The 9th Iberian Festival Awards Gala will be a celebration of live music, with Best Youth, Tó Trips, Kanela, and Di Hantt taking the stage for a night full of energy and talent!
Best Youth will bring their unique and captivating sound, while Tó Trips promises to take us on an immersive sonic journey. Kanela, with their vibrant energy, will certainly ignite the gala, and Di Hantt will open and close the night with an authentic performance. All performers have extensive experience in Iberian music festivals.
There will be live performances during the gala, welcome & afterparty with an open bar for all delegates – we'll accompany the night with music from beginning to end!
In previous editions, the awards have hosted artists such as Eskorzo, Belako, Miguel Araújo, Noiserv, Joana Espadinha, and Filipe Karlsson.
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Everything for your convenience
Did you know that you can secure your stay at the Aquashow Park Hotel or your shuttle in advance to ensure greater peace of mind? We also have options for Dinner Networking and an exciting futsal match between Portugal and Spain.
Take advantage now and make the most of your experience at the Iberian Festival Awards gala! See all options here.
Shortlist Women in Music Industry
The Women in Music Industry is an initiative integrated into Talkfest – Music Fest Summit that recognizes and honors women who have made a difference in the sector, driving innovation, diversity, and positive impact.
We announce the 3 finalists for the award:
Irina Barros (Music Artist)
Tânia Monteiro (Produtores Associados – Manager/Booker)
Dora Palma (Meo Kalorama - Sustainability)
The winner will be announced during Talkfest (Main Event) on March 21, at Hotel Meliã Airport.
Discover the Docs Programming Area
This is the area of Talkfest - Music Fest Summit where ideas and experiences are transmitted through cinematic format.
The screening of documentaries and interviews plays a fundamental role in how we evaluate, analyze, and observe experiences and events within the cultural spectrum and in the context of festivals and celebrations. It is an important programming venue that brings together professionals and the general public, and this year with its own content.
+60 Speakers Already Confirmed for Talkfest 2025
The 13th edition of Talkfest - Music Fest Summit will take place on March 21 at Hotel Meliã Airport (Lisbon) and will feature 7 simultaneous programming rooms + Night Event.
This year's programming introduces the new Podcast Live Stage, where interviews and exclusive content will be recorded. The morning will be dedicated to Green Talks, which will address topics related to sustainability in the industry, while the rest of the day will feature cultural podcasts integrated into the programming.
In the main area, Conferences will take place, with the participation of the most high-profile national and international speakers, exploring various relevant topics in the music industry. Additionally, the Festivals Legal Forum powered by Cuatrecasas will focus, throughout the day, on legislation applied to music festivals in Portugal, with experts ranging from advocacy to taxation.
The event will also feature Pitchstage (presentation of projects and festivals), Research (dissemination of numbers, studies, and scientific data about the festival sector), Docs (screening of documentaries and exclusive interviews), and Academy (training given by Dora Palma, sustainability specialist, with experience in festivals such as Rock in Rio and Meo Kalorama).
The Night Event will have Showcases and Stand-up in a "roast" of festivals.
Alexandre Fernandes Ribeiro (PT) - Klarna // Country Manager Portugal & Spain
Ana Farinha (PT) Cuatrecasas // Lawyer
Ana Lua Caiano (PT) Music artist
Ana Teresa Ventura (PT) M de Música // Founder & Journalist
Bernardo Corrêa Barros (PT) - VisitCascais + Festas do Mar // President
André Sardet (PT) - Festival O Sol da Caparica + Mar Me Quer // Director
Bruno Lindoso (BR) - Zig.Pay // CEO
Bruno Reis (PT) - WIP - Brand Activation // Ceo & Founder
Carlos Manaça (PT) DJ/ Producer
Daniel Redondo (PT) Licor Beirão // CEO
Diana Costa (PT) - Last Tour // Brand Partnerships Manager
Diogo Martins (PT) - Festival N2 // Director
Diogo Oliveira (PT) - Festival Authentica // Talent Buyer
Dimi Vieira (PT) - Yes Artist Agency // Founder & Agent
Dimitri Hegemann (GER) Kraftwerk Berlin – BerlinWorkx Network Association // Founder
Elisa Almeida (PT) Cineteatro Louletano // Cultural Mediator
Filipe Jeremias (PT) - Festival Circ’Bô // Co-founder
Gary Smith (UK) Amsterdam Dance Event, Paris Music Week // Conference Curator
Gonçalo Camacho (PT) - Summer Opening // Director
Hugo Encarnação (PT) Lx Fábricas // General Manager
José Dias Lopes (PT) ISEG // phD Teacher
José Pina (PT) - Teatro Aveirense // Director
Joaquín Costa (ES) Casfid // Co-Founder & CEO
Manuel García-Ruiz (ES) ISCTE-IUL // Researcher
Mallu Magalhães (BR) Music Artist
Maria Ferreira (PT) RTP // Deputy Director of Music and Performing Arts
Maria Maciel Fernandes (PT) - UMinho // Student
Maria Sara Costa (PT) Rock in Rio // Head of Digital
Mariana Candeias (PT) ISTécnico // Student
Margarida Mata (PT) Iminente // Cultural Affairs, Vhils Studio // Curator
Nuno Lacerda (PT) - DOMO CAMP Portugal // Co-founder
Paulo Amaral (PT) - Made of You + Neopop // Director
Paulo Santos (PT) IPDJ // Vice-President
Pedro Cepeda (PT) Transmute // Director
Pedro Gandum (PT) - Intermarché // Marketing Director
Rodrigo Cuevas (ES) online - Music Artist
Rui Goulart (PT) BrandP // Founder
Susana Castanheira (PT) Fundação da Juventude // Executive President
Sérgio Silva (PT) Palko.ai // Artist Relations Officer
Sónia Queirós Vaz (PT) Cuatrecasas / Lawyer
Tânia Monteiro (PT) - Produtores Associados // Manager – Booker
Tiago Nacarato (PT) Music Artist
Vanessa Damásio (PT) Psinove // Clinical Psychologist
Vera Vasconcelos (PT) - LISB-ON // Producer
Save your spot!
Don't miss the opportunity to participate in Talkfest 2025 and secure your place for intense days of knowledge sharing, experiences, and staying up to date with the present while keeping a keen eye on the future of the events, culture, and festivals industry.
Available options:
Ticket – Access to the Main Event + Night Event
VIP Ticket – Access to the Main Event + Night Event + Coffee Station & Bar
Hotel and Restaurant – Take advantage of exclusive and limited offers for accommodation, lunch and dinner at Hotel Meliá Lisboa Aeroporto, available only to Talkfest participants (discounted prices)!
Iberian Festival Awards - Gala (15 march, Almancil) - red carpet, open bar, tasting, welcome and afterparty
Best moments - TALKFEST 2024
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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