Chilemúsica consolidates its presence across all editions of BIME Bogotá and arrives this year with its largest delegation to date

Chilemúsica returns to BIME Bogotá, reinforcing its work in Colombia—one of its key markets for the internationalization of Chilean music. Over the years, it has fostered connections, business opportunities, and collaborative platforms between both ecosystems, strengthening a strategic relationship within the Latin American circuit.

BIME Bogotá —taking place from May 5 to 7, 2026— has established itself as one of the leading music industry gatherings in the region. In this context, Chile arrives with a delegation of more than 30 representatives from companies and organizations in the sector, its largest to date.

This year, the focus is on networking and building new connections. The delegation reflects the diversity of Chile’s music ecosystem, with projects coming from Arica, Santiago, San Antonio, Concepción, Chillán, Osorno, and Coyhaique, along with a strong representation from the Ñuble region. This presence highlights the decentralized nature and sustained growth of the sector.

Participating organizations include Jaipp, Telúrica Producciones, Sello Fisura, Agrupación MUDO, Cactus Music, Carolina Records, Mundovivo, Sello Trigal, Magbar, Lichens, Locatalira, EM Music Supervision / Asociación de Supervisión Musical de Habla Hispana, Intrépido, DSM & Humboldt Electronics, Feria Pulsar, SCD, Red Poncho, SurPop Records, El Ñublensino, NegraLuna HomeStudio, Cosas Buenas Producciones, Quincha, Mercado Creativo y Musical de Ñuble, FAQ Music, Altafonte, Teatro la Matriz, We Make Noise Santiago, Chillán Conciertos, Vida Música Chile and singer-songwriters Maria Simon and Lite Ruiz.

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As part of its program, Chilemúsica will present “Chile: Pitch & Wine – Conexiones desde el Sur”, an event combining short project pitches with a curated tasting of Chilean wines. Designed to activate exchange, encourage professional interaction, and open new opportunities for collaboration, the activity will take place on Tuesday, May 5, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at P1 Laboratorio de Emprendimientos (Floor 1, Universidad EAN).

The Chilean presence will also be reflected across the professional and artistic program. On Tuesday, May 5, Cecilia Huerta (Altafonte) will take part in the panel “Artists Crossing Borders: Strategies for International Growth Without Losing Identity”. That same day, Francisca Sandoval, Chilemúsica’s General Manager, will participate in the working session “Business Models in the Music Industry”, organized by BIME and ELPAUER.

On Wednesday, May 6, producer and composer Taiko —known for his work with artists such as J Balvin, Bad Bunny, Mora, and Paloma Mami— will join the panel “Producers: The Present and Future of Sound”. On the same day, Enzo Massardo will lead the workshop “7 Keys to Sync: How to Increase Your Chances of Getting Your Music Placed”.

Live performances will also be part of the Chilean presence. At BIME Live, Amigo de Artistas —a Chilean urban cumbia duo formed by Diego Noguera (Godie) and Vicente Cibié (V.I.C.)— and Julianno Sosa, one of the standout names in Chilean trap, will perform on Thursday, May 7 at Kaputt Club.

Chile’s participation in BIME Bogotá is supported by the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage and ProChile, as part of a strategy aimed at strengthening the international projection of the Chilean music industry and expanding its connections with key markets. This roadmap continues to activate networks and position Chile as a dynamic player within the international circuit.

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We are Chilemúsica, the sector brand that promotes the Chilean music industry abroad. Created through the joint efforts of the Chilean Independent Music Industry Association (IMICHILE), ProChile , and the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage, Chilemúsica focuses on supporting the export of Chilean music to international markets.

Chile participates for the third time in classical:NEXT, the leading global meeting point for classical music

25/03/2026 by Chilemúsica

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Chile participates for the third time in classical:NEXT, the leading global meeting point for classical music

From 8 to 11 April 2026 in Budapest, Hungary, Chile will participate for the third time in Classical:NEXT, the leading international gathering dedicated to classical and contemporary music. The fair and conference brings together composers, ensembles, presenters, agents, labels and cultural institutions from around the world, consolidating its position as one of the most relevant platforms for international circulation and collaboration in the sector.

Chile’s participation is coordinated by Chilemúsica, the sector brand for the international promotion of Chilean music.

