Spotlighting Spanish Music on an International Stage
Earlier this month, UK & European Guild of Supervisors members were among a select group of international delegates invited to attend Spain on Stage, a new industry gathering in Cádiz and El Puerto de Santa María focused on the global potential of Spanish music.
Taking place from 20–22 April, the event brought together around 40 international delegates alongside Spanish bookers, A&Rs, promoters and music supervisors, creating a highly curated environment for discovery, collaboration and exchange.
With a programme spanning live showcases, B2B meetings and networking sessions, Spain on Stage positioned itself as more than a traditional showcase—offering a focused space for meaningful connection between those shaping music across sync, live and recorded sectors.
Among those invited were Guild members Jen Moss, Lucy Bright and Connie Farr, representing the UK within a wider European cohort of decision-makers.
A meeting point for tradition and forward-thinking
At its core, Spain on Stage is about bridging worlds: connecting the depth of Spanish musical heritage with contemporary global audiences. The event placed a particular emphasis on roots, flamenco and folk traditions, explored through a modern lens and presented with clear international export potential.
Across multiple venues in Cádiz and El Puerto de Santa María, delegates experienced a curated series of performances alongside industry sessions designed to spark conversation and collaboration. From intimate showcases to larger-scale concerts, the programme reflected the breadth of Spain’s current musical landscape, where tradition and innovation sit side by side.
Backed by the Spanish Ministry of Culture and supported by key industry partners, the initiative forms part of a wider effort to strengthen the international reach of Spanish repertoire and create new pathways for artists to connect with global markets.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
For music supervisors, events like Spain on Stage offer something increasingly valuable: direct access to emerging talent within its cultural context.
Rather than discovery happening solely through digital channels, this kind of in-person exchange allows for a deeper understanding of the stories, traditions and creative intentions behind the music—something that can be crucial when placing tracks in film, television and advertising.
The presence of supervisors alongside bookers, promoters and labels also reflects the growing importance of sync as part of the wider music ecosystem, and the role supervisors play in shaping how music travels across borders.
GMS members in the room
It’s always encouraging to see Guild members represented in spaces like this—where international conversations are being shaped and future collaborations begin.
Jen Moss (SIREN), Lucy Bright and Connie Farr(ThinkSync) were among the invited delegates, sharing their wealth of experience and contributions to music supervision by championing new music within a global context.
Alongside the concerts, showcases and drinks receptions; the supervisors were invited to take part in a speed meeting session with various Spanish rights owners across both the independent and major sectors. They also took part in a “live music supervision workshop”, an interactive session where rights owners and other Spanish music professionals pitched Spanish music for an imaginary film with the guidance and assistance of the supervisors, thus allowing for a fun and educational insight into the mechanics of music supervision.
Jen said: “It was such a joy to have been invited to an event as special as Spain on Stage. I not only got to discover some incredible local artists in some stunning venues but I learned a ton about Spanish music and its heritage in the process. I also got to meet with local rights owners, some of whom I had been dealing with on a Spanish co-production called “The End of It”. Not only was I able to put faces to names but in a fortuitous turn of events, I found out that the film was one of two I am working on to make the official Cannes Film Festival selection whilst out in Spain. Getting to tell the labels and publishers whose music I helped place in person was a real highlight.”
Events like Spain on Stage reinforce the value of connection and dialogue between cultures, sectors, and between the people who bring music to audiences in different ways.“
Learn more about the event here: https://spainonstage.es/en/