lusophone and Hispanic FestivalBest Academic FestivalBest Non Music FestivalBest FestivityBest Service ProviderBest Brand ActivationBest Use of TechnologyBest Media PartnerBest Live Performance (PT/ES)Best Live Performance (Int.)Excellence Award</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5H5ZPQlcCj8"/><div>APORFEST - Associação Portuguesa Festivais de Música provides again free access to all its members (all modalities with valid quota in their occurrence) in both sessions of the event. Be part of it!</div><div>Tickets for the various sessions and extra activities as well as information related to the programme and present entities available at: www.talkfest.eu and social networks.</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest'19: Portuguese Minister of Culture (Graça Fonseca) present on the opening session in the professional day</title><description><![CDATA[The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisboa, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. We confirm today that the official opening of the event will also be made by the current Portuguese Minister of Culture, Graça Fonseca.Graça Fonseca is the current Portuguese Minister of Culture, having already experience in several public positions such as Assistant Secretary of State in the Administrative Modernization area and still in<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_d9811bd0a7cb4927b66376bc79d1daeb%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/02/28/Talkfest19-Portuguese-Minister-of-Culture-Gra%C3%A7a-Fonseca-will-officially-open-the-professional-day</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/02/28/Talkfest19-Portuguese-Minister-of-Culture-Gra%C3%A7a-Fonseca-will-officially-open-the-professional-day</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:21:13 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76~mv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/><div>The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisboa, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. We confirm today that the official opening of the event will also be made by the current Portuguese Minister of Culture, Graça Fonseca.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iIxyx5bF-64"/><div>Graça Fonseca is the current Portuguese Minister of Culture, having already experience in several public positions such as Assistant Secretary of State in the Administrative Modernization area and still in the present government in the Culture area. Your experience consists also with a important role - Council of the Economy, Innovation and Administrative Reform Department in Lisboa Municipality. She has assumed actually a development and change in the landscape of different sectors of culture that have been reflected, for example, in the change of strategy and support provided by the Direção-Geral das Artes (DgArtes).</div><div>Her presence at the opening on Talkfest's professional day, in its 8th edition, will be shared on stage by other personalities and will highlight how Talkfest currently influences and empowers the music festivals area and all its stakeholders and to what extent it contributes to the continuous adaptation and appreciation of culture in Portugal, not forgetting the unique and international aspect that the event has today in our panorama.</div><div>We want you to be with us in this opening moment and throughout the day in an edition that will have 5 programme sections simultaneously. Be a part of it, create your schedule, boost networking and strengthen your professional skills!</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_d9811bd0a7cb4927b66376bc79d1daeb~mv2.png"/><div>The programme of the event is already fully announced (Iberian Festival Awards, Vigo and Talkfest, Lisboa), and can be viewed and downloaded at: <a href="http://www.talkfest.eu/programme">www.talkfest.eu/programme</a> (English and Portuguese version).</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association provides free access to all its members (all modalities, with valid quota in their occurrence) in both sessions of the event.</div><div>Tickets for the sessions and extra activities as well as information related to the programme and entities already confirmed available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest'19: Programme highlights (Lisboa - Museu das Comunicações, March 22)</title><description><![CDATA[The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisboa, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. We highlight today the major points of the professional day programme (which will occur within a month) and that will have several areas with content at the same time.1. ConferencesMariana Sanchotene (director ADE - Amsterdam Dance Event, the major clubbing festival of the world) and Filippo Giunta (director Rototom Sunspslah, the major<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_97e54fa70f2f417db62730230f0e102b%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/02/21/Talkfest19-Programme-highlights-Lisboa-Museu-das-Comunica%C3%A7%C3%B5es-March-22</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/02/21/Talkfest19-Programme-highlights-Lisboa-Museu-das-Comunica%C3%A7%C3%B5es-March-22</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Feb 2019 14:07:24 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76~mv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/><div>The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisboa, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. We highlight today the major points of the professional day programme (which will occur within a month) and that will have several areas with content at the same time.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_abc66632a9a9476b97549bdbebfe8b46~mv2.png"/><div>1. Conferences</div><div>Mariana Sanchotene (director ADE - Amsterdam Dance Event, the major clubbing festival of the world) and Filippo Giunta (director Rototom Sunspslah, the major reggae festival of Europe) are the international highlights and will present their projects and how they became a success and reference at a global scale. All the debates will be moderated by journalists (RTP, SIC, TVI and Expresso) and each will have at least 5 speakers - promoters (e.g. Alfredo Vasconcelos - Boom Festival; António Guimarães - O Sol da Caparica; Jorge Silva - Bons Sons; Isabel Candeias - Edp CoolJazz); presidents (e.g. Isaltino Morais - Oeiras) and city councils (e.g. Leiria, Águeda; Faro), music artists (e.g. Blaya, Mickael Carreira, Mundo Segundo), brands (e.g. Red Bull, SCMLisboa, Montepio Geral), professionals of the area (e.g. Ingrid Berger - Resp. backstage Rock in Rio, Leocádia Silva - FX Road Lights) and other cultural agents (e.g. Fundação Serralves, MotelX, Expofacic). Debates with 1 hour and time for Q&amp;A, from 9:30am to 7:30 pm.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_2b2a87ace0a2485d951d0fe93ee128b2~mv2.png"/><div>2. Pitchstage</div><div>Presentations in pitch format with 30'' - section to analyze festivals, projects and reports that will evolve the festival area in the short term. This section will beggin at 10 am will be part topics such as: health (e.g. Instituto Ricardo Jorge and new regulation for mass events); sustainability; mobility (e.g. BusUp; Associação Salvador); insurance; new technologies (e.g. Fever) and consumer protection (promoted by Deco). In this section will be presented the new editions of: Guitarras ao Alto, Artes à Vila, Cistermúsica and Sou Quarteira festivals.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_f7993aca7a5b400d8e5c8beba166180d~mv2.png"/><div>3. Scientific presentations</div><div>Section with the aim of publicising recent studies/papers on issues related to the music festivals and that will provide data to rethinking strategies and ways to develop this area: niche festivals, internationalization, sponsorships, circular economy, and the effect of punk are some of the themes. As in previous editions, the annual study of APORFEST which makes the x-ray of the festivals (e.g. numbers; trends, economic impact) and the profile of the public (e.g. accommodation; value consumed at festivals; preferences).</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_71ce719f636b4091b2329d90f6219fa5~mv2.png"/><div>4. Documentaries</div><div>We highlight the international award-winning documentary that examines the musical style Grindcore which mixes punk, metal and hardcore, but at this point will also broadcasted the documentaries with the portuguese bands Paus (and the experience of recording the latest album in the Madeira Island) and Sean Riley (remember the best of first decade of performances). This section will includes a fiction with The Legendary Tiger Man.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_ea60b6ec9b1b4691b3d98fed38fcc473~mv2.png"/><div>5. Workshops</div><div>Moments with groups of 30 persons (maximum) in each theme due to the theoretical-practical work that the trainers will require with the present public. Topics: Data Protection: application of the new regulation and the legal regime for entities associated with cultural activities (Rumos); How to sell out a festival? (See Tickets); Music didn't kill the data star! the digital communications in music and festivals (SA365) and How to sell my show and/or artist across borders? (WDB Management).</div><div>6. Vox Expert</div><div>TV studio (to broadcast on social networks and YouTube) and radio (powered by ESCS FM) present throughout the day in order to interview who will pass at the event.</div><div>7. Lounge &amp; Networking</div><div>Brand activation space and coffee break to enhance the connection and the networking between all the presents.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_97e54fa70f2f417db62730230f0e102b~mv2.png"/><div>8. Extra activities</div><div>This year we add several moments that complement the Talkfest programme: there will be a digital exhibition with the best portuguese festivals photos taken under the lens of photographer Hugo Adelino; Portugal Festivals Meeting: central region - exclusive; Afterparty - tour within the night of Lisboa city that will continue the day March 23 with a stroll through the city, with right to an access to the guided tour of the Aula Magna venue, surprise concert and other actions.</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association provides free access to all its members (all modalities, with valid quota in their occurrence) in both sessions of the event. Be part of it!</div><div>Tickets for the sessions and extra activities as well as information related to the programme and entities already confirmed available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Iberian Festival Awards: news for the 4th edition that will occur on March 13 (Vigo)</title><description><![CDATA[The Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum with 8th edition scheduled for March between the cities of Vigo (session 1 - 13 March, Teatro Afundación) and Lisbon (session 2 - 22 March, Museu das Comunicações), indicates today news for the Iberian Festivla Awards gala.PRIZESIn order to enhance the importance of the gala in the annual calendar of the responsible of festivals and the other candidates: all the prizes awarded in this gala will have the inscription of the winner in them; in<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_44324fe4d42f4b609011679955952c0a%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/02/15/Iberian-Festival-Awards-news-for-the-4th-edition-that-will-occur-on-March-13-Vigo</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/02/15/Iberian-Festival-Awards-news-for-the-4th-edition-that-will-occur-on-March-13-Vigo</guid><pubDate>Fri, 15 Feb 2019 12:02:05 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3fb3ad945e2440e6a0ed2c34868ee82c~mv2.png"/><div>The  Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum with 8th edition scheduled for March between the cities of Vigo (session 1 - 13 March, Teatro Afundación) and Lisbon (session 2 - 22 March, Museu das Comunicações), indicates today news for the Iberian Festivla Awards gala.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pBxZ6oDmz_A"/><div>PRIZES</div><div>In order to enhance the importance of the gala in the annual calendar of the responsible of festivals and the other candidates:</div><div><div>all the prizes awarded in this gala will have the inscription of the winner in them;</div><div>in addition to the National and Iberian winners in each category, all finalists (TOP10) may request an official certificate;</div><div>the Best Small Festival category will have a prize money of 500 € provided by APORFEST to the winner. This amount is transfered from the associates &quot;Fundo Social&quot; in the year 2018;</div><div>the open bar service present at the gala will be provided by ArtCor Light and Royal Bliss - two brands from different markets and that are a reference in this area;</div><div>the gala will have ludic activities that will bring memories to those present as a Photomatón and photo report;</div>the gala will be broadcast via web and radio (live) and TV.</div><div>We therefore intend to meet the requests and suggestions made in previous editions.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5H5ZPQlcCj8"/><div>LIVE ACTS</div><div>New live acts for the event are confirmed: Bezegol &amp; Rude Bwoy Banda (also finalist of the category Best Live Performance) and the female duet Vudú. Names that are added to the performances of Joana Espadinha, Filipe Sambado, Disco Las Palmeras! and Diana Oliveira (DJ who will do Opening &amp; Afterparty).</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_44324fe4d42f4b609011679955952c0a~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3829e1e350de4841a935c941c6d04c48~mv2.png"/></div><div>SCHEDULE</div><div>20h30 - Opening doors &amp; Opening party | Theater Hall, open bar</div><div>21h30 - Gala (1st half) | Auditorium</div><div>22h45 - Break | Theater Hall, open bar</div><div>23h00 - Gala (2nd half) | Auditorium</div><div>00h00 - Afterparty | Theater Hall, open bar</div><div>APORFEST - Associação Portuguesa Festivais de Música provides again free access to all its members (all modalities with valid quota in their occurrence) in both events. Be part of it!</div><div>Tickets for the various sessions and extra activities as well as information related to the programme, transportation and present entities available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest'19: Complete Programme</title><description><![CDATA[The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisboa, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. We announce today the complete programme of the professional day and corresponding schedules, to be held at the Museu das Comunicações, which will have 5 locations with simultaneous programme this year.Opening session (9h00-9h10) With the organization of the event, Fundação Portuguesa das Comunicações and element of governmentCONFERENCES<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76%7Emv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_232/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76%7Emv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/02/07/Talkfest19-Complete-Programme</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/02/07/Talkfest19-Complete-Programme</guid><pubDate>Thu, 07 Feb 2019 14:45:44 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76~mv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/><div>The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisboa, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. We announce today the complete programme of the professional day and corresponding schedules, to be held at the Museu das Comunicações, which will have 5 locations with simultaneous programme this year.</div><div>Opening session (9h00-9h10) </div><div>With the organization of the event, Fundação Portuguesa das Comunicações and element of government</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_abc66632a9a9476b97549bdbebfe8b46~mv2.png"/><div>CONFERENCES (Auditorium I - 165 seats)</div><div>A. 9h10 - What is the efficient social message that a festival should have?</div><div>Moderator: Marta Leite de Castro (journalist N360 / RTP)</div><div>1. Alfredo Vasconcelos (production manager Good Mood Org. / Boom Festival)</div><div>2. Gonçalo Lopes (city council Leiria municipality)</div><div>3. Lu Araújo (director Mimo Festival)</div><div>4. Luís Carvalho (artístic curator EA Live)</div><div>5. Paulo Santos (city council Faro municipality)</div><div>B. 10h10 - Are the festivals able to follow all the actual rules and legislation today?</div><div>Moderator: Idevor Mendonça (repórter RTP)</div><div>1. Edson Santos (vice-president Águeda municipality)</div><div>2. António Guimarães (director AMG Music - O Sol da Caparica)</div><div>3. Isaltino Morais (president Oeiras municipality)</div><div>4. José Aguiar Silva (producer Laurus Nobilis Music Famalicão)</div><div>5. Rui Dâmaso (director Out.Fest)</div><div>C. 11h25 - Brands: sponsors, lobbying, trust relations and a closed market for new festivals and promoters?</div><div>Moderator: Ana Filipa Nunes (journalist TVI)</div><div>1. Miguel Silva (culture marketing director Red Bull Portugal)</div><div>2. Maria João Matos (com. &amp; mkt. director SCML)</div><div>3. Ricardo Costa (director ArtCor Light)</div><div>4. Jorge Rodrigues Silva (executive director Bons Sons)</div><div>5. Rita Pinho Branco (mkt. director Ass. Mutualista Montepio Geral)</div><div>D. 12h25 - Rototom Sunsplash: the history of the world's reggae festival</div><div>Keynote Speaker: Filippo Giunta (director Rototom Sunsplash)</div><div>E. 14h10 - What problems converge in the various artistic disciplines (e.g. music, cinema, humour) when we build a festival?</div><div>Moderator: Catarina Dias Ribeiro (journalist RTP)</div><div>1. Hugo Nóbrega (owner H2N/Humour Shows)</div><div>2. Luís Garcia (cultural programmer Évora municipality)</div><div>3. Gui Garrido (artistic director Festival A Porta)</div><div>4. Pedro Souto (director Motel/X)</div><div>5. Rui Costa (director of resources and special projects Fundação de Serralves)</div><div>F. 15h10 - The demands of artists for a concert: an addiction, a courtesy or a headache for the promoters - a story with good and bad examples</div><div>Moderator: Iryna Shev (journalist Sic Notícias/Expresso)</div><div>1. Marco António (manager/singer The Lucky Duckies)</div><div>2. Fernando Cabral (director/booking agent Soundsgood)</div><div>3. Ingrid Berger (backstage manager Rock in Rio)</div><div>4. Nuno Laranjo (director Expofacic)</div><div>5. Fernando Daniel (artist)</div><div>G. 16h30 - The production required in the context of festival: a view to increasing quality and differentiation of competitors or not?</div><div>Moderator: Carolina Valadas (journalist SIC)</div><div>1. Adilson Lima Auxiliador (Co-founder Festival Iminente)</div><div>2. Terry Costa (director Cordas World Music Festival)</div><div>3. António Alves (director Nortaluga)</div><div>4. Fred Martinho (guitar player HMB)</div><div>5. Leocádia Silva (general director Fx Road Lights)</div><div>6. Isabel Candeias (producer Edp Cooljazz/Id_no limits)</div><div>H. 17h30 - Amsterdam Dance Event: case study</div><div>Keynote Speaker: Mariana Sanchotene (director Amsterdam Dance Event)</div><div>I. 18h30 - Live Music: Is Choreography / Scenography inherent as part of a concert only for great artists?</div><div>Moderator: Sara Lima (reporter RTP)</div><div>1. Mundo Segundo (artist)</div><div>2. Blaya (artist)</div><div>3. Paulo Magalhães (artístic director/choreographer PMP Eventos)</div><div>4. Joaquim Silva (partner Feeders)</div><div>5. Mickael Carreira (artist)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_2b2a87ace0a2485d951d0fe93ee128b2~mv2.png"/><div>PITCHSTAGE (Auditorium II | 100 seats)</div><div>A. 10h00 - EcoEvents - what can festivals do to become more sustainable? (Ana Loureiro, com. director EGF)</div><div>B. 10h30 - BusUp - more mobility to the festival-goers (Rui Fernandes, CEO)</div><div>C. 11h00 - Artes à Vila - heritage, music and culture - 2nd edition (Eduardo Jordão, director)</div><div>D. 11h30 - PortInsurance - New insurance solutions for promoters and public that purchases tickets for events (Rodrigo Esteves, mkt. &amp; com.)</div><div>E. 12h00 - Academia de Música de Alcobaça - Cistermúsica, Gravíssimo! and how festivals communicate to niche audiences (Dulce Alves, mkt. &amp; ext. relations coord.)</div><div>F. 12h30 - Guitarras ao Alto - musical expression in alentejo and presentation of the 2019 edition (Vasco Durão, director)</div><div>G. 14h00 - Multidados - how to give numbers and make a festival tangible? (Florbela Borges, partner)</div><div>H. 14h30 - Health at mass gatherings: regulations to be implemented (Ricardo Mexia, Public Health Doctor INSA)</div><div>I. 15h00 - Associação Salvador - how to improve the experience of people with reduced mobility at festivals? (Joana Gorgueira, project manager)</div><div>J. 15h30 - All Music Fests - the dream of having festivals around the world on a platform (Francisco Pereira, director)</div><div>K. 16h00 - Sou Quarteira - the way to one more edition (Naomi Guerreiro and Inês Oliveira, production)</div><div>L. 16h30 - Exib - how to put music and artists in the lusophone and hispanic markets? (Adriana Pedret, director)</div><div>G. 17h00 - TBC</div><div>H. 17h30 - Deco - consumer protection in the experience of a festival (Paulo Fonseca, coord. economic and jurídic dept.)</div><div>I. 18h00 - Give Me 4 - where even the attendees are volunteers (Bernardo Capucho, director)</div><div>J. 18h30 - Fever - how to use data to create better events (Isabel Solano, Head of Fever Originals)</div><div>K. 19h00 - TBC</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_f7993aca7a5b400d8e5c8beba166180d~mv2.png"/><div>SCIENTIFIC PRESENTATIONS (Meeting room 1 | 40 seats)</div><div>A. 9h45 - The consumer experience at niche music festivals - factors that influence the consumer experience in small and medium music festivals and disparities between audiences of different musical genres (Inês André, thesis, ESCS, 2017)</div><div>B. 10h15 - Leveraging brands at music festivals: Nos Alive sponsorship (Gonçalo Trindade, thesis, ISCTE-IUL, 2017)</div><div>C. 10h45 - Stategies for internationalization of music festivals (Rodrigo Ferreira, thesis, Universidade Porto, 2018)</div><div>D. 11h15 - Creating shared value in Rock in Rio business model - an evolution study (Tatiana Ribeiro, paper, ISCTE-IUL, 2018)</div><div>E. 11h45 - Compostable bioplastics in the circular economy: possibilities for festivals  (João Costa, paper, Faculdade de Belas Artes, 2018)</div><div>F. 12h15 - The punk-rock effect: an archive of the role of music in the expression of design (Rita Prates, thesis, Faculdade de Belas Artes, 2018)</div><div>G. 12h45 - Annual Report e Festival-goer Profile - the x-ray of festivals in Portugal (Ricardo Bramão, study, Aporfest, 2019)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_71ce719f636b4091b2329d90f6219fa5~mv2.png"/><div>DOCUMENTARIES (Meeting room 1 | 40 seats)</div><div>A. 15h00 - Sean Riley &amp; Slowriders - Farewell (2018, PT, 48&quot;)</div><div>B. 16h00 - Paus - Madeira (2018, PT, 60&quot;)</div><div>C. 16h45 - Slave to the Grind (2018, CN, 100&quot;)</div><div>D. 18h40 - The Legendary Tiger Man - Fade into nothing (2018, PT, 70&quot;)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_ea60b6ec9b1b4691b3d98fed38fcc473~mv2.png"/><div> WORKSHOPS (Meeting room 2 | 25 seats)</div><div>A. 9h45 - Data protection: application of the new regulation and legal regime for entities associated with cultural activities (Rumos - Carlos Figueira and João Leitão)</div><div>B. 11h45 - How to sell out my events, shortly and all by myself (Arenal Sound - Case-study) (See Tickets - Antoine Biehler)</div><div>C. 14h00 - Music didn’t killed the data star! - the digital communication in music festivals (SA365 - Maria Manuel, Marina Faria e Margarida Pinto)</div><div>D. 18h00 - How to sell my show and/or artist internationally (WDB Management, José Manso)</div><div>VOX EXPERT</div><div>Studio with interviews throughout the day with the attendees in the event and broadcast on YouTube</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_97e54fa70f2f417db62730230f0e102b~mv2.png"/><div>EXTRA ACTIVITIES</div><div>A. 9h00 - 20h20 - Exhibition | &quot;Refrão&quot; by Hugo Adelino</div><div>B. 16h00-17h45 - Portugal festivals meeting: center region [exclusive to promoters, municipal and cultural entities] / Meeting Room 2</div><div>C. 23h00-02h00 - Afterparty | Lisboa Night Tour</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iIxyx5bF-64"/><div>Almost 100 national and international speakers have been confirmed, spread over 45 programme points in various auditoriums and spaces, and there is still a need to announce the programme and activities carried out by the brands that will be activated at the event and which will also facilitate the experience of the present public.</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association provides free access to all its members (all modalities, with valid quota in their occurrence) in both sessions of the event. Be part of it!</div><div>Tickets for the sessions and extra activities as well as information related to the programme and entities already confirmed available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest'19: Penultimate set of confirmations for the professional day</title><description><![CDATA[The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisboa, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. We announce today the penultimate set of novelties inherent to the various programme contents of the professional day, to be held at the Museu das Comunicações, which will have 5 locations with simultaneous programme this year.Conferences (Moderator)Sara Lima (journalist RTP)Social media manager, digital reporter and host of the "Arena"<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_bced1a34aa274f7c89c753d2ccabd433%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/02/05/Talkfest19-Penultimate-set-of-confirmations-for-the-various-programme-areas</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/02/05/Talkfest19-Penultimate-set-of-confirmations-for-the-various-programme-areas</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2019 12:07:10 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76~mv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/><div>The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisboa, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. We announce today the penultimate set of novelties inherent to the various programme contents of the professional day, to be held at the Museu das Comunicações, which will have 5 locations with simultaneous programme this year.</div><div>Conferences (Moderator)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_20601723759642e2ac9d9de9749fd63e~mv2.png"/><div>Sara Lima (journalist RTP)</div><div>Social media manager, digital reporter and host of the &quot;Arena&quot; in RTP. Many of her projects and hobbies go through a regular presence at summer festivals.</div><div>Conferences (Speakers) </div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_36a847c5ad5e4ee7b7ed1940b27fa8a9~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_40816ef73c664b91bc136bbf19a848c9~mv2.png"/></div><div>António Alves (director Nortaluga); Isaltino Morais (president CM Oeiras)</div><div>Testimonies with experience and history in institutional or service support of the festivals.</div><div>Pitch Stage</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_10e02e8c67e54f908927f872b25c2af6~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_cd0fd91372b2412ea838435da7543332~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_25746d11f0d7406c834d42e2544b7ffe~mv2.png"/></div><div>Associação Salvador - How to improve the experience of people with reduced mobility at festivals? (with Joana Gorgueira, Project manager); Fever - How to use data to create better events (with Isabel Solano, Head of Fever Originals); Health at mass gatherings: regulations to be implemented (with Ricardo Mexia, Public Health Doctor INSA)</div><div>Themes that show the mainstreaming of music festivals in nowadays society and how to improve the experience for the public and help supporting the work of their promoters.</div><div>Documentaries</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_a8b3cf47dfed41f48728c902f79abbdf~mv2.png"/><div>Sean Riley &amp; The Slowriders - Farewell (2018)</div><div>A testimony that recalls and celebrates the first decade of this project led by Afonso Rodrigues.