TALKFEST - 5th wave of programming announced; Women In Music Industry Award - History and regulation for 2026; IBERIAN FESTIVAL AWARDS - Meet the jury panel
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Fifth Wave of Programming Announced
The fifth wave of confirmed speakers for the 14th edition of Talkfest – Music Fest Summit 2026 has been announced. Andrea Galasso and Francisco Mendonça will join the Conferences program, Filipe Brigida and Nuno Varela will participate in the Pitchstage. Diogo Costa, Eurico Pinto, and Luís Silva (Mossgreen) will be part of the Research panel.
The event will also feature a performance by Radiolina during (At Lunch) A DJ Saved My Life. The Main Event is scheduled for March 20, 2026, at the Meliã Aeroporto Hotel in Lisbon, with seven rooms offering simultaneous programming. Delegates will have access to the full program, free parking, Wi-Fi, an open bar, and a Coffee Station under VIP access.
Check out the full lineup here:
Women In Music Award 2026
The Women In Music Award 2026 nominations are now officially open. This award recognizes women whose work has a significant impact on the music industry, promoting change, innovation, and inspiration for future generations.
The award is part of the 14th edition of Talkfest – Music Fest Summit, and nominations can be submitted through the official Talkfest website.
The top 3 winners from last year were:
Dora Palma (Meo Kalorama – Sustainability) | WINNER
Irina Barros (Music Artist)
Tânia Monteiro (Produtores Associados – Manager/Booker)
Timeline for Women In Music Award 2026
Nominations: Submit or justify a name – 27 Jan > 3 Feb
Finalists: Top 10 announcement – 4 Feb
Final Vote: Aporfest Members – 4 Feb > 11 Feb
Shortlist: Top 3 announcement – 21 Feb
Nominations can be submitted through the official Talkfest website:
Iberian Festival Awards 2026 – Jury Panel
The Iberian Festival Awards celebrate excellence and innovation in festivals across the Iberian Peninsula, and this 10th edition will take place on March 14, 2026, at the Coliseu Micaelense in Ponta Delgada.
The jury panel for 2026 is composed of 70 industry specialists who will evaluate and select the best Iberian festivals across 11 categories, as well as the Excellence Awards for Personality and Entity of the Year.
More information about the jury and their profiles is available here: https://www.talkfest.eu/jury-applications
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