Lab 3
11:00 — 13:00 Workshop in English Events for Good: Designing Sustainable Practices
Hôtel 71
Reducing our dependence on capitalist systems while continuing to create meaningful cultural experiences involves developing more autonomous practices. By relying on local resources, knowledge-sharing, and collective dynamics, it becomes possible to build networks of mutual support and strengthen resilience. Sustainability is understood here as an evolving process, made up of constant adjustments, while taking into account geographical, economic, and ecological constraints.
Drawing on the experience of Threes Productions, particularly through projects such as Terraforma and Nextones, this workshop offers a space for reflection and exchange around concrete practices. From eco-design to responsible resource management, every choice—whether material or narrative—is seen as a lever to encourage more autonomous ways of organising and to contribute to the emergence of truly sustainable and equitable cultural events.
With: Allegra Rusconi (Terraforma, IT) , Virginia Rollando (Terraforma, IT)
14:00 — 15:00 Round table The Ownership Concentration of the Musical Landscape in Europe and Canada: Cross Perspectives
Hôtel71
In 2026, more than 200 European music festivals are owned by just four major groups. This striking figure was revealed in a recent study published by the European networks Reset! and Live DMA, highlighting two maps produced by researcher Matthieu Barreira.
In Canada, a similar trend is unfolding, with one major player—Live Nation—accused of establishing a monopoly in the music sector through the acquisition of venues and cultural infrastructure. A recent episode of Enquête on Radio-Canada has shed light on this development, notably giving a voice to the Canadian network of independent festivals, Le REFRAIN, which is seeking to alert decision-makers and the public to the effects of the growing dominance of a “live entertainment multinational valued at $50 billion on the stock market”, accused of having established a monopoly in the United States by being present at every stage of live music events.
By offering a comparative perspective on the situation in Canada and Europe, this discussion aims to build bridges between the two continents and explore possible courses of action to address a trend that poses a growing threat to the diversity of today’s music scene.
A discussion organised as part of the Reset! Live Podcast series.
With: Erica Romero Pender (Live DMA, ES), Patrick Kearney (Le REFRAIN)
15:30 — 16:30 Round table First Floor Live: The Challenges of Maintaining an Independent Festival
Hôtel71
Organising a festival has never been easy, but in a live music landscape that has become not only crowded and highly competitive, but also increasingly dominated by large private groups and investment funds, the task has grown exponentially more complex — particularly for those seeking to preserve their independence. These challenges are compounded by the multiplication of conflicts and the rise of imperialism across the world, making the situation even more fragile.
This discussion addresses these issues head-on, bringing together a diverse panel of independent festival organisers. They will share their experiences on how they have managed to build and sustain their projects, and endure at a time when competition for funding, talent and audience attention is shaped by profit-driven actors—often better resourced, better connected, and less inclined to depart from dominant cultural standards.
With: Construction Festival (UA), Provhat Rahman (Dialled In, UK)
Moderation: Shawn Reynaldo (First Floor, ES/US)
17:00 — 18:00 Round table Cooperation and solidarity for gender equality in electronic music scenes
Hôtel71
In a sector still marked by significant gender inequalities, networks and collaborations play a key role in supporting women and gender-diverse artists in electronic music. Mentoring programmes, equality bonuses, peer support groups, knowledge-sharing initiatives and research: these actions are multiplying and gradually transforming professional practices.
In partnership with Adami, this panel explores the concrete initiatives developed in recent years, their real impact on artistic careers, and the new models of solidarity they are helping to shape. Alongside artists such as sa+ga and Olympe4000, as well as key figures involved in these support programmes, we will examine the drivers of change, the persistent barriers, and the pathways towards building a more equitable and representative electronic music ecosystem.
With: Elizabeth Le Hot (ADAMI, FR), Olympe4000 (artiste, FR), Sarah Gamrani (Au-delà du club, FR), Claudia Courtial (Les Canut·es, FR), Gwenaëlle Kerboul (MEWEM, FR)
16:15 — 16:45 Artist Talk Sounds of Iranian Electronic Scenes
Les Grandes Locos — Scène Darse
In Iran, electronic music scenes have emerged in opposition to a regime that bans music and mixed-gender spaces. Many artists begin by studying traditional Iranian music before turning to electronic forms, as a way of reclaiming and honouring their cultural heritage. What kinds of electronic scenes are developing in Tehran today?
At the dawn of 2026, the Iranian population is facing violent repression for taking to the streets in protest against the regime. Following the United States’ attack on the country, which triggered a large-scale conflict in the Middle East, the question is: do artists have a political role to play, and if so, what is it?
With : Nesa Azadikhah (Deep House Tehran, IR)
Moderation : Roxane Casseghari (journalist et photographer, FR/IR/CO)
17:00 — 23:00 Radio Lab Seoul Community Radio
Les Grandes Locos — Radio
10 years is a long time in community radio and almost a lifetime in Seoul’s rapidly changing niche electronic music neighbourhood of Itaewon. To celebrate their milestone in a meta/fun way, this year SCR created a board game storifying their own experiences growing up as an independent music entity in this unique environment since 2016.
Here, SCR Co-founders Rich SCR and DJ Bowlcut and special guests take you on a playable tour of the game and relive the real-stories from a decade in the Seoul underground that inspired it.
17:30-18:30 - Listening session · Morsecode.kr Label Showcase with SLOWMOUTH
18:45-19:45 - Round table · A decade of Independent Underground Radio, Made in Seoul: Seoul Community Radio 10-year retrospective, with Rich SCR & DJ Bowlcut
20:00-21:00 - Round table· Stay at home or make it abroad: Growth as an independent artist from Korea, with 7ip7o3, Shakti + guests
21:00-22:00 - DJ set · SLOWMOUTH b2b DJ Bowlcut
22:00-23:00 - DJ set · 7ip7o3
Programme in English
Nesa Azadikhah
Roxane Casseghari
