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SPOT Festival and Bandakademiet Join Forces on New Talent Programme In 2026, SPOT Festival and Bandakademiet are launching a new talent development programme that puts …

After four years on the board of SPOT Festival, musician Victor Dybbroe is now stepping down and passing the baton on. At the same time, …

The excitement for SPOT 2026 is already bubbling over here, and now we’re unveiling 14 new names spanning genres and borders. From the heaviest metal …

X Marks The SPOT takes place on May 1-2, 2026, as part of SPOT Festival in Aarhus Institut for (X) once again opens its gates …

SPOT Festival in Aarhus is one of the most important annual meeting points for Danish music export and a key focus area for Music Export …

SPOT Roots is a new initiative and collaboration between SPOT Festival and TEMPI, presented at SPOT Festival in May. The purpose of SPOT Roots is …

Today we can unveil the first wave of names for the 2026 edition of SPOT Festival. Nine artists who together paint a broad and curious …

SPOT Festival and Tønder Festival are once again joining forces to present the Folk Spot Denmark project in 2026. As part of assembling next year’s …

How do we create attractive cities for young people, and what do culture-creating environments mean for our shared music life? On December 12, UMTO, SPOT …

From April 30 to May 2, 2026, SPOT+ will once again bring the music industry together in Aarhus for three days of knowledge, perspectives, and …

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 …

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

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 …

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

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 …

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 …

“As long as it’s not in Jutland,” says Marie when her boyfriend comes home and tells her he’s got a new job. But it is …

After a strong finale in 2024 – which many believed would be the last – the Folk Spot Denmark project is fortunately returning as part …

“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 …

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 …

Text by Nicolai Frich Danish songwriters are playing an increasingly important role in South Korea’s K-pop industry, where musical talent, discipline, and cultural understanding are …

Text by Nicolai Frich  A clear trend is emerging: social media is increasingly becoming a working condition – but also a source of ambivalence. In …

Text: Alberte Hyldgaard Prinds Big ideas and concrete experiences were in play as the panel behind Saturday’s SPOT+ talk “Genre Diversity and Music Program Curation” …

Text: Alberte Hyldgaard Prinds Sustainability – environmental, economic, and social – was at the forefront during the final SPOT+ seminar on Saturday afternoon. The host …

Text: Alberte Hyldgaard Prinds There was a line to get into Saturday’s first Artist Talk in the SPOT+ calendar. And rightly so, because big topics …

Text by Nicolai Frich In just one year, the Danish music group ROYA went from virtually no followers to 2.7 million across platforms. Behind the …

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 …

By Bertil Laursen The room at SPOT+ buzzed with ambition. Agents, artists, and managers filled the rows of chairs, all with one goal: to find …

By Bertil Laursen, journalist It’s a small, almost intimate gathering that has assembled this morning for SPOT+’s panel debate “The Sound of UK Publicity”. No …

By Bertil Laursen An intimate and tension-filled room sets the scene as a panel of voices from the Danish music industry takes their seats for …

Not only do you get a better experience in terms of sound, intimacy, and travel time when attending a local concert—it’s also far better for …

With a view of ARoS, discussions centered on music supervision, Discogs, challenging markets in Japan and Argentina, storytelling—and the rising cost of Spice Girls music. …

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 …

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 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 …

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

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. …

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, …

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?’ …

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 …

The full program for the 10th edition of SPOT+ 2025 is now ready, and it is with great pleasure that we present the complete lineup …

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 …

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 …

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, …

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 …

The Danish music market is now almost entirely digital, and in recent years, new generations of musicians have entered the industry having been “born” into …

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

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, …

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

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 …

The live scene is undergoing change – but who is driving these changes, and how can we create a more sustainable and diverse live culture? …

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 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 …

AI is on Everyone’s Lips, and the Music Industry is in the Midst of a Technological Revolution. Artificial intelligence is both challenging and inspiring the …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 air is crisp and fresh with frost, but you can also feel that spring is just around the corner. With spring comes SPOT Festival, …

Over the past ten years, SPOT+ has seen an intensified engagement with sync—also known as the fascinating art of matching sound and visuals. This field …

“I dream about culture and music opening up borders across a European continent that is kinda closing in on itself” Last year the first class …

A crucial element for a career in the music industry, whether on or behind the stage, is building a strong network. That’s why we’re excited …