Billboard celebrated Spain’s music industry leaders at a private event March 18 in Madrid attended by over 100 top executives, artists and creators. Held at the rooftop of Gynko at Hotel VP Plaza España Design, the event celebrated the publication of Billboard’s Spotlight on Spain included in the March 8 issue of Billboard magazine, but also served as an overall celebration of Spain’s vibrant industry, which in the last year reported its highest revenue ever, its highest streaming stats and record-breaking number of tickets sold.
Billboard’s Leila Cobo highlighted those achievements and the brand’s intent to continue growing its commitment to the Spanish music scene. “We want to be part of your story and amplify your voices. Our commitment to Spain and its music is complete,” she said. Cobo, Billboard’s Chief Content Officer for Latin/Español, flew in for the event along with Latin charts director Pamela Bustios and sales director Marcia Oliva.
Those who came to the VIP gathering were a veritable who’s who of Spain’s music industry, including Starlite CEO Sandra García Sanjuán; Sony Music Iberian Peninsula president José María Barbat; Narcis Rebollo, president/CEO of Universal’s Global Talent Service; Claire Imoucha, head of Amazon Music Spain; Maite Díez, GM of Believe Spain; Promusicae president Antonio Guisasola; concert promoter Jorge Iglesias; and Live Nation Spain president Pino Sagliocco.
Several major artists also attended, including multi-Latin Grammy nominee Rosana, Álvaro de Luna, Barry B, Chiara Oliver, Gara Durán, Las Migas, Lela Soto, Mafalda Cardenal, Marilia, Natalia Lacunza, Ona Mafalda, Salma and Walls, reflecting the rich diversity of Spain’s creative scene today.
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