At the fair, Chile will be present with Stands 49 and 50, which will serve as a hub for professional meetings, partnership building and the promotion of Chilean music within the international circuit.

The Chilean delegation will have artistic, institutional and strategic representation within the event’s programme. Chilean composer Sebastián Errázuriz will serve on the international jury responsible for selecting the official Classical:NEXT showcases, contributing to the artistic curation of the event.

The Fundación de Orquestas Juveniles e Infantiles de Chile (FOJI) will participate in the panel “Expanding access to deepen excellence”, addressing shared values and experiences in the development of youth orchestras across different cultural contexts.

In the artistic programme, Chilean musician Sebastián Vergara will present a showcase at Budapest Music Center – Opus Jazz Club, one of the official venues of the event, performing for an audience of international presenters and industry professionals.

The Chilean delegation attending Classical:NEXT will also include representatives from leading institutions and projects within the country’s classical and contemporary music ecosystem, including the Orquesta de Cámara de Valdivia (OCV-UACh), Fundación de Orquestas Juveniles e Infantiles de Chile (FOJI), Clásica No Convencional / A More-than-Human Opera, ChileClásico, Nicolás Ahumada, Centro de Extensión Artística y Cultural de la Universidad de Chile (CEAC), Lamotte Violín School and MusicActual.

As part of its networking activities, Chilemúsica will host a Chilean wine reception on 8 April in collaboration with Chile: Terruño Sónico, aimed at strengthening connections with presenters, agents and cultural organisations attending Classical:NEXT.

Participation in Classical:NEXT forms part of Chilemúsica’s international agenda for 2026, focused on consolidating the global positioning of Chilean music and expanding its presence across specialised circuits.

INTERNATIONAL PROJECTION 2026: CONSOLIDATION AND MARKET EXPANSION

As part of its internationalisation strategy, Chilemúsica will continue strengthening its presence in key markets throughout 2026, combining consolidation in priority circuits with expansion into new specialised spaces.

In this context, Chilemúsica’s participation in jazzahead! 2026 stands out as a key milestone. As the leading international jazz trade fair, it will take place from 22 to 25 April in Bremen, Germany. Chilemúsica will be present with a stand and a delegation of 15 professionals, along with the musical projects Camila Bañados and NUBES, by César Vidal & Nicolás Vera, further consolidating its presence in the European jazz circuit and strengthening connections with agents, presenters and international festivals.

The 2026 agenda also includes an expansion into high-impact niche circuits, with participation in WTF – Capital of Metal in Helsinki and ADE – Amsterdam Dance Event in Amsterdam, extending the reach of Chilean music into the metal and electronic music sectors.

Throughout the year, Chilemúsica will also take part in international events such as BIME PRO Bogotá, Circulart in Medellín, BOmm – Bogotá Music Market, WOMEX in Gran Canaria, BIME PRO Bilbao and Monkey Week in Spain, further consolidating the presence of Chilean music in the global circuit.

This international agenda reflects a dynamic and diverse year for Chilemúsica, spanning multiple sectors of the music industry. It will strengthen the presence of Chilean artists and professionals in key markets while expanding into new genres and specialised circuits.

From metal and electronic music to jazz, classical, popular and world music, Chilemúsica continues to broaden its reach, connecting diverse creative scenes and reinforcing Chile’s presence within the global music ecosystem.

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Chile: Terruño Sónico. Music, wine and territory as a narrative of cultural identity

15/01/2026 by Chilemúsica

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Chile: Terruño Sónico. Music, wine and territory as a narrative of cultural identity

Chile: Terruño Sónico was launched in 2025 as an initiative that brings together music, wine and territory, activating live experiences and national and international showcases that enabled its proposal to circulate and positioned the brand within strategic professional contexts. This first year marked the starting point of the initiative as a platform connecting creative and productive industries, projecting 2026 as a phase of expansion and consolidation.

During 2025, Terruño Sónico was present in various national contexts across the O’Higgins Region and the Metropolitan Region, activating in territories representative of Chile’s diverse terroirs. Its first activation took place in the commune of Navidad, within the coastal dryland territory, as part of Safari Sonoro. Subsequently, the project participated in +Crea Turismo in Santa Cruz, Colchagua Valley, an inland dryland territory, alongside Sernatur and Corfo, integrating into a space for articulation between cultural tourism and creative industries.

