Linecheck Pop Up Bologna: a day dedicated to the Emilia-Romagna music industry on December 11

Music lovers and professionals, mark this date in your calendar: next December 11th, Linecheck Music Meeting and Festival and Emilia-Romagna Music Commission, bring to Bologna, UNESCO City of Music, Linecheck Pop Up, an event that combines industry meetings and an evening of showcases with the best Emilia-Romagna production, also designed to promote Italy and its music system as a Focus Country at the 2025 edition of ESNS – EUROSONIC NOORDERSLAG (Groningen 15-18 January).
A new format created to connect the local music scene with the international panorama and to offer a whole day of meetings for professionals, with internationally renowned guests from the music system and market, and an evening of live music open to the public.
At the center of the day is a debate on the development of innovative strategies for the production and promotion of local talent abroad, underlining how internationalization is a key to strengthening the entire Italian music ecosystem.
The goal is to promote the Emilia-Romagna model and system, obtaining recognition in Italy and abroad; create or strengthen contacts with international operators by discussing current issues and of interest for the music market; promote the creation of networks with European counterparts (and not only); facilitate access to showcases and strategic platforms for the promotion of emerging artists. An activity that is increasingly consolidating thanks to the birth in 2022 of the music export office created in collaboration with Ater Fondazione.
The evening will end with performances by España Circo Este, James Jonathan Clancy, R.Y.F. and Godblesscomputers.
España Circo Este, James Jonathan Clancy and R.Y.F. are three of the bands selected by Eurosonic to perform in the evening program of the most important European Showcase Festival & Conference, in recognition of the growing interest and appreciation for Italian music on the international scene, with particular attention to the vibrant creativity of Emilia-Romagna.
Godblesscomputers was instead recently the protagonist at WOMEX (Manchester, 23-26 October 2024), the most relevant platform for international world music, further evidence of the quality and appeal of the musical production of our region.
Linecheck Pop Up is much more than a musical event: it is a showcase of connections and collaborations, a unique opportunity to discover the best of the Emilia-Romagna music scene and to intercept the European market.
Don’t miss it!

LINECHECK POP UP BOLOGNA PROGRAM – DECEMBER 11

Meetings
Sala della musica – Biblioteca Salaborsa, Piazza del Nettuno, 3 – Bologna
h. 15:30 -16:30 Welcome to Linecheck Pop Up workshop (invitations only)
Emilia-Romagna Region: Gianni Cottafavi, Director of the Cultural Activities, Cultural Economy, Youth Sector
E-R Music Commission: Simona Giuliano, Head of the Emilia-Romagna Music Commission
Municipality of Bologna: Giorgia Boldrini, Municipality of Bologna – Director of the Culture and Creativity Sector | Department of Culture and City Promotion – Head of U.I. Night Economy | General Management – ​​Bologna Unesco City of Music
Department of Arts – University of Bologna (UniBo): Anna Scalfaro, Associate Professor in Musicology and History of Music, Director of the Master in Music Production and Promotion at UniBo

Cappella Farnese, Palazzo d’Accursio – Piazza Maggiore, 6 – Bologna
h. 17:00 Amplifying Local Talent: innovative production models
How can local festivals and production initiatives foster a thriving music ecosystem? What opportunities and challenges do they face in a rapidly evolving industry?
Speakers:

• C’mon Tigre / Artists
• Andrea Fabrizii / Cam Sugar – A&R – Catalogue Curator CAM Sugar
• Hendrik Wittock / Fifty Lab – Festival & Partnership Coordinator
• Leonardo Pascale / Django Music
• Record label / TBC

Host: Federico Durante / Billboard Italia – Managing Director
These significant projects have provided fresh perspectives on a dynamic musical landscape, capable of reshaping the live production scene. By fostering creative synergies through dialogue, we can uncover the opportunities that nourish the musical ecosystem and enable the construction of networks connecting the regional and international arenas.
This discussion explores how these new models are redefining practices within the live production sector. We will discuss the role of emerging collaboration networks and the innovative practices implemented by institutions that have proven essential for supporting and ensuring the success of these models.
Through discussions of local best practices, we aim to highlight the transformative potential of collaboration in the music industry, inspiring operators to embrace new ways of working together for the benefit of the entire ecosystem.

h.18:00 Amplifying Local Talent: Distribution, Live Circuiting, and Artist Promotion
Is there a single successful strategy to break into the international music scene, ensuring the best possible promotion and distribution of local talent beyond borders? In an increasingly competitive global market, it is vital to understand the practical steps needed to promote local artists on international stages, making sure regional diversity and creativity stand out.
Speakers:

•  James Jonathan Clancy / Artist and founder of Maple Death, Sales & Distribution / Fire Records
• Francesco Tenti / Totally Imported – Music Business Consultant, CEO & Business Manager
• Oskar Strajin / ESNS Booker & Project Manager Record label
• Nicolò Bordignon / Modern Matters – Music PR International
• Local promoter / TBC

Host: Silvia Tarassi / FNSV and Creative Europe – Cultural Policy Expert, Evaluator
This discussion will dive into the synergy between live circuiting, distribution and effective artist promotion, offering insights from real-world examples. We’ll explore how international collaborations and regional export offices, such as Regione Emilia-Romagna, have successfully promoted their artists. By comparing different experiences, the aim is to underline the challenges that every export office faces, while analyzing the importance of tailor made strategies in order to solve them by ensuring the enhancement of diversity and authenticity.

Concerts
Locomotiv Club – via Sebastiano Serlio 25/2, Bologna
h. 20:30 España Circo Este
h. 21:00 James Jonathan Clancy
h. 22:00 R.Y.F.
h. 23:00 Godblesscomputers

FREE ENTRY WITH REGISTRATION ON DICE AT THIS LINK

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Linecheck Pop-up Bologna is organized by Linecheck Music Meeting and Festival and Emilia-Romagna Music Commission, in collaboration with the Municipality of Bologna, Bologna Unesco City of Music, Department of the Arts – Alma Mater Studiorum University of Bologna, Ater Fondazione, youngER Card.