SXSW 2012 – Brazilian attendance

Considered one of the most respected festivals in the world, and combining Music, Film and Technology, the 26th edition of South by Southwest, happening in Austin, Texas, between 9th and 18th of March takes to the US a considerable number of Brazilian attendants. As part of BMA’s plan of promoting Brazilian music abroad, a specific showcase organized by BME’s team will take place on the 14th of March. Entitled “Palco COPA” (World Cup Stage) will count on presentations of a select group of representatives of the so called New Brazilian Music. The international crowd will be able to see live … Continuar lendo →

Pedro Moraes and the Explorative Brazilian Music

Considered by many as one of the most important names of the “New Brazilian Music”, Pedro Moraes, singer and composer from Rio de Janeiro was one of the main names related to BME’s APAP 2012 attendance. Curator and co-organizer of the Brazilian showcase at the event, Moraes talked to us and explained a little more about his relationship with BMA and the highlights of the American conference. How is your relationship with BMA? I first got to know BMA years ago. I had some friends that had already worked with them and told me about their projects. My first direct … Continuar lendo →

Songlines Success!

Only a few days after BRMusicExchange‘s attendance to 2012′s Midem, we can definitely assure that the participation on the event was better than expected in terms of promotion of the Brazilian music. And even though only a couple of weeks have passed since then, we are already harvesting great results! The successful partnership between BME and Songlines Magazine (the publication came out during the event with an exclusive compilation of Brazilian music), was very well received by the attendants at the conference and is still being mentioned by many of those who got the opportunity to listen to it. Paul … Continuar lendo →

SXSW – Warm up!

January is coming to an end and one of the most expected events of the year is approaching on the calendar. Traditionally held at Austin, Texas, South By Southwest is a reference Film, Interactive and Music conference, filled with lectures, presentations, exhibitions, debates and content. The 26th edition of SXSW promises “expansion of last year’s new initiatives, such as the combined SXSW Trade Show for the Creative Industries, which draws from all the events.” “The value of meeting people face to face in order to share ideas and do business is what makes SXSW invaluable. SXSW 2012 will once again … Continuar lendo →