This was followed by its participation in the Jazz ChilEUropa Festival in Santiago, Central Valley, where Chilemúsica carried out an activation combining Chilean wine and live music during the closing concert at Centro GAM, attended by more than 400 people. This experience reinforced the connection between terroir, artistic creation and cultural identity.

International projection was also a central component of the project’s development. Chile: Terruño Sónico was presented at BOmm – Bogotá Music Market, featuring a toast that brought together Chilean wine and live music for international delegates. This line of work continued in Europe with Chilemúsica’s participation in WOMEX – Worldwide Music Expo in Finland, and BIME in Spain, where the initiative was introduced as an experience that crosses music, wine and tourism, strengthening ties with strategic markets.

Chile: Terruño Sónico is driven by Chilemúsica, the sector brand for the internationalization of Chilean music, which leads this initiative by connecting the music sector with wine and tourism, and strengthening the country’s visibility abroad.

Building on the trajectory developed throughout 2025, the initiative is preparing for a year of international expansion in 2026, with confirmed participation in nine strategic fairs and markets: FIM GDL in Mexico; Circulart and BIME PRO Bogotá in Colombia; jazzahead! in Germany; Classical:NEXT in Hungary; WTF Capital of Metal in Finland; WOMEX, BIME PRO and Monkey Week in Spain; and ADE – Amsterdam Dance Event in the Netherlands. This agenda marks a new stage of growth and positioning for Chilean cultural identity within high-impact international circuits.

Chile: Terruño Sónico continues to consolidate itself as a platform where music, wine and territory converge into a single narrative: that of a country that transforms its heritage into experience and its culture into future projection.

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From Pollo Fuentes to Los Prisioneros: Listen to the new lists we have for you

24/04/2020 by Chilemúsica

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From Pollo Fuentes to Los Prisioneros: Listen to the new lists we have for you

Every week we will release lists with historical and heritage material on Spotify.

Two new decades, the ‘70 and ‘80, have been compiled on this weekly release continuing with the gathering of milestones, rarities, and singles of the Chilean music.

Frecuencia Mod, Myriam Hernández, Eduardo Gatti, Zalo Reyes, Panzer, Pachuco and La Cubanacán, Valija Diplomática, Victor Jara, Congreso, Nino García, Dorso, Mauricio Redolés and Mazapán, are some of the artists that can be heard in the selection that we post every Friday on Spotify.

Chilemúsica was created thanks to the work of the Independent Music Industry Association of Chile (IMICHILE); ProChile, the Undersecretariat of Cultures and Arts, the Production Promotion Corporation (Chilecreativo) and the Chilean Society of Musical Authors and Interpreters (SCD) to focus the work done with the export of national music.

Listen, follow, share and have fun enjoying Chilean music in this quarantine.

Chilemúsica on Spotify

Chilemúsica conducts a survey for chilean music workers abroad

21/04/2020 by Chilemúsica

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Chilemúsica conducts a survey for chilean music workers abroad

In order to support the international diffusion and export of the Chilean music industry, a tool was generated to identify the artists, agents, producers, and technicians who are practicing outside the country.

It is a fact that the Chilean music industry does not only develop from our country.

There are many agents who reside and practice abroad and from there contribute to the internationalization of our scene. For this reason, from Chilemúsica arises the initiative to open and connect the borders of the Chilean music industry for national workers abroad.

In this context, a survey for the entire chain of the music industry it’s being carried out, considering Chilean artists, agents, producers, bookers, and technicians; among others, residing in other countries.

Having this information will be vital to gather data and guidelines about the work of industry agents who live outside the country.

“We know that the music industry is one of the most affected in the world as a result of the current pandemic. As Chilemúsica, we want to know the situation of the Chilean who work in the sector and live outside our country to help them in the promotion of their work. We do not know how long the suspension of traveling and transfers between countries will continue,” says Oliver Knust, director of Chilemúsica.

We call for you to respond to this survey to have a broader view when directing our efforts as a sector brand.

ANSWER THE SURVEY

The personal information delivered will be treated under the strictest confidentiality and will not be used in any way for any other purpose. No information will be published in a personal name, it will always be treated in aggregate.

