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Nordic Incubator Launches as New Chapter in Live Incubator Platform // Nordic Incubator lanceres som nyt kapitel i Live Incubator-platformen

A new era for emerging music professionals in the Nordics has begun with the launch of Nordic Incubator, the latest branch of the Live Incubator …

Discovery is the Headliner: Apply to SPOT 2026 // Ansøg til SPOT 2026

SPOT Festival opens applications for 2026 – Discovery is the headliner When SPOT Festival returns to Aarhus in May for the 31st edition, it will, …

SPOT Flux 2026 Open Call: New Chamber Music and Sound Art // Ny kammermusik og Lydkunst

In connection with SPOT FLUX 2026, SPOT Festival, the Danish Composers’ Society, and Art Music Denmark are launching an open call for new chamber music …

How To SPOT

Tips and Tricks to Make the Most of SPOT – Both On Stage and in the Network SPOT is a showcase festival in Aarhus that, …

New Head of Programming to Lead SPOT+ // Ny programchef skal stå i spidsen for SPOT+

SPOT is hiring Constance Hegner as the new head of programming for SPOT+. She will be responsible for coordinating the extensive conference program for the …

DSCVR: A pilot project for the future of international music encounters // Et pilotprojekt for fremtidens internationale musikmøder

How can a young artist take the first steps onto the international music scene, and how can local players collaborate across borders to create new …

PATINA: When Well-being and Community Become Part of the Music // Når trivsel og fællesskab bliver en del af musikken

“They draw the future we live in. And that’s exactly what PATINA does: They draw the future we live in. And they do it well …

A Chapter Closes – and New Ones Begin: SPOT and Promus End Collaboration on SPOT+ // Et kapitel afsluttes – og nye begynder: SPOT og Promus afslutter samarbejdet om SPOT+

After ten years of strong collaboration on SPOT+, the time has come to bring the existing setup to a close in order to make room …

“I came to hear a couple of artists, but ended up discovering 10 new favorites” // “Jeg kom for at høre et par artister, men endte med at opdage 10 nye favoritter”

Even though SPOT is a festival, it’s far from the weather that sets the mood. It’s the music and the wide range of genres that …

SPOT CITY 2025: Intimate Concerts at Classic Aarhus “Spots” // Intime koncerter på klassiske aarhusianske “spots”

This year, a brand-new initiative called SPOT CITY gave everyone a chance to enjoy a taste of SPOT the day before the official festival kicked …

Across Sectors and Borders // På tværs af brancher og grænser – Reportage fra SPOT PÅ MUSIKLIVET

This year, SPOT hosted the Thursday conference SPOT PÅ MUSIKLIVET for the first time. Here, different layers of the music industry met at the Aarhus …

The winners of the Ethel Award are… // Vinderne af Ethel-Prisen er…

The Ethel Award was established by pianist, composer, and associate professor Pia Rasmussen. Pia was a central figure in the women’s music movement that emerged …

SPOT 2025 is sold out // SPOT 2025 er udsolgt

We’ve been blown away by your interest in being af part of SPOT 2025 which means that we’re all sold out!

Presenters at SPOT 2025 // Konferenciers på SPOT 2025

Yet again, we present a strong team of music aficionado MCs, who all look forward to guiding you through the shows at the SPOT stages. …

Map for SPOT 2025 // Kort til SPOT 2025

Roskilde Festival and SPOT Festival Highlight the Responsibility of Festivals // Roskilde Festival og SPOT Festival sætter fokus på festivalers ansvar 

Music festivals are unique platforms for creating dialogue, strengthening communities, and driving positive change—both on and off the festival grounds.  Therefore, SPOT Festival, Roskilde Festival, …

Keynote til torsdagskonferencen SPOT på Musiklivet

At the Thursday conference SPOT på Musiklivet, the knowledge segment of the program will conclude with the keynote ‘Tech, AI and Music – What’s Next?’ …

SPOT 2025: The Time Schedule is out // Tidsplanen er ude

There’s not that much more to say than GO EXPLORE IT HERE   And if you still haven’t bought your wristband, you can do it …

14 new SPOT acts: A Coachella-featured trio, debuting solo artists, and the “EDM Bon Iver” // En Coachella-aktuel trio, debuterende solister og “EDM Bon Iver”

Exactly one month remains until we meet again SPOT Festival. The time spent preparing has flown by, and one strong act after another has joined …

Let’s Talk K-pop & Publishing and Let’s Talk Music Export // SPOT+ 2025

Danish music is making a strong mark internationally—not only through the export of artists and songs but also via Danish songwriters, producers, and industry professionals …

New Partnership with International Music Industry Festival // Nyt partnerskab med udenlandsk branchefestival

SPOT Festival has entered into a partnership with the international showcase and music industry festival Fira Trovam. The artist exchange aims to strengthen industry connections, …

SPOT City Brings Music to the Streets on Thursday Before SPOT Festival // SPOT City folder musikken ud i byrummet torsdag inden SPOT Festival

Ten cafés and clubs in central Aarhus are kicking things off early, inviting you in for free live music on the evening of Thursday, May …

SPOT på Musiklivet – ny torsdagkonference

SPOT on the Music Industry: Thursday Conference on the Future of the Music Business At a time when the Danish music industry is facing both …

H2O Sportswear and SPOT Festival Launch a New Initiative: Crew T-Shirts with Extended Lifespan // Crew t-shirts med forlænget levetid

H2O Sportswear and SPOT Festival are taking a new step in their long-standing collaboration by introducing an innovative approach to crew t-shirts. Instead of producing …

Hip hop, metal, jazz and pop: Eight new SPOT names // Otte nye SPOT-navne

The lineup for SPOT 2025 is constantly expanding these weeks, with one rising talent after another joining the bill. And on this otherwise ordinary Tuesday, …

X Marks the SPOT – THE ISLAND OF CONNECTIONS

SPOT Festival and Institut for (X) once again present X Marks the SPOT at SPOT Festival 2025 – a space filled with a diverse music …

Promising Norwegian Talents at SPOT // Lovende norske talenter på SPOT

NRK P3 Urørt is Norway’s most important music competition for unsigned artists and bands. For the third year in a row, the prize includes a …

SPOT:NEXT – A step into the music business // Et skridt ind i musikbranchen

SPOT:NEXT is a new, intensive development program where 50 music enthusiasts get the opportunity to take the next step toward a future in the music …

SPOT 2025 Unveils Nine New Names for the Lineup // SPOT 2025 Løfter Sløret for Ni Nye Navne til Programmet

SPOT takes another step towards showcasing the vibrant Danish and Nordic music scene of 2025! With a sharp focus on tomorrow’s stars and the freshest …

The SPOT 2025 Jury – Meet Dag Audun Kårtvedt

From the very beginning, SPOT has been created as a festival for discovering new music. And if there’s one thing that can spark debate, it’s …

The SPOT 2025 Jury – Meet Bine Kronvold

From the very beginning, SPOT has been created as a festival for discovering new music. And if there’s one thing that can spark debate, it’s …

The SPOT 2025 Jury – Meet Mikkel Skov

From the very beginning, SPOT has been created as a festival for discovering new music. And if there’s one thing that can spark debate, it’s …

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