Live Incubator is an international program launched in 2024 in collaboration with Scala and Fermaten, supported by the European Cultural Region and the Tuborg Foundation. The project aims to bring together emerging cultural and music-industry professionals from across Europe to develop innovative, practical solutions for the live music sector.
The first edition in 2024 engaged 20 participants from 12 countries, who spent three intensive days before SPOT Festival developing projects that addressed challenges such as audience engagement, live production, and industry sustainability. Their work was presented at SPOT+ 2024, demonstrating the creative potential of Europe’s next generation of music professionals.
Participants 2024
Egill Ástráðsson (IS), Iwona Bronisz (PL), Miriam Boulos (ES), Nela Peshovska (MK), Regina Fisch (AT), Tena Šarčević (HR), Sophia Zimmermann (DE), Sita Rawie (NL), Simon Alejandro Larsen (NO), Robin Smedman (SE), Adela Kučkovská (SK/DK), Alma Azimi Steenberg (DK), Bastian Borup Terp (DK), Daniel Aneto Olesen (DK), Johanne Elise Friis (DK), Mai Hiura (DK), Malte Sanggaard (DK), Gracia Rios (ES), Sebastian Byrsting (DK), Sandra Flammild (DK), Rosa Lois Balle Yahiya (DK), Pablo Lara Garcia (ES), and Oscar O’Shea (IE/DK)
Live Incubator 2025 built on the success from the first year, and offered a new cohort the opportunity to access mentorship, resources, and networks to create projects that contribute to a more inclusive, sustainable, and future-ready live music industry. The program once again took place ahead of and during SPOT Festival 2025, with final presentations and showcases highlighting the participants’ work.
Participants 2025
Anna Sperkach (UA), Axxi Oma (DE), Ciliane SJ (DK), Diogo Marques Félix (PT), Emma Christensen (DK), Erika Severyns (BE), Eryn Kelly (NL), Helen Namdori Bitsch (DK), Johanna Siiger Ejstrud (DK), Kiana Lissa Marchi (DK), Kofi Bondzie Ramsing (DK), Kristiyana Georgieva (BG), Laura Lennert Jensen (GL), Lukas Menke (DE), Martin Midtbø Rokkones (NO), Mateusz Szota (DK), Nina Lindhardt Helios (DK), Omar Andrés Díaz Molina (ES), Špela Cvetko (SI) & Valen Caudana (DK)
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Nordic Incubator
Expanding on the Live Incubator concept, Nordic Incubator is a new cross-Nordic initiative designed to strengthen collaboration, innovation, and knowledge-sharing across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and Greenland.
Working closely with partners Trondheim Calling, Viva Sounds and Arctic Sounds the program provides a structured one-year framework for participants to:
- Co-create innovative solutions for the Nordic live music scene
- Address industry challenges, including sustainability, mental health, representation, and live music infrastructure
- Build long-term networks and partnerships that support talent development, export, and live showcases
The program will result in practical projects and tools that can be shared throughout the Nordic music community, ensuring the program has a lasting impact.
Stay tuned for updates on projects, participants, and showcases.
