SPIKE is proud to announce its partnership with International Music Business School and our inaugural scholarship! IMB School is the first school exclusively dedicated to the global music business and is backed by more than 15 years of experience developing leading training programs for professionals in the music sector.

The scholarship winner will receive a 1000 EUR endowment toward the cost of tuition for the IMB School Postgraduate Diploma in Music Business Mindset.

“Music Business Mindset” Diploma

The SPIKE Bulgarian Music Showcase Festival in Plovdiv is an electrifying and vibrant celebration of music that captivates both locals and music professionals alike. Having attended the festival recently, I can confidently say that it exceeded all my expectations and left an indelible mark on my memory and a bunch of healthy connections in the Balcan music industry as well as the international market.

First and foremost, the festival's location in the beautiful city of Plovdiv adds an extra layer of charm to the entire experience. Plovdiv's rich history and stunning architectural backdrop create a unique atmosphere that perfectly complements the diverse range of performances at the SPIKE Bulgarian Music Showcase

SPIKE is once again getting ready to welcome delegates and performing artists to the ancient city of Plovdiv (EU Capital of Culture 2019) between 25-27 May, 2023. With an expanded program featuring delegates from over 15 countries and over 30 performances from artists coming from as far Canada and Japan, SPIKE is an international music industry hub where talent and ambition will have a chance to acquire new skills, opportunities, and partners.

“We have seen a 100% increase in delegate registration and more than threefold increase in artist applications,” reports founder Boyan Robert Pinter. “We take this is a sign from the music and professional community that have managed to provide the educational and networking opportunities that we set out to do.” 

It seems like every country has its own showcase festival now. They are popping up like mushrooms and today you can visit a showcase every week somewhere around the world. The problem right now is many of the new ones might not have the quality to is sufficient to spend your money on them. It’s getting harder and harder to be relevant and the competition is high.

SPIKE is Bulgaria’s first showcase and had its premiere 26 to 29 of May in Plovdiv, Bulgaria. A reason why showcase festivals haven’t been present in Bulgaria before is the lack of an export office and a production company. This edition has been brought up by the private companies PanHarmony and Blue Hills Events that wanted to invest in the Bulgarian scene and take Bulgarian music out of Bulgaria.