Global Promoters Report 2022: Spain

Promoters from Doctor Music, Live Nation, Concert Studio, Primavera Sound and The Last Tour discuss how the market has bounced back

Feature By IQ | 18 April 2023

Primavera Sound in Barcelona
Primavera Sound in Barcelona

Spain is a remarkably fertile market, with about 1,000 music festivals a year, including globally renowned names such as Barcelona’s Primavera Sound and Sónar, Madrid’s Mad Cool, Festival Internacional de Benicàssim, and Bilbao BBK Live.

It has plenty of sturdy promoters and some flourishing live destinations, led by Madrid, Barcelona, and Bilbao.

In terms of promoters, Spain has a broad range of both hardworking indies and heavyweight corporates. The former camp includes the increasingly intrepid Primavera organisation,…

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