</div><div>Scientific Presentations</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_88ade4639553474c96a990d1929df5e3~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_b584197da57241b587361e6a5183733d~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_fced3f0fd77c4adb94a3d99f627a7664~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_f79313efa89c401c9a4c331000146e6b~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_7cdea2806a5d412497a6849023fb1937~mv2.png"/></div><div>The consumer experience at niche music festivals (with Inês André, thesis, ESCS, 2017); Leveraging brands at music festivals: Nos Alive sponsorship (with Gonçalo Trindade, thesis, ISCTE-IUL, 2017); Creating Shared Value in Rock in Rio Business Model - an evolution study (with Tatiana Ribeiro, paper, ISCTE-IUL, 2018); Compostable bioplastics in the circular economy: possibilities for festivals (with João Costa, paper, Faculdade de Belas-Artes, 2018); The punk-rock effect: an archive of the role of music in expression of design (with Rita Prates, thesis, Faculdade de Belas-Artes, 2018)</div><div>Data obtained in a scientific way that aim to help and quantify data useful for the economical and financial sustainability of a festival.</div><div>Exhibition</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_70c49c4d728d4ebaa6da4d5a680159af~mv2.png"/><div>&quot;Refrão&quot; by Hugo Adelino</div><div> Exhibition that will portray the best images taken in context of festival by the portuguese photographer Hugo Adelino. Among these photographs, we highlight the cover of all Talkfest'19 communication, where someone is taken by the energy of their own peers while watching a concert.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kXOkxGPsg6s"/><div>More than 80 national and international speakers have already been confirmed for the professional day (March 22, Lisboa) and this week will be announced the whole programme of this day.</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association provides free access to all its members (all modalities, with valid quota in their occurrence) in both sessions of the event. Be part of it!</div><div>Tickets for the sessions and extra activities as well as information related to the programme and entities already confirmed available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest'19: 10 more speakers confirmed for the professional day of the event</title><description><![CDATA[The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisboa, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. We announce today the sixth set of speakers inherent to the various programme sections of the professional day, to be held at the Museu das Comunicações, which will have 5 locations with simultaneous programme this year.Conferences (Moderator)Ana Filipa Nunes (journalist TVI)Journalist of the Media Capital group and pivot of TVI24<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_bced1a34aa274f7c89c753d2ccabd433%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/01/24/Talkfest19-10-more-speakers-confirmed-for-the-professional-day-of-the-event</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/01/24/Talkfest19-10-more-speakers-confirmed-for-the-professional-day-of-the-event</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 09:53:02 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76~mv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/><div>The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisboa, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. We announce today the sixth set of speakers inherent to the various programme sections of the professional day, to be held at the Museu das Comunicações, which will have 5 locations with simultaneous programme this year.</div><div>Conferences (Moderator)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_9006e5bfdbf649549ad8576e479d2d4a~mv2.png"/><div>Ana Filipa Nunes (journalist TVI)</div><div>Journalist of the Media Capital group and pivot of TVI24 channel, has experience in several areas of Social and Cultural Communication having a career with experience in coverage of big events and international context.</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_981173b22afd40a29f575eca17cab3c6~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_5035e5280c39429db3444186058e3040~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_e7fe6658845b4764a36f15c60e9cc584~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_5afa4e3943fe4ed4b3a16582e64a9a44~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_82e947c19f5b432ca9da4abdc3966793~mv2.png"/></div><div>Conferences (Speakers) | Alfredo Vasconcelos (production manager Boom Festival); Isabel Candeias (producer EdpCooljazz/ Id_No Limits); Leocádia Silva (general director Fx Road Lights); Maria João Matos (com. &amp; mkt director SCML); Rui Pedro Dâmaso (director Out.Fest) </div><div>Testimonials from the production and provision of support/sponsorship or technical services to the conception of festivals.</div><div>Pitch Stage</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_dfd3275b16a1413abd0249d6ef36a00f~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_0ce1f69c1c204acd990ad70759ef3f90~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_007e8d5bab9d499e8c002439d77f7645~mv2.png"/></div><div>Academia de Música de Alcobaça - Cistermúsica, Gravíssimo! and how festivals communicate to niche audiences (with Dulce Alves); All Music Fests - the dream of having festivals around the world on a platform (with Francisco Pereira); PortInsurance - New insurance solutions for promoters and public that purchases tickets for events (with Rodrigo Esteves)</div><div> Themes that show the mainstreaming and importance of music festivals today by tinkering with different stakeholders and by having the advantage of their enjoyability in media and your partners and sponsors.</div><div>Workshops</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_80f097c2a74641fc9c974772dfcad7eb~mv2.png"/><div>How to sell out my events, shortly and all by myself - Arenal Sound case study (with Antoine Biehler, See Tickets)</div><div> A theoretical-practical moment with the intention of giving importance to the sale of tickets to its promoters and realize the importance of the support with new technologies. Will be given the case of how a festival sold out with the sale of thousands tickets in just one day.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iIxyx5bF-64"/><div>More than 65 national and international speakers have already been confirmed for the professional day (March 22, Lisboa) and next week will be announced more news of the programme and all shortlisted names for the Iberian Festival Awards gala.</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association provides again free access to all its members (all modalities, with valid quota in their occurrence) in both events. Be part of it!</div><div>Tickets for the sessions and extra activities as well as information related to the programme and entities already confirmed available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>BUSUP is one of the partners of the event and establishes specific routes for public and professional travel to the event - for Vigo (Iberian Festival Awards - premium shuttles) and Lisboa (Talkfest - direct transport).</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest'19: Rototom Sunsplash director (World's largest reggae festival) confirmed</title><description><![CDATA[TALKFEST - International Music Festivals Forum announced today the second international keynote speaker for the main section (conferences) of the professional day on March 22 (Museu das Comunicações, Lisboa) - Filippo Giunta, the current director of Rototom Sunsplash unanimously regarded as the largest world reggae festival, which takes place annually in SpainIn the past editions we have received the best testimonials from established festivals such as Roskilde, Sziget, Exit, Glastonbury, Wacken<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76%7Emv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_232/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76%7Emv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/01/22/Talkfest19-Rototom-Sunsplash-director-Europes-largest-reggae-festival-confirmed</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/01/22/Talkfest19-Rototom-Sunsplash-director-Europes-largest-reggae-festival-confirmed</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 10:37:18 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76~mv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/><div>TALKFEST - International Music Festivals Forum announced today the second international keynote speaker for the main section (conferences) of the professional day on March 22 (Museu das Comunicações, Lisboa) - Filippo Giunta, the current director of Rototom Sunsplash unanimously regarded as the largest world reggae festival, which takes place annually in Spain</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_00dc52789c834bb2acb8e3697a18fb55~mv2.png"/><div>In the past editions we have received the best testimonials from established festivals such as Roskilde, Sziget, Exit, Glastonbury, Wacken Open Air or Primavera Sound (Spain) and this year we had already confirmed Mariana Sanchotene (Amsterdam Dance Event). Filippo Giunta has been in charge of the Rototom Sunsplash festival for almost three decades. At just 20 years of age he gave up his medical school to organize concerts and tours and later work at the festival, that has already received more than 3,5 million viewers and 2,500 performers and bands on stage.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pBxZ6oDmz_A"/><div>The 4th edition of the Iberian Festival Awards, included in Talkfest'19, will take place on March 13 in Vigo. The Teatro Afundación will receive a gala composed by 22 categories + 1 excellence award interspersed by six iberian live acts . The shortlisted names (TOP10) of the event will be announced next week. </div><div>APORFEST - Associação Portuguesa Festivais de Música provides again free access to both events to all its members (all modalities, with valid quota in its occurrence). Be part of it! </div><div>All information available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest'19: New set of speakers confirmed and more than 55 names already announced</title><description><![CDATA[The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisbon, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. We announce the fifth set of speakers inherent in the various programme contents of the professional day.Conferences (Moderator)Marta Leite Castro (journalist N360 / RTP) Journalist with extensive experience and career in television, also betting on the moderation of conferences in professional events.Fernando Daniel (artist); José Aguiar<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_bced1a34aa274f7c89c753d2ccabd433%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/01/16/Talkfest19-New-set-of-speakers-confirmed-and-more-than-55-names-announced</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/01/16/Talkfest19-New-set-of-speakers-confirmed-and-more-than-55-names-announced</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 10:29:24 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76~mv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/><div>The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisbon, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. We announce the fifth set of speakers inherent in the various programme contents of the professional day.</div><div>Conferences (Moderator)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_a7f97249250147a8a7d364ef98804c3c~mv2.png"/><div>Marta Leite Castro (journalist N360 / RTP) Journalist with extensive experience and career in television, also betting on the moderation of conferences in professional events.</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3bd5b205d375476787fb8280d5c6c33d~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_f1ea1a2f3baa457e81e47ff9730ff8bd~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_b5bff3718ef4495f90975eafaf86d350~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_411f34095c4e4f63b746ea528d97441e~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_744951212c09482294d0cae4867b1764~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_9266fd85c5d1435fbada82c7c932b5e5~mv2.png"/></div><div>Fernando Daniel (artist); José Aguiar Silva (Laurus Nobilis Music Famalicão producer); Jorge Rodrigues Silva (Bons Sons executive director); Nuno Laranjo (Expofacic director); Ricardo Costa (ArtCor Light director) and Rita Pinho Branco (Mkt. Dir. Ass. Mut. Montepio)</div><div> Testimonials from the front and backstage of an event from its conception to the guarantee of the same for financial support or service provider.</div><div>Pitch Stage</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_e7c955b67ea647309416f79b1fc93e8a~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_db74bba22cb44dd7893687d7d69c552d~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_aaa8fe24eb9a48ca8ef507512d022319~mv2.png"/></div><div>DECO - Consumer protection in the experience of a festival (with Paulo Fonseca); EXIB - How to put music and artists in the lusophone and hispanic markets? (with Adriana Pedret); SOU QUARTEIRA - The way to one more edition (with Inês Oliveira and Naomi Guerreiro).</div><div>Official presentation of the 2019 edition of the Sou Quarteira with Dino d'Santiago curatorship and a space for sharing and discussion of key issues by specialists in the development of the cultural area - the treatment of the public, especially when it acquires a ticket and how to achieve the exportation of the music project that I have or that I manage.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iIxyx5bF-64"/><div>More than 55 speakers have already been confirmed for the professional day (March 22, Lisbon) and in the coming weeks the remaining speakers will be known, 2nd keynote speaker international and all the themes in the programme areas.</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguse Music Festivals Association provides again free access to all its members (all modalities, with valid quota in their occurrence) in both events.</div><div>Tickets and all the information available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Iberian Festival Awards: jury panel and one more live act announced</title><description><![CDATA[The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will occur between the cities of Lisboa and Vigo, on March 13 and 22, respectively. At a time when more than 45 speakers and some live acts have already been announced for the professional day we reveal today the jury panel of the Iberian Festival Awards (Portugal, Spain and International) and athe first live act from Spain.Ended on December 31 the vote process of the categories decided by the public related to to the Iberian<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3fb3ad945e2440e6a0ed2c34868ee82c%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/01/10/Iberian-Festival-Awards-jury-panel-and-one-more-live-act-announced</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2019/01/10/Iberian-Festival-Awards-jury-panel-and-one-more-live-act-announced</guid><pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2019 23:05:23 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3fb3ad945e2440e6a0ed2c34868ee82c~mv2.png"/><div>The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will occur between the cities of Lisboa and Vigo, on March 13 and 22, respectively. At a time when more than 45 speakers and some live acts have already been announced for the professional day we reveal today the jury panel of the Iberian Festival Awards (Portugal, Spain and International) and athe first live act from Spain.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pBxZ6oDmz_A"/><div>Ended on December 31 the vote process of the categories decided by the public related to to the Iberian Festival Awards nominees. The 15,000 vote barrier was passed and the shortlists (Top10) will be announced shortly in these categories and in the categories decided by jury.</div><div>Jury Panel</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_c2406ef440bd45768a2e2ded7dbd5b04~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_4c8983e4da69414497778a6c0344420d~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_06611e314e254e819ad9ccbba12667b3~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_096d5b7a0f164931bff9a2841ad26e77~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_0ce27c328d8d4955a82b8d16e357127d~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_f6584dc1d6ea4f04a658a178225a104b~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_fd421872d1884953ab81752ccb1591fe~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_11bdb1af6a514dd88b33ab0034aec81d~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_8e808334db2f4b44a2928c7154d96e12~mv2.png"/></div><div>The jury panel is composed by 9 elements (3 Portuguese, 3 Spanish and 3 of international context) | Alex Stevens (Dour Festival); Pierre-Marie Oullion (Nuits Sonores); Jarmeson de Lima (Coquetel Molotov); Almudena Palacios (Prisma Proyecto); Beatriz de la Guardia (Planet Events &amp; Ruta 66 Mag); Javier Herrero (EFE); Daniela Queirós (Theatro Circo); Ivo Purvis (Partners) and Luís Sousa (Música em DX).</div><div>A group of elements from different sectors and multi-professional backgrounds of the culture from different countries which will bring an effective evaluation of the information of the festivals and companies nominees to the competition.</div><div>Live Act</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_2e6c976e265141028d172a9549273d6b~mv2.png"/><div>The band Disco Las Palmeras! is the first Spanish confirmation for the Iberian Festival Awards gala. Composed by Julian L. Goicoa, Martiño Salgado and Diego Castro the Disco Las Palmeras! is a band from Galicia that promises to provide an amplified and rock-filled performance.</div><div>APORFEST - Associação Portuguesa Festivais de Música provides again free access to all its members (all modalities with valid quota in their occurrence) in both events. Be part of it!</div><div>All the info, programme, partners, information and tickets available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest'19: Elaboration of the Portugal Festivals Guide</title><description><![CDATA[The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisbon, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. At a time when more than 40 speakers and some live acts have been announced, we announce today a new way of publicizing the Portuguese festivals by having those present at the event and others where APORFEST - Associação Portuguesa Festivais de Música will be present in 2019.APORFEST - Associação Portuguesa Festivais de Música will<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76%7Emv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/12/17/Talkfest19-Elaboration-of-the-Portugal-Festivals-Guide</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/12/17/Talkfest19-Elaboration-of-the-Portugal-Festivals-Guide</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Dec 2018 17:00:46 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76~mv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/><div>The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisbon, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. At a time when more than 40 speakers and some live acts have been announced, we announce today a new way of publicizing the Portuguese festivals by having those present at the event and others where APORFEST - Associação Portuguesa Festivais de Música will be present in 2019.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_093fd7a4dee643c5a4386c2652bb5ba1~mv2.png"/><div>APORFEST - Associação Portuguesa Festivais de Música will announce and publish a physical registration &quot;Portugal Festivals Guide&quot; (in booklet format), of the music festivals to be held in Portugal in the calendar year 2019, complementing the annual information already available to the members (membership area - online). This document will serve to promote the internationalization of the same and make them reach more public, namely professionals, government entities, press and public abroad.</div><div>The following actions are confirmed: • 500 units - Portuguese and Spanish press (direct mail to journalists - last 15 days of February) • 500 units - Afial Iberico (6-7 March, Lisbon) in the brand activations court<div>• 700 units - Iberian Festival Awards (March 13, Vigo) in the brand activations court • 700 units - Talkfest (22 March, Lisbon) on welcome bags of the attendees</div> • 600 units - Bime Pro (30 October - 1 November, Bilbao) in the activation area</div><div>New events can be added to promote this guide (and impressions too). If you want to be represented in this document you only have to fill in the items <a href="http://www.aporfest.pt/portugal-festivals-guide">HERE</a>.</div><div>• Free for members (with valid quota) • 150 € (with offer of access Talkfest'19 or Iberian Festival Awards)</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pBxZ6oDmz_A"/><div>Known the nominees of the Iberian Festival Awards, the voting process of the categories decided by the public is running until December 31. So far 9000 votes have already been exceeded. Participate - <a href="https://www.talkfest.eu/copy-of-categories">HERE</a>.</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association provides again free access to all its members (all modalities, with valid quota in their occurrence) in both events. If you aren't associated the tickets have the 2nd phase full access available only until December 31st. Be part of it!</div><div>All the confirmed speakers, programme, partners and information available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest'19: 11 more speakers confirmed for the 8th edition and DJ for the gala</title><description><![CDATA[The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisbon, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. We announce today the fourth set of speakers inherent in the various programme contents of the professional day and the DJ that will perform the honors of opening & after party at the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards.Conferences (Moderator) Carolina Valadas (journalist SIC) Leads the new generation of journalists and will moderate the<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76%7Emv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/12/12/Talkfest19-11-more-speakers-confirmed-for-the-8th-edition-and-DJ-for-the-gala</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/12/12/Talkfest19-11-more-speakers-confirmed-for-the-8th-edition-and-DJ-for-the-gala</guid><pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2018 11:52:54 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76~mv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/><div>The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisbon, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. We announce today the fourth set of speakers inherent in the various programme contents of the professional day and the DJ that will perform the honors of opening &amp; after party at the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards.</div><div>Conferences (Moderator)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_ebfa587954d74564861bb0d2e873e328~mv2.png"/><div>Carolina Valadas (journalist SIC) </div><div>Leads the new generation of journalists and will moderate the issue of bureaucratic processes inherent in festivals and their impact on their budget today.</div><div>Conferences (Speakers)</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_c7fbfb453f79461f9ba7a5d2fcd02487~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_afd57f6283674f3fb877fa2261b0ec70~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_8a9c1e2840fd42648861ae0cebb269d1~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_6763163384e041509711adfa813aa0ca~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_dec9aa792ee34fa4a697af6f47c80300~mv2.png"/></div><div>António Miguel Guimarães (director AMG Music - O Sol da Caparica); Hugo Nóbrega (owner H2N/Humour Shows); Miguel Silva (Cultural Marketing Red Bull); Pedro Souto (director MotelX) and Terry Costa (director Cordas World Music Festival)</div><div>Testimonies from various sectors and different professional contexts of culture that will bring to each theme an integrative vision of what is intended to be discussed. We also want to enhance the barrier-free interaction with the audience making to be an active player in the way of debates.</div><div>Pitch Stage</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_78bcbe1f9bf4420caf3b5f06f8101922~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_d4fe3d23332146608563843d4a247b78~mv2.png"/></div><div>Pitch Stage | Give Me 4 - where even the attendees are volunteers (Bernardo Capucho, director); Guitarras ao Alto - musical expression in Alentejo and presentation of the 2019 edition (Vasco Durão, director)</div><div> Festival presentations that are distinguished by their social message and public involvement based on the disruptive way of communicating their product.</div><div>Workshop</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_86966e0d00184f19b1a471f1295b80ec~mv2.png"/><div>Music didn’t kill the data star! - The Digital Communication in Music and Festivals (SA365 - Maria Manuel, Marina Faria e Margarida Pinto)</div><div>The communication and digital marketing nowadays have an unquestionable importance in the creation, dissemination and consumption of music. Communication decisions that are data driven show us how we can bring artists, brands and consumers together. Only by strategically claiming space in the new digital ecosystems will it be possible to gain exposure to listeners and new listeners in addition to background noise.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pBxZ6oDmz_A"/><div>Known as the nominees of the Iberian Festival Awards, the voting process of the categories decided by the public is running until December 31. So far, the 7500 votes have already been exceeded. Participate - <a href="https://www.talkfest.eu/copy-of-categories">HERE</a>.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3fd87f9f3ae24bd5bd58ba143cdaf2ba~mv2.png"/><div>Diana Oliveira dj will be the responsable for the opening &amp; afterparty awards cerimony. She has already gone through several festivals like Neopop in the last two years, Resistance Festival, Elétrico and afterparties of Nos Primavera Sound or Brunch Electronik. She is also a regular presence in the biggest national nightclubs such as LuxFragil (Lisbon) and Indústria (Porto).</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association provides again free access to all its members (all modalities, with valid quota in their occurrence) in both events. Be part of it!</div><div>Tickets, partners and all the programme and information available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Iberian Festival Awards: Meet all the nominees and vote!</title><description><![CDATA[The Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum with 8th edition scheduled for March between the cities of Lisbon and Vigo, already has more than 30 confirmed speakers and indicates today all the nominees to the competition for the Iberian Festival Awards.The 4th edition of the Iberian Festival Awards, included in the Talkfest, had a record of the number of applications and a higher quality in the information provided by its leaders. The Teatro Afundación (Vigo) will host the gala composed by<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3fb3ad945e2440e6a0ed2c34868ee82c%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/12/04/Iberian-Festival-Awards-Meet-all-nominees-and-vote</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/12/04/Iberian-Festival-Awards-Meet-all-nominees-and-vote</guid><pubDate>Tue, 04 Dec 2018 10:00:00 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3fb3ad945e2440e6a0ed2c34868ee82c~mv2.png"/><div>The Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum with 8th edition scheduled for March between the cities of Lisbon and Vigo, already has more than 30 confirmed speakers and indicates today all the nominees to the competition for the Iberian Festival Awards.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pBxZ6oDmz_A"/><div>The 4th edition of the Iberian Festival Awards, included in the Talkfest, had a record of the number of applications and a higher quality in the information provided by its leaders. The Teatro Afundación (Vigo)will host the gala composed by 22 categories + 1 excellence award, on March 13, interspersed by six live acts. As the event is more than the recognition of Iberian, national, finalist and loser winners there will be an afterparty with open barfor all the presents and from that continue to leave the best synergies for the stakeholders in the festivals. </div><div>Below are the nominees in each category, and the public is the decider in several categories and can vote <a href="https://pt.surveymonkey.com/r/ifa2019">HERE</a>.