First wave of speakers and artists for Talkfest - Music Fest Summit 2027
TALKFEST - MUSIC FEST SUMMIT 2027
We are happy to announce the first wave of speakers and artists is now confirmed for the 15th edition of Talkfest - Music Fest Summit, that will take place in Lisbon on March 18th & 19th 2027!
This year's conferences will be attended by 100+ experienced professionals who work in the music sector, giving their perspective and insights on the future of the music industry during discussions of various topics. The confirmed speakers are:
Anna Flóra Filutás (Sziget Cultural Management Ltd. / Head of Biz Dev)
Aidan Kless (Larj Studio / CEO)
Inês Laginha (Jazz em Monserrate / Artistic Director)
The 15th edition of Talkfest will count with a new segment, the "Portugal Festivity Culture Summit", a platform to recognize and value the tradition of festivities in the country, with a discussion between people who are experts in the area and work directly in these events. There are two confirmed names who will participate in this discussion:
Claudino Matos (ACOS * Ovibeja / Director)
Raquel Lourenço (Festas e Feira de Verão Sobral Monte Agraço / President)
As for the live performances during lunch, "At Lunch a DJ Saved My Life", we will have three DJs performing:
Adriana Ruas (A key figure in Portugal's electronic music scene, bringing a strong curatorial vision to the music and events landscape, and also championing emerging and overlooked artists)
Ayasha (After exclusively managing communications for 20 years and collaborating with one of the most popular DJ's in the country, she decided to fulfill her wish of becoming a DJ herself, mixing her knowledge for the art and the crowds and unique sound)
Taby (A Brazilian DJ based in Portugal, with a distinctive and cohesive identity, while also being able to adapt her performances across different settings and audiences)
Talkfet - Music Fest Summit is the exclusive event in the Iberian Peninsula for all topics related to music festivals. Featuring a vast program focused on current trends and developments and bringing together professionals, artists, brands, researchers, and decision-makers, and creating a place to share knowledge, training, innovation and recognition.
Now, fifteen editions later, the event is organized around three main clusters: the Main Event (w/ simultaneous programming in several rooms), Night Event, and Iberian Festival Awards, offering a comprehensive experience for professionals and enthusiasts alike.
IBERIAN FESTIVAL AWARDS 2027
Applications for the Iberian Festival Awards 2027 are now open for the 2nd Phase!
On March 13th, 2027, Spain will welcome the 11th edition of the Iberian Festival Awards. The host city will soon be announced.
This ceremony will honour the most remarkable achievements of 2026 (across 25 Categories + 2 Excellence Awards) and promote cooperation between Portugal and Spain, celebrating excellence and unity within the festival community. In addition to the main gala, there will also be parallel networking initiatives.
Limited to 350 applications (43% achieved in the 1st Phase).
This event, the only one in the Iberian Peninsula dedicated to the festival sector, is organized by APORFEST - Portuguese Association of Music Festivals and guarantees free access/applications to the Iberian Festival Awards, as well as VIP access to Talkfest for its members with valid membership on the date of the event. Access and registration for non-members are available and can be done through the official website.
Be a part of it!
Contacts: talkfest@talkfest.eu | (+351) 219 666 016
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