Producer of U2 with 6 Grammy awards among the delegates in Plovdiv at the SPIKE Bulgarian Music Showcase 2024

SPIKE Bulgarian Music Showcase (where music and business meet) will be held for the third consecutive year in Plovdiv from May 23 to 25. For the biggest Bulgarian music showcase, over 220 participants from over 20 countries will arrive here – among them 30 groups and individual artists who will play on 5 different stages in the city.

Among the delegates this year will be some outstanding personalities of the world music industry – Steve Lillywhite (producer of U2, winner of 6 Grammy awards and the Order of the British Empire), Lennart Ostlund (the man next to ABBA, one of the most famous Swedish music producers , 44 years part of Polar Studios), Adam Lewis (head of Planetary Group), Carl Martin (world-renowned designer of music spaces), David Silba (Summerfest, America), Eileen Crowley (world music digital marketing and streaming specialist, part from the prestigious Billboard 40 under 40 ranking).

SPIKE Bulgarian Music Showcase covers all major topics in the music business and as before will be completely free to attend for anyone interested in show business or just wanting to listen to super cool artists from around the world! During the day, SPIKE offers a rich discussion part, which will be held again in two rooms at the Boris Hristov House of Culture. Come to hear all the news from the world of the music industry, presented by specialists from over 20 countries. There are no stylistic restrictions – we will talk about music in all its variety and fullness. No matter where you are in your career as an artist, producer or label – whether you are just starting out or already popular and successful, these meetings will be very useful and enriching, your place is here, say the organizers.

On May 23, 24 and 25, 2024, follow the program of Rock Bar Download, Bar Fabric, Temple Bar, Bezistena and the big hall of Radio Plovdiv, because every night there, again with free entry, there will be performances by all Bulgarian and international artists, participants in the SPIKE Bulgarian Music Showcase. The full schedule and names can be found on spikeshowcase.com and on the forum’s social media.

The project is part of the program of Plovdiv – European Capital of Culture 2019. The partner of the event is Music Author.