</div><div>01. Best Major Festival powered by See Tickets</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Vote</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES); Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Caudal Fest (ES); Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); FMM Sines (PT); Festival F (PT); Low Festival (ES); Mallorca Live Festival (ES); MIMO Festival (PT); Monte Verde Festival (PT); MUSA Cascais (PT); O Sol da Caparica (PT); O Son do Camiño (ES) Resurrection Fest Estrella Galicia (ES); Rototom Sunsplash (ES); Sonorama Ribera (ES); Spring Festival (ES); The Bpm Festival (PT); Tsunami Xixón (ES); WARM UP Festival Estrella de Levante (ES)</div><div>02. Best Medium-Sized Festival powered by Polishows</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Vote</div><div>AgitÁgueda (PT); Arrecife en Vivo (ES); Atlantic Fest (ES); BBK Music Legends Fest (ES); Bime Live (ES); Bons Sons (PT); Cooltural Fest (ES); Dancefloor - Jump to the Drop (PT); Dantz Festival (ES); DGTL Barcelona (ES); Donostia Festibala (ES); EA LIVE Lisboa (PT); EdpCoolJazz (PT); Ebrovisión (ES); Festim (PT); Festival da Povoação (PT); Festival Oito24 (PT); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival Med (PT); Festival Mil*Lenni (ES); Festival Tribu (ES); Festival VILA (PT); FIV de Vilalba (ES); Gerês' Rock Fest (PT); Gijón Sound Festival (ES); Holika Festival (ES); Jardins Pedralbes (ES); La Mar de Músicas (ES); Lisb-On #Jardim Sonoro (PT); Lisboa Dance Festival (PT); Most! Music Festival (ES); Mundaka Festival (ES); Navarra Sur Festival (ES); Neopop (PT); Noches del Botánico (ES); Nos Summer Opening (PT); Paraíso (ES); Party Sleep Repeat (PT); PortAmérica (ES); Revenidas (ES); Rock na Vila (PT); Rock Nordeste (PT); Sonrías Baixas (ES); Vagos Metal Fest (PT); Vai-m'À Banda (PT); Vira Pop (PT); ZigurFest (PT).</div><div>03. Best Small Festival</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Vote</div><div>20.21 - Évora Música Contemporânea (PT); Artes à Vila (PT); Azeméis Season Sounds (PT); Be prog my friend (ES); Caldas Nice Jazz (PT); Caloura Blues (PT); Ciclo Mundos (PT); Cistermúsica (PT); Cordas World Music Festival (PT); EA LIVE Évora (PT); Estaciones Sonoras (ES); Évora Jazz Fest (PT); Festival Int. Orgão de Braga (PT); FIMM Marvão (PT); FÓS - Festival de Órgão de Santarém (PT); Fuzzville!!! (ES); GetMAD! Festival (ES); Getxo Sound Fest (ES); Give Me 4 (PT); Guitarras ao Alto (PT); It's Happening (PT); L Burro i L Gueiteiro (PT); Les Siestes Électroniques (PT); Lisboa Electronica (PT); Maktub Soundsgood (PT); Musidanças (PT); MYTHO Celebration (PT); Mucho Flow (PT); Nova Arcada Braga Blues (PT); Out.Fest (PT); Palacio Metal Fest (ES); Prestoso Fest (ES); Ribeira Sacra Festival (ES); Rodellus (PT); Singin'In The Cave (ES); Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES); Sons de Vez (PT); Souto Rock (PT); Sun &amp; Snow Festival (ES); Super Bock Under Fest (ES); Tradidanças (PT); Walk &amp; Dance (PT); Westway LAB (PT); WOS Festival (ES).</div><div>04. Best Touristic Promotion </div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Vote</div><div>AgitÁgueda (PT); Arrecife en Vivo (ES); Artes à Vila (PT); Atlantic Fest (ES); Azkena Rock Festival (ES); Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Bime Live (ES); Bons Sons (PT); Caudal Fest (ES); Cooltural Fest (ES); Cordas World Music Festival (PT); Dancefloor - Jump to the Drop (PT); Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); Ebrovisión (ES); Festim (PT); Festival da Povoação (PT); Festival F (PT); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival Med (PT); Festival Oito24 (PT); Festival Tribu (ES); FIMM Marvão (PT); FMM Sines (PT); FÓS - Festival de Órgão de Santarém (PT); Gerês' Rock Fest (PT); Gijón Sound Festival (ES; Guitarras ao Alto (PT); Holika Festival (ES); Jardins Pedralbes (ES); L Burro i L Gueiteiro (PT); Lisb-On #Jardim Sonoro (PT); Low Festival (ES); Mallorca Live Festival (ES); Monte Verde Festival (PT); Most! Music Festival (ES); Mundaka Festival (ES); Navarra Sur Festival (ES); Neopop (PT); Noches del Botánico (ES); Nos Summer Opening (PT); Nova Arcada Braga Blues (PT); O Sol da Caparica (PT); O Son do Camiño (ES); Out.Fest (PT); Palacio Metal Fest (ES); PortAmérica (ES); Prestoso Fest (ES); Resurrection Fest Estrella Galicia (ES); Ribeira Sacra Festival (ES); Rototom Sunsplash (ES); Singin'In The Cave (ES); Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES); Sonorama Ribera (ES); SonrÍas Baixas (ES); Spring Festival (ES); Sun &amp; Snow Festival (ES); The Bpm Festival (PT); Tradidanças (PT); Tsunami Xixón (ES); Vai-m'À Banda (PT); WARM UP Festival Estrella de Levante (ES); WOS Festival (ES).</div><div>05. Best New Festival</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Vote</div><div>20.21 - Évora Música Contemporânea (PT); Artes à Vila (PT); Azeméis Season Sounds (PT); Caloura Blues (PT); Caudal Fest (ES); Cooltural Fest (ES); EA LIVE Lisboa (PT); Évora Jazz Fest (PT); FÓS - Festival de Órgão de Santarém (PT); Getxo Sound Fest (ES); Give Me 4 (PT) It's Happening (PT); Les Siestes Électroniques (PT); Most! Music Festival (ES); MYTHO Celebration (PT); Navarra Sur Festival (ES) O Son do Camiño (ES); Paraíso (ES); Sun &amp; Snow Festival (ES); Super Bock Under Fest (ES).</div><div>06. Best Line-Up</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Vote</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES); BBK Music Legends Fest (ES); Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Bime Live (ES); Bons Sons (PT); Cordas World Music Festival (PT); Dancefloor - Jump to the Drop (PT); DGTL Barcelona (ES); Donostia Festibala (ES); Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); EA LIVE Évora (PT); EA LIVE Lisboa (PT); EdpCoolJazz (PT); Festim (PT); Festival F (PT); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival Med (PT); Festival Mil*Lenni (ES); Festival Oito24 (PT); Festival Tribu (ES); Festival VILA (PT); FMM Sines (PT); Getxo Sound Fest (ES); Gijón Sound Festival (ES); Holika Festival (ES); Jardins Pedralbes (ES);La Mar de Músicas (ES);Les Siestes Électroniques (PT);Lisboa Dance Festival (PT);Lisboa Electronica (PT); Lisb-On #Jardim Sonoro (PT); Low Festival (ES); Mallorca Live Festival (ES); MIMO Festival (PT); Monte Verde Festival (PT); Mundaka Festival (ES); MUSA Cascais (PT); MYTHO Celebration (PT); Neopop (PT); Noches del Botánico (ES); Nova Arcada Braga Blues (PT); O Son do Camiño (ES); Party Sleep Repeat (PT); Prestoso Fest (ES); Resurrection Fest Estrella Galicia (ES); Ribeira Sacra Festival (ES); Rock Nordeste (PT); Rodellus (PT); Rototom Sunsplash (ES); Singin'In The Cave (ES); Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES); Sonorama Ribera (ES); The Bpm Festival (PT); Tsunami Xixón (ES); Walk &amp; Dance (PT); WARM UP Festival Estrella de Levante (ES); WOS Festival (ES); ZigurFest (PT)</div><div>07. Best Indoor Festival</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Vote</div><div>Azeméis Season Sounds (PT); Bime Live (ES); Caldas Nice Jazz (PT); Ciclo Mundos (PT); EA LIVE Lisboa (PT); Festival Int. Orgão de Braga (PT); Festival Mil*Lenni (ES); FIV de Vilalba (ES); FÓS - Festival de Órgão de Santarém (PT); GetMAD! Festival (ES); Gineta Rock Fest (ES); Lisboa Dance Festival (PT); Lisboa Electronica (PT); Most! Music Festival (ES); Mucho Flow (PT); Musidanças (PT); Nova Arcada Braga Blues (PT); Out.Fest (PT); Party Sleep Repeat (PT); Singin' In the Cave (ES); Sons de Vez (PT); Super Bock Under Fest (ES); Walk &amp; Dance (PT); WOS Festival (ES).</div><div>08. Best Cultural Programme</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Vote</div><div>AgitÁgueda (PT); Artes à Vila (PT); Atlantic Fest (ES); Azeméis Season Sounds (PT); Bons Sons (PT); Caldas anice Jazz (PT); Ciclo Mundos (PT); Cistermúsica (PT); Cordas World Music Festival (PT); Dantz Festival (ES); Ebrovisión (ES); Estaciones Sonoras (ES); Évora Jazz Fest (PT); Festival F (PT); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival Med (PT); Festival Tribu (ES); Festival VILA (PT); FMM Sines (PT); GetMAD! Festival (ES); Gijón Sound Festival (ES); Guitarras ao Alto (PT); L Burro i L Gueiteiro (PT); La Mar de Músicas (ES); Lisboa Electronica (PT); Mallorca Live Festival (ES); MIMO Festival (PT); Mundaka Festival (ES); MYTHO Celebration (PT); Nova Arcada Braga Blues (PT); O Sol da Caparica (PT); Party Sleep Repeat (PT); PortAmérica (ES); Prestoso Fest (ES); Revenidas (ES); Ribeira Sacra Festival (ES); Rototom Sunsplash (ES); Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES); Sonrías Baixas (ES); Ti Milha (PT); WARM UP Festival Estrella de Levante (ES); Westway LAB (PT); ZigurFest (PT); 20.21 Évora Música Contemporânea.</div><div>09. Best Communication</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Vote</div><div>Arrecife en Vivo (ES); Artes à Vila (PT); Atlantic Fest (ES); Azeméis Season Sounds (PT); Azkena Rock Festival (ES); BBK Music Legends Fest (ES); Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Bons Sons (PT); Caloura Blues (PT); Cooltural Fest (ES); Dantz Festival (ES); Donostia Festibala (ES); Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); Ebrovisión (ES); EdpCoolJazz (PT); Festim (PT); Festival F (PT); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival Mil*Lenni (ES); Jardins Pedralbes (ES); La Mar de Músicas (ES); Lisboa Dance Festival (PT); Lisb-On #Jardim Sonoro (PT); Low Festival (ES); Maktub Soundsgood (PT); Mallorca Live Festival (ES); MIMO Festival (PT); Monte Verde Festival (PT); Mundaka Festival (ES); MUSA Cascais (PT); MYTHO Celebration (PT); Navarra Sur Festival (ES); Neopop (PT); Noches del Botánico (ES); Nos Summer Opening (PT); O Sol da Caparica (PT); O Son do Camiño (ES); Party Sleep Repeat (PT); PortAmérica (ES); Prestoso Fest (ES); Resurrection Fest Estrella Galicia (ES); Rock Nordeste (PT); Rodellus (PT); Singin'In The Cave (ES); Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES); Sonrías Baixas (ES); Sons de Vez (PT); Sun &amp; Snow Festival (ES); The Bpm Festival (PT); Tsunami Xixón (ES).</div><div>10. Best Hosting and Reception</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Vote</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES); BBK Music Legends Fest (ES); Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Bime Live (ES); Bons Sons (PT); Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); Ebrovisión (ES); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival VILA (PT); FIV de Vilalba (ES); Gerês' Rock Fest (PT); Getxo Sound Fest (ES); Jardins Pedralbes (ES); L Burro i L Gueiteiro (PT); Mallorca Live Festival (ES); Monte Verde Festival (PT); Mundaka Festival (ES); MUSA Cascais (PT); Prestoso Fest (ES); Rock na Vila (PT); Rototom Sunsplash (ES); Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES); Vagos Metal Fest (PT); Westway LAB (PT); ZigurFest (PT).</div><div>11. Best Infrastructure</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Vote</div><div>Arrecife en Vivo (ES); Azkena Rock Festival (ES); BBK Music Legends Fest (ES); Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Bime Live (ES); Ciclo Mundos (PT); Dancefloor - Jump to the Drop (PT); Donostia Festibala (ES); Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); EdpCoolJazz (PT); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival Tribu (ES); Festival VILA (PT); Fuzzville!!! (ES); Getxo Sound Fest (ES); Guitarras ao Alto (PT); Jardins Pedralbes (ES); Les Siestes Électroniques (PT); Lisboa Dance Festival (PT); Low Festival (ES); MIMO Festival (PT; Mundaka Festival (ES); MYTHO Celebration (PT); Party Sleep Repeat (PT); PortAmérica (ES); Rototom Sunsplash (ES); The Bpm Festival (PT); WARM UP Festival Estrella de Levante (ES); Westway LAB (PT); ZigurFest (PT).</div><div>12. Contribution to Sustainability</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Jury Vote</div><div>Arrecife en Vivo (ES); Azeméis Season Sounds (PT); Azkena Rock Festival (ES); Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Bime Live (ES); Bons Sons (PT); Ciclo Mundos (PT); Cordas World Music Festival (PT); Dancefloor - Jump to the Drop (PT); DGTL Barcelona (ES); Donostia Festibala (ES); Ebrovisión (ES); EdpCoolJazz (PT); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival Med (PT); Festival Tribu (ES); Gijón Sound Festival (ES); Give Me 4 (PT); L Burro i L Gueiteiro (PT); La Mar de Músicas (ES); Lisb-On #Jardim Sonoro (PT); Low Festival (ES); Mallorca Live Festival (ES); Monte Verde Festival (PT); Mundaka Festival (ES); MUSA Cascais (PT); Noches del Botánico (ES); O Sol da Caparica (PT); Party Sleep Repeat (PT); PortAmérica (ES); Prestoso Fest (ES); Rodellus (PT); Rototom Sunsplash (ES); Singin'In The Cave (ES); Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES); Sonorama Ribera (ES); Sonrías Baixas (ES); Souto Rock (PT); Sun &amp; Snow Festival (ES); The Bpm Festival (PT); Tradidanças (PT); Vai-m'À Banda (PT); WARM UP Festival Estrella de Levante (ES).</div><div>13. Best Lusophone and Hispanic Festival</div><div>Iberoamerican and Lusophone Festivals | Public Vote</div><div>BBK Music Legends Fest (ES); Bons Sons (PT); EdpCoolJazz (PT); Estéreo Picnic (CO); Festival F (PT); Festival Gigante (ES); Festival Med (PT); Festival ZOUK Angola (AO); Lacustre (BR); Lisboa Dance Festival (PT); Low Festival (ES); MIMO Festival (PT/BR); Monte Verde Festival (PT); Musidanças (PT); Mutek MX (MX); Nos Summer Opening (PT); O Sol da Caparica (PT); Party Sleep Repeat (PT); Rotofest (EC); Storyland Festival (CO); WARM UP Festival Estrella de Levante (ES).</div><div>14. Best Academic Festival</div><div>Academic Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Vote</div><div>El Fiestón Canario (ES); eMove Festival (ES); Festival Académico de Lisboa (PT); Festival de Benvinguda Universitat de València (ES); Gravíssimo (PT); Nochevieja Universitaria Salamanca (ES); Publicatessen (ES); Queima das Fitas (PT); Queima das Fitas de Évora (PT); Recepção ao Caloiro de Lisboa (PT); Semana Académica de Lisboa (PT); Spring Break Portugal (PT); Telecogresca (ES).</div><div>15. Best Non-Music Festival</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Vote</div><div>Alma do Vinho (PT); Andanças (PT); Artes à Rua (PT); Comic Con Portugal (PT); Espontâneo - Festival Internacional de Teatro de Improviso (PT); Exquisito (PT); Fesmap (ES); Festival de Teatro Clásico de Almagro (ES); Festival dos Canais (PT); Festival dos Eidos (ES); Festival Kerouac (ES); FICSAM - International Mental Health Film Festival (PT); FIESA SandCity - International Sand Sculpture Festival (PT); Geão Mini Fest (PT); Huesca Film Festival (ES); Imaginarius - Internacional Festival of Street Theatre (PT); Metrópoli Gíjon (ES); Montanha Pico Festival (PT); Mundo ao Contrário (PT); Muscarium (PT); O Gesto Orelhudo (PT); Poetas (ES); Serralves em Festa (PT)</div><div>16. Best Festivity - NEW CATEGORY</div><div>Music Festivals (PT/ES) | Public Vote</div><div>Expofacic (PT); Agrival (PT); Fatacil (PT); Feira de Santi'ago (PT); Feira de São Mateus (PT); Feria de Almansa (ES); Festa dos Botes (ES); Festas de Carnide (PT); Festas de Lisboa (PT); Fiestas de Segorbe (ES); Fiestas del Pilar (ES); La Festa Gràcia (ES); La Tomatina (ES); Semana Grande de San Sebastián (ES).</div><div>17. Best Service Provider</div><div>Companies providing services in Music Festivals PT/ES | Jury Vote</div><div>ArtCor Light (PT); Casa dos Reclamos (PT); Chef Partner/PortAmérica (ES); Cision (PT); Digital Frame (PT); Ecofestes (PT); Enterticket (ES); Idasfest (ES); Monbus (ES); Musikaze/Gijón Sound Festival (ES); Papstar (PT); Ticketea (ES); Verve Events (UK).</div><div>18. Best Brand Activation</div><div>Companies that promote brand activations in Music Festivals PT/ES | Jury Vote</div><div>Agadic/Atlantic Fest (ES); Cervezas Alhambra/Noches del Botánico (ES); Cervezas La Salve/Ebrovisión (ES); Deleite/Revenidas (ES); Estrella Damm/GetMAD! Festival (ES); Estrella Galicia/Sinsal (ES); Fest Galicia (ES); Galipizza/Resurrection Fest (ES); Leroy Merlin/Rodellus (PT); Licor Beirão (PT); Nissan/Festival da Povoação (PT); Repsol/PortAmérica (ES); Ribera del Duero/Sonorama Ribera (ES); Ron Brugal/Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); SMAS/O Sol da Caparica (PT); Sociedade Ponto Verde (PT); Sumol (PT); Super Bock /Sonrías Baixas (ES); ThunderBitch (ES); Toyota Caetano (PT).</div><div>19. Best Use of Technology</div><div>Companies/brands that have technological solutions for Music Festivals PT/ES | Jury Vote</div><div>Brace In (PT); Clubberize/Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); Digital Frame (PT); Enterticket (ES); Glownet/ Bons Sons (PT); Glownet/Monte Verde Festival (PT); Idasfest (ES); Inspide/Festival Gigante (ES); Mb Way (PT); Playpass/Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Ticketea (ES); Tuenti/Bime Live (ES); Verve Events (UK); Weegoto (PT).</div><div>20. Best Media Partner</div><div>Media Partners (PT/ES) | Public Vote</div><div>Antena 3 (PT); Cadena Ser (ES); Dod Magazine (ES); El País (ES); Mondo Sonoro (ES); MTV (ES); Navarra Televisión (ES); Observador (ES); Radio 3 (ES); Rádio Comercial (PT); Rimas e Batidas (PT); RTP (PT); Sic Notícias (PT); Wide Future (PT).</div><div>21. Best Live Performance (INT.)</div><div>Festivals, Agencies or Bands (PT/ES) | Public Vote</div><div>Alpha Blondy - MUSA Cascais (PT); Bad Religion - Tsunami Xixón (ES); Benjamim Clementine - Super Bock Under Fest (ES); Biffy Clyro - Mundaka Festival (ES); Bonga - Festival Med (PT); Childish Gambino - Bilbao BBK Live (ES); Clap Your Hands Say Yeah - Arrecife en Vivo (ES); David Byrne - Edp CoolJazz (PT); Doug Macleod - Nova Arcada Braga Blues (PT); GAIKA - Mucho Flow (PT); Giant Swan - Les Siestes Électroniques (PT); Goran Bregovic - MIMO Festival (PT); Joan Jett &amp; the Blackhearts - Azkena Rock Festival (ES); Kaiserchiefs - Atlantic Fest (ES); Kasabian - WARM UP Festival Estrella de Levante (ES); Kraftwerk - Noches del Botánico (ES); Lenny Kravitz - O Son do Camiño (ES); Linn da Quebrada -Out.Fest (PT); Martin Garrix - Dreambeach Villaricos (ES); NAO - Lisboa Dance Festival (PT); New Bomb Turks - Fuzzville!!! (ES); Prophets of Range - Resurrection Fest (ES); Sara Hebe - Sonrías Baixas (ES); Sly &amp; Robbie ft Yellowman, Johnny Osbourne, Bitty McLean (ES); St. Germain - Neopop (PT); The Bug ft. Miss Red - WOS Festival (ES); The Chemical Brothers - Low Festival (ES); The Hives - Monte Verde Festival (PT); The Hives - Sonorama Ribera (ES); The Prodigy - Mallorca Live Festival (ES); Tom Jones - Jardins Pedralbes (ES).</div><div>22. Best Live Performance (PT/ES)</div><div>Festivals, Agencies or Bands (PT/ES) | Public Vote</div><div>800 Gondomar - Souto Rock (PT); Alba Molina - La Mar de Músicas (ES); Angelus Apatrida - GetMAD! Festival (ES); Beezegol - MUSA Cascais (PT); Bruno Pernadas - Mimo (PT); Budda Power Blues &amp; Maria João - Caloura Blues (PT); Bunbury - Mundaka Festival (ES); Capitão Fausto - Rock Nordeste (PT); Christina Rosenvinge &amp; Joven Orquesta Sinfónica de Burgos - Festival Tribu (ES); Conan Osiris - Vira Pop (PT); Coque Malla - Ribeira Sacra Festival (ES); Crassh - ArtBeerFest Caminha (PT); Dead Combo - Bons Sons (PT); Dead Combo - MIMO Festival (PT); Diogo Piçarra - Festival VILA (PT); Enrique Bunbury - Festival Gigante (ES); Galandum Galundaina - Tradidanças (PT); Golden Slumbers - EA LIVE Évora (PT); HMB - Festival da Povoação (PT); Iván Ferreiro - Cooltural Fest (ES); Izal - Navarra Sur Festival (ES); Karetus - Meo Sudoeste (PT); Kings of the Beach - Rodellus (PT); La Casa Azul - Atlantic Fest (ES); La Pegatina - Arrecife en Vivo (ES); La Raíz - Sonrías Baixas (ES); Lori Meyers - Ebrovisión (ES); Lori Meyers - FIV de Vilalba (ES); Los Planetas - Spring Festival (ES); Maika Makovski - Singin'In The Cave (ES); Mirror People - Lisboa Dance Festival (PT); Moonspell - Gerês' Rock Fest (PT); Mundo Segundo - Rock na Vila (PT); Penicos de Prata - Vodafone Paredes de Coura (PT); Salvador Sobral - Edp CoolJazz (PT); Sete Lágrimas - Artes à Vila (PT); Slow J - Monte Verde Festival (PT); The Legendary Tigerman - EA LIVE Lisboa (PT); The Legendary Tigerman - Festival F (PT); Throes + The Shine - Party Sleep Repeat (PT); Txarrak - Donostia Festibala (ES); Vestusta Morla - Caudal Fest (ES); Vetusta Morla - PortAmérica (ES); Wet Bed Gang - Nos Summer Opening (PT); Zoo - Revenidas (ES).</div><div>23. Excellence Award</div><div>Direct nomination | Aporfest + Jury + Associates</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_69160edc29fb4600a1760433445e67f0~mv2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_2fdf434ae2d942a8a7fe4a3d4f3c55c5~mv2.jpg"/></div><div>All the information on the description of these categories and previous winners are on the official website of the event. The panel of judges will be announced later this month. Votes can be made over the next few weeks, until December 31 at 1:00 p.m. (Continental Portugal time).</div><div>-----------------------------------</div><div>BUSUP is a digital mobility platform and one of the partners of the event and establishes specific routes for public and professional travel to the event, both for Vigo (Iberian Festival Awards) and Lisbon (Talkfest).</div><div>APORFEST - Associação Portuguesa Festivais de Música provides again free access, in both events, to all its associates (any modality, with valid quota in its occurrence). Be part of it!</div><div>Tickets and all the information available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest'19: 10 more speakers confirmed for the 8th edition</title><description><![CDATA[The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisbon, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. We announce today the third set of speakers inherent to the various programme contents of the professional day.Conferences (Speakers)Adilson Lima (co-founder Festival Iminente); Joaquim Silva (partner Feeders); Luís Garcia (cultural programmer Évora Municipality); Mickael Carreira (artist); Paulo Magalhães (artistic director and<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_bced1a34aa274f7c89c753d2ccabd433%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/11/28/Talkfest19-Talkfest19-10-more-speakers-confirmed-for-the-8th-edition</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/11/28/Talkfest19-Talkfest19-10-more-speakers-confirmed-for-the-8th-edition</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 13:58:03 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76~mv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/><div>The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisbon, on March 13 and 22, 2019 respectively. We announce today the third set of speakers inherent to the various programme contents of the professional day.</div><div>Conferences (Speakers)</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_51f99dd8dea245b68651e843c604759b~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_d4e94a9566b2469d9bd102ac3045811c~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_12d50e25695c40f58693d35da5610412~mv2_d_1200_1200_s_2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_bced1a34aa274f7c89c753d2ccabd433~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_c1bc7c8f60e949bfaf6c5192521f955b~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_f700f1b517314b59986b35b003d74471~mv2.png"/></div><div>Adilson Lima (co-founder Festival Iminente); Joaquim Silva (partner Feeders); Luís Garcia (cultural programmer Évora Municipality); Mickael Carreira (artist); Paulo Magalhães (artistic director and choreographer PMP Eventos); Rui Costa (director of resources and special projects Fundação Serralves)</div><div>Testimonies from various sectors and different professional contexts of culture that will bring to each theme an integrative vision of what is intended to be discussed. We also want to enhance the barrier-free interaction with the audience making to be an active player in the way of debates.</div><div>Pitch Stage</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_a634891a6f454ca9b7db4ddfd020aa82~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_07eed944029b46bd97b8aa9601cdb49f~mv2.png"/></div><div>Ecoevents - What can festivals do to become more sustainable? (Ana Loureiro, Com. Director EGF); Multidados - How to give numbers and make a festival tangible? (Florbela Borges, partner)</div><div>Presentations of services that complement the productivity, sustainability and obtain greater recognition and data in the management of a festival to those in charge.</div><div>Documentaries</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_c2f728a46b744bc2b9fa396a0c50434c~mv2.png"/><div>THE LEGENDARY TIGERMAN - FADO INTO NOTHING</div><div>Director, photographer and artist embarked on a trip through the Californian desert and the result is a film that is both a road movie and a false diary in super 8mm. It describes the path of a man who does not run away or hide, simply walks into nothingness, seeks to be nothing. During this crossing, Paulo Furtado composed part of his most recent album, &quot;Misfit&quot;.</div><div>Scientific Presentations</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_eec2dc892caa42baad7b56c95074739b~mv2.png"/><div>Strategies for Internationalization of Music Festivals (Rodrigo Ferreira, thesis, Universidade Porto, 2018)</div><div>How to get the festivals internationalized and leave a mark with the public, was the mote of analysis of several festivals like Rock in Rio.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pBxZ6oDmz_A"/><div>After the closing of the applies for the 4th edition of Iberian Festival Awards, that had a new record of proposals, we indicate that on December 4 will be known all the nominees validated and opened the votes for the categories decided by the jury. Be part of it and decide the winners!</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguse Music Festivals Association provides again free access to all its members (all modalities, with valid quota in their occurrence) in both events.</div><div>Tickets and all the information available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Iberian Festival Awards applications - last day. Talkfest'19 also has Black Friday.</title><description><![CDATA[The TALKFEST - International Music Festivals Forum, with its 8th edition scheduled for March between the cities of Lisbon and Vigo, already has more than 20 confirmed speakers and makes available today until Sunday 50 tickets at a special Black Friday price, with a 15€ discount. It suffices for each user to enter the code on the ticket purchase Weegoto platform (74125044). Next week we will announce another 10 speakers presents at the event and a new international keynote speaker.It is today the<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_caad79be0c5d4695b288244a82c35a60%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/11/23/Iberian-Festival-Awards-applications---last-day-Talkfest19-also-has-Black-Friday</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/11/23/Iberian-Festival-Awards-applications---last-day-Talkfest19-also-has-Black-Friday</guid><pubDate>Fri, 23 Nov 2018 11:56:42 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76~mv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/><div>The TALKFEST - International Music Festivals Forum, with its 8th edition scheduled for March between the cities of Lisbon and Vigo, already has more than 20 confirmed speakers and makes available today until Sunday 50 tickets at a special Black Fridayprice, with a 15€ discount. It suffices for each user to enter the code on the ticket purchase Weegoto platform (74125044). Next week we will announce another 10 speakers presents at the event and a new international keynote speaker.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_caad79be0c5d4695b288244a82c35a60~mv2.png"/><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pBxZ6oDmz_A"/><div>It is today the end of the applications for the 4th edition of the Iberian Festival Awards, included in Talkfest and there is already a record of the number of applications with a higher quality and accuracy of the same by those in charge if we compare with the level of previous editions.</div><div>The Teatro Afundación (Vigo) will receive a gala composed by 22 categories + 1 excellence award interspersed by six live acts. As the event is more than the recognition of Iberian winners, national, finalist and loser there will be an afterparty with open bar for all present and from there continue to come out the best synergies for the festivals.</div><div>1. Who can apply?</div><div>Depending on the category in question, can apply for the 4th edition: Iberian music festivals, festivals with another artistic disciplines, festivities, performers at festivals, service providers, brands and media partners presents at festivals in the year 2018. Each category (taking the Excellence Award and Best Lusophone and Hispanic Festival) will have an Iberian and a national winner.</div><div>2. Which categories are in competition, who wins and who decides the winners?