May 15: Eufonica 2026 Opening Day
Eufonica 2026 opens on Friday, May 15 with a full day combining live music and reflection on the contemporary music ecosystem.
On the Main Stage, in collaboration with MEI – Meeting of Independent Labels, the independent scene takes center stage with Indie Power, Italy’s largest indie DJ set, running from the afternoon until 11:00 PM. The event will be preceded by a series of live performances spanning the history of the Bologna and Italian music scene: Not Moving, Gaznevada, and Pesissimi – featuring Stefano “Sbarbo” Cavedoni and Andy “Bellombrosa” Dallavalle – alongside several guests from the local scene.
A large-scale “Remember Bologna Rock” celebration marking the 20th anniversary of Bologna UNESCO City of Music, within a program that confirms Eufonica as a meeting point for the entire music value chain. Alongside the live dimension, the day also features two key talks focused on cultural policies, artists’ rights, and support for live music, bringing together institutional representatives and industry professionals such as Nicola Zingaretti and Matteo Orfini.
The Main Stage hosts a full program dedicated to independent music.
Line-up:
- Live performances: Not Moving, Gaznevada, Pesissimi
- Special guests from the Bologna scene
- “Remember Bologna Rock” – 20 years of Bologna UNESCO City of Music
- Indie Power DJ set (afternoon to 11:00 PM)
A collective celebration spanning genres, generations, and the identity of Italy’s independent music scene.
Talk promoted by ITSRIGHT, AUDIOCOOP, and Eufonica.
A discussion on fair compensation in streaming, a key issue in today’s music economy:
- value distribution across digital platforms
- protection of artists’ rights
- regulatory perspectives at the European level
Featuring Nicola Zingaretti, Member of the European Parliament.
A discussion focused on the role of live clubs and music venues as cultural infrastructures.
Key topics:
- recognition of live clubs as cultural hubs
- support for grassroots and associative activities
- working conditions in the live performance sector
Speakers:
- Matteo Orfini
- Natalino Mingrone (ATER)
- Massimo Maisto (Arci Emilia-Romagna)
- Lele Roveri (Estragon)
- Roberta Giallo
- Pierluigi Pettenati (Slow Music)
- Davide Dose (Officina Pasolini e MAC)
- Luca Fornari (Stage & Indies)
- Roberto Meglioli (P.E.R.)
Moderator: Giordano Sangiorgi (MEI)
Institutional Greetings: Elena Pasoli, Barbara Laurini
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