Current events

A new international initiative is bringing together leading arenas from across the Spanish-speaking world to strengthen cultural cooperation and collaboration within the live entertainment industry. The Spanish-Speaking Arenas Association (AHAE) aims to connect major venues, promote the use of Spanish within the global live events ecosystem, and foster joint projects that support the international circulation of music and the performing arts.

Autores musicales y entidades de gestión europeas han pedido al Parlamento Europeo que refuerce la protección de los creadores frente a las cláusulas de buy-out, unos acuerdos contractuales que obligan a ceder derechos a cambio de pagos únicos y que, según denuncian, ponen en riesgo la remuneración justa y el control sobre sus obras en el mercado audiovisual digital.

The streaming platform Deezer has demonetized up to 85% of plays of songs created entirely by artificial intelligence after detecting a high level of fraud. The company is now launching its detection tool for the entire music industry, aiming to protect artists’ revenue and ensure greater transparency in the streaming ecosystem.

The Ministry of Culture has launched a new funding program aimed at strengthening the role of live music venues as key spaces within the cultural ecosystem. With a budget of one million euros, the initiative seeks to improve infrastructure, promote digitalization, and foster the sustainability and diversity of live music throughout the country.

More than 130 key figures from the European music and live events industry have joined forces to demand strong action from the European Union against illegal ticket resale, calling for the future Digital Fairness Act to put a stop to a practice that, according to the industry, harms both the public and artists and promoters.

The Spanish Music Academy has set a date for one of the most important events on the national music calendar. The gala for the third edition of its awards will be held next May in Madrid and will once again bring together artists, professionals, and industry representatives to recognize the best of Spanish music.

Universal Music Group and NVIDIA have announced a strategic alliance to advance the development of artificial intelligence applied to music with an ethical, artist-centric approach. The collaboration combines NVIDIA’s advanced AI infrastructure with UMG’s catalog and global expertise to enhance music discovery, optimize creative processes, and enrich the consumer experience, all while maintaining a strong commitment to copyright protection and fair attribution at a pivotal moment for the future of the music industry.

The Ministry of Culture has appointed Javier Monsalve as the new Director General of Performing Arts and Music. Monsalve assumes the position with the aim of strengthening the cultural fabric, promoting artistic creation, and reinforcing support for professionals in the sector.

Monkey Week SON Estrella Galicia successfully celebrated its 17th edition—from November 20 to 22—returning to the Cádiz municipality of El Puerto de Santa María, the festival’s birthplace. After three years in Seville, the 2025 edition aimed to recapture its urban essence and deliver an intimate, vibrant, and diverse musical experience.

Following the approval of its new organizational structure in November, INAEM presents its first management report for 2025: more than 63 million euros in aid, hundreds of cultural projects supported, an ambitious agenda of international tours and a firm commitment to decentralization and access to culture throughout Spain.