</div><div>Best Major Festival (PT / ES festivals)Best Medium-Sized Festival (festivals PT / ES | public)Best Small Festival (festivals PT / ES | public)Best Touristic Promotion (festivals PT / ES | public)Best New Festival (festivals PT / ES | public)Best Line-up (festivals PT / ES | public)Best Indoor Festival (festivals PT / ES | public )Best Cultural Program (festivals PT / ES | jury)Best Communication (festivals PT / ES | jury)Best Hosting and Reception (festivals PT / ES | jury)Best Infrastructure (festivals PT / ES | jury)Contribution to Sustainability (festivals PT / ES | jury)Best Lusophone and Hispanic Festival (lusophone and hispanic festivals | public)Best Academic Festival (academic festivals PT / ES | public)Best Non Music Festival (artistic festivals PT / ES | public)Best Festivity (festivities PT / ES | public)Best Service Provider (PT / ES | jury)Best Brand Activation (brands PT / ES | jury)Best Use of Technology (brands PT / ES | jury)Best Media Partner (media partners PT / ES | public)Best Live Performance (PT / ES) (artists PT / ES | public)Best Live Performance (Int.) (artists Int. / public)Excellence Award (jury nomination and Aporfest)</div><div>The description of these categories and previous winners can be seen on the Iberian Festival Awards menu.</div><div>3. Deadlines?</div><div>Applications can be made on the official website until today at 23:59 (Continental Portugal time). See the specific regulation and form.</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association provides again free access to all its members in both events (all modalities, with valid quota in its occurrence). Be part of it!</div><div>All information available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Director of the Amsterdam Dance Event at Talkfest'19. Iberian Festival Awards applications end on Friday</title><description><![CDATA[The TALKFEST - International Music Festivals Forum announces today the first keynote speaker for the main section (conferences) - Mariana Sanchotene, the current director of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) which is the largest European clubbing festival held annually in Amsterdam.In past editions we have received the best testimonies from established festivals such as Roskilde, Sziget, Exist, Glastonbury, Wacken Open Air or Primavera Sound (Spain) and now we want with this confirmation a truly<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_55f2bc078d1445439acc9e23addb2a6f%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/11/20/Director-of-the-Amsterdam-Dance-Event-at-Talkfest19-Iberian-Festival-Awards-applications-end-on-Friday</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/11/20/Director-of-the-Amsterdam-Dance-Event-at-Talkfest19-Iberian-Festival-Awards-applications-end-on-Friday</guid><pubDate>Tue, 20 Nov 2018 15:04:26 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76~mv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/><div>The TALKFEST - International Music Festivals Forum announces today the first keynote speaker for the main section (conferences) - Mariana Sanchotene, the current director of the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) which is the largest European clubbing festival held annually in Amsterdam.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_55f2bc078d1445439acc9e23addb2a6f~mv2.png"/><div>In past editions we have received the best testimonies from established festivals such as Roskilde, Sziget, Exist, Glastonbury, Wacken Open Air or Primavera Sound (Spain) and now we want with this confirmation a truly inspiration for an evolving area in the Portuguese context (the eletronic and all music types, with new events and concepts announced each year) through the presentation of the ADE case study.</div><div>Mariana has more than 20 years of experience in licensing and implementation of major events and worked with many companies like: ID &amp; T, Stage Entertainment or Cirque du Soleil.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/pBxZ6oDmz_A"/><div>The 4th edition of the Iberian Festival Awards, included in Talkfest, will take place on March 13rd in Vigo. The Teatro Afundación will thus receive a gala composed by 22 categories + 1 excellence award interspersed by six live acts. The event represents the unique recognition of Iberian stakeholders in Festivals area - iberian winners, national winners, finalists and non-winners needs to be together in the same space to create more synergies. There will be an afterparty with open bar for all the presents.</div><div>1. Who can apply?</div><div>Depending on the category in question, can apply for the 4th edition: Iberian music festivals, festivals with another artistic disciplines, festivities, performers at festivals, service providers, brands and media partners presents at festivals in the year 2018. Each category (taking the Excellence Award and Best Lusophone and Hispanic Festival) will have an Iberian and a national winner.</div><div>2. Which categories are in competition, who wins and who decides the winners?</div><div>Best Major Festival (PT / ES festivals)Best Medium-Sized Festival (festivals PT / ES | public)Best Small Festival (festivals PT / ES | public)Best Touristic Promotion (festivals PT / ES | public)Best New Festival (festivals PT / ES | public)Best Line-up (festivals PT / ES | public)Best Indoor Festival (festivals PT / ES | public )Best Cultural Program (festivals PT / ES | jury)Best Communication (festivals PT / ES | jury)Best Hosting and Reception (festivals PT / ES | jury)Best Infrastructure (festivals PT / ES | jury)Contribution to Sustainability (festivals PT / ES | jury)Best Lusophone and Hispanic Festival (lusophone and hispanic festivals | public)Best Academic Festival (academic festivals PT / ES | public)Best Non Music Festival (artistic festivals PT / ES | public)Best Festivity (festivities PT / ES | public)Best Service Provider (PT / ES | jury)Best Brand Activation (brands PT / ES | jury)Best Use of Technology (brands PT / ES | jury)Best Media Partner (media partners PT / ES | public)Best Live Performance (PT / ES) (artists PT / ES | public)Best Live Performance (Int.) (artists Int. / public)Excellence Award (jury nomination and Aporfest)</div><div>The description of these categories and previous winners can be seen on the Iberian Festival Awards menu.</div><div>3. Deadlines?</div><div>Applications can be made on the official website until Friday at 23:59 (Continental Portugal time). See the specific regulation and form.</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association provides again free access to all its members in both events (all modalities with valid quota in its occurrence). Be part of it and make the difference with your audience and stakeholders!</div><div>All information available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>10 days remaining for the closing of the Iberian Festival Awards applications</title><description><![CDATA[The 4th edition of the Iberian Festival Awards, part of Talkfest - International Music Festival Forum, will take place on March 13rd in Vigo, which is the third city that receives the gala of these festivals industry awards.Teatro Afundación will be the place that receives the gala composed by: 22 categories + 1 excellence award interspersed by six live acts. The event is more than the recognition of Iberians and national winners, finalists and non-winners. This moment (beyond the gala) will<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76%7Emv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_232/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76%7Emv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/11/13/10-days-remaining-for-the-closing-of-the-Iberian-Festival-Awards-applications</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/11/13/10-days-remaining-for-the-closing-of-the-Iberian-Festival-Awards-applications</guid><pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 15:18:27 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76~mv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/><div>The 4th edition of the Iberian Festival Awards, part of Talkfest - International Music Festival Forum, will take place on March 13rd in Vigo, which is the third city that receives the gala of these festivals industry awards.</div><div>Teatro Afundación will be the place that receives the gala composed by: 22 categories + 1 excellence award interspersed by six live acts. The event is more than the recognition of Iberians and national winners, finalists and non-winners. This moment (beyond the gala) will have a space with open bar for all the presents and a afterparty to come out the best synergies for the festivals.</div><div>1. Who can apply?</div><div>Depending on the category can apply for winners: Iberian music festivals, festivals of other artistic disciplines, festivals, artists, service providers and brands present at festivals and even media partners with intervention on the area time in 2018. Each category (besides the Excellence Award and Best Lusophone and Hispanic Festival) will have an Iberian and a national winner.</div><div>2. Which categories are in competition, who wins and who decides the winners?</div><div>Best Major Festival (PT / ES festivals)Best Medium-Sized Festival (festivals PT / ES | public)Best Small Festival (festivals PT / ES | public)Best Touristic Promotion (festivals PT / ES | public)Best New Festival (festivals PT / ES | public)Best Line-up (festivals PT / ES | public)Best Indoor Festival (festivals PT / ES | public )Best Cultural Program (festivals PT / ES | jury)Best Communication (festivals PT / ES | jury)Best Hosting and Reception (festivals PT / ES | jury)Best Infrastructure (festivals PT / ES | jury)Contribution to Sustainability (festivals PT / ES | jury)Best Lusophone and Hispanic Festival (lusophone and hispanic festivals | public)Best Academic Festival (academic festivals PT / ES | public)Best Non Music Festival (artistic festivals PT / ES | public)Best Festivity (festivities PT / ES | public)Best Service Provider (PT / ES | jury)Best Brand Activation (brands PT / ES | jury)Best Use of Technology (brands PT / ES | jury)Best Media Partner (media partners PT / ES | public)Best Live Performance (PT / ES) (artists PT / ES | public)Best Live Performance (Int.) (artists Int. / public)Excellence Award (jury nomination and Aporfest)</div><div>The description of these categories and previous winners can be seen on the official event website.</div><div>3. Deadlines?</div><div>Applications can be made on the official website (Iberian Festival Awards menu) until November 23rd at 23:59 (Continental Portugal time). See the specific regulation and form.</div><div>NEWS</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_93d144f5a7f54d65ab6cf3ca732f460e~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_375d1a5c799a409fbd027eb55609eec1~mv2.png"/></div><div>With the approach of the gala are being given news and if two live acts (Joana Espadinha and Filipe Sambado) have already been announced, we indicate now the official hosts of the gala: Pedro Luzindro (actor and stand-up comedian) who has been with us since the 1st edition and is already a true &quot;master of ceremonies&quot; . Luzindro will be co-helped by Ana Cristina Câmara (actress and director) who through here experience of working in Spanish context. Both will form a double with the purpose of generating good mood and true entertainment.</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association provides again free access to all its members (all modalities with valid quota in its occurrence). Be part of it and make the the difference with your stakeholders!</div><div>All information available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest'19: Announcement of another set of speakers and live act</title><description><![CDATA[The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisbon, on March 13rd and 22th, 2019 respectively. We are announcing today the second set of speakers inherent to the various programming contents of the professional day and the second live act confirmed for the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards.Conferences (Moderator)Idevor Mendonça (reporter RTP)The main programming area of the event continues to have journalists as moderators<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_6d3b95e3b914415a98db2ebf21dcdf7e%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/10/25/Talkfest19-Announcement-of-another-set-of-speakers-and-live-act</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/10/25/Talkfest19-Announcement-of-another-set-of-speakers-and-live-act</guid><pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 09:37:24 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3cb0ada1312b4092b16b01d2f606fd76~mv2_d_4167_1542_s_2.png"/><div>The 8th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisbon, on March 13rd and 22th, 2019 respectively. We are announcing today the second set of speakers inherent to the various programming contents of the professional day and the second live act confirmed for the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards.</div><div>Conferences (Moderator)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_503bcd2e11334737b20c5d2d1975fc83~mv2_d_2667_2667_s_4_2.png"/><div>Idevor Mendonça (reporter RTP)</div><div>The main programming area of the event continues to have journalists as moderators for each theme in order to enhance the best of each set of speakers, and this year everyone will come from the television context.</div><div>Conferences (Speakers)</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_6d3b95e3b914415a98db2ebf21dcdf7e~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_7876665e2d0347728704699fe42f54ec~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_d971b95f88654dd087ee33789ee67119~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_e767bfa24693434283f3a90fa65e8bc3~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_a0c78b87d7784fa8aab453a9bc88151a~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_1460bcc0f4d5431e961c75e5fcde768c~mv2.png"/></div><div>Blaya (artist); Lú Araújo (Mimo Festival Director); Luis Carvalho (EA Live artistic director); Fernando Cabral (Soundsgood director and booking agent); Marco António (The Lucky Duckies manager/singer) e Paulo Santos (City council Faro municipality / Festival F).</div><div>Testimonies from various sectors and different professional contexts (national and international) will bring to each theme an integrative vision of what we want to discuss. We also want to foster the barrier-free interaction of the audience and can also be part of the debate.</div><div>Pitch Stage</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_9de9bad33b3a4b9189b2a91f69a9124c~mv2.png"/><div>ARTES À VILA - heritage, music and culture by Eduardo Jordão (director)</div><div>A presentation of the 2nd edition, with first hand announcements, of the festival that places the Monastery of Batalha as a key factor of all its programming.</div><div>Documentaries</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_289e916fbea84705a647ebcb52c2d459~mv2_d_2667_2667_s_4_2.png"/><div>PAUS - MADEIRA</div><div>The Festival Aleste invited Paus to go to Madeira Island and be part of an artistic residence (September 2017) with the intention of recording the videoclips of the new album and documenting the stay on the island and the result is this. To watch full screening on Talkfest'19.</div><div>Iberian Festival Awards</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_f961561aebf74a4aa23b1f4a748d4393~mv2_d_2667_2667_s_4_2.png"/><div>FILIPE SAMBADO (PT) | There are many summer festivals that welcomed Filipe and his &quot;luxury escorts&quot; this year. Surprise for many and finally the recognition of songs in playlist on radios like Antena 3 and Vodafone. It is, for this, the second live act confirmated for the Iberian Festival Awards gala.</div><div>Applications for these awards, which will take place in Vigo (Spain) on 13th of March, are open and will be used to reward: music festivals; festivals of other artistic aspects; festivities; media partners; service providers; sponsors and artists.</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals provides again free access to all its members (all modalities, with valid quota at time of the event). Be part of it!</div><div>Tickets and all the information available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest’19: first speakers and live act</title><description><![CDATA[The 8 edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisbon, on March 13rd and 22th, 2019 respectively. Today we can announce the first contents of programming of the professional day and the first live act confirmed for the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards.Conferences (Moderator)Iryna Shev (Sic Notícias / Expresso Journalist)The main programming area of the event continues to have journalists as moderators for each theme in order to<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_c14f06ef10d94f39a4a68437a904f306%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_232/9d4d2e_c14f06ef10d94f39a4a68437a904f306%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/10/04/Talkfest%E2%80%9919-first-speakers-and-live-act</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/10/04/Talkfest%E2%80%9919-first-speakers-and-live-act</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Oct 2018 10:12:06 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_c14f06ef10d94f39a4a68437a904f306~mv2.jpg"/><div>The 8 edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place between the cities of Vigo and Lisbon, on March 13rd and 22th, 2019 respectively. Today we can announce the first contents of programming of the professional day and the first live act confirmed for the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards.</div><div>Conferences (Moderator)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_ee48bbaf0446410fb0f33077ce66cb5c~mv2.png"/><div>Iryna Shev (Sic Notícias / Expresso Journalist)</div><div>The main programming area of the event continues to have journalists as moderators for each theme in order to enhance the best of each set of speakers, and this year everyone will come from the television context.</div><div>Conferences (Speakers) </div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_4089e137ce9e4affa6201daf781b4f2d~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_cd79a73a4ebb43b0af1aca3420128284~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_142e7525557343328a034552ac07bace~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_a493d800acc945a99a876aa87f765751~mv2.png"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_c2da546cc95e477cbc490da6552a6144~mv2.png"/></div><div>Edson Santos (Vice-president Águeda Municipality); Gonçalo Lopes (City council / Leiria Municipality); Gui Garrido (Artistic Director Festival A Porta); Ingrid Berger (Backstage Manager Rock in Rio); Mundo Segundo (Artist)</div><div>Testimonies from various sectors and different professional contexts (national and international) will bring to each theme an integrative vision of what we want to discuss. We also want to foster the barrier-free interaction of the audience and to be an important player in the debate.</div><div>Pitch Stage</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_48bfd673daf648bcaa10bfc22138e1a7~mv2.png"/><div>BUSUP - more mobility to the festival-goers by Rui Fernandes (CEO)</div><div>A new section with 30'' presentations on new brands, solutions, ideas and results to make itself known in the festival market.</div><div>Documentaries</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_12bb0a626cd14900b3930632974e134a~mv2.png"/><div>SLAVE TO THE GRIND</div><div>Grindcore is a strong musical style with influences from Punk, Metal and Hardcore that are explored in this international documentary. This section will have more screenings this year at the event.</div><div>The programming of the event will have, in 2019, more than 100 programming themes and speakers. This will take place on March 22, from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm, uninterruptedly, in five spaces of the Museu das Comunicações (Communications Museum) in Lisbon. Talkfest will end in an afterparty in a Lisbon night club.</div><div>Iberian Festival Awards</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_3eceae90406243a48f8d730e1615142f~mv2.png"/><div>Joana Espadinha (PT) | One of the greatest talents and revelations of the year, and with an album released recently, Joana will be one of the performances at the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards. </div><div>Applications for these awards, which will take place in Vigo (Spain) on 13th of March, are open and will be used to reward: music festivals; festivals of other artistic aspects; festivities; media partners; service providers; sponsors and artists.</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals provides again free access to all its members (all modalities, with valid quota at time of the event). Be part of it!</div><div>Tickets and all the information available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720 </div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest and Iberian Festival Awards'18: numbers and conclusions</title><description><![CDATA[The 7th edition of Talkfest took place this past week, with two days of activities at Forum Lisboa (Iberian Festival Awards) and Museu das Comunicações (Conferences, Presentations, Seminars, Documentaries, Exhibitions, Job Fair and a Exclusive Meeting for Iberian Promoters).After last year edition in Barcelona, the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards had an auditorium with double the capacity of the previous editions in order to receive more live performances new awarded categories. A night to<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/5H5ZPQlcCj8/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/03/21/Talkfest-and-Iberian-Festival-Awards18-numbers-and-conclusions</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/03/21/Talkfest-and-Iberian-Festival-Awards18-numbers-and-conclusions</guid><pubDate>Wed, 21 Mar 2018 16:49:29 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The 7th edition of Talkfest took place this past week, with two days of activities at Forum Lisboa (Iberian Festival Awards) and Museu das Comunicações (Conferences, Presentations, Seminars, Documentaries, Exhibitions, Job Fair and a Exclusive Meeting for Iberian Promoters).</div><div>After last year edition in Barcelona, the gala of the Iberian Festival Awards had an auditorium with double the capacity of the previous editions in order to receive more live performances new awarded categories. A night to remember, with a room ready to enjoy the live performances (Miguel Araújo, Desakato, Madepaz, Whales, Quartoquarto and All You Can Swing – with a medley of some of the iconic artists to step foot in music festivals) while the national and iberian winners of all 23 categories were announced.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/5H5ZPQlcCj8"/><div>It was a night of partying, with the gala serving as a pretext for meeting, reunions, hugs and strengthning partnerships in order to raise the competivity in this area. Resurrection Fest, Fmm Sines, O Sol da Caparica, Festival Med, Bons Sons, Wam Estrela de Levante and Bilbao BBK Live took home more than one award. Roberta Medina (vice-president of Rock in Rio Lisboa) received the Excellence Award for the evolution of her project with each edition, which takes the quality of its competition and stakeholders (e.g. service providers – audiovisuals, media partners ad partners) to an other level.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_53f1611372b247c8bf1325844cd421e1~mv2_d_5006_3576_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>Talkfest was once again the showcase of a discussion of current themes that interfere in the area of festivals, such as the presentation of projects that otimize processes in this area.</div><div>Promoters, brands, presidents, mayors, journalists and service providers, together inside and outside of the several auditoriums/rooms in order to acquire tools that potenciate its network. Several news were given firsthand, highlighting the presentation of the case study of Roskilde Festival, explained by its CEO Signe Lopdrup, in a festival with non-profit motives but professionalized in a humanitarian object through volunteers, the theme of ticket sales and how portuguese festivals will evolve to accept parallel sales and online with its audience, brands look for notoriety and now the buzz they will have by being contextualized in a festival though the impact of image sharing and audience vídeos on social media.</div><div>Another of the highlights of the event was the presentation of the 2017 edition of “O perfil do festivaleiro” (APORFEST study) that showed and increase in the number of festivals consumed. There were: 4 rooms with simultaneous programming in every moment (conferences, professional and scientific presentations, seminars); an exclusive moment dedicated to iberian promoters with the goal of optimizing sinergies in a two year distance; and the photographic exhibition “O poder dos festivais”.</div><div>The 2019 edition of Talkfest is already confirmed for march. The first day dedicated to Iberian Festival Awards and the second day filled with a variety of ativities in order to debate the future of festivals in Portugal – a special edition, inclusive that will work on the convergence and divergence of several types of festivals (e.g music, cinema, theatre, literature, and a crossing of other subjects).</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kXOkxGPsg6s"/><div>We would like to give a special thanks to all of APORFEST’s associates (the main support of the event, and who made it possible for it to have an increase in quality this past edition, with more than 75% of the costs of the event belonging to the association), all the speakers and moderators in the several sections of the programme, jury members, the bands that performed at the Gala, sponsors and partners (specially Turismo de Portugal, Turismo de Lisboa and Fundação GDA), staff (our own and partners such as Last Step, Polishows and ECL) and of course the public that participated in the event, we hope you acquired the information and skills to apply in this year’s work.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_074fce4ae9614ada939d7e6c27b3023c~mv2_d_5359_3573_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>NUMBERS</div><div>1150 spectators: Iberian Festival Awards [day 1 - 600pax); Talkfest [day 2 - 550pax]</div><div>488 media insertions + online (Portugal and Spain &gt; month of the event)</div><div>Transmissions: Iberian Festival Awards Gala (online Antena 3 and Aporfest - live; Canal 180); Talkfest'18 finale at Prova Oral (Antena 3)</div><div>436 entities (Portugal, Spain, Brazil, France, Germany, Holland, Canada, UK and Denmark)</div><div>11% foreigners Talkfest + 48% foreigners Iberian Festival Awards</div><div>230 Roomnights in Lisbon - 158 Iberian Festival Awards + 72 Talkfest (calculated by jury presence, staff, speakers, bands, festival members and companies present)</div><div>82 speakers (14 international)</div><div>57 sponsors and media partners</div><div>BUZZ</div><div>It fills us with pride to see Brazil and Portugal working together to conquer the award for best infrastructure at Iberian Festival Awards!</div><div>(Festival Mimo, social media, 17.03.18)</div><div>Major events are made, built and shared with everyone! It was with great pride that we received these awards that we now share with yout. O Sol da Caparica won three of the categories for which it was nominated yesterday at Iberian Festival Awards!</div><div>(O Sol da Caparica, social media, 16.03.18)</div><div>Cision Portugal was yesterday distinguised with the “Best Service Provider” award at Iberian Festival Awards. We would like to thank the organization for the recognition and congratulate all of the involved in this success.</div><div>(Cision, social media, 16.03.18)</div><div>We would like to congratulate Aporfest for all the work in raising sponsors which allowed the comfort of all of the involved in the conferences.</div><div>(Música em DX, news, 17.03.18)</div><div>Fundação Inatel was at Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum, the event that envolves talks and puts music festivals in motion.</div><div>(Fundação Inatel, social media, 16.03.18)</div><div>The real reason to come to Lisbon this week was to participate in Talkfest’18 where “No Ar Coquetel Molotov” was nominated in one of the categors. But despite winning or losing what matters are the emotions felt.</div><div>(Jarmeson de Lima - diretor festival No Ar Coqutel Molotov - Brazil,social media, 16.03.18)</div><div>When you are working and at the same time having a unique moment.</div><div>(Ana Prata - Last2Ticket, social media, 16.03.18)</div><div>With a heart full!</div><div>(Isabel Candeias - team Edp Cooljazz,social media, 15.03.18)</div><div>Gratefull for everything! Wanting to organize a music festival .</div><div>(Sara Costa - público, social media , 17.03.18)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_19c733a60e534afd8247df8cced81a96~mv2_d_5472_3648_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>CONTACTS</div><div>Email: talkfest@talkfest.eu</div><div>www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Phone: (+351) 217904720</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>IFA'2018: And the winners are...