Apply to showcase your music at the fourth edition of the SPIKE – Bulgarian Music Showcase festival in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, May 22-24, 2025!
About SPIKE
SPIKE is a platform for artists to network with movers and shakers of the music industry on local, regional, and global level in an intimate and laid-back setting.
Whether you are looking for an agent, manager, or producer to add to your team, or looking for opportunities such as a regional tour, showcase or festival gig, label or distribution deal, SPIKE provides a space for you to get up close and personal with the right contacts to move you forward.
Showcase festivals are a great opportunity for musicians to present their music to key industry stakeholders, to make important contacts and to get valuable advice first-hand. Think of your favorite music acts – many of them have started out just like you, performing at showcase festivals and open mic nights to get heard. So is this opportunity right for you?
SPIKE is right for you if…
– you are ready to showcase and impress a crowd of international music professionals and experts who can support you in your future career path
– you seek to gain the knowledge, trust and partnership of the regional and international music scene
– you are hungry for opportunities to make money from you career in music by playing live, writing songs, creating videos, managing bands, producing and recording your favorite band, or taking concert photos
–you seek to build your international team, meet and collaborate with other artists co-write your next hit or go on tour together
Please note:
– SPIKE does not provide for performance fees, accommodation, travel expenses or daily costs. The artists are encouraged to invest in their own career development and to get in touch with their national music export offices for funding opportunities.
HOW TO APPLY
Fill out this google form to apply to SPIKE 2025. A Google Account is required to apply. No deadline to apply is listed at this time.