From 11th to 16th February, Buenos Aires Dance (BAD) brought together the electronic music community from the region and beyond, with exclusive events, educational program, networking opportunities and pop-ups plus performances by world-renowned DJs and local stars including Richie Hawtin, Indira Pagnotto and Carlita.
Transforming the city into a living stage for an entire week, BAD created an important space for exchange, learning and cultural expression with a complete week of industry immersion, uniting DJs, producers, promoters, managers, labels, bookers, and educators from across the globe. Over 2000 people attended talks and workshops with leading local and international figures took place at the iconic The Usina del Arte building from 12th to 13th February, just days before the start of ULTRA Buenos Aires on 14th and 15th February at Parque de la Ciudad.
Exclusive Pop-Up events also took place across the city with Richie Hawtin performing at the Floralis Generica on Thursday February 12th, with a special “El Preferido” ice cream Kiosk. On Friday 13th, electronic music fans were treated to two special sessions with Indira Paganotto at Caminito and Carlita at Puente de la Mujer, Above and Beyond also treated fans to Meet & Greet on Monday 16th at the Obelisco.
The Usina del Arte provided the perfect setting for an event that connects past, present, and future with speakers included Richie Hawtin, Indira Paganotto, Carlita, Fran Bortolossi, Kolombo, and Miguel Bastida as well as key figures from the local scene including Jay De Lys, Juan Hansen, Emiliano Demarco, Mariano Mellino, will strengthen the connection between the global scene and the Latin American community. In addition, Victoria Engel, Inda Jani, La Cintia, and Lolu Menayed took part in a special “Women in Music” talk, ligned with the global movement toward gender equity in the industry. Representatives from Ableton, Billboard, Sony Music Entertainment, Spotify, Ultra Records and William Morris Entertainment also participated in talks and workshops at BAD.
Other artists playing at some of the city’s best-loved venues during the week included Dom Dolla Charlotte de Witte, Joseph Capriati, O.Bee and Tomas Station, Indira Paganotto and Massano.
BAD – More Than an Event – A Platform for Transformation
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