</title><description><![CDATA[01. BEST MAJOR FESTIVALResurrection Fest (ES) WinnerO Sol da Caparica (PT) National Winner02. BEST MEDIUM-SIZED FESTIVAL powered by PolishowsFestival Med (PT) WinnerTsunami Xixon (ES) National Winner03. BEST SMALL FESTIVALParty Sleep Repeat (PT) WinnerLa Mar de Musicas (ES) National Winner04. BEST NEW FESTIVALThe BPM Festival: Portugal (PT) WinnerWam Estrella de Levante (ES) National Winner05. BEST LINE-UP powered by Artcor LightResurrection Fest (ES) WinnerEdp Cool Jazz (PT) National Winner06.<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/PSm19VzD1Pc/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/03/16/IFA2018-And-the-winners-are</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/03/16/IFA2018-And-the-winners-are</guid><pubDate>Fri, 16 Mar 2018 05:20:40 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/PSm19VzD1Pc"/><div>01. BEST MAJOR FESTIVAL</div><div>Resurrection Fest (ES) Winner</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT) National Winner</div><div>02. BEST MEDIUM-SIZED FESTIVAL powered by Polishows</div><div>Festival Med (PT) Winner</div><div>Tsunami Xixon (ES) National Winner</div><div>03. BEST SMALL FESTIVAL</div><div>Party Sleep Repeat (PT) Winner</div><div>La Mar de Musicas (ES) National Winner</div><div>04. BEST NEW FESTIVAL</div><div>The BPM Festival: Portugal (PT) Winner</div><div>Wam Estrella de Levante (ES) National Winner</div><div>05. BEST LINE-UP powered by Artcor Light</div><div>Resurrection Fest (ES) Winner</div><div>Edp Cool Jazz (PT) National Winner</div><div>06. BEST CAMPING SITE</div><div> Resurrection Fest (ES) - Winner</div><div>Bons Sons (PT) - National Winner</div><div>07. BEST INDOOR FESTIVAL</div><div>Lisboa Dance Festival (PT) - Winner</div><div>Universal Music Festival (ES) - National Winner</div><div>08. BEST MEDIA PARTNER</div><div>Mondo Sonoro (ES) - Winner</div><div>Antena 3 (PT) - National Winner</div><div>09. BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE (INT.)</div><div>Rammstein - Resurrection Fest (ES) - Winner</div><div>Red Hot Chili Peppers - SBSR (PT) - National Winner</div><div>10. BEST LIVE PERORMANCE (PT/ES)</div><div>Desakato - Viña Rock (ES) - Winner</div><div>Miguel Araújo - Festival F (PT) - National Winner</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_70e4846033144defb01908de406e8308~mv2_d_5184_3888_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_2a0ccab7a3634c8f9f4ad07bdaed1e15~mv2_d_5184_3888_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_0926353db7b6436780bd953e86690316~mv2_d_5112_3810_s_4_2.jpg"/></div><div>11. BEST NON-MUSIC FESTIVAL</div><div>Andanças (PT) - Winner</div><div>Fes-map (ES) - National Winner</div><div>12. BEST LUSOPHONE AND HISPANIC FESTIVAL</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>13. BEST ACADEMIC FESTIVAL</div><div>Semana Académica Lisboa (PT) - Winner</div><div>Telecogresca (ES) - National Winner</div><div>14. BEST TOURISTIC PROMOTION</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES) - Winner</div><div>Festival Med (PT) - National Winner</div><div>15. BEST CULTURAL PROGRAMME powered by Gerador</div><div>FMM Sines (PT) - Winner</div><div>Wam Estrella de Levante (ES) - National Winner</div><div>16. BEST COMMUNICATION</div><div>Lisb-On #Jardim Sonoro (PT) - Winner</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES) - National Winner</div><div>17. BEST SERVICE PROVIDER</div><div>Cision (PT) - Winner</div><div>Event Industries (ES) - National Winner</div><div>18. BEST BRAND ACTIVATION powered by Fire! Comunicação</div><div>Ron Barceló / PortAmérica (ES) - Winner</div><div>Smas / O Sol da Caparica (PT) - National Winner</div><div>19. BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY powered by Embly</div><div>Mb Way (PT) - Winner</div><div>Idasfest (ES) - National Winner</div><div>20. BEST HOSTING AND RECEPTION</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES) - Winner</div><div>Bons Sons (PT) - National Winner</div><div>21. BEST INFRASTRUCTURE</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES) - Winner</div><div>MImo (PT) - National Winner</div><div>22. CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABILITY</div><div>Edp Cool Jazz (PT) - Winner</div><div>Low Festival (ES) - National Winner</div><div>23. EXCELLENCE AWARD</div><div>Roberta Medina ( director Rock in Rio Lisboa)</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_684df46f63864f50b985f1c93b858fd3~mv2_d_5184_3888_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_d266b04f619d41148eaad573642671b7~mv2_d_5184_3888_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_1b74fb9f04c149d78dd72f08b7208a76~mv2_d_5472_3648_s_4_2.jpg"/></div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Less than a week left for Talkfest and Iberian Festival Awards</title><description><![CDATA[The 7th edition of Talkfest – International Music Festivals Forum, will take place in Lisbon,next week on March 15th and 16th, 2018.The event is almost sold out in both days and the programme was recently updated with new Live Acts on the first day (Iberian Festival Awards) and new speakers on the professional day that will include conferences,professional/scientific presentations, seminars, job fair and documentaries. An edition with more international speakers and parts of the programme taking<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_88e50ae8a7464d8aba06039a0776ef28%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/03/09/Less-than-a-week-left-for-Talkfest-and-Iberian-Festival-Awards</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/03/09/Less-than-a-week-left-for-Talkfest-and-Iberian-Festival-Awards</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2018 16:26:28 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The 7th edition of Talkfest – International Music Festivals Forum, will take place in Lisbon,next week on March 15th and 16th, 2018.</div><div>The event is almost sold out in both days and the programme was recently updated with new Live Acts on the first day (Iberian Festival Awards) and new speakers on the professional day that will include conferences,professional/scientific presentations, seminars, job fair and documentaries. An edition with more international speakers and parts of the programme taking place simultaneously, with four rooms functioning permanently.</div><div>Several surprises were prepared that will allow people to enjoy the event even after the two days: mobility discounts (Gira solutions by Emel, Cabify), photographic souvenir (Photoflyer), discounts available in the Welcome Bag.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dS11tkt4eaQ"/><div>PROGRAMME 15 March</div><div>Iberian Festival Awards (Fórum Lisboa)</div><div>21h00 Opening</div><div>21h30 Award Cerimony</div><div>23 categories (iberian and national winners) + 6 live acts</div><div>00h00 Afterparty</div><div>Open bar + dj set</div><div>16 March</div><div>CONFERENCES (Auditorium I - Museu das Comunicações)</div><div>A. 9h00-10h00 | Management and treatment of audiences - the new needs</div><div>Moderator: Pedro Esteves (Journalist Público - PT)</div><div>1. Gen. Fernando Governo Maia (Vice-president Cruz Vermelha - PT)</div><div>2.Pedro Machado (President Turismo do Centro - PT)</div><div>3. Tiago Martins (Director Leiria Dancefloor - PT)</div><div>4. Vasco Sacramento (Director Sons em Trânsito - PT)</div><div>5. Bernardo Corrêa Barros (Board Member Cascais Dinâmica - PT)</div><div>B.10h00-11h00 | Mobility, Cashless and technologic solutions – how to educate the festival’s audiences? powered by Embly</div><div>Moderador: Rui da Rocha Ferreira (Journalist Dinheiro Vivo - PT)</div><div>1. Catarina Cabral (Marketing Cabify - PT)</div><div>2. Cláudio Martins (Ass. Producer Monte Verde Festival - PT)</div><div>3. Eduardo Alvares (Co-founder Netpdv - BR)</div><div>4. José Luís Gaspar (President Mun. Amarante - PT)</div><div>5. Vasco Durão (Director Guitarras ao Alto - PT)</div><div>C. 11h15-12h15 | 2018: New strategies in Spanish music festivals after a year with incidents</div><div>Moderator: Katy Lema (Journalist El País - ES)</div><div>1. Joan S Luna (Chief editor Mondo Sonoro - ES)</div><div>2. TBA (promoter from Spain)</div><div>3. TBA (promoter from Spain)</div><div>4. TBA (promoter from Spain)</div><div>D. 12h15-13h15 Roskilde - reasons for the sold out</div><div>Keynote Speaker | Signe Lopdrup (CEO Roskilde Festival - DK)</div><div>E. 14h00-15h00 | Brand Activation: Only to increase the notoriety?</div><div>Moderator: Carla Borges Ferreira (Director Meios &amp; Publicidade - PT)</div><div>1. Bruno Lopes (Int. Brand Manager Super Bock - PT)</div><div>2. Bruno Tristão (Brand activation &amp; events specialist - PT)</div><div>3. João Pinho (Director Press Link - PT)</div><div>4. Maria Antónia Saldanha (Brand &amp; Com. Director Sibs - PT)</div><div>5. Luís D'Eça Pinheiro (CMO Mkt Brisa / Via Verde - PT)</div><div>F. 15h00-16h00 | Festivals Production: A simple or complex puzzle?</div><div>Moderator: Miguel Franco de Andrade (Journalist Sic / Cartaz Cultural - PT)</div><div>1. Daniel Boto (Producer FIMM - Festival Internacional Música Marvão)</div><div>2. Eurico João (Engineering Coord. Rock in Rio - PT)</div><div>3. Francisco Rebelo de Andrade (Partner Lisb-On)</div><div>4. Nuno Sampaio (Director Ghude - PT)</div><div>5. Rafael Machado (Director Semibreve - PT)</div><div>G. 16h30-17h30 | Ticketing options to the audience: primary vs. secondary market</div><div>Moderator: Catarina Marques Rodrigues (Journalist RTP / blogger Chicas Poderosas - PT)</div><div>1. Antoine Biehler (Project manager Paylogic - FR)</div><div>2. Emília Simões (CEO &amp; Founder Last2Ticket - PT)</div><div>3. Paulo Amaral (CFO &amp; COO Neopop / Partner The BPM Festival - PT)</div><div>4. Rui Dias (director Weegoto - PT)</div><div>5. Zack Sabban (CEO Festicket - UK)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_37d994b8e08544bdb1b042526f0b0d68~mv2.jpg"/><div>PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (Auditorium II - Museu das Comunicações)</div><div>A. 10h00-10h30 | Media Advisory: Differences between national and international events</div><div>Salomé Serra (Senior Consultant NextPower - PT)</div><div>B. 10h30-11h00 | Work Accidents at festivals - current legislation and its prevention</div><div>Paula Lopes Vieira (ACT - Autoridade para as condições de trabalho - PT)</div><div>C. 11h00-11h30 | The Role of Business Intelligence in music Festivals - How to lower costs and increase ticket sales</div><div>Daniel Cordeiro (Founder Harmony - CA)</div><div>D. 11h30-12h00 | Event technology that turns festival fans into an effective sales channel - learn how Reading &amp; Leeds sold 30,000 tickets through its biggest fans</div><div>George Follett (Head of Portuguese Sales Verve - UK)</div><div>E. 12h00-12h30 | Look from the outside: Alentejo as a destination of art and nature</div><div>José António Falcão (Director Festival Terras sem Sombra); Carlos Cupeto (Journalist and professor Univ. Évora)</div><div>F. 12h30-13h00 | Demystifying Intellectual Property at the service of the music festivals stakeholders</div><div>Lígia Setúbal / Catarina Mascarenhas (Laywers Vieira de Almeida &amp; Associados - PT)</div><div>G.14h00-14h30 | Touristic facilitation in festivals - the cloakroom service</div><div>Juliana Torres (Manager The Biggest Cloakroom - BR) </div><div>H. 14h30-15h00 | Ciclo Mundos – How to make World Music a trend</div><div>Francisco Madelino (President Fundação Inatel); Carlos Seixas (Director criativo)</div><div>I. 15h00-15h30 | Internationalization of an artist - synonymous of success?</div><div>Bruno Horta (Founder YouArtist - PT)</div><div>J. 15h30-16h00 | Transport solutions available to the festival-goers</div><div>Mário Azevedo (Founder Strike Tours - PT)</div><div>L. 16h00 - 16H30 | Vila - A festival in the youngest municipality</div><div>Cristina Moreira (City Council Lousada)</div><div>M. 16h30-17h00 | Glamping - camping 2.0 for events</div><div>Joana Carvalho(Project manager Kartent - PT)</div><div>N. 17h00-17h30 | A new market for lusophone artists</div><div>Karina Barbosa (CEO Step Música - AO)</div><div>O. 17h30-18h00 | The remembrance for the next edition of your festival</div><div>Marco Lampreia (Director Photoflyer Portugal - PT)</div><div>P. 18h00-18h30 | Private security at festivals: what to do?</div><div>Nuno Moreira (Auditor Segurança Interna / Security Consultant Aporfest - PT)</div><div>Q.18h30-19h00 | The Food Court At Festival - Is there room for innovation?</div><div>Luís Rato (President Ass. Street Food Portugal - PT)</div><div>APRESENTAÇÕES CIENTÍFICAS (Meeting room 2 - Museu das Comunicações)</div><div>A. 9h45-10h15 | Sound Design in a transmedia storytelling project</div><div>Thesis FEUP, André Peixoto, 2017</div><div>B. 10h15-10h45 | Millenials: new consumer behaviors applied to the alcoholic beverage sector in Portugal</div><div>Thesis ISCTE-IUL, João Amaral Brito, 2017</div><div>C. 10h45-11h15 | Portuguese Music Festivals (annual report 2017) | typology, conclusions and festival-goers opinion</div><div>Ricardo Bramão (president Aporfest)</div><div>D. 12h00-12h30 | Impact of brand equity and word-of-mouth received on satisfaction and purchase intent: co-branding case study Vodafone FM</div><div>Thesis FEUC, Hugo Fernandes, 2016</div><div>E. 12h30-13h00 | The Positioning of the brand in the consumers perspective: Rock in Rio Lisboa case study</div><div>Thesis ISCTE-IUL, Gabriel Cruz, 2017</div><div>F. 14h15-14h45 | A tremor of sounds in São Miguel. Extensive case study about Tremor Festival and its impacts on São Miguel Island</div><div>Thesis FLUP, André Belchior Sousa, 2017</div><div>G. 14h45-15h15 | Digital distribution and business models in the music industry</div><div>Thesis UMinho, Filipe Pinto Leite, 2016</div><div>H. 15h15-15h45 | Reevaluation of the economic impacts of SWR Barroselas Metalfest and it’s relevance in the tourism development of the region</div><div>Research, Instituto de Estudos Superiores de Fafe, Jorge Coelho, 2017</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_f71f62e466b44741a6f052f8b47eb5c9~mv2.jpg"/><div>SEMINÁRIOS (Meeting room 1 - Museu das Comunicações)</div><div>A. 9h30-11h30 | Art and creation - because the music is not enough to go to a festival</div><div>Pauline Foessel (Director Underdogs Gallery)</div><div>B.11h30-13h30 | 360º Communication to the artists</div><div>Catarina Matos (Louder Music Branding); Alexandre Cardoso (Klasszik)</div><div>C. 14h30-16h30 | The social message that the festival must have and transmit</div><div>Elisabete Serra (Consultant Sair da Casca)</div><div>EXTRA ACTIVITIES</div><div>A. 17h00-18h30 | Iberian Promoters [Encontro Exclusivo G30]</div><div>Cooperation standards in two years</div><div>B. 19h00-20h00 | Prova Oral (live conference) moderated by Fernando Alvim</div><div>Festivals: where are we going?</div><div>DAY</div><div>Exhibition&quot;O Poder dos festivais&quot;</div><div>Job Fair</div><div>DOCUMENTARIES (Meeting room 2 - Museu das Comunicações)</div><div>16h00-17h20 | Fantasma Lusitano (2016, 56'', PT)</div><div>Q&amp;A with David Francisco (director)</div><div>17h20-18h20 | Metal - Vagos Metal Fest e Santa Maria Summer Fest (2017, 30'', PT) </div><div>Q&amp;A with Guilherme Henriques (director) and Carlos Vieira Pinto (journalist Arte-Factos)</div><div>18h20-20h00 | The Parkinsons: A Long Way to Nowhere (2016, 98'', UK)</div><div>AFTERPARTY (Topo Chiado)</div><div>00h00-02h00</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_1689ea247dcc4f86ba85e52c6fed10dc~mv2.jpg"/><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association gives free access to all of its professional and company/festival associates that have a valid quota during the days of the event (Iberian Festival Awards - VIP access, with open bar; Talkfest - access to all activities).</div><div>Tickets for Talkfest and Iberian Festival Awards are on sale at the usual places.</div><div>All the information, confirmations and live counter available in: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720</div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Iberian Festival Awards 2018: Shortlisted names and live acts announced. Less than four weeks left for the 3rd edition.</title><description><![CDATA[The complete list of finalists in the 22 different categories (chosen by the jury panel or public voting) has been announced for the 3rd edition of the Iberian Festival Awards, which will host its gala on March 15th 2018, at Forum Lisboa (Lisboa) at 9:30pm. This edition a record number of applications were received (281) from Portugal and Spain but also from Brasil, Cuba, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Angola. The live acts in the gala are also already known, highlighting the performances of<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/dS11tkt4eaQ/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/02/19/Iberian-Festival-Awards-2018-Shortlisted-names-and-live-acts-announced-Less-than-four-weeks-left-for-the-3rd-edition</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/02/19/Iberian-Festival-Awards-2018-Shortlisted-names-and-live-acts-announced-Less-than-four-weeks-left-for-the-3rd-edition</guid><pubDate>Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:40:26 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dS11tkt4eaQ"/><div>The complete list of finalists in the 22 different categories (chosen by the jury panel or public voting) has been announced for the 3rd edition of the Iberian Festival Awards, which will host its gala on March 15th 2018, at Forum Lisboa (Lisboa) at 9:30pm. This edition a record number of applications were received (281) from Portugal and Spain but also from Brasil, Cuba, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Angola. The live acts in the gala are also already known, highlighting the performances of Miguel Araújo (PT) and Desakato (ES). The gala will be broadcast on the radio and online (Antena 3) as well as on TV (Canal 180).</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_08e86b207f3a47f08b13aa11b42ce521~mv2_d_5472_3648_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>1. BEST MAJOR FESTIVAL</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>FMM Sines (PT)</div><div>Low Festival (ES)</div><div>Mimo (PT)</div><div>Musa Cascais (PT)</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Resurrection Fest (ES)</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>The BPM Festival: Portugal (PT)</div><div>Wam Estrella de Levante (ES)</div><div>2.BEST MEDIUM SIZED FESTIVAL powered by Polishows</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES)</div><div>Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Ebrovisión (ES)</div><div>Edp Cool Jazz (PT)</div><div>Festival Med (PT)</div><div>Milhões de Festa (PT)</div><div>Neopop (PT)</div><div>Palencia Sonora (ES)</div><div>Tsnunami Xixon (ES)</div><div>Z! Live rock Fest (ES)</div><div>3. BEST SMALL FESTIVAL</div><div>Caldas Nice Jazz (PT)</div><div>Festim (PT)</div><div>La Mar de Musicas (ES)</div><div>Live For Madness Metal Fest (ES)</div><div>Otero Brutal Fest (ES)</div><div>Palacio Metal Fest (ES)</div><div>Party Sleep Repeat (PT)</div><div>Rodellus (PT)</div><div>Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>Terras Sem Sombra (PT)</div><div>4. BEST TOURISTIC PROMOTION</div><div>Arrecife en Vivo (ES)</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Bime Festival (ES)</div><div>Festim (PT)</div><div>Festival F (PT)</div><div>Festival Med (PT)</div><div>FMM Sines (PT)</div><div>Low Festival (ES)</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>5. BEST NEW FESTIVAL</div><div>AlenVibes (PT)</div><div>Garage Sound Fest (ES)</div><div>Gerês Rock Fest (PT)</div><div>L'Agosto (PT)</div><div>Las Musicas (ES)</div><div>Lisboa Electrónica - Musiculture (PT)</div><div>She 1918 Fest (ES)</div><div>The BPM Festival: Portugal (PT)</div><div>Tsunami Xixon (ES)</div><div>Wam Estrella de Levante (ES)</div><div>6. BEST LINE-UP powered by ArtCor Light</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Edp Cool Jazz (PT)</div><div>FMM Sines (PT)</div><div>La Mar de Musicas (ES)</div><div>Mundaka Festival (ES)</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Party Sleep Repeat (PT)</div><div>Resurrection Fest (ES)</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>7. BEST CAMPING SITE</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Ebrovisión (ES)</div><div>Maré de Agosto (PT)</div><div>Milhões de Festa (PT)</div><div>Musa Cascais (PT)</div><div>Neopop (PT)</div><div>Resurrection Fest (ES)</div><div>Santander Music (ES)</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>8. BEST INDOOR FESTIVAL</div><div>Bime Festival (ES)</div><div>Caldas Nice Jazz (PT)</div><div>Gijón Sound Festival (ES)</div><div>La Mar de Musicas (ES)</div><div>Lisboa Dance Festival (PT)</div><div>Live For Madness Metal Fest (ES)</div><div>Mais Jazz (PT)</div><div>Party Sleep Repeat (PT)</div><div>Sons de Vez (PT)</div><div>Universal Music Festival (ES)</div><div>9. BEST SERVICE PROVIDER powered by Flamingo Boémio</div><div>ArtCor Light (PT)</div><div>Cision (PT)</div><div>Event Industries (ES)</div><div>Festicket (UK)</div><div>Idasfest (ES)</div><div>Marginal Voluntariado (PT)</div><div>Migan / PortAmérica (ES)</div><div>Owonkey (ES)</div><div>Paylogic (DU)</div><div>The Biggest Cloakroom in the World (PT)</div><div>10. BEST CULTURAL PROGRAMME powered by Gerador</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Boreal (ES)</div><div>FMM Sines (PT)</div><div>Mimo (PT)</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Santander Music (ES)</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>Terras Sem Sombra (PT)</div><div>Wam Estrella de Levante (ES)</div><div>11. BEST COMMUNICATION</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES)</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Edp Cool Jazz (PT)</div><div>Lisb-on #Jardim Sonoro (PT)</div><div>Low Festival (ES)</div><div>Milhões de Festa (PT)</div><div>Neopop (PT)</div><div>Resurrection Fest (ES)</div><div>Rock Nordeste (PT)</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>12. BEST BRAND ACTIVATION</div><div>Allianz (PT)</div><div>Estrella Galicia / Resurrection Fest (ES)</div><div>Fnac (PT)</div><div>La Salve / Ebrovisión (ES)</div><div>New Balance / Sinsal (ES)</div><div>Ribera del Duero / Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>Ron Barceló / PortAmérica (ES)</div><div>Smas / O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Via Verde (PT)</div><div>Vinos de Lanzarote / Sonidos Liquidos (ES)</div><div>13. BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY powered by Embly</div><div>Best-Id (PT)</div><div>Cision (PT)</div><div>Festicket (UK)</div><div>Futurdata (PT)</div><div>Glownet / Z! Live Rock Fest (ES)</div><div>Go Wi-Fi (PT)</div><div>Idasfest (ES)</div><div>Mb Way (PT)</div><div>Musikaze / Gijón Sound Fest (ES)</div><div>Owonkey (ES)</div><div>14. BEST HOSTING AND RECEPTION</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES)</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Gigante (ES)</div><div>Leiria Dancefloor (PT)</div><div>Maré de Agosto (PT)</div><div>Mundaka Festival (ES)</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Santander Music (ES)</div><div>Vila (PT)</div><div>15. BEST INFRASTRUCTURE</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES)</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Leiria Dancefloor (PT)</div><div>Lisboa Dance Festival (PT)</div><div>Mimo (PT)</div><div>Mundaka Festival (ES)</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Resurrection Fest (ES)</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>16. BEST CONTRIBUTION TO SUSTAINABILITY</div><div>Arrecife en Vivo (ES)</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Edp Cool Jazz (PT)</div><div>Festival Med (PT)</div><div>Gijón Sound Festival (ES)</div><div>Low Festival (ES)</div><div>Musa Cascais (PT)</div><div>Rodellus (PT)</div><div>Starlite Festival (ES)</div><div>17. BEST MEDIA PARTNER</div><div>Antena 3 (PT)</div><div>Backstage (PT)</div><div>dodMagazine (ES)</div><div>El País (ES)</div><div>Mondo Sonoro (ES)</div><div>Radio 3 (ES)</div><div>RockZone (ES)</div><div>RTP (PT)</div><div>Vodafone FM (PT)</div><div>Wide Future (PT)</div><div>18. BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE (INT.)</div><div>Arcade Fire - Primavera Sound (ES)</div><div>Dua Lipa - Meo Sudoeste (PT)</div><div>Foo Fighters - Nos Alive (PT)</div><div>Future Islands - Vodafone Paredes Coura (PT)</div><div>Martin Garrix - Arenal Sound (ES)</div><div>Rammstein - Resurrection Fest (ES)</div><div>Red Hot Chili Peppers - SBSR (PT)</div><div>Seu Jorge - Nos Summer Opening (PT)</div><div>Sting - Jardins Pedralbes (ES)</div><div>The Killers - Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>19. BEST LIVE PERFORMANCE (PT/ES) powered by Antena 3</div><div>Amaral - Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>Ana Moura - Festival Med (PT)</div><div>Desakato - Viña Rock (ES)</div><div>La Casa Azul - Low Festival (ES)</div><div>Love of Lesbian - Ebrovisión (ES)</div><div>Luísa Sobral - Edp Cool Jazz (PT)</div><div>Miguel Araújo - Festival F (PT)</div><div>Narco - SonRías Baixas (ES)</div><div>Slow J - SBSR (PT)</div><div>Surma - Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>20. BEST NON-MUSIC FESTIVAL</div><div>Andanças (PT)</div><div>Comic Con Portugal (PT)</div><div>Curtocircuito (ES)</div><div>Dantz Festival (ES)</div><div>Do Bira ao Samba (PT)</div><div>Fes-map (ES)</div><div>Festas de Lisboa (PT)</div><div>Festival das Artes (PT)</div><div>Festival de Cine Iberoamericano de Huelva (ES)</div><div>Festival de Teatro Clásico de Mérida (ES)</div><div>Festival dos Canais (PT)</div><div>Festival Inrernacional de Teatro Clásico de Almagro (ES)</div><div>Fiesa - Festival Internacional de Esculturas em Areia (PT)</div><div>Lisboa Games Week (PT)</div><div>Sitges Film Festival (ES)</div><div>21. BEST ACADEMIC FESTIVAL</div><div>Arraial da Europeia (PT)</div><div>Arraial do Técnico (PT)</div><div>El Fiestón Canário (ES)</div><div>Nochevieja Universitaria (ES)</div><div>Paellas Universitarias (ES)</div><div>Queima das Fitas Coimbra (PT)</div><div>Semana Académica Lisboa (PT)</div><div>Tágides (PT)</div><div>Telecogresca (ES)</div><div>Tuna M'Isto (PT)</div><div>22. BEST LUSOPHONE AND HISPANIC FESTIVAL</div><div>Edp Cool Jazz (PT)</div><div>Festa da Música (AO)</div><div>Festival F (PT)</div><div>Festival Med (PT)</div><div>Lacustre (BR)</div><div>Lollapalooza Chile (CH)</div><div>Mimo (PT/BR)</div><div>Monte Verde Festival (PT)</div><div>No Ar Coquetel Molotov (BR)</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Resurrection Fest (ES)</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>23. EXCELLENCE AWARD</div><div>Will be announced on the gala</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_154a4982a91d4c258506d7fb06e69bc8~mv2_d_5472_3648_s_4_2.jpg"/><div>LIVE ACTS</div><div>Miguel Araújo (PT)</div><div>Desakato (ES)</div><div>Madrepaz (PT)</div><div>Whales (PT)</div><div>Quartoquarto (PT)</div><div>All You Can Swing (PT - rock songs medley) </div><div>The goal of these awards is to recognize, support and award music festivals as well as other areas related to them, media partners, artists and companies that were present in music festivals during the year of 2017.</div><div>The Iberian Festival Awads are the only iberian recognition given to festivals and an important reference in the development of the area. The event aims at celebrating and valuing all of the professionals, partners and artists responsible for the development, growth and improvement in the music festivals area. Be a part of this gala with awards, live performances, open bar and after party, all of these aimed at stimulating networking!</div><div>All information, live counter and tickets:</div><div>&gt; Website: www.talkfest.eu/iberian-festival-awards</div><div>&gt; Email: talkfest@talkfest.eu</div><div>&gt; Phone number: (+351) 217904720</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest'18: Speakers and full programme (conferences, presentations, seminars and documentaries) now available</title><description><![CDATA[The 7th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisbon on March 15 and 16, 2018, announcing today all its programme (conferences, professional / scientific presentations, seminars and documentaries) as well as the respective moderators and speakers. An edition with more international speakers and programming points simultaneously, having almost always four rooms in permanent operation.There will also be an exclusive meeting to Iberian promoters and the last<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_88e50ae8a7464d8aba06039a0776ef28%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/02/07/Talkfest18-Speakers-and-full-programme-conferences-presentations-seminars-and-documentaries-now-available</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/02/07/Talkfest18-Speakers-and-full-programme-conferences-presentations-seminars-and-documentaries-now-available</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Feb 2018 23:25:34 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The 7th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisbon on March 15 and 16, 2018, announcing today all its programme (conferences, professional / scientific presentations, seminars and documentaries) as well as the respective moderators and speakers. An edition with more international speakers and programming points simultaneously, having almost always four rooms in permanent operation.