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According to the
Yearbook of the General Society of Authors and Editors
, in 2019 the collection of major music festivals in Spain amounted to 221,097,778 euros, 57.8% of the total box office of popular music performances in our country.
The specific weight of summer events was not only important in pop-rock and electronic music: classical, jazz or ethnic music also concentrated a good part of its live offer from June to September.
The emergence of the coronavirus completely changed this panorama. Last October, businessmen in the sector warned that losses in the first year of the pandemic would amount to 1,200 million euros. In addition, according to the national federation
Es Música
(which includes the main associations and agents of the Spanish music industry), this represents a hole of about 7,000 million euros in the national economy, by including indirect effects on others in the negative impact. sectors, such as hospitality or transport.
However, as a
Coldplay
song says
, "all is not lost." Despite the fact that macro-festivals (
Mad Cool
in Madrid,
BBK Live
in Bilbao or
Sónar
and
Primavera Sound
in Barcelona) have had to cancel their celebration for the second year,
the need for live music is so strong that many others posters have come out through thick and thin.
In most cases these are reduced versions or adapted to the security measures against covid, waiting for the vaccination rate to allow celebrations such as those that are already taking place in the United States, where the
Foo Fighters
they are offering a reunion tour for the vaccinated (with the public standing, without a safe distance) or where the open-air pop and rock festivals have moved to fall to try to recover the spirit of the old normality.
CLASSIC
In this readaptation, the
International Music Festival of the Canary Islands stands out
, which in its 37th edition has moved its dates from the first months of the year to the heart of summer.
At the same time, it has spread with fifty performances in 30 spaces spread over the eight islands, including La Graciosa.
In addition, it includes a parallel festival of jazz and dance in the street with kilometer 0 culture. But, above all, it has had the presence of the Venezuelan director
Gustavo Dudamel
, who was in charge of opening the event at the end of June.
An added value to the economy
Jorge Perdigón and Juan Márquez are proud to set up this Canary Islands Festival "despite the bad moment for the economy. Because the pandemic has hit us in a very important way. We have a notable dependence on tourism, a sector that has a lot of weight in employment and gross domestic product of this land ". Therefore, underlines the Deputy Minister of Culture of the Canary Islands, "that this festival is held in summer is a turning point for us, inasmuch as we want it to serve and help the economic recovery of the Canary Islands".
For Márquez, it's a matter of changing the chip. "From the peninsula we are known as a vacation or beach destination, but not so much because of the importance of creative listening in the Canary Islands, which accounts for 2% of GDP and more than 3.5% of employment. There are 5,000 cultural companies ... ", he argues. "But we would also like to make our intercontinentality known. Our European connection, but also our African condition and our emotional relationship with Latin America converge in a unique cultural identity that we want to project abroad. And this festival is an opportunity for that."
"Culture", emphasizes Márquez "is energizing, it is an important tractor for our economy. And we want to boost this potential. Which means added value to the tourist offer compared to our competitors". The head of Canarian Culture laments that "we hardly appear on the map. But here there are very interesting things that are done very well. And health success is a reality and a crucial factor when making decisions." And he gives an example: "The first public theater that was opened in Spain after the confinement was in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria".
For
Jorge Perdión
, director of the festival, Dudamel "is an extraordinary musician and a very influential person in the field of international culture. And we have had him in residence, in his first residence in Spain."
Juan Márquez
, Deputy Minister of Culture of the Canary Government (and a musician too) highlights that his presence in the programming is not a mere tinsel. "We share with him the conviction that culture is vital to activate processes of social transformation that allow us to reflect and be more permeable to multiculturalism." Other big names on the international scene also appear on the bill, such as the pianists
Grigory Sokolov
and
Javier Perianes
, or the baton of
René Jacobs.
Without leaving the classical, the
Granada Festival
(the first musical event to be held in Europe after the confinement of 2020) celebrates its 70th edition with a quadruple tribute to the creators who made its beginning possible, back in the 50s of the last century . In the first place,
Federico García Lorca,
spiritual father of this meeting, together with
Manuel de Falla
. Also, to
Antonio El Bailarín,
whose centenary is commemorated. And finally,
Andrés Segovia
and
Ataúlfo Argenta.
Santander also celebrates its seven decades, with
Anne-Sophie Mutter
(August 25),
Sokolov
(August 11),
Joaquín Achúcarro
(August 14),
David Afkham
at the head of the National Orchestra of Spain with
Leonidas Kavakos
(August 26 ), or
Lucía Lacarra
(August 19).
As for the
San Sebastián Fortnight
, the
Luxembourg Philharmonic Orchestra
with
Gustavo Gimeno
at the head and
Yuja Wang's
piano
(August 1 and 2) stand out, as well as other recurring names in this lyrical and symphonic summer.
ECLECTIC
As a bridge between the classical and pop repertoire, the
Castell de Peralada Festival
combines the portentous voice of the Mexican tenor
Javier Camarena
(August 1) with the dance of the
Béjart Ballet of Lausana
(July 16 and 17), the melodrama of
Rufus Wainwright
(July 24) with Mediterranean roots of
Silvia Pérez Cruz
(July 31) and the revived beauty of the Baroque by
William Christie
at the front of
Les Arts Florissants
(August 1) with a concert version of
Tosca,
from
Puccini,
by
Jonas Kaufmann
and
Carlos Álvarez,
among others (July 25).