Chilemúsica accompanies your quarantine days with chilean music lists

14/04/2020 by Chilemúsica

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Chilemúsica accompanies your quarantine days with chilean music lists

Every week we will release lists with historical and heritage material on Spotify.

As a way to make Chilean music visible, at a time when the world is turning to a digital life as a result of COVID-19, as a team at Chilemúsica, a sector brand that promotes the Chilean music industry abroad, we made a selection that will discover the most important musical milestones in our country by decade, starting in the 1940s.

The investigation was based, mainly, on the material offered and ordered chronologically by Musicapopular.cl, press of the time and testimonial files. In addition, we will have lists by genres, labels and themes, with the support and collaboration of experts and authorized voices of Chilean popular music in its curatorship.

“In these moments of crisis, we want to contribute to promoting Chilean music through digital streaming. We believe that we should start by showing the foundations of the Chilean music industry, in chronological order and by decade. Then connect cultural and commercial relationships with target markets; Mexico, Peru and Spain. Finally we will begin to make visible by genre and fundamental artists in specific playlists. We must take advantage of the time for the reality to which the Coronavirus has forced us, in need new opportunities and bridges are born to face what is to come”, said Oliver Knust, director of Chilemúsica.

The lists will feature great exponents of the country’s musical history, various genres such as jazz, folklore, learned, pop and indie, among many more.

Rodrigo Ulloa, part of the editorial committee of Chilemúsica, comments that it has been a gratifying work where “we have tried to select old and current material and, although we still have to digitize music from other times and styles, we have found some findings such as Nahuel Jazz Quartet, one of the forerunners of the genre, plenty of material by Claudio Arrau and pieces rescued in digital format by Chito Faró and Ester Sore that music lovers will surely appreciate.”

Today we will share the first three lists with music from the ’40s, ’50s and ’60s through our Chilemúsica profile on Spotify, an action that will be repeated weekly with more new lists.

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Chilemúsica llega a México como marca sectorial enfocada en el intercambio musical

27/02/2020 by Chilemúsica

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Chilemúsica llega a México como marca sectorial enfocada en el intercambio musical

La primera misión de Chilemúsica se centrará en The Selector Pro CDMX, a realizarse entre el 29 de febrero y el 1 de marzo. Incluye actividades de sociabilización, networking y la presentación en vivo de Paz Court y Tomás Urquieta.

Paralelamente, estará presente en la primera versión de Recreo Festival en la capital azteca.

Una de las metas de la recién estrenada marca sectorial “Chilemúsica”, será posicionar a la industria musical chilena en tres importantes mercados internacionales: España, México y Perú. Siendo la primera misión, México.

Históricamente, entre Chile y México, existe una vinculación cultural que ha alimentado el patrimonio de la música de ambos países. Por un lado, las rancheras y la influencia del cine mexicano en los años ‘40 en el Chile del siglo XX; y en el otro extremo, la internacionalización del bolero en la voz del chileno Lucho Gatica desde México para el mundo.

Estas dos maneras de hacer música desde lados opuestos del continente latinoamericano, han bebido mutuamente de la influencia de sus estandartes culturales viajando de Norte a Sur y de Sur a Norte durante décadas. Partieron desde Chile, rumbo a México, bandas como Los Tres, La Ley y Los Bunkers. Aterrizaron en Chile desde México, Jorge Negrete y Juan Gabriel para quedarse siempre en la cultura popular de los chilenos. Hoy, Mon Laferte, cuyos primeros pasos fueron en su tierra natal (Chile) hace historia en su segunda casa, México, y se convierte en un fenómeno de la música, rompiendo rankings y cifras de streaming en la industria internacional.

Para Oliver Knust, director de Chilemúsica e IMICHILE, la llegada de la marca sectorial al país azteca, responde a una relación de décadas que se ha ido afianzando “México es un enorme mercado, que ha sido para la música chilena una gran catapulta para varios de nuestros mejores representantes artísticos. Hay un peso histórico, Chile ha conocido sus sensibilidades a través de la música y el cine. Así mismo, México se ha enterado del sentir chileno escuchando y leyendo a gente como Los Bunkers y Roberto Bolaño. Actualmente los músicos independientes, que han hecho un trabajo a pulso durante los últimos 20 años, han generado presencia en los principales festivales y ferias de todo México. La invitación es a que juntos sigamos trabajando en este intercambio enriquecedor”.