</div><div>There will also be an exclusive meeting to Iberian promoters and the last conference will be broadcast live on radio Antena 3 through the program “Prova Oral&quot;.</div><div>The 3rd edition of Iberian Festival Awards already has its first announced finalists, in some categories decided by the public.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dS11tkt4eaQ"/><div>There are only 5 weeks left for Talkfest'18 and from here you can check what you want to see and do over the course of a day. The first day is dedicated to Iberian Festival Awards and the second, besides programming, will have networking moments, brand activations and exhibitions, culminating in an afterparty.</div><div>15 March</div><div>Iberian Festival Awards (Fórum Lisboa)</div><div>21h00 Opening</div><div>21h30 Award Cerimony </div><div>23 categories (iberian and national winners) + 6 live acts</div><div>00h00 Afterparty</div><div>Open bar + dj set</div><div>16 March</div><div>CONFERENCES (Auditorium I - Museu das Comunicações)</div><div>A. 9h00-10h00 | Management and treatment of audiences - the new needs</div><div>Moderator: Pedro Esteves (Journalist Público - PT)</div><div>1. Gen. Fernando Governo Maia (Vice-president Cruz Vermelha - PT)</div><div>2.Pedro Machado (President Turismo do Centro - PT)</div><div>3. Tiago Martins (Director Leiria Dancefloor - PT)</div><div>4. Vasco Sacramento (Director Sons em Trânsito - PT)</div><div>B.10h00-11h00 | Mobility, Cashless and technologic solutions – how to educate the festival’s audiences? powered by Embly</div><div>Moderador: Rui da Rocha Ferreira (Journalist Future Behind - PT)</div><div>1. Catarina Cabral (Marketing Cabify - PT) </div><div>2. Cláudio Martins (Ass. Producer Monte Verde Festival - PT)</div><div>3. Eduardo Alvares (Co-founder Netpdv - BR)</div><div>4. José Luís Gaspar (President Mun. Amarante - PT)</div><div>5. Vasco Durão (Director Guitarras ao Alto - PT)</div><div>C. 11h15-12h15 | 2018: New strategies in Spanish music festivals after a year with incidents</div><div>Moderator: Katy Lema (Journalist El País - ES)</div><div>1. Joan S Luna (Chief editor Mondo Sonoro - ES)</div><div>2. TBA (promoter from Spain)</div><div>3. TBA (promoter from Spain)</div><div>4. TBA (promoter from Spain)</div><div>D. 12h15-13h15 Roskilde - reasons for the sold out</div><div>Keynote Speaker | Signe Lopdrup (CEO Roskilde Festival - DK)</div><div>E. 14h00-15h00 | Brand Activation: Only to increase the notoriety?</div><div>Moderator: Carla Borges Ferreira (Director Meios &amp; Publicidade - PT)</div><div>1. Bruno Lopes (Int. Brand Manager Super Bock - PT) </div><div>2. Bruno Tristão (Brand activation &amp; events specialist - PT)</div><div>3. João Pinho (Director Press Link - PT)</div><div>4. Maria Antónia Saldanha (Brand &amp; Com. Director Sibs - PT)</div><div>5. Luís D'Eça Pinheiro (CMO Mkt Brisa / Via Verde - PT)</div><div>F. 15h00-16h00 | Festivals Production: A simple or complex puzzle? </div><div>Moderator: Miguel Franco de Andrade (Journalist Sic / Cartaz Cultural - PT)</div><div>1. Daniel Boto (Producer FIMM - Festival Internacional Música Marvão)</div><div>2. Eurico João (Engineering Coord. Rock in Rio - PT) </div><div>3. Francisco Rebelo de Andrade (Partner Lisb-On)</div><div>4. Nuno Sampaio (Director Ghude - PT)</div><div>5. Rafael Machado (Director Semibreve - PT)</div><div>G. 16h30-17h30 | Ticketing options to the audience: primary vs. secondary market</div><div>Moderator: Catarina Marques Rodrigues (Journalist RTP / blogger Chicas Poderosas - PT)</div><div>1. Antoine Biehler (Project manager Paylogic - FR)</div><div>2. Emília Simões (CEO &amp; Founder Last2Ticket - PT)</div><div>3. Paulo Amaral (CFO &amp; COO Neopop / Partner The BPM Festival - PT) </div><div>4. Rui Dias (director Weegoto - PT)</div><div>5. Zack Sabban (CEO Festicket - UK)</div><div>H. 17h30-18h30 | &quot;I sing in Portuguese&quot; - What contributes to (for) its success?</div><div>Moderator: Mariana Oliveira (journalist Antena 3 - PT)</div><div>1. Frederico Martinho (guitar player HMB - PT)</div><div>2. Jimmy P (Artist - PT)</div><div>3. Joaquim Fonseca (Director Glam / agente artistas - PT)</div><div>4. Jorge Alexandre Dias (Director Rodellus - PT) </div><div>5. Tiago Pereira (Founder A Música Portuguesa a Gostar dela Própria - PT)</div><div>I. 18h30-19h30 | What's the future of cultural entertainment? Unique and exclusive live acts are a solution or a problem?</div><div>Moderator: Ana Moreira (host M80 / BTV - PT) </div><div>1. André Henriques (guitar player Linda Martini - PT)</div><div>2. João Modas (director Black Bass - Évora Fest / Pointlist - PT)</div><div>3. Maria Manuel (producer Party Sleep Repeat - PT)</div><div>4. Momo (artist - BR)</div><div>5. Selma Uamusse (artist- PT)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_88e50ae8a7464d8aba06039a0776ef28~mv2.jpg"/><div>PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS (Auditorium II - Museu das Comunicações)</div><div>A. 10h00-10h30 | Media Advisory: Differences between national and international events</div><div>Rodrigo Moita de Deus (Director NextPower - PT)</div><div>B. 10h30-11h00 | Work Accidents at festivals - current legislation and its prevention</div><div>Paula Lopes Vieira (ACT - Autoridade para as condições de trabalho - PT)</div><div>C. 11h00-11h30 | The Role of Business Intelligence in music Festivals - How to lower costs and increase ticket sales</div><div>Daniel Cordeiro (Founder Harmony - CA)</div><div>D. 11h30-12h00 | Event technology that turns festival fans into an effective sales channel - learn how Reading &amp; Leeds sold 30,000 tickets through its biggest fans</div><div>George Follett (Head of Portuguese Sales Verve - UK)</div><div>D. 12h00-12h30 | Look from the outside: Alentejo as a destination of art and nature</div><div>José António Falcão (Director Festival Terras sem Sombra); Carlos Cupeto (Journalist and professor Univ. Évora)</div><div>E. 12h30-13h00 | Demystifying Intellectual Property at the service of the music festivals stakeholders</div><div>Lígia Setúbal / Catarina Mascarenhas (Laywers Vieira de Almeida &amp; Associados - PT) </div><div>G.14h00-14h30 | Touristic facilitation in festivals - the cloakroom service</div><div>Juliana Torres (Manager The Biggest Cloakroom - BR) </div><div>H. 14h30-15h00 | Ciclo Mundos – How to make World Music a trend</div><div>Francisco Madelino (President Fundação Inatel); Carlos Seixas (Director criativo)</div><div>D. 15h00-15h30 | Internationalization of an artist - synonymous of success?</div><div>Bruno Horta (Founder YouArtist - PT) </div><div>E. 15h30-16h00 | Transport solutions available to the festival-goers</div><div>Mário Azevedo (Founder Strike Tours - PT)</div><div>F. 16h30-17h00 | Glamping - camping 2.0 for events</div><div>Joana Reis (Project manager Kartent - PT)</div><div>G. 17h00-17h30 | A new market for lusophone artists</div><div>Karina Barbosa (CEO Step Música - AO)</div><div>H. 17h30-18h00 | The remembrance for the next edition of your festival</div><div>Marco Lampreia (Director Photoflyer Portugal - PT)</div><div>I. 18h00-18h30 | Private security at festivals: what to do?</div><div>Nuno Moreira (Auditor Segurança Interna / Security Consultant Aporfest - PT)</div><div>J.18h30-19h00 | The Food Court At Festival - Is there room for innovation?</div><div>Luís Rato (President Ass. Street Food Portugal - PT)</div><div>APRESENTAÇÕES CIENTÍFICAS (Meeting room 2 - Museu das Comunicações)</div><div>A. 9h45-10h15 | Sound Design in a transmedia storytelling project</div><div>Thesis FEUP, André Peixoto, 2017</div><div>B. 10h15-10h45 | Millenials: new consumer behaviors applied to the alcoholic beverage sector in Portugal</div><div>Thesis ISCTE-IUL, João Amaral Brito, 2017</div><div>C. 10h45-11h15 | Portuguese Music Festivals (annual report 2017) | typology, conclusions and festival-goers opinion</div><div>Ricardo Bramão (president Aporfest)</div><div>D. 12h00-12h30 | Impact of brand equity and word-of-mouth received on satisfaction and purchase intent: co-branding case study Vodafone FM</div><div>Thesis FEUC, Hugo Fernandes, 2016</div><div>E. 12h30-13h00 | The Positioning of the brand in the consumers perspective: Rock in Rio Lisboa case study</div><div>Thesis ISCTE-IUL, Gabriel Cruz, 2017</div><div>F. 14h15-14h45 | A tremor of sounds in São Miguel. Extensive case study about Tremor Festival and its impacts on São Miguel Island</div><div>Thesis FLUP, André Belchior Sousa, 2017</div><div>G. 14h45-15h15 | Digital distribution and business models in the music industry</div><div>Thesis UMinho, Filipe Pinto Leite, 2016</div><div>H. 15h15-15h45 | Reevaluation of the economic impacts of SWR Barroselas Metalfest and it’s relevance in the tourism development of the region</div><div>Research, Instituto de Estudos Superiores de Fafe, Jorge Coelho, 2017</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_6b8854efa3754c9786a5743339c66a24~mv2.jpg"/><div>SEMINÁRIOS (Meeting room 1 - Museu das Comunicações)</div><div>A. 9h30-11h30 | Art and creation - because the music is not enough to go to a festival</div><div>Miguel Mesquita (Artistic director artístico Galeria Baginski)</div><div>B.11h30-13h30 | 360º Communication to the artists</div><div>Catarina Matos (Louder Music Branding); Alexandre Cardoso (Klasszik)</div><div>C. 14h30-16h30 | The social message that the festival must have and transmit</div><div>Elisabete Serra (Consultant Sair da Casca)</div><div>EXTRA ACTIVITIES</div><div>D. 17h00-18h30 | Iberian Promoters [Encontro Exclusivo G30]</div><div>Cooperation standards in two years</div><div>E. 19h00-20h00 | Prova Oral (live conference) moderated by Fernando Alvim</div><div>Festivals: where are we going?</div><div>DAY</div><div>Exhibition&quot;O Poder dos festivais&quot;</div><div>Job Fair </div><div>DOCUMENTARIES (Meeting room 2 - Museu das Comunicações)</div><div>16h00-17h20 | Fantasma Lusitano (2016, 56'', PT)</div><div>Q&amp;A with David Francisco (director)</div><div>17h20-18h20 | Metal - Vagos Metal Fest e Santa Maria Summer Fest (2017, 30'', PT) </div><div>Q&amp;A with Guilherme Henriques (director) and Carlos Vieira Pinto (journalist Arte-Factos) </div><div>18h20-20h00 | The Parkinsons: A Long Way to Nowhere (2016, 98'', UK)</div><div>AFTERPARTY (Topo Chiado)</div><div>00h00-02h00</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_661f4fea7cc049f1a33df346beda10f1~mv2.jpg"/><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association gives free access to all of its professional and company/festival associates that have a valid quota during the days of the event (Iberian Festival Awards - VIP access, with open bar; Talkfest - access to all activities).</div><div>Tickets for Talkfest and Iberian Festival Awards are on sale at the usual places.</div><div>All the information, confirmations and live counter available in: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720</div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest'18: 17 new speakers, documentaries and Iberian Festival Awards hosts revealed</title><description><![CDATA[The 7th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will be held in Lisbon on March 15 and 16, 2018, announcing today: 17 speakers for their different areas of the professional programme (which makes a total of 65 speakers already confirmed) as well as the Documentaries.For the 3rd edition of the Iberian Festival Awards we will also announce the gala's hosts (Portuguese and Spanish).There are only 6 weeks left for Talkfest'18, which will be marked by a professional programme with<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/dS11tkt4eaQ/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/02/01/Talkfest18-17-new-speakers-documentaries-and-Iberian-Festival-Awards-hosts-revealed</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/02/01/Talkfest18-17-new-speakers-documentaries-and-Iberian-Festival-Awards-hosts-revealed</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2018 10:55:02 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The 7th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will be held in Lisbon on March 15 and 16, 2018, announcing today: 17 speakers for their different areas of the professional programme (which makes a total of 65 speakers already confirmed) as well as the Documentaries.</div><div>For the 3rd edition of the Iberian Festival Awards we will also announce the gala's hosts (Portuguese and Spanish).</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dS11tkt4eaQ"/><div>There are only 6 weeks left for Talkfest'18, which will be marked by a professional programme with several areas: conferences, presentations (professional and scientific) and seminars, plus other complementary areas: documentaries, afterparty, job fair and exhibitions.</div><div>Conferences</div><div>International Speaker</div><div>Eduardo Alvares (co-founder NetPDV)</div><div>Moderators</div><div>Ana Moreira (Host M80/BTV)</div><div>Carla Borges Ferreira (Director Meios &amp; Publicidade)</div><div>Mariana Oliveira (Journalist Antena 3)</div><div>National Speakers</div><div>Bruno Tristão (Brand Activation &amp; Events Specialist)</div><div>Cláudio Martins (Ass. producer Monte Verde Festival)</div><div>Gen. Fernando Governo Maia (Vice-president Cruz Vermelha Portuguesa)</div><div>Francisco Rebelo de Andrade (producer Lisb-On)</div><div>Luís D'Eça Pinheiro (CMO Brisa/Via Verde)</div><div>Rafael Machado (Director Semibreve)</div><div>Professional Presentations (theme and speaker)</div><div>&gt; The Food Court At Festival - Is there room for innovation? by Luís Rato (president Ass. Street Food Portugal)</div><div>&gt; Desmistifying Intelectual Property at the service of the music festivals steakholders by Ligia Setubal and Catarina Mascarenhas (Lawyer Vieira de Almeida &amp; Associados)</div><div>&gt; Business Intelligence’s role in music festivals – how to lower costs and increase ticket sales by Daniel Cordeiro (founder Harmony) </div><div>&gt; Ciclo Mundos – How to make World Music a trend by Francisco Madelino (president Fundação Inatel) and Carlos Seixas (creative director). </div><div>Scientific Presentations (theme and speaker)</div><div>&gt; Sound design in a Transmedia Storytelling project (by Andre Peixoto, Thesis, FEUP, 2017) </div><div>Documentaries</div><div>&gt; The Parkinsons: A Long Way to Nowhere (2016, 98'', UK)</div><div>&gt; Fantasma Lusitano (2016, 56'', PT), Q&amp;A with David Francisco (director)</div><div>&gt; Metal | Vagos Metal Fest e Santa Maria Summer Fest Q&amp;A with Guilherme Henriques (director) e Carlos Vieira Pinto (journalist Arte-Factos) </div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_dbc4b27188fa4f91b2566ceda6f16d85~mv2.png"/><div>The Iberian Festival Awards gala will once again be presented by two hosts from each Iberian nation, confirmed for this year are: Pedro Luzindro (actor - Portugal) currently appearing on Portuguese screens in various comedy contents (RTP1's &quot;Donos Disto Tudo&quot; and Canal Q's &quot;Inferno&quot;) - giving the event a sense of vivacity since its initial edition; Óscar Romero (actor and singer – Spain) a music lover that we are used to see on his different artistic endeavours (theatre, telenovelas, cinema and commercials). The gala will also grow from an audiovisual standpoint and number of live acts (6).</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_9b814caf745040fab3ad369870d68060~mv2_d_1334_1334_s_2.png"/><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association gives free access to all of its professional and company/festival associates that have a valid quota during the days of the event (Iberian Festival Awards - VIP access, with open bar; Talkfest - access to all activities).</div><div>Tickets for Talkfest and Iberian Festival Awards are on sale at the usual places.</div><div>All the information, confirmations and live counter available in: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720</div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Director of Roskilde Festival and 12 new speakers announced; Photography Exhibition &quot;The Power of Festivals&quot;</title><description><![CDATA[The 7th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will be held in Lisbon on March 15-16th 2018, announcing today: 13 speakers for different areas of professional programming, which makes a total of 48 speakers already communicated and an exhibition dedicated to “The Power of Festivals".The votes for the 3rd edition of the Iberian Festival Awards are already closed in the categories decided by the public with a record number of 15k votes.The 2nd day of Talkfest'18 will be marked<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_605d541306b641e69c9cdf8961b14d38%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/01/18/Director-of-Roskilde-Festival-and-12-new-speakers-announced-Photography-Exhibition-The-Power-of-Festivals</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/01/18/Director-of-Roskilde-Festival-and-12-new-speakers-announced-Photography-Exhibition-The-Power-of-Festivals</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2018 10:46:05 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The 7th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will be held in Lisbon on March 15-16th 2018, announcing today: 13 speakers for different areas of professional programming, which makes a total of 48 speakers already communicated and an exhibition dedicated to “The Power of Festivals&quot;.</div><div>The votes for the 3rd edition of the Iberian Festival Awards are already closed in the categories decided by the public with a record number of 15k votes.</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dS11tkt4eaQ"/><div>The 2nd day of Talkfest'18 will be marked in its entirety by a professional programme with different areas: conferences, presentations (professional and scientific) and seminars, plus other complementary areas: documentaries, afterparty and exhibitions.</div><div>This new set of confirmed speakers will bring to discussion different themes - the future of cultural entertainment, brand activation in a festival to obtain notoriety or internationalization of the Portuguese music - in an edition that has already confirmed 6 international speakers.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_df2f82e24a6e4744b77b15d3547c09b4~mv2.png"/><div>1) Conferences</div><div>International Speakers</div><div>Signe Lopdrup (director Roskilde Festival)</div><div>Theme: Reasons for the sold out</div><div>Momo (artist)</div><div>International Moderator</div><div>Katy Lema (journalist El País)</div><div>National Speakers</div><div>Bruno Lopes (Int. Brand Manager Super Bock)</div><div>Jimmy P (artist)</div><div>Maria Antónia Saldanha (Brand &amp; Com. manager Sibs / Mb Way)</div><div>Maria Manuel (producer Party Sleep Repeat)</div><div>2) Professional Presentations (theme and speaker)</div><div>Media Advisory: Differences between national and international events (Rodrigo Moita de Deus, director NextPower)</div><div>3)Scientific Presentations (theme, university and speaker)</div><div>A tremor of sounds in São Miguel. Extensive case study about Tremor Festival and its impacts on São Miguel Island (André Belchior Sousa, thesis FLUP, 2017);</div><div>Digital distribution and business models in the music industry (Filipe Pinto Leite, thesis UMinho, 2016);</div><div>Impact of brand equity and word-of-mouth received on satisfaction and purchase intent: co-branding case study Vodafone FM (Hugo Fernandes, thesis FEUP, 2016);</div><div>Reevaluation of the economic impacts of SWR Barroselas Metalfest and it’s relevance in the tourism development of the region (Jorge Coelho, Research Instituto de Estudos Superiores de Fafe, 2017).</div><div>4) Seminars (theme and speaker)</div><div>The social message that the festival must have and transmit (Elisabete Serra, consultant Sair da Casca)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_605d541306b641e69c9cdf8961b14d38~mv2.png"/><div>In the next edition of Talkfest there will be a photography Exhibition dedicated to “The Power of Festivals&quot; - 21 Portuguese festivals, which can be defined only by a moment in a photo. The exhibition seeks to show and value a positive and expressive vision of the history of music festivals in Portugal, based essentially on the year 2017. The photos were taken by its audience and by amateur photographers. The challenge given to the visitors of the exhibition is to analyze each of the 21 displayed photographs that are always accompanied by their history, regardless of whether the festival is larger or smaller, new or already established with several editions, what matters is the energy, the power.</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association gives free access to all its professional and company/festival associates that have a valid quota on the days of the event (Iberian Festival Awards - VIP access, with open bar; Talkfest - access to all activities).</div><div>Tickets for Talkfest and Iberian Festival Awards are on sale at the usual places.</div><div>All the information, confirmations and live counter available in: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720</div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Iberian Festival Awards: first live acts and jury members, 7 days to vote and other news</title><description><![CDATA[Two months before the 3rd edition of Iberian Festival Awards, which will happen on March 15, 2018, at Fórum Lisboa (Lisbon), the voting phase of the categories decided by the public ends on January 17 - being then indicated the TOP10 of these categories. Today the first names of jury panel that will decide the other categories; live performances and sponsored categories will be revealed.The first jury members, who will analyze the nominees in the categories decided by them, come from Portugal,<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/dS11tkt4eaQ/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/01/11/Iberian-Festival-Awards-first-live-acts-and-jury-members-7-days-to-vote-and-other-news</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2018/01/11/Iberian-Festival-Awards-first-live-acts-and-jury-members-7-days-to-vote-and-other-news</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2018 10:23:19 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/dS11tkt4eaQ"/><div>Two months before the 3rd edition of Iberian Festival Awards, which will happen on March 15, 2018, at Fórum Lisboa (Lisbon), the voting phase of the categories decided by the public ends on January 17 - being then indicated the TOP10 of these categories. Today the first names of jury panel that will decide the other categories; live performances and sponsored categories will be revealed.</div><div>The first jury members, who will analyze the nominees in the categories decided by them, come from Portugal, Spain and international context, having a transversal experience associated with music and the analysis or production of music festivals:</div><div>- Albert Salmerón (ES - president APM - Asociación Promotores Musicales )</div><div>- Ami Bondia (ES - journalist TVE)</div><div>- Ana Teresa Ventura (PT - director M de Música)</div><div>- Antía Bendaña (ES - corporate Marketing &amp; Events Prisa Notícias)</div><div>- Brita Young (INT - producer Glastonbury Festival)</div><div>- Miguel Bica (PT - producer cultural Gerador)</div><div>- Pedro Paulos (PT - director Brandos Costumes)</div><div>- Stefan Reichamnn (INT - director Haldern Pop Festival)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_9deaf33d315e45548c64172db2feb1b4~mv2.png"/><div>Whales and Madrepaz are the first confirmed bands to perform at the gala - both coming from the new Portuguese music scene, being highlighted in radios and by the audience that follows them. These bands will be joined by: the winner of the Festival Termómetro (which has it’s final next Saturday in Lisbon) and two finalists of the category Best Live Performance (one from Portugal and another from Spain).</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_2b54c66138254b42874f1dae26ba37b8~mv2.png"/><div>Some categories of the Iberian Festival Awards are sponsored, in which yours directors will deliver the prize to the national and Iberian winners: Best Medium Sized Festival - Polishows; Best Cultural Programme - Gerador; Best Service Provider - Flamingo Boémio; Best Use of Technology - Embly and Best Live International Performance (PT/ES) - Antena 3.</div><div>These awards serve to recognize, support and reward: music festivals; cultural festivals (e.g. cinema, theater, gastronomy); media partners; musical artists and companies that have served or become active in festivals throughout 2017.</div><div>The spectrum of this edition is bigger serving the Portuguese and Spanish market but also for the Hispanic and Lusophone context. There are 22 categories in competition, plus the Excellence Award, in a gala that will have live broadcast (for the first time).</div><div>Iberian Festival Awards are the only Iberian recognition dedicated to festivals, being an important reference with the evolution of the sector. This event is dedicated to promoting, valuing and celebrating all professionals, partners and artists responsible for its development, growth and improvement. Be part and enjoy a gala that besides the prizes and musical performances will have open bar and an afterparty, to improve the networking of this industry!</div><div>All information, live counter and tickets:</div><div>&gt; Website: www.talkfest.eu/iberian-festival-awards</div><div>&gt; Email: talkfest@talkfest.eu</div><div>&gt; Phone number: (+351) 217904720</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>7 new speakers confirmed and exclusive meeting for Iberian Promoters in Talkfest'18</title><description><![CDATA[The 7th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisbon on March 15 and 16, 2018, confirm 7 more speakers for its different professional programming areas, which makes a total of 35 speakers for now and the exclusive meeting for Iberian promoters at the event [access to 30 entities].Polls are already open for the 3rd edition of Iberian Festival Awards in the categories decided by the public.The 2nd day of Talkfest'18 will be marked in its entirety by a<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_6a86751312384e528c4cba13f5055f9e%7Emv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_470%2Ch_313/9d4d2e_6a86751312384e528c4cba13f5055f9e%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/12/21/7-new-speakers-confirmed-and-exclusive-meeting-for-Iberian-Promoters-in-Talkfest18</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/12/21/7-new-speakers-confirmed-and-exclusive-meeting-for-Iberian-Promoters-in-Talkfest18</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2017 08:38:16 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The 7th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisbon on March 15 and 16, 2018, confirm 7 more speakers for its different professional programming areas, which makes a total of 35 speakers for now and the exclusive meeting for Iberian promoters at the event [access to 30 entities].</div><div>Polls are already open for the 3rd edition of Iberian Festival Awards in the categories decided by the public.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_6a86751312384e528c4cba13f5055f9e~mv2.jpg"/><div>The 2nd day of Talkfest'18 will be marked in its entirety by a professional program that will exceed 100 speakers in: conferences, presentations (professional and scientific) and seminars, plus other complementary areas: documentaries, afterparty and exhibitions.</div><div>This lead of confirmed speakers brings the discussion to the front of the stage of topics as: ticketing (the new virtues and problems); Portuguese music; the adaptations of the future remodeling of the law about Private Security and how this will affect the festivals and what the brands can do to increase their notoriety.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_9a60436bdad1457699c2cf6e66be5384~mv2.png"/><div>1) Conferences</div><div>International Speaker</div><div>Antoine Biehler (project manager Paylogic)</div><div>National Speaker</div><div>Emília Simões (director Last2Ticket)</div><div>Frederico Martinho (guitar player HMB)</div><div>João Modas (director Black Bass - Évora Fest / Pointlist)</div><div>João Pinho (diretor Press Link)</div><div>Tiago Pereira (founder A Música Portuguesa a gostar dela própria)</div><div>2) Professional Speaker (subjectand speaker)</div><div>Private security at festivals: what to do? (Nuno Moreira, Internal Security Auditor/ Consultant Aporfest)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_11dd053873734df69ef8cc462c20ab62~mv2.png"/><div>In the next edition of Talkfest there will be for the first time an &quot;Iberian Encounter of promoters and teams of work in festivals&quot;, in a moment of exclusive and closed access to 30 entities of Spain and Portugal.