TALKFEST - 4th wave of programming announced; IBERIAN FESTIVAL AWARDS - Meet the hosts
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Fourth Wave of Speakers and Artists Announced for the 14th Edition of Talkfest
The fourth wave of confirmed speakers and artists for the 14th edition of Talkfest – Music Fest Summit has been announced. The Main Event will take place on March 20 at the Meliã Aeroporto Hotel in Lisbon.
Catarina Vieira (Sons em Trânsito), Danni Gato (DJ and producer), and Lídia Monteiro (Turismo de Portugal) are confirmed as conference speakers, while Patrícia Saiago (Zênite Studios) joins the program as a Pitchstage speaker. The artistic lineup for the At Lunch – A DJ Saved My Life segment features DJs DAVViX and PIXIE. Sofia Rebanda has also been confirmed as the host of Talkfest, as well as the presenter of the Cabeça de Cartaz podcast, promising an even more dynamic and engaging experience.
There will be seven rooms with simultaneous programming. Delegates will enjoy access to the full program, free parking, Wi-Fi, open bar, and a Coffee Station (VIP access).
TALKFEST - MUSIC FEST SUMMIT 2026
Talkfest – Music Fest Summit is the leading Iberian meeting point for the festival, music, and events industry, bringing together every year professionals, artists, brands, researchers, and decision-makers in a unique space for sharing, learning, innovation, and recognition.
Its program includes a wide range of complementary areas — from conferences and forums to project presentations, training sessions, networking opportunities, artistic showcases (documentaries, live acts), and the Iberian Festival Awards ceremony — making Talkfest an essential event for everyone who lives and shapes the world of festivals and live music.
In 2026, the event will once again feature simultaneous translation (Portuguese–English and English–Portuguese) in all conferences and seven parallel programming rooms, with many new announcements to come.
Be part of it!
IBERIAN FESTIVAL AWARDS | MEET THE HOSTS
DULCE BRADFORD (PT)
Born in Angra do Heroísmo. She holds a degree in Social Communication and Culture from the University of the Azores (2009) and is a journalist and news anchor at RTP Açores. Over the course of her career, she has also worked with the regional newspapers Correio dos Açores and A União, Rádio Clube de Angra, and served as the Terceira correspondent for Lusa, the Portuguese News Agency. She has technical and professional training in multimedia from the Praia da Vitória Vocational School, through which she won both the regional and national Skills competitions in the web design category, representing Portugal at the WorldSkills Championship in Finland in 2005. She has been honoured with a Vote of Commendation from the Regional Legislative Assembly and awarded the Municipal Medal of Merit by the Municipality of Praia da Vitória.
ROCÍO CANO (ES)
Spanish journalist and television presenter, with a degree in Journalism from Francisco de Vitoria University and a master’s degree in Advertising Creativity, Marketing, Business Management and Corporate Communication. With a solid career in television broadcasting, Rocío has built experience as a writer, reporter and presenter across a range of national and regional media outlets, including Antena 3, Telecinco, Cuatro, Canal Extremadura, TV Canaria and other networks.
A duo that elegantly and professionally represents both sides of the Iberian Peninsula, ready to make this edition the most memorable ever!
On March 14, 2026, the Coliseu Micaelense, in Ponta Delgada (Azores), will welcome them on stage to lead a unique celebration gala, dedicated to honoring the best in the industry and marking a decade of recognition, innovation, and excellence.
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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