Zaragoza is set to become the epicenter of live music in Spain from June 15 to 18, hosting the ACCES National Congress and the Music Week. This event, organized by Aragón en Vivo and ACCES, is supported by the Government of Aragón and the City Council of Zaragoza, promising a week filled with concerts and cultural activities.
Dates, Venues, and Event Organization
The ACCES National Congress/Music Week will take place in Zaragoza from June 15 to 18, as part of the Aragón en Vivo Music Week. Activities will be held at IAACC Pablo Serrano, the Zaragoza Auditorium Princesa Leonor, and various venues operated by Aragón en Vivo. These 18 venues, most located in Zaragoza, will maintain their regular programming, offering around twenty concerts and showcases.
Admission to most activities will be free, with registration required on the association’s website, allowing the public to enjoy a wide range of live music, thereby enhancing the cultural atmosphere of the city.
Program and Congress Contents
The congress will combine professional sessions for ACCES members with open reflection spaces for the public and a showcase route in Zaragoza’s venues. Topics discussed will include the coexistence of venues and the city, relationships with festivals, internationalization, the presence of women in the music industry, and the renewal of audiences.
Key issues such as tax incentives in culture, models of coexistence, economic redistribution in live music, and copyright will also be addressed. Some activities will be exclusive to ACCES members, while others will be open to the general public.
Featured Artists, Professionals, and Showcases
The event will feature a lineup of showcases headlined by artists such as Sonnora, El Brindador, La Doloritas, and many more, showcasing the diversity of the music scene. Additionally, artists like Cuti, Lorena Álvarez, and industry professionals such as Gema Sánchez, Carmen Zapata, and Paco López will participate.
Moderators like Pablo Ferrer and Geraldine Hill will guide discussions, ensuring fruitful dialogue between artists, cultural managers, and the public.
Institutional Support for the Music Sector
The Government of Aragón, through its Director General of Culture and Cultural Heritage, Pedro Olloqui, emphasizes the exceptional moment for Aragonese culture and the importance of music venues as drivers of the territory. Institutional support is reflected in financial aid to the sector and collaboration in the congress, positioning Aragón as a national reference in live music.
This event aims not only to create a forum for reflection but also to showcase the quality of Aragonese artists through showcases in Zaragoza’s music venues, thus solidifying the city’s role as a cultural hub.