</div><div>A moment where the norms of cooperation for two years will be discussed: the current problems in each country; the hiring of artists and peer relationships (competitors).</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fBp8PPgPJ80"/><div>It is already possible to vote for the categories decided by the public for the 3rd edition of the Iberian Festival Awards. Until January 17, choose your favorite festivals, artists and media partners. Be part of it!</div><div>APORFEST - Portugues Music Festivals Association gives free access to all its professional and company / festival associates with a valid quota on the days of the event (Iberian Festival Awards - VIP access, with open bar; Talkfest - access to all activities )</div><div>All info, news, tickets and live counter available at: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720</div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Nominees for the Iberian Festival Awards 2018</title><description><![CDATA[The nominees for the different categories of the 3rd edition of the Iberian Festival Awards, which will have its gala on March 15, 2018, at Fórum Lisboa (Lisbon), are now known, and the categories decided by the public are already available for voting. An edition with a total of 281 applications (record) coming from Portugal, Spain but also: Brazil, Cuba, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Angola.Best Major Festival Bilbao BBK Live (ES)FMM Sines (PT)Low Festival (ES)Mimo (PT)Musa Cascais (PT)O Sol da<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/fBp8PPgPJ80/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/12/05/Nominees-for-the-Iberian-Festival-Awards-2018</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/12/05/Nominees-for-the-Iberian-Festival-Awards-2018</guid><pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2017 11:11:10 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fBp8PPgPJ80"/><div>The nominees for the different categories of the 3rd edition of the Iberian Festival Awards, which will have its gala on March 15, 2018, at Fórum Lisboa (Lisbon), are now known, and the categories decided by the public are already available for voting. An edition with a total of 281 applications (record) coming from Portugal, Spain but also: Brazil, Cuba, Argentina, Chile, Mexico and Angola.</div><div>Best Major Festival</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>FMM Sines (PT)</div><div>Low Festival (ES)</div><div>Mimo (PT)</div><div>Musa Cascais (PT)</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Reggaeton Beach Festival (ES)</div><div>Resurrection Fest Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>Rock Nordeste (PT)</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>The Bpm Festival: Portugal (PT)</div><div>Wam Estrella de Levante (ES)</div><div>Best Medium-Sized Festival</div><div>Actual Festival (ES)</div><div>Arrecife en Vivo (ES)</div><div>Atlantic Fest (ES)</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES)</div><div>Bime Festival (ES)</div><div>Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Boreal (ES)</div><div>Brunch Electronik Lisboa (PT)</div><div>Demanda Folk (ES)</div><div>Ebrovisión (ES)</div><div>Edp Cool Jazz (PT)</div><div>En Órbita (ES)</div><div>Festival F (PT)</div><div>Festival Med (PT)</div><div>Fiv de Vilalba (ES)</div><div>Gigante (ES)</div><div>Gijón Sound Festival (ES)</div><div>Leiria Dancefloor (PT)</div><div>Lisb-On Jardim Sonoro (PT)</div><div>Lisboa Dance Festival (PT)</div><div>Manrusionica (ES)</div><div>Maré de Agosto (PT)</div><div>Milhões de Festa (PT)</div><div>Monte Verde Festival (PT)</div><div>Mundaka Festival (ES)</div><div>Neopop (PT)</div><div>Nos Summer Opening (PT)</div><div>Palencia Sonora (ES)</div><div>PortAmérica (ES)</div><div>Rádio Faneca (PT)</div><div>Revenidas (ES)</div><div>Rock na Vila (PT)</div><div>Santander Music (ES)</div><div>Shikillo Festival (ES)</div><div>Sonidos Liquidos (ES)</div><div>SonRías Baixas (ES)</div><div>Sound Waves (PT)</div><div>Starlite Festival (ES)</div><div>The Juergas Rock Fest (ES)</div><div>Tsunami Xixon (ES)</div><div>Vagos Metal Fest (PT)</div><div>Vida (ES)</div><div>Vila (PT)</div><div>Z! Live Rock Fest (ES)</div><div>Best Small Festival</div><div>AlenVibes (PT)</div><div>Arredas Folk Fest (PT)</div><div>Autumn Music Fest (PT)</div><div>Barreiro Rocks (PT)</div><div>Bodega Rock (ES)</div><div>Caldas Nice Jazz (PT)</div><div>CambraFest (PT)</div><div>Cordas World Music Festival (PT)</div><div>Ebroclub (ES)</div><div>Estaciones Sonoras (ES)</div><div>Farbidden Fest (ES)</div><div>Festim (PT)</div><div>Festival Internacional de Jazz de Loulé (PT)</div><div>Festival/Concurso Internacional de Guitarra de Amarante (PT)</div><div>Gerês Rock Fest (PT)</div><div>Guitarras ao Alto (PT)</div><div>Hell Rock Fest (ES)</div><div>Imagina Funk (ES)</div><div>Indie Music Fest (PT)</div><div>Infected Fest (PT)</div><div>IntraRiberas (ES)</div><div>L'Agosto (PT)</div><div>La Mar de Musicas (ES)</div><div>Las Musicas (ES)</div><div>Live for Madness Metal Fest (ES)</div><div>Metal Keeper Fest (PT)</div><div>Novo (PT)</div><div>Otero Brutal Fest (ES)</div><div>Palacio Metal Fest (ES)</div><div>Paral*lel Festival (ES)</div><div>Party Sleep Repeat (PT)</div><div>Rodellus (PT)</div><div>She 1918 Fest (ES)</div><div>Singin' in The Cave (ES)</div><div>Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>Sons de Vez (PT)</div><div>Terras Sem Sombra (PT)</div><div>Trc Zigurfest (PT)</div><div>Universal Music Fest (ES)</div><div>WOS (ES)</div><div>Best Touristic Promotion</div><div>Actual Festival (ES)</div><div>Arrecife en Vivo (ES)</div><div>Atlantic Fest (ES)</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES)</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Bime Festival (ES)</div><div>Bodega Rock (ES)</div><div>Boreal (ES)</div><div>Brunch Electronik Lisboa (PT)</div><div>Cordas World Music Festival (PT)</div><div>Ebroclub (ES)</div><div>Ebrovisión (ES)</div><div>En Órbita (ES)</div><div>Estaciones Sonoras (ES)</div><div>Festim (PT)</div><div>Festival F (PT)</div><div>Festival Internacional de Jazz de Loulé (PT)</div><div>Festival Med (PT)</div><div>Festival/Concurso Internacional de Guitarra de Amarante (PT)</div><div>FMM Sines (PT)</div><div>Gigante (ES)</div><div>Gijón Sound Festival (ES)</div><div>Lisb-On Jardim Sonoro (PT)</div><div>Live for Madness Metal Fest (ES)</div><div>Low Festival (ES)</div><div>Manrusionica (ES)</div><div>Maré de Agosto (PT)</div><div>Metal Keeper Fest (PT)</div><div>Monte Verde Festival (PT)</div><div>Mundaka Festival (ES)</div><div>Neopop (PT)</div><div>Nos Summer Opening (PT)</div><div>Novo (PT)</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Palencia Sonora (ES)</div><div>Resurrection Fest Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>Revenidas (ES)</div><div>Shikillo Festival (ES)</div><div>Singin' in The Cave (ES)</div><div>Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>Sonidos Liquidos (ES)</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>Starlite Festival (ES)</div><div>Terras Sem Sombra (PT)</div><div>TRC Zigurfest (PT)</div><div>Vida (ES)</div><div>WOS (ES)</div><div>Z! Live Rock Fest (ES)</div><div>Best New Festival</div><div>AlenVibes (PT)</div><div>Garage Sound Fest (ES)</div><div>Gerês Rock Fest (PT)</div><div>L'Agosto (PT)</div><div>Las Musicas (ES)</div><div>Lisboa Electrónica - Musiculture (PT)</div><div>Metal Keeper Fest (PT)</div><div>Reggaeton Beach Festival (ES)</div><div>She 1918 Fest (ES)</div><div>The Bpm Festival: Portugal (PT)</div><div>Tsunami Xixon (ES)</div><div>Wam Estrella de Levante (ES)</div><div>Best Line-Up</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES)</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Bime Festival (ES)</div><div>Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Boreal (ES)</div><div>CambraFest (PT)</div><div>Cordas World Music Festival (PT)</div><div>Edp Cool Jazz (PT)</div><div>Festim (PT)</div><div>Festival Med (PT)</div><div>FMM Sines (PT)</div><div>Gigante (ES)</div><div>Gijón Sound Festival (ES)</div><div>Infected Fest (PT)</div><div>La Mar de Musicas (ES)</div><div>Las Musicas (ES)</div><div>Leiria Dancefloor (PT)</div><div>Lisb-On Jardim Sonoro (PT)</div><div>Lisboa Dance Festival (PT)</div><div>Low Festival (ES)</div><div>Metal Keeper Fest (PT)</div><div>Monte Verde Festival (PT)</div><div>Mundaka Festival (ES)</div><div>Musa Cascais (PT)</div><div>Neopop (PT)</div><div>Novo (PT)</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Palacio Metal Fest (ES)</div><div>Paral*lel Festival (ES)</div><div>Party Sleep Repeat (PT)</div><div>Rádio Faneca (PT)</div><div>Resurrection Fest Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>Rock Nordeste (PT)</div><div>Rodellus (PT)</div><div>She 1918 Fest (ES)</div><div>Singin' in The Cave (ES)</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>Sons de Vez (PT)</div><div>Sound Waves (PT)</div><div>Terras Sem Sombra (PT)</div><div>The Bpm Festival: Portugal (PT)</div><div>Universal Music Fest (ES)</div><div>Vagos Metal Fest (PT)</div><div>Vida (ES)</div><div>Vila (PT)</div><div>WOS (ES)</div><div>Z! Live Rock Fest (ES)</div><div>Best Camping Site</div><div>Arredas Folk Fest (PT)</div><div>Atlantic Fest (ES)</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Ebrovisión (ES)</div><div>Fiv de Vilalba (ES)</div><div>Gigante (ES)</div><div>Hell Rock Fest (ES)</div><div>Indie Music Fest (PT)</div><div>Maré de Agosto (PT)</div><div>Milhões de Festa (PT)</div><div>Musa Cascais (PT)</div><div>Neopop (PT)</div><div>Paral*lel Festival (ES)</div><div>Resurrection Fest Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>Rock na Vila (PT)</div><div>Santander Music (ES)</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>Vagos Metal Fest (PT)</div><div>Vida (ES)</div><div>Z! Live Rock Fest (ES)</div><div>Best Indoor Festival</div><div>Autumn Music Fest (PT)</div><div>Bime Festival (ES)</div><div>Caldas Nice Jazz (PT)</div><div>CambraFest (PT)</div><div>Farbidden Fest (ES)</div><div>Gijón Sound Festival (ES)</div><div>Infected Fest (PT)</div><div>La Mar de Musicas (ES)</div><div>Lisboa Dance Festival (PT)</div><div>Lisboa Electrónica - Musiculture (PT)</div><div>Live for Madness Metal Fest (ES)</div><div>Mais Jazz (PT)</div><div>Metal Keeper Fest (PT)</div><div>Party Sleep Repeat (PT)</div><div>Sons de Vez (PT)</div><div>Universal Music Fest (ES)</div><div>WOS (ES)</div><div>Best Service Provider </div><div>Algarpalcos (PT)</div><div>ArtCor Light (PT)</div><div>Beberapid (ES)</div><div>Best-Id (PT)</div><div>Cision Portugal (PT)</div><div>Cold And Fast (ES)</div><div>Event Industries (ES)</div><div>Festicket (UK)</div><div>Fiesta Mexicana (PT)</div><div>Futurdata (PT)</div><div>Heliotêxtil - Brace In Platform (PT)</div><div>Idasfest (ES)</div><div>Kiosque Food trucks Factory (ES)</div><div>Lateral Creative Studios (PT)</div><div>Marginal Voluntariado (PT)</div><div>Migan / PortAmérica (ES)</div><div>Musikaze / Las Musicas (ES)</div><div>Nortaluga (PT)</div><div>Owonkey (ES)</div><div>Pão com Segredos (PT)</div><div>Paylogic (DU)</div><div>Piadina's, Wine &amp; Co. (PT)</div><div>The Biggest Cloakroom in the World (PT)</div><div>Best Cultural Programme</div><div>Actual Festival (ES)</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Bime Festival (ES)</div><div>Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Boreal (ES)</div><div>Caldas Nice Jazz (PT)</div><div>Demanda Folk (ES)</div><div>Estaciones Sonoras (ES)</div><div>Festival F (PT)</div><div>Festival Internacional de Jazz de Loulé (PT)</div><div>Festival Med (PT)</div><div>Festival/Concurso Internacional de Guitarra de Amarante (PT)</div><div>FMM Sines (PT)</div><div>Garage Sound Fest (ES)</div><div>Gigante (ES)</div><div>Gijón Sound Festival (ES)</div><div>Guitarras ao Alto (PT)</div><div>La Mar de Musicas (ES)</div><div>Lisboa Electrónica - Musiculture (PT)</div><div>Maré de Agosto (PT)</div><div>Milhões de Festa (PT)</div><div>Mimo (PT)</div><div>Mundaka Festival (ES)</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Palencia Sonora (ES)</div><div>Party Sleep Repeat (PT)</div><div>PortAmérica (ES)</div><div>Rádio Faneca (PT)</div><div>Reggaeton Beach Festival (ES)</div><div>Revenidas (ES)</div><div>Santander Music (ES)</div><div>Shikillo Festival (ES)</div><div>Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>Terras Sem Sombra (PT)</div><div>TRC Zigurfest (PT)</div><div>Vila (PT)</div><div>Wam Estrella de Levante (ES)</div><div>WOS (ES)</div><div>Best Communication</div><div>Actual Festival (ES)</div><div>Atlantic Fest (ES)</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES)</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Bime Festival (ES)</div><div>Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Boreal (ES)</div><div>Cambrafest (PT)</div><div>Ebroclub (ES)</div><div>Ebrovisión (ES)</div><div>Edp Cool Jazz (PT)</div><div>Festim (PT)</div><div>Gigante (ES)</div><div>Infected Fest (PT)</div><div>IntraRiberas (ES)</div><div>La Mar de Musicas (ES)</div><div>Lisb-On Jardim Sonoro (PT)</div><div>Lisboa Dance Festival (PT)</div><div>Live for Madness Metal Fest (ES)</div><div>Low Festival (ES)</div><div>Maré de Agosto (PT)</div><div>Milhões de Festa (PT)</div><div>Monte Verde Festival (PT)</div><div>Mundaka Festival (ES)</div><div>Neopop (PT)</div><div>Nos Summer Opening (PT)</div><div>Novo (PT)</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Otero Brutal Fest (ES)</div><div>Palencia Sonora (ES)</div><div>Paral*lel Festival (ES)</div><div>Party Sleep Repeat (PT)</div><div>PortAmérica (ES)</div><div>Reggaeton Beach Festival (ES)</div><div>Resurrection Fest Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>Rock Nordeste (PT)</div><div>Rodellus (PT)</div><div>Shikillo Festival (ES)</div><div>Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>SonRías Baixas (ES)</div><div>Sons de Vez (PT)</div><div>Universal Music Fest (ES)</div><div>Vida (ES)</div><div>Z! Live Rock Fest (ES)</div><div>Best Brand Activation</div><div>Allianz (PT)</div><div>Cold And Fast (ES)</div><div>Deleite / Revenidas (ES)</div><div>Estrella Galicia / Resurrection Fest (ES)</div><div>Fnac (PT)</div><div>Inside Shops (ES)</div><div>La Salve / Ebrovisión (ES)</div><div>New Balance / Sinsal (ES)</div><div>Ribera del Duero / Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>Ron Barceló / PortAmérica (ES)</div><div>Scml (PT)</div><div>Smas / O Sol Da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Super Bock / SonRías Baixas (ES)</div><div>Tuenti / Low Festival (ES)</div><div>Via Verde (PT)</div><div>Vinos de Lanzarote / Sonidos Liquidos (ES)</div><div>Best Use of Technology</div><div>Beamian (PT)</div><div>Best-Id (PT)</div><div>Cision Portugal (PT)</div><div>Cold And Fast (ES)</div><div>Festicket (UK)</div><div>Futurdata (PT)</div><div>Glownet / Z! Live Rock Fest (ES)</div><div>Go Wi-Fi (PT)</div><div>Heliotêxtil - Brace In Platform (PT)</div><div>Idasfest (ES)</div><div>Mb Way (PT)</div><div>Musikaze / Gijón Sound Festival (ES)</div><div>Owonkey (ES)</div><div>Paylogic (DU)</div><div>Vorealia / Z! Live Rock Fest (ES)</div><div>Best Hosting and Reception</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES)</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Bime Festival (ES)</div><div>Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Brunch Electronik Lisboa (PT)</div><div>CambraFest (PT)</div><div>Ebrovisión (ES)</div><div>Gigante (ES)</div><div>Indie Music Fest (PT)</div><div>Leiria Dancefloor (PT)</div><div>Live for Madness Metal Fest (ES)</div><div>Maré de Agosto (PT)</div><div>Mundaka Festival (ES)</div><div>Neopop (PT)</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Otero Brutal Fest (ES)</div><div>Rádio Faneca (PT)</div><div>Santander Music (ES)</div><div>Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>TRC Zigurfest (PT)</div><div>Vila (PT)</div><div>Best Media Partner</div><div>Antena 3 (PT)</div><div>Backstage (PT)</div><div>dodMagazine (ES)</div><div>El País (ES)</div><div>M de Música (PT)</div><div>Mindies (ES)</div><div>Mondo Sonoro (ES)</div><div>Música em DX (PT)</div><div>Noite e Música Magazine (PT)</div><div>Radio 3 (ES)</div><div>RockZone (ES)</div><div>RTP (PT)</div><div>Sic Notícias (PT)</div><div>Tvi24 (PT)</div><div>Vice (ES)</div><div>Vodafone FM (PT)</div><div>Wide Future (PT)</div><div>Best Infrastructure</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES)</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Brunch Electronik Lisboa (PT)</div><div>Gigante (ES)</div><div>Gijón Sound Festival (ES)</div><div>Las Musicas (ES)</div><div>Leiria Dancefloor (PT)</div><div>Lisboa Dance Festival (PT)</div><div>Mimo (PT)</div><div>Mundaka Festival (ES)</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Party Sleep Repeat (PT)</div><div>Resurrection Fest Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>Santander Music (ES)</div><div>Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>Universal Music Fest (ES)</div><div>Vila (PT)</div><div>Z! Live Rock Fest (ES)</div><div>Contribution to Sustainability </div><div>Arrecife en Vivo (ES)</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES)</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Boreal (ES)</div><div>Brunch Electronik Lisboa (PT)</div><div>Demanda Folk (ES)</div><div>Ebrovisión (ES)</div><div>Edp Cool Jazz (PT)</div><div>Festival Med (PT)</div><div>Gigante (ES)</div><div>Gijón Sound Festival (ES)</div><div>Imagina Funk (ES)</div><div>Lisb-On Jardim Sonoro (PT)</div><div>Low Festival (ES)</div><div>Mundaka Festival (ES)</div><div>Musa Cascais (PT)</div><div>Otero Brutal Fest (ES)</div><div>Party Sleep Repeat (PT)</div><div>PortAmérica (ES)</div><div>Revenidas (ES)</div><div>Rock na Vila (PT)</div><div>Rodellus (PT)</div><div>Singin' in The Cave (ES)</div><div>Sinsal Son Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>Sonidos Liquidos (ES)</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>SonRías Baixas (ES)</div><div>Starlite Festival (ES)</div><div>Terras Sem Sombra (PT)</div><div>Vagos Metal Fest (PT)</div><div>Z! Live Rock Fest (ES)</div><div>Best Non-Music Festival </div><div>Andanças (PT)</div><div>Caldas Street Food Fest (PT)</div><div>Cinephone (ES)</div><div>Comic Con Portugal (PT)</div><div>Contar (PT)</div><div>Conversas na Rua (PT)</div><div>Curt'Arruda (PT)</div><div>Curtocircuito (ES)</div><div>Dantz Festival (ES)</div><div>Do Bira ao Samba (PT)</div><div>DocField (ES)</div><div>Espontâneo (PT)</div><div>Fanta Elx (ES)</div><div>Fatal (PT)</div><div>Fes-map (ES)</div><div>Festas de Lisboa (PT)</div><div>Festival das Artes (PT)</div><div>Festival de Cine Iberoamericano de Huelva (ES)</div><div>Festival de Teatro Clásico de Mérida (ES)</div><div>Festival do Bacalhau (PT)</div><div>Festival dos Canais (PT)</div><div>Festival Internacional de Teatro Clásico de Almagro (ES)</div><div>Festival Política (PT)</div><div>Fiesa - Festival Internacional de Esculturas em Areia (PT)</div><div>Fike (PT)</div><div>Grease Festival (PT)</div><div>Lisboa Games Week (PT)</div><div>Lisboa na Rua (PT)</div><div>Lisboa Soa (PT)</div><div>Lisbon Week (PT)</div><div>Loop Festival (PT)</div><div>Madeira Film Festival (PT)</div><div>Mel - Piquenique das Artes (PT)</div><div>Mudança (PT)</div><div>Muvi (PT)</div><div>Paredes Urbe Fest (PT)</div><div>Periferias - Festival Internacional de Cinema de Marvão e Valencia de Alcántara (PT)</div><div>Photogenic Festival (ES)</div><div>PortugalSlam (PT)</div><div>Sln Custom Days (ES)</div><div>Sitges Film Festival (ES)</div><div>Best Academic Festival</div><div>Arraial da Europeia (PT)</div><div>Arraial do Técnico (PT)</div><div>El Fiestón Canário (ES)</div><div>FITU Bracara Avgvsta (PT)</div><div>Instância (PT)</div><div>Nochevieja Universitaria (ES)</div><div>Oito Badaladas (PT)</div><div>Paellas Universitárias (ES)</div><div>Queima das Fitas Coimbra (PT)</div><div>Ribeirinha (PT)</div><div>Semana Académica de Lisboa (PT)</div><div>Tagides (PT)</div><div>Telecogresca (ES)</div><div>Trovas (PT)</div><div>Tuna M'Isto (PT)</div><div>Best Lusophone and Hispanic Festival</div><div>Cosquín Rock (AR)</div><div>Cracca Festival (BR)</div><div>Edp Cool Jazz (PT)</div><div>Festa da Música (AO)</div><div>Festival F (PT)</div><div>Festival Med (PT)</div><div>Havana World Music Black Tears (CU)</div><div>Lacustre Festival (BR)</div><div>Lollapalooza Chile (CH)</div><div>Mimo (PT/BR)</div><div>Monte Verde Festival (PT)</div><div>No Ar Coquetel Molotov (BR)</div><div>O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Resurrection Fest Estrella Galicia (ES)</div><div>Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>Ultra Brasil (BR)</div><div>Vive Latino (MX)</div><div>Best Live Performance (PT/ES)</div><div>Amaral - Sonorama Ribera (ES)</div><div>Ana Moura - Festival Med (PT)</div><div>David Fonseca - Festival do Crato (PT)</div><div>Desakato - Viña Rock (ES)</div><div>Diogo Piçarra - Meo Marés Vivas (PT)</div><div>El Kanka - Cabo de Plata (ES)</div><div>Fogo Fogo - O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>HMB - O Sol da Caparica (PT)</div><div>Kase.O - Weekend Beach (ES)</div><div>La Casa Azul - Low Festival (ES)</div><div>León Benavente - Arenal Sound (ES)</div><div>Los Planetas - VdeValarés (ES)</div><div>Love of Lesbian - Ebrovisión (ES)</div><div>Luísa Sobral - Edp Cool Jazz (PT)</div><div>Miguel Araújo - Festival F (PT)</div><div>La Sra Tomasa - SonRías Baixas (ES)</div><div>Quique González - Mad Cool Festival (ES)</div><div>Slow J - Super Bock Super Rock (PT)</div><div>Surma - Bons Sons (PT)</div><div>Valete - Monte Verde Festival (PT)</div><div>Best Live Performance (International)</div><div>Alpha Blondy - Rototom Sunsplash (ES)</div><div>Arcade Fire - Primavera Sound (ES)</div><div>Dua Lipa - Meo Sudoeste (PT)</div><div>Eagles of Death Metal - Festival do Crato (PT)</div><div>Foo Fighters - Nos Alive (PT)</div><div>Franz Ferdinand - Dcode (ES)</div><div>Future Islands - Vodafone Paredes de Coura (PT)</div><div>Gentleman - Musa Cascais (PT)</div><div>Linkin Park - Download Festival Madrid (ES)</div><div>Martin Garrix - Arenal Sound (ES)</div><div>Oumou Sangaré - FMM Sines (PT)</div><div>Rammstein - Resurrection (ES)</div><div>Red Hot Chili Peppers - Super Bock Super Rock (PT)</div><div>Run the Jewels - Nos Primavera Sound (PT)</div><div>Seu Jorge - Nos Summer Opening (PT)</div><div>Sting - Jardins Pedralbes (ES)</div><div>The Killers - Bilbao BBK Live (ES)</div><div>The Pretenders - Edp Cool Jazz (PT)</div><div>The Weeknd - Fib (ES)</div><div>Ty Segall - Ebrovisión (ES)</div><div>These awards serve to recognize, support and reward: music festivals; cultural festivals (e.g. cinema, theater, gastronomy); media partners; artists and companies that have served or advertised in festivals throughout 2017.</div><div>This edition is mostly focused in the Portuguese and Spanish market being also focused in the Hispanic and Lusophone. There are 22 categories in the competition, plus the Excellence Award, in a gala that will be broadcast live (for the first time).</div><div>Iberian Festival Awards are the only Iberian recognition dedicated to festivals, being an important reference in the evolution of the sector. This event is dedicated to promoting, valuing and celebrating all professionals, partners and artists responsible for its development, growth and improvement. Take part and enjoy a gala that besides the awards will have musical performances, open bar and an afterparty, enabling Networking!</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_45a6a41945b24d9fbe114513036fbb67~mv2.png"/><div>All information, live counter and tickets:</div><div>&gt; Website: www.talkfest.eu/iberian-festival-awards</div><div>&gt; Email: talkfest@talkfest.eu</div><div>&gt; Phone Number: (+351) 217904720</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>12 more speakers confirmed to Talkfest'18 and 5 days left to apply for Iberian Festival Awards</title><description><![CDATA[The 7th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will be held in Lisbon on March 15 and 16, 2018. We announce more 12 speakers for different professional programming areas, which makes a total of 28 speakers communicated.Applications for the different categories of Iberian Festival Awards held by festivals, media partners and organizations involved in this area are available until Tuesday, November 28.The 2nd day of Talkfest'18 will be marked in its entirety by a professional<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_728aee77a45b493a8800592c481a9ee1%7Emv2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/11/23/12-more-speakers-confirmed-to-Talkfest18-and-5-days-left-to-apply-for-Iberian-Festival-Awards</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/11/23/12-more-speakers-confirmed-to-Talkfest18-and-5-days-left-to-apply-for-Iberian-Festival-Awards</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2017 07:46:35 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The 7th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will be held in Lisbon on March 15 and 16, 2018. We announce more 12 speakers for different professional programming areas, which makes a total of 28 speakers communicated.</div><div>Applications for the different categories of Iberian Festival Awards held by festivals, media partners and organizations involved in this area are available until Tuesday, November 28.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_728aee77a45b493a8800592c481a9ee1~mv2.jpg"/><div>The 2nd day of Talkfest'18 will be marked in its entirety by a professional program that will exceed 100 speakers: conferences, presentations (professional and scientific) and seminars, plus other complementary areas: documentaries, afterparty and exhibitions.</div><div>This series of confirmed speakers brings to the conferences: the experience of the largest online and offline media dedicated to music in Spain; many promoters of different types of festivals; the highest representative of one of the cities awarded by UNESCO, Amarante, where the Portuguese version of the Mimo Festival is held; one of the most specialized agents in the management of Portuguese artists and one of the greatest cult guitar player in Portugal.</div><div>The speakers announced for other sections shows the intention of showing the work done in favor of the festivals, their audience and in the presentation of numbers (case-study) that allow to define the trends of work in professionals that interfere in the sphere of this business area.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_83d063fe7ba54e6493dd07fc6e24a6a9~mv2.png"/><div>1) Conferences</div><div>International Speaker</div><div>Joan S Luna (Chief Editor Mondo Sonoro)</div><div>National Speakers</div><div>André Henriques (guitar player Linda Martini)</div><div>Joaquim Fonseca (director Glam / Booking Agent)</div><div>Jorge Alexandre Dias (director Festival Rodellus)</div><div>José Luís Gaspar (president municipality Amarante)</div><div>Vasco Durão (director Festival Guitarras ao Alto)</div><div>Vasco Sacramento (director Festival and Agency Sons em Trânsito)</div><div>2) Professional Presentations (theme and speaker)</div><div>The remembrance for the next edition of your festival (Marco Lampreia, director Photoflyer Portugal)</div><div>Transport solutions available to the festival-goers (Mário Azevedo, founder Strike Tours)</div><div>Look from the outside: Alentejo as a destination of art and nature (José António Falcão, director Festival Terras sem Sombra / Carlos Cupeto (journalist and professor Univ. Évora)</div><div>3) Scientific Presentations (theme and speaker)</div><div>The Positioning of the brand in the consumers perspective: Rock in Rio Lisboa case study (Thesis ISCTE-IUL, Gabriel Cruz, 2017).</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fBp8PPgPJ80"/><div>There are only 5 days left to apply for Iberian Festival Awards, which has this year a total of 23 categories in contest. The gala will be broadcast live in Antena 3 radio website.</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association gives free access to all its professional and company / festival associates with a valid quota on the days of the event (Iberian Festival Awards - VIP access, with open bar; Talkfest - access to all activities)</div><div>Tickets for Talkfest and Iberian Festival Awards are on sale at the usual places.</div><div>All Info: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720</div><div>General: talkfest@talkfest.eu</div><div>Partnerships: cristina.ruiz@hopeconsulting.pt</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>The first 16 speakers confirmed to Talkfest'18</title><description><![CDATA[The 7th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisbon on March 15 and 16, 2018. It is with pleasure that we announce the first 16 speakers for different areas of Talkfest’s professional programming.The Iberian Festival Awards gala, has already a record of applications, with less than 20 days to complete the registration from festivals, brands and media partners.The 2nd day of Talkfest'18 will be marked by a professional program with more than 100 speakers<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_730a89433e1444cca0cb698ed9e1c3b4%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/11/09/The-first-16-speakers-confirmed-to-Talkfest18</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/11/09/The-first-16-speakers-confirmed-to-Talkfest18</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2017 09:04:49 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The 7th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisbon on March 15 and 16, 2018. It is with pleasure that we announce the first 16 speakers for different areas of Talkfest’s professional programming.