Entre el 29 de febrero y el 1 de marzo de 2020, en el marco de THE SELECTOR PRO en Ciudad de México, será presentada la marca sectorial Chilemúsica, con actividades de lanzamiento, socialización y networking.

La delegación de industria chilena que participará en el encuentro, está compuesta por Consuelo Cortez (Lápiz Papel), Pablo Porter (Jungla Music) y Rodrigo Santis (Quemasucabeza), junto a Oliver Knust y Francisca Sandoval de Chilemúsica.

Entre el nutrido cartel de actividades, se destacan los showcases de artistas, escenario en el cual se presentarán Paz Court y Tomás Urquieta el sábado 29 de febrero a las 18:00hrs.

El domingo 1 de marzo a las 17:00hrs. -en el escenario “Selector Radio”– Chilemúsica presenta: Introducción sobre la relación musical entre Chile y México, una conversación entre su director, Oliver Knust, y el músico chileno Carlos Reinoso (AyeAye – Mostro), donde reflexionarán en torno al intercambio cultural entre ambos países. La actividad será transmitida por la página de www.selectorpro.mx al estilo de un programa de radio.

Ese mismo día habrá un panel de conversación sobre “Ideas para pensar la innovación digital en la música” donde participarán Malfi Dorantes (Music PR de México), Francisca Sandoval (Chilemúsica), Nicolás Madoery (Asociación de Sellos Independientes de Argentina) y Leonardo Moreno (Jefe de Contenidos Musicales para Ibero 90.9, México).

En esta primera misión a México, la marca sectorial de la música chilena también generará un espacio de networking y apoyará en difusión a Recreo Festival, evento de música electrónica independiente que se gestó en Chile el año 2018 y llega por primera vez a Ciudad de México para celebrar su décimo primera edición. Esta fiesta electrónica latinoamericana con una propuesta artística, que reivindica la fiesta como movimiento social y agente de cambio se realizará el 29 de febrero, con más de 25 artistas, algunos representativos del underground chileno, además de músicos y djs de la escena Mexicana y Argentina. Completarán 14 horas de música, en 3 escenarios, en la Ex Fabrica de Harina donde desplegarán una variada gama de sonoridades electrónicas, visuales, y performance.

Chilemúsica, fue creada gracias al trabajo de la Asociación Gremial Industria Musical Independiente de Chile (IMICHILE); ProChile, la Subsecretaría de las Culturas y las Artes, la Corporación de Fomento de la Producción (Chilecreativo) y la Sociedad Chilena de Autores e Intérpretes Musicales (SCD) para enfocar el trabajo que se hace con la exportación de la música nacional.

PROGRAMA

CHILEMÚSICA EN THE SELECTOR PRO CDMX

INFORMACIÓN GENERAL

Fecha: 29 febrero y 1 marzo

Acceso: Entrada libre hasta completar aforo.

Ubicación: Casa del Lago UNAM, Bosque de Chapultepec. 1ª Sección (junto al Zoológico)

www.selectorpro.mx

PROFESIONALES CHILENAS Y CHILENOS PARTICIPANDO

Oliver Knust, Chilemúsica

Francisca Sandoval, Chilemúsica

Consuelo Cortéz, Lápiz Papel

Pablo Porter, Jungla Music

Rodrigo Santis, Quemasucabeza

SHOWCASE CHILEMÚSICA

Sábado 29 febrero a las 18:00 hrs

Artistas:

Paz Court

Tomás Urquieta

CHILEMÚSICA PRESENTA: INTRODUCCIÓN SOBRE LA RELACIÓN MUSICAL ENTRE CHILE Y MÉXICO

Domingo 01 de marzo a las 17:00hrs

En el escenario “Selector Radio”, Oliver Knust y Carlos Reinoso (AyeAye) reflexionarán sobre la relación musical entre Chile y México. Se transmitirá por la página de www.selectorpro.mx tipo programa de radio.

PANEL

Domingo 01 de marzo a las 13:00hrs

“Ideas para pensar la innovación digital en la música”

Panelistas:

Malfi Dorantes (Mx)

Francisca Sandoval (Cl)

Nicolás Madoery (Ar)

Leonardo Moreno (Mx)