Already in more popular areas, the consolidation of the boutique festival model stands out, which expands like a long cycle over several months. The model is marked by the
Starlite
in Marbella, which this year celebrates its 10th edition over almost three months. As always, eclecticism is the brand of the house: thus, the Cantera de Nagüeles will host
Plácido Domingo
with
Ainhoa Arteta
(August 18) after the clamorous reception of the tenor converted into a baritone in his first performance in our country, the past June, at the
National Auditorium in Madrid.
The next day,
Estopa.
And a week later,
Omar Montes. Tom Jones
(August 18),
Bonnie Tyler
(August 14) and
Camilo
(July 16-18) are some of the international stars that coexist in their list of performances.
POPULAR
In Barcelona,
Jardins de Pedralbes
combines the natural environment with the urban setting to invite
Nathy Peluso
(July 17),
Rozalén
(July 7),
Sidonie
(July 23),
Miguel Ríos
(July 18) and other musical protagonists of this last year and a half pandemic. Madrid
's Botanical Nights
could be framed within this trend, although in just five years it has already managed to forge its own personality, thanks to the location in which it is held (the Botanical Garden of the
Complutense University
) and its ability to attract visitors. big names. With the possibility of major international tours in our country cut off, the name of
Wynton Marsalis
leading the
Lincoln Center
orchestra
(July 13) shone among the representatives of the musical diversity around here:
Lori Meyers
with
Anni B Sweet
(July 11),
Fangoria
with
Nancys Rubias
(July 16 and 17) ) or
Jorge Drexler
(July 20 and 21).
Another classic within the summer agendas,
La Mar de Músicas
, brings together in Cartagena an almost insurmountable team of musicians from here:
María José Llergo
(July 22),
Sen Senra
(July 18),
Califato
(July 16),
Israel Fernández
with
Diego del Morao
(July 22) or
Rigoberta Bandini
(July 24, the same day as
Fuel Fandango
).
Those who want to make it even smaller and more welcoming have an opportunity in Lugo and Orense that should not be missed: the 17 Ribeira Sacra, which is held next to the steep slopes where the appreciated wines of the Mencía grape are produced. And those who are too small can try
Las Noches de Río Babel
,
Atlético de Madrid's
Wanda Metropolitano
football stadium
: it started with
Rels B
(July 9),
Ara Malikian
(July 11),
La Pegatina
(16 July),
Kase.O
Jazz Magnetism
(July 17),
Bad Gyal
(July 30) and
Izal
(July 31st).
Oh, and at the end of the summer and in the heart of Madrid's Sierra Oeste (Chapineria), the
Brilliant Festival
(from September 24 to 26) with
Los Planetas
,
Panda Bear
,
Sen Senra
and
María Arnal i Marcel Bagés.
Summer music festivals in Spain
GALICIA
O Son de Camiño Perseidas
July 14 - August 8.
Santiago de Compostela (Coruña)
Pop rock
17th Ribeira Sacra
July 16 - 18 Ribeira Sacra (Lugo-Orense)
Pop rock
Morriña Festival
August 19 - 29 Culleredo (Coruña)
Pop rock
ASTURIAS
Navia Sounds
July 16-27 Navia (Asturias)
Pop rock
The concerts of El Molinón
July 22 - August 8 Gijón (Asturias)
Pop rock
CANTABRIA
Santander Festival
3-28 August Santander
Classic
BASQUE COUNTRY
Jazzaldia
July 21 - 25 San Sebastián
Jazz
San Sebastián Musical Fortnight
August 1-27 San Sebastian
Classic
NAVARRE
Flamenco on Fire
August 18 - 29 Navarra
Flemish
CATALONIA
Pedralbes Gardens
June 1 - July 24 Barcelona
Pop rock
Lifetime
July 1-3 Vilanova i la Geltrú (Barcelona)
Pop rock
Grec
1-30 July Barcelona
Pop-jazz-roots
Cruilla
July 8-10 Barcelona
Pop rock
Porta Ferrada
July 15 - August 21 Sant Feliu de Guíxols (Girona)
Pop rock
Castell de Peralada
July 16 - August 1 Peralada (Girona)
Classic-pop
Share Festival
July 17 - October 30 Barcelona
Pop-latin
Cap Roig
July 23 - August 21 Calella de Palafrugell (Girona)
Pop rock
VALENCIAN COMMUNITY
Luce Benicassim
July 3 - 31 Benicassim (Castellón)
Pop rock
BALEARICS
Mallorca Live Summer
June 18 - July 30 Calvià (Mallorca)
Pop rock
MADRID
Botanical Nights
June 11 - July 31 Madrid
Pop rock
The Nights of Rio Babel
July 2 - 31 Madrid
Pop rock
IFEMA Madrid Live
3-25 July Madrid
Pop-rock-latin
Villa summers
July 6 - August 29 Madrid
Flamenco-electronics-roots
Bright Festival
September 24-26
Chapineria (Madrid)
Pop rock
CASTILLA AND LEÓN
Sonorama Ribera
August 12 - 14 Aranda de Duero (Burgos)
Pop rock
ESTREMADURA
Stone & Music
August 27 - September 24 Mérida (Badajoz)
Pop rock
ANDALUSIA
Granada Festival
June 17 - July 18 Granada
Classic
Starlite
June 18 - September 3 Marbella (Malaga)
Pop rock
DSOKO
June 26 - September 5 El Puerto de Santa María (Cádiz)
Pop-rock-latin
Music in Segura
June 29 - July 4 Segura de la Sierra (Jaén)
Classic
Concert Music Festival
July 9 - August 23 Chiclana (Cádiz)
Pop rock
CANARY ISLANDS
Canary Festival
June 27 - August 1 Canary Islands
Classical-jazz
.
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