</div><div>The Iberian Festival Awards gala, has already a record of applications, with less than 20 days to complete the registration from festivals, brands and media partners.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_1777741b9cd74e538b293937abe07f8e~mv2_d_2048_1365_s_2.jpg"/><div>The 2nd day of Talkfest'18 will be marked by a professional program with more than 100 speakers for the areas: conferences, presentations (professional and scientific) and seminars, plus other complementary areas: documentaries, afterparty and exhibitions.</div><div>Today we present the first speakers for the event that work at national and international level directly in the management of festivals, in the creation of successful artists and in the comfort and information for the audience that goes to this type of events. They will certainly be modern and current witnesses to a new paradigm of this typology of events that will come in the next few years.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_730a89433e1444cca0cb698ed9e1c3b4~mv2.png"/><div>1) Conferences</div><div>Moderators</div><div>Miguel Franco de Andrade (journalist Sic / Cartaz Cultural)</div><div>Pedro Esteves (journalist Observdor)</div><div>Catarina Marques Rodrigues (journalist RTP / blogger Chicas Poderosas)</div><div>International speaker</div><div>Zack Sabban (CEO Festicket)</div><div>National speaker</div><div>Eurico João (engineering coord. Rock in Rio)</div><div>Pedro Machado (president Turismo do Centro)</div><div>Paulo Amaral (COO Neopop / The Bpm Festival)</div><div>Tiago Martins (director Leiria Dancefloor)</div><div>Selma Uamusse (singer)</div><div>Catarina Cabral (head of marketing Cabify)</div><div>2) Professional presentations (themes and speakers)</div><div>A new market for lusophone artists (Karina Barbosa, director Step Music)</div><div>Touristic facilitation in festivals - the cloakroom service (Juliana Torres, manager The Biggest Cloakroom)</div><div>Internationalization of an artist - synonymous of success (Bruno Horta, founder YouArtist)</div><div>3) Scientific presentations (themes and speakers)</div><div>Millenials: new consumer behaviors applied to the alcoholic beverage sector in Portugal (Thesis ISCTE-IUL, João Amaral Brito, 2017)</div><div>4) Seminars (class and speakers)</div><div>360º Communication to the artists (Catarina Matos -Louder Music Branding / Alexandre Cardoso - Klasszik)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_b7ced421daba410eb63578faa1fd17bf~mv2_d_2667_2667_s_4_2.png"/><div>We also report that there are less than 20 days to complete the registration for the Iberian Festival Awards, there is already a record of applications, because of the new categories added. The gala that now has other points of interest for a moment that is for all and not only for winners, more impressive, with visibility and networking among all, where the past work is discussed and the future is projected with more Iberian synergies.</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association gives free access to all its professional and company / festival associates with a valid quota on the days of the event (Iberian Festival Awards - VIP access, with open bar; Talkfest - access to all activities)</div><div>Tickets for Talkfest and Iberian Festival Awards are on sale at the usual places.</div><div>All info: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720</div><div>General: talkfest@talkfest.eu</div><div>Partnerships: cristina.ruiz@hopeconsulting.pt</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Iberian Festival Awards (3rd edition, 15th march, Lisbon): record in applications</title><description><![CDATA[When there is still a little more than a month to the end of the applications for the various categories of Iberian Festival Awards (applications made by: festivals, brands and media partners), there is already a record number having by comparison to previous editions.The 3rd edition of these awards, which are part of TALKFEST - International Muic Festivals Forum, have many new features: simplification of the application process but also the introduction of three new categories (aimed at:<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_37a9dc40b1d2465f99968b20af808733%7Emv2.png/v1/fill/w_626%2Ch_321/9d4d2e_37a9dc40b1d2465f99968b20af808733%7Emv2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/10/19/Iberian-Festival-Awards-3rd-edition-15th-march-Lisbon-record-in-applications</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/10/19/Iberian-Festival-Awards-3rd-edition-15th-march-Lisbon-record-in-applications</guid><pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2017 07:07:48 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>When there is still a little more than a month to the end of the applications for the various categories of Iberian Festival Awards (applications made by: festivals, brands and media partners), there is already a record number having by comparison to previous editions.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_37a9dc40b1d2465f99968b20af808733~mv2.png"/><div>The 3rd edition of these awards, which are part of TALKFEST - International Muic Festivals Forum, have many new features: simplification of the application process but also the introduction of three new categories (aimed at: Lusophone and Hispanic music festivals, cultural festivals in which the main area is not music, academic festivals), awards to the national and Iberian winners of each category and an auditorium with twice seats of previous editions to receive all the professionals involved in the festival area.</div><div>The gala will take place on March 15th, 2018 at Fórum Lisboa (Alvalade) and will have live acts of three bands and an afterparty. Is where the winners of all 23 categories will be known:</div><div>Best Major Festival</div><div>Best Medium Sized Festival </div><div>Best Small Festival</div><div>Best Touristic Promotion</div><div>Best New Festival</div><div>Best Line-Up</div><div>Best Camping Site</div><div>Best Indoor Festival</div><div>Best Service Provider</div><div>Best Cultural Programme</div><div>Best Communication</div><div>Best Brand Activation</div><div>Best Use of Technology</div><div>Best Hosting and Reception</div><div>Best Media Partner</div><div>Best Infrastructure Contribution to Sustainability</div><div>Best Non-Music Festival *NEW*</div><div>Best Academic Festival *NEW*</div><div>Best Lusophone and Hispanic Festival *NEW*</div><div>Best Live Performance (PT/ES) (direct nomination)</div><div>Best Live Performance (International) (direct nomination)</div><div>Excellence Award (direct nomination)</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_439560c92300408facb5137018fc5a3b~mv2_d_2048_1365_s_2.jpg"/><div>All information about this event, such as the regulation, previous winners and application process, can be consulted through the official website: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Iberian Festival Awards are the only Portuguese and Iberian recognition dedicated to the festivals, being an important reference in the evolution of the sector. This event is dedicated to promoting, valuing and celebrating all professionals, partners and artists responsible for its development, growth and improvement. Be part of it!</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>Email - talkfest@talkfest.eu</div><div>Phone Number - (+351) 217904720</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>TALKFEST and IBERIAN FESTIVAL AWARDS 2018 edition with many news</title><description><![CDATA[The 7th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisbon on March 15 and 16, 2018, highlighting new areas of programming. The Iberian Festival Awards, after being sold out in Barcelona, will have three new categories and a new regulation for the applications.The first day of Talkfest, is exclusively for Iberian Festival Awards, with a gala (22 categories with Iberian and national winners + 1 excellence award + 3 live acts) in Fórum Lisboa (Alvalade), preceded<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_1777741b9cd74e538b293937abe07f8e%7Emv2_d_2048_1365_s_2.jpg/v1/fill/w_470%2Ch_313/9d4d2e_1777741b9cd74e538b293937abe07f8e%7Emv2_d_2048_1365_s_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/09/21/TALKFEST-and-IBERIAN-FESTIVAL-AWARDS-2018-edition-with-many-news</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/09/21/TALKFEST-and-IBERIAN-FESTIVAL-AWARDS-2018-edition-with-many-news</guid><pubDate>Thu, 21 Sep 2017 09:03:20 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>The 7th edition of Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum will take place in Lisbon on March 15 and 16, 2018, highlighting new areas of programming. The Iberian Festival Awards, after being sold out in Barcelona, will have three new categories and a new regulation for the applications.</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_1777741b9cd74e538b293937abe07f8e~mv2_d_2048_1365_s_2.jpg"/><div>The first day of Talkfest, is exclusively for Iberian Festival Awards, with a gala (22 categories with Iberian and national winners + 1 excellence award + 3 live acts) in Fórum Lisboa (Alvalade), preceded by the exclusive dinner with finalists, jury panel and guests. The gala and its afterparty will have an open bar.</div><div>The applications for the 3rd edition of these awards will have their own regulation in order to differentiate the good work carried out by promoters, companies, media partners and artists throughout 2017: simplified application and possibility of valuing the application with confirmation of contributory situation in Portugal or Spain without debt.</div><div>There will be three new categories:</div><div>&gt; Best Academic Festival (for musical events promoted by Student Associations and University);</div><div>&gt; Best Lusophone and Hispanic Festival (for music festivals held in all Ibero-American and Portuguese-speaking countries); &gt; Best Non-Music Festival (for festivals that do not have music as main attraction).</div><div>In the gala we will also deliver prizes to the national winners (and not just Iberian Winners as in previous editions).</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_439560c92300408facb5137018fc5a3b~mv2_d_2048_1365_s_2.jpg"/><div>The second day is dedicated to the &quot;main event&quot;, with: conferences (with international keynote speakers); presentations (professional and scientific); seminars; documentaries; job fair. </div><div>There will be two new areas: exhibitions and an afterparty in Topo (Chiado).</div><div>In order to strengthen networking and the fortification of competences, two of the main objectives of the event, the conferences and professional presentations will be in greater number, increasing this way the number of topics discussed. The programming, simultaneously, will take place between the auditorium, 3 rooms and a foyer at Museu das Comunicações.</div><div>APORFEST - Portuguese Music Festivals Association provides again free access to all its professional and company/festival associates.</div><div>Talkfest tickets have an Early Bird sale phase until October 15th.</div><div>All info: www.talkfest.eu</div><div>Contacts:</div><div>(+351) 217904720</div><div>talkfest@talkfest.eu</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Talkfest and Iberian Festival Awards: numbers and conclusions</title><description><![CDATA[Last week, the 6th edition of Talkfest ended, with three days of activities taking place in Lisbon (Conferences, Professional and Scientific Presentations, Seminars, Documentaries and Concerts) and Barcelona (Iberian Festival Awards).Iberian Festival Awards had their latest edition in what was the first time of Talkfest outside Portugal. A night to remember, where an sold out auditorium was ready to enjoy the live performances (DAMA, Belako, Holy Bouncer, UDJAT and Bearoid) while the 19 national<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/rZebJ-wXxT0/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/03/23/Talkfest-and-Iberian-Festival-Awards-numbers-and-conclusions</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/03/23/Talkfest-and-Iberian-Festival-Awards-numbers-and-conclusions</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2017 11:25:53 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><div>Last week, the 6th edition of Talkfest ended, with three days of activities taking place in Lisbon (Conferences, Professional and Scientific Presentations, Seminars, Documentaries and Concerts) and Barcelona (Iberian Festival Awards).</div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/rZebJ-wXxT0"/><div>Iberian Festival Awards had their latest edition in what was the first time of Talkfest outside Portugal. A night to remember, where an sold out auditorium was ready to enjoy the live performances (DAMA, Belako, Holy Bouncer, UDJAT and Bearoid) while the 19 national and Iberian winners were nominated and an excellence award. The night was of celebration, meetings, reunions, hugs and reinforcement of partnerships with the intention of increasing the competitiveness of this area. FMM Sines, Bons Sons, Lisbon Dance Festival, Med Festival, Musa Cascais, Lisb-On and Edpcooljazz were the Portuguese festivals distinguished. Javier Ajenjo (Director Sonorama Ribera) was also selected as the personality of the year for his effort in the implementation and persistence in the sustainability of his project over the last 20 years.</div><div>Talkfest was once again the showcase of current themes related to festivals, as well as presentation of projects that serve to optimize processes in this area. Promoters, presidents, mayors, artists, journalists and service providers together inside and outside the various auditoriums / rooms for the acquisition of tools and enhancement of their network of contacts. Lots of news where revealed in first hand, such as the support of Turismo de Portugal to music festivals in a re-branding called &quot;Portuguese Festivals&quot;, which serves to continue to attract more foreign audiences to Portuguese festivals. The profile of the festival goer (APORFEST study) indicated an increase in the buying power of the public that attend the festivals in our country. The days were dedicated to the professional audience and the evenings had special sessions with documentaries and concerts.</div><div>The 2018 edition of Talkfest is already confirmed for March in Lisbon. The first day will end with the dinner and gala of the Iberian Festival Awards and the second day will be filled by an extensive number of activities in order to discuss and work the future of music festivals in Portugal.Special thanks to the APORFEST associates (they are the main support of the event, belonging to the association more than 80% of the cost of the event), speakers and moderators in the various programming sections, jury members, sponsors and partners, human resources (Aplauso, Polishows and ECL) and, of course, the public that participated in the event and that we hope that acquired skills and information for this year's work.NUMBERS &gt; 905 spectators: Talkfest [day 1 - 295 pax; day 2 - 205 pax; concerts - 155 pax] + Iberian Festival Awards [250 pax – SOLD OUT) &gt; 483 inserts in mass media + online (Portugal and Espanha &gt; month of the event), with a radio program on Radio 3, fully dedicated to the event &gt; 221 Entities present &gt; 8% foreigners Talkfest + 30% portuguese Iberian Festival Awards &gt; 117 Portuguese in Barcelona &gt; 92 speakers (4 international) &gt; 51 sponsors and media partnersOPINIONS D.A.M.A (winners in Iberian Festival Awards) &quot; This award is another recognition for our work! We were competing with big names and bands, so this prize tastes even better&quot; (20.03.2017, RTP) Pedro Cluny (speaker) &quot; And so it was my first time at Talkfest, I had fun and met new people!&quot; personal facebook (14.03.17) Luís Talete (moderator) &quot; For history. A unique experience.&quot; Personal instagram (11.03.17) Ticketea &quot; Great to participate in Talkfest. A pleasure to share with you our experience &quot; Instagram (10.03.17) Música em DX &quot; Talkfest, the great exchange of ideas&quot; (19.03.17) Dinheiro Vivo &quot;Music owners discussing the festival industry &quot; (12.03.17)</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Iberian Festival Awards (2nd edition): and the winners are...</title><description><![CDATA[A. Decided by the Jury Panel Best Touristic Promotion Bilbao BBK Live (ES) - Iberian Winner FMM Sines (PT) - National Winner Best Service Provider powered by Polishows Fahr 021.3 (PT) - Iberian Winner Ticketea (ES) - National Winner Best Cultural Programme FMM Sines (PT) - Iberian Winner Sinsal (ES) - National Winner Best Communication Resurrection Fest (ES) - Iberian Winner Lisb-on #Jardim Sonoro (PT) - National Winner Best Brand Activation New Balance / Sinsal (ES) - Iberian Winner Heineken /<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_ca3230b499b5469583ec6b2cd616fd37%7Emv2_d_5323_3549_s_4_2.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/03/20/Iberian-Festival-Awards-2nd-edition-and-the-winners-are</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/03/20/Iberian-Festival-Awards-2nd-edition-and-the-winners-are</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2017 13:54:27 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZKugehRjeRo"/><div>A. Decided by the Jury PanelBest Touristic Promotion Bilbao BBK Live (ES) - Iberian Winner FMM Sines (PT) - National WinnerBest Service Provider powered by Polishows Fahr 021.3 (PT) - Iberian Winner Ticketea (ES) - National WinnerBest Cultural Programme FMM Sines (PT) - Iberian Winner Sinsal (ES) - National WinnerBest Communication Resurrection Fest (ES) - Iberian Winner Lisb-on #Jardim Sonoro (PT) - National WinnerBest Brand Activation New Balance / Sinsal (ES) - Iberian Winner Heineken / Lisb-On (PT) - National WinnerBest Use of Technology powered by Toshiba Paypal / Cruilla (ES) - Iberian Winner Place and Tickets (PT) - National WinnerBest Hosting and Reception Bons Sons (PT) - Iberian Winner Bilbao BBK Live (ES) - National WinnerBest Infrastructure Bilbao BBK Live (ES) - Iberian Winner Rock in Rio Lisboa (PT) - National WinnerContribution to Sustainability Riba Rocks (ES) - Iberian Winner Edp Cool Jazz (PT) - National WinnerExcellence Award Javier Ajenjo (ES)B. Decided by the PublicBest Major Festival Bilbao BBK Live (ES) - Iberian Winner</div><div>FMM Sines (PT) - National Winner</div><div>Best Medium-Sized Festival powered by Ron Negrita</div><div>Festival Med (PT) - Iberian Winner</div><div>Azkena Rock Festival (ES) - National Winner</div><div>Best Small Festival powered by Wegow</div><div>Universal Music Festival (ES) - Iberian Winner</div><div>Party Sleep Repeat (PT) - National Winner</div><div>Best New Festival</div><div>Mad Cool Festival (ES) - Iberian Winner</div><div>Lisboa Dance Festival (PT) - National Winner</div><div>Best Line-Up</div><div>Bons Sons (PT) - Iberian Winner</div><div>Mad Cool Festival (ES) - National Winner</div><div>Best Camping Site</div><div>Bilbao BBK Live (ES) - Iberian Winner</div><div>Musa Cascais (PT) - National Winner</div><div>Best Indoor Festival</div><div>Lisboa Dance Festival (PT) - Iberian Winner</div><div>Universal Music Festival (ES) - National Winner</div><div>Best Media Partner</div><div>Mondo Sonoro (ES) - Iberian Winner Antena 3 (PT) - National Winner</div><div>Best Live Performance (International)</div><div>Iron Maiden - Resurrection Fest (ES) - Iberian Winner</div><div>Queen - Rock in Rio Lisboa (PT) - National Winner</div><div>Best Live Performance (National)</div><div>D.A.M.A - Meo Marés Vivas (PT) - Iberian Winner</div><div>Belako - Low Festival (ES) - National Winner</div><div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_ca3230b499b5469583ec6b2cd616fd37~mv2_d_5323_3549_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_99b628d932fb4f85af5335da40a0fb3d~mv2_d_5091_3394_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_747a92ed7b41429b9024b888789d44c0~mv2_d_5298_3532_s_4_2.jpg"/><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_791bde0c935149c48418c389ae9bb2c0~mv2_d_5472_3648_s_4_2.jpg"/></div><div>Last night the winners of the 2nd edition of Iberian Festival Awards were revealed! A gala award ceremony that awarded festivals, brands and iberian artists that had a moment to share all the work and projects developed during last year. Congratulations to all, the one who joined the event, the winners of both national (PT or ES) and iberian awards. We are delighted to see a full venue with people that are passionated about what they do and that get this moment to create synergies.In march 2018, Iberian Festival Awards will have its 3rd edition, during Talkfest - International Music Festivals Forum.</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>6th edition of Talkfest starts tomorrow!</title><description><![CDATA[The 6th edition of Talkfest'17 will take place tomorrow and Friday, in Lisbon (Fundação Portuguese Communications and Musicbox). An edition that ends on March 16th, in Barcelona, with the Iberian Awards of the Festival.More than 2.1 million people attended our festivals and in Spain the number amounted to nearly 18 million in the previous year. This will be the motto that will open the event that will receive a total of 93 speakers (national and international) throughout the days in its four<img src="http://img.youtube.com/vi/GGxhnR0R400/mqdefault.jpg"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/03/08/6th-edition-of-Talkfest-starts-tomorrow</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/03/08/6th-edition-of-Talkfest-starts-tomorrow</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2017 11:40:04 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GGxhnR0R400"/><div>The 6th edition of Talkfest'17 will take place tomorrow and Friday, in Lisbon (Fundação Portuguese Communications and Musicbox). An edition that ends on March 16th, in Barcelona, with the Iberian Awards of the Festival.</div><div>More than 2.1 million people attended our festivals and in Spain the number amounted to nearly 18 million in the previous year. This will be the motto that will open the event that will receive a total of 93 speakers (national and international) throughout the days in its four sections (conferences, professional presentations, scientific presentations and seminars), which are fortification of skills and networking . Evenings will feature documentaries and concerts.</div><div>Several changes were made in the program: Carlos Bartilotti (Mimo Festival); Carla Ferreira (APAV / Care); Rui Lopes (Sony Music); Julio Resende (Songwriter / pianist) and Tim Hoffmann (Wacken Opena Air) replaces Luís Salgueiro (RFM Somnii); Bruno Brito (APAV); Miguel Oliveira (Sony Music); Salvador Sobral (artist) and Thomas Jensen (Wacken Open Air). At the Media Buying seminar given by Deolinda Sousa (Vodafone) are added the names of André Costa (MEC) and Rodrigo Barona (JWT).</div><div>LINK of all program - <a href="https://www.talkfest.eu/programme">HERE</a> See who has already confirmed your presence - <a href="https://www.talkfest.eu/blank">HERE</a></div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_8ba597c531e04159b3363710bf46105a~mv2.jpg"/><div> ______________________________________________________________________________</div><div>APORFEST – Portuguese Music Festivals Association is the organizing entity of the event, its associates (professionals / company) have free access to Talkfest and to the Iberian Festival Awards gala (16 March, Barcelona, Macba). All Info: www.talkfest.eu or www.aporfest.pt Tickets: Oficial Website, Ticketline and Ticketea Contacts: talkfest@talkfest.eu | (+351) 217904720</div><div>______________________________________________________________________________</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>One week left to Talkfest’17 and Iberian Festival Awards Live Acts</title><description><![CDATA[One week left to Talkfest’17The 6th edition of Talkfest'17 (9 and 10 March - Lisbon and 16 Mar - Barcelona) starts in a week. Below you can see more information and curiosities: - 92 speakers (in four sections: 10 conferences, 14 professional presentations and 6 scientific presentations, 6 seminars); - Exclusive presentation of the conclusions of the 2016 edition of the study "Portuguese Festival Goer Profile and Social Environment at Music Festivals in Portugal"; - 35 sponsors and partners (in<img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_8db018105e98428296c699722ad437ef%7Emv2_d_1333_1333_s_2.png"/>]]></description><link>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/03/02/One-week-left-to-Talkfest%E2%80%9917-and-Iberian-Festival-Awards-Live-Acts</link><guid>https://www.talkfest.eu/single-post/2017/03/02/One-week-left-to-Talkfest%E2%80%9917-and-Iberian-Festival-Awards-Live-Acts</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Mar 2017 12:39:03 +0000</pubDate><content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><iframe src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/GGxhnR0R400"/><div>One week left to Talkfest’17</div><div>The 6th edition of Talkfest'17 (9 and 10 March - Lisbon and 16 Mar - Barcelona) starts in a week. Below you can see more information and curiosities: - 92 speakers (in four sections: 10 conferences, 14 professional presentations and 6 scientific presentations, 6 seminars); - Exclusive presentation of the conclusions of the 2016 edition of the study &quot;Portuguese Festival Goer Profile and Social Environment at Music Festivals in Portugal&quot;; - 35 sponsors and partners (in this edition you can see: the Bottoms Up system and watch a beer being filled at the speed of light; a alcohol test machine that indicates the exact level of alcohol and if you are able to drive; Sustainability projects such as reusable cups, among others); - 6 documentaries (including the premiere of &quot;The Island of Freedom&quot;, with Portuguese coverage at one of the biggest European festivals, Sziget); - 4 concerts (highlighting the night session of March 10 in Musicbox, with performances by: Throes + The Shine, Maze and Ditch Days); - 4 locations (Museu das Comunicações - 9 and 10 March, Stairway Club - 9 March, Musicbox - 10 March, Macba – 16 March); - 1 decoration, in the conference auditorium, aligned with the theme of Music Festivals; - 2 specific networking corner during the conferences; - 214 entities, festivals and media already confirmed at Talkfest; - Coffe break and catering available throughout the day. Talkfest is becoming more and more the music festival industry, promoters (in the background) and all those who interfere in this sphere (e.g. artists, entrepreneurs, researchers, media, service providers, municipalities) aggregator. Of a unique character, it is also a space that improves technical skills of all attendees! This event is considered to have cultural interest by the Government of Portugal - Ministry of Culture. Download the program (<a href="https://www.talkfest.eu/programme">HERE</a>).</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_8ba597c531e04159b3363710bf46105a~mv2.jpg"/><div>Live Acts Iberian Festival Awards</div><img src="http://static.wixstatic.com/media/9d4d2e_8db018105e98428296c699722ad437ef~mv2_d_1333_1333_s_2.png"/><div>The 2nd edition of Iberian Festival Awards (16 March - Barcelona, MACBA), has its finalists announced in all 19 categories. Today we announce who will perform at the gala. This year after dinner, the guests, finalists and public will have access to an open bar (powered by Royal Bliss) and to take photos to remember the night (powered by Fotomoton). DAMA (PT) and BELAKO (ES), two of the biggest bands currently, that in 2016 surprised their audience through their performances in Meo Marés Vivas and Low Festival, are finalists of the category Best Live Performance (PT/ES) and they will play at the gala special versions of their songs. BEAROID (ES) that this week debuted their newest music video on MTV Spain; HOLY BOUNCER (ES) who had one of their concerts broadcast on national television and are touring Europe; UDJAT (PT) that transform traditional music into world music, will also play at Iberian Festival Awards. Be part of Iberian Festival Awards (<a href="https://www.talkfest.eu/iberian-festival-awards">HERE</a>)</div><div>APORFEST – Portuguese Music Festivals Association is the organizing entity of the event, its associates (professionals / company) have free access to Talkfest and to the Iberian Festival Awards gala (16 March, Barcelona, Macba). All Info: www.talkfest.eu or www.aporfest.pt Tickets: Oficial Website, Ticketline and Ticketea Contacts: talkfest@talkfest.eu | (+351) 217904720</div></div>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>