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110,000 festival-goers have relished the music and nature in Kobetamendi

The closing day was marked by performances from Arcade Fire, Jungle, Alcalá Norte, El Columpio Asesino, and Mulatu Astatke.

Today, the festival concluded once again in the best possible way, featuring bands like Arcade Fire and Jungle, along with promising acts like Alcalá Norte. Kobetamendi gathered 110,000 people from over 50 countries over these three days, enjoying live music in nature at a well-organized and committed festival in the unique setting of Bilbao BBK Live.

THE THIRD DAY IN 10 GREAT MOMENTS:

1 Arcade Fire returns to Kobetamendi, delivering a true masterclass on stage. The Montreal band returns to Bilbao BBK Live once again to showcase the repertoire of classics they have accumulated over their decades-long career.

Arcade Fire (Photo: Aliron Studio)

2 Jungle’s meticulous live performance leaves no one indifferent. A precisely staged show surprises attendees who enjoyed their mix of funk, soul, and electronic music.

Jungle (Photo: Aliron Studio)

3 El Columpio Asesino shines in a stellar performance. The band continues their special farewell tour, celebrating over two decades in the indie scene.

El Columpio Asesino (Photo: Aliron Studio)

4 Akelarre provided the soundtrack for the camping attendees. From Wednesday with the Ongi Etorri Party to Saturday, more than 10 DJs of various musical styles entertained the festival’s mornings in the heart of nature.

Camping Bilbao BBK Live

5 Mulatu Astatke captivates the Bilbao BBK Live audience with a magical performance. The legendary Ethiopian musician, composer, and arranger left a mark on the festival’s stages with a masterful performance that combined jazz with his characteristic traditional African sounds.

Mulatu Astatke (Photo: Blame Photography)

6 The promising band Alcalá Norte reaffirms its position as one of the future stars of the music scene. Their performance confirmed that their meteoric rise is not just a matter of luck, but is backed by presence, songs, and projection.

Alcalá Norte (Photo: Aliron Studio)

7 The second edition of Irteera: An initiative organized by Fundación BBK and Bilbao BBK Live to promote sustainable mobility and reduce the carbon footprint over the three days of the festival. Participants enjoyed a fun walk accompanied by a brass band, which entertained the ascent, vibrating with music from kilometer zero.

Photo: Marcelo.Who

8 The importance of the BALORE space. A place to visit during the event to learn about the festival’s commitment to environmental and social causes.

Balore

9 The elimination of plastic from the stages. The Nagusia stage was clad in wood, while the San Miguel stage featured a scale-like design made from a biomaterial based on bagasse and algae. Each scale, handcrafted individually, covered an area of almost 100 m². The production process for these scales generated zero waste, resulting in a positive carbon footprint. Additionally, the front of the Txiki stage was made from wool from Carranzana sheep, highlighting the use of natural, locally sourced materials and aiding the development of this wool, which was previously considered waste. After the festival, various garments will be made from this wool.

Txiki stage with sheep wool decoration from Karrantza. (Photo: Blame Photography)

10 Eskerrik asko! Thank you very much! Once again, the festival wants to thank all the sponsors for their support, with a special mention to the Bilbao City Council. Without their involvement, achieving the goals for development and growth in this edition of Bilbao BBK Live would not have been possible. And, of course, a special thank you to the audience, who enjoyed the festival without incident and represented a wide range of ages and backgrounds. The younger crowd joined those who have been coming back year after year for the past 17 years. See you next year on July 10, 11, and 12.

The performances of Massive Attack, The Prodigy, Air, and Sen Senra stand out in today’s artistic lineup.

Bilbao BBK Live has inaugurated its 2024 edition today. After a year of anticipation, the festival’s reunion with the audience has been magical. Massive Attack, who have achieved mythical status at the origins of trip hop, and The Prodigy, returning to Kobetamendi for the first time since Keith Flint’s passing, demonstrated that Maxime Reality and Liam Howlett lead the party wherever they go, showing their full prowess. These acts marked two of the standout moments of the day, but there were many more:

10 HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE FIRST DAY:

1 Martin Urrutia shines with his free-access performance in front of Sala BBK at the start of Bereziak, attracting a large number of fans and passers-by on Bilbao’s Gran Vía, kicking off the day on a high note.

Martin Urrutia at Bereziak (Photo: Martín del Busto)

2 The opening of the gates is always one of the most exciting moments of the festival, returning once again to Kobetamendi to reunite with its audience over the next three days.

3 Barry B surprised us with a very special performance alongside Carolina Durante in a boxing ring, in a nod to their collaborative track “Yo pensaba que me había tocado Dios” which they presented at the festival.

Barry B and Carolina Durante (Photo: Martín del Busto)

4 The removal of visual barriers on the San Miguel stage enhances visibility and space, ensuring a greater experience for the audience.

5 The French band Air presented their classic album Moon Safari on its 25th anniversary, celebrated as a cornerstone of downtempo electronic music. This moment will be remembered as one of the highlights of the 17th edition of Bilbao BBK Live.

Air (Photo: David Recio)

6 Jimena Amarillo blew up the Beefeater stage, delivering the sincerity and rawness of this genius´s songs live.

Jimena Amarillo (Photo: Silvia Maidagan)

7 The French channel ARTE Concert will be livestreaming many of this year’s concerts at Kobetamendi on arteconcert.com, including performances by Dharmacide, Shinova, Stivijoes, Ezezez, María José Llergo, Melenas, Airu, Alcalá Norte, Slowdive, El Columpio Asesino, and Arcade Fire.

8 The most revered band in the alternative music scene in Spain, Los Planetas, performed live and in its entirety “Super 8,” revisiting an album that has profoundly influenced their most devoted fans and celebrating its 30th anniversary since its release.

Los Planetas (Photo: David Recio)

9 The perfect pop of Sen Senra echoed from the Nagusai stage, showcasing that this artist has an unstoppable trajectory.

Sen Senra (Photo: Blame Photography)

10 Lasai held a special program today in collaboration with Rinse FM, the iconic British radio station focused on electronic music.

Tenguerengue at Lasai (Photo: JudithRMG)

The festival continues tomorrow starting at noon in the city with Bereziak, featuring an eclectic lineup including Latin American electronic music from Chancha vía Circuito, R&B by Kyne and Oddliquor, and indie acts La Habitación Roja, Parquesvr, and Repion. Additionally, exclusive programming for campers includes yoga sessions from 11am to 12pm, and Akelarre featuring performances by Alex Curreya, Beltranz, and Derek V. Bulcke. At Kobetamendi, the spotlight will be on the eagerly awaited and iconic Grace Jones. Joining her will be Underworld, Khruangbin, Parcels, Jordan Rakei, Daniela Pes, Ezra Collective, and MEUTE. Also performing will be the versatile Albert Pla, Standstill, Aiko El Grupo, Karavana, the ethereal beauty of María José Llergo, the experimental pop of Ralphie Choo, and celebrity singer and performer Samantha Hudson, along with Oro Jondo and Parkineos. The festival’s DNA includes artists with the Eusko Label, featuring Pamplona’s Melenas, the energetic EZEZEZ, the Lekeitio-based Silitia, and S T R, unique in their scene.

With the aim of organizing the journey to the venue and allowing for timely planning, a bus service with reservations is available for the third consecutive year. It is available only for the outbound trip and must be booked in advance here.

Tickets for the 2025 edition, which will take place on July 10, 11, and 12, are now available exclusively and at a special price at the festival’s info point.

Shygirl presents Club Shy, Stivijoes, Lewis OfMan, Alcalá Norte, Gabrielle Kwarteng, and Alba Morena join the festival.

Bilbao BBK Live, set to take place on July 11, 12, and 13 in Kobetamendi, has finalized its lineup for the upcoming edition. Today, the festival also reveals the schedule, stage distribution, and Bereziak programming—free morning events held in the city during the festival. Joining previously announced acts like Arcade Fire, Jungle, Massive Attack, The Prodigy, Underworld, Khruangbin, and Parcels are Shygirl presents Club Shy, Stivijoes, Lewis OfMan, Alcalá Norte, Gabrielle Kwarteng, and Alba Morena, while performances by JPEGMAFIA, Zoe Gotusso, and Bored Lord have been cancelled. Bilbao BBK Live promises an intergenerational journey through the sounds and icons that have shaped recent times.

BEREZIAK

As has been the case since the 2011 edition, not all the music will be heard solely from the heights of Kobetamendi. In the city, Bereziak is once again going strong, offering three days of free concerts for all audiences in different parts of the city center

The program kicks off on Thursday, July 11, with Martin Urrutia at Sala BBK, followed by a varied lineup on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, across three stages: Vueling Torres Isozaki, St. Petroni Jardines de Albia, and San Miguel Arenal. The latter will feature a musical bingo hosted by San Miguel, with a DJ playing hits between concerts, highlighting the greatest hits of Bilbao BBK Live.

Friday’s musical lineup will be eclectic, spanning the entire morning and early afternoon, and featuring Latin American electronic world music from Chancha via Circuito, urban R&B rhythms from Kyne and Oddliquor, indie rock staples La Habitación Roja, the irreverent Parquesvr, and the electrifying duo Repion.

On Saturday, July 13, the final day, the center of Bilbao will see the much-celebrated return of Nudozurdo, alongside electronic pop from Morreo, riot grrrls Lisasinson, 90s pop-punk comeback Samuraï, and catchy bars from Barry B and Teo Lucadamo.

THURSDAY, JULY 11: MASSIVE ATTACK, THE PRODIGY, AIR PERFORMING ‘MOON SAFARI’, LOS PLANETAS CELEBRATING 30 YEARS OF ‘SUPER 8’

Massive Attack, The Prodigy, Folamour (A/V), Cymande, Death from Above 1979, and Sen Senra were the first confirmed acts for the opening day of Bilbao BBK Live. These will be joined by the sophisticated French electronic group AIR, performing their classic album Moon Safari live, an album that, more than 25 years later, still sounds as timeless as it did when it was released. Additionally, Los Planetas will celebrate 30 years of their iconic Super 8 album with a special concert. Joining the lineup is Shygirl with her Club Shy, