New program focusing on innovative concepts in the crossroads of where music meets tech.
The Buma Music Meets tech programme is new this year at Eurosonic Noorderslag. Though it was previously known as The Interactive program, there are some significant changes to the concept. First of all the focus is now specifically on innovative concepts in the crossroads of where music meets tech in new and exciting ways, thus showing us a look into the future of the music industry.
At this moment, the programme spans three days, in which companies will show us what they bring to the Music Meets Tech table.
Thursday (16th Jan) – Buma Music Meets Tech Pro
We kick off with Jean O’Keefe (Producer SXSW Interactive) Who will give us an update on everything happening at SXSW.
Rest of the day: showcases by Youtube / Last.FM / Shazam / Spotify / Deezer and others
Friday (17th Jan) – Buma Music Meets tech Showcase and award program
Together with our special guest Moderator Ralph Simon we discover who is the hot new start-up in the world of music tech.
Showcases by: MPMe / Strange Thoughts / MusicXip / Wholeworldband and others
At the end of the day a proffesional jury will pick one start-up as best of class and will award them with the Buma Music Meets tech Award and an €5000 prize!
Saturday (18 jan) – Music Meets tech Live
We will find out whats hot and happening in innovation for the Live Music Sector.
Showcases by: Gigstarter / Timesquare / Greencopper / Makelight and others
Three days of Music Meets Tech, come see it at Eurosonic Noorderslag 2014.
Buma Music meets Tech Award
The Buma Music meets Tech Award is intended to kick-start new and innovative music-related initiatives. By giving this award, Buma wants to support innovation and make continuing development of new music-related concepts possible.
Initiatives that can be considered for this distinction are those in areas where music, technology and communications overlap. In addition, copyright aspects are taken into account and a carefully considered business model must underpin the concept. The initiatives with the greatest added value for users, fans or artists can be eligible for the Buma Music meets Tech Award. New concepts that meet these criteria can be registered until the 16th of December 2013.
Buma would like to provide a platform for innovative concepts. Submissions therefore also have a chance of becoming part of the showcase programme at Eurosonic/Noorderslag 2014, where they can be presented to an international audience of professionals. There is a cash award of €5,000 for the winner.
The jury
The jury will comprise professionals with experience in the technology and music industries. They will be looking for concepts that transcend the established boundaries, using the information submitted to assess the entries in terms of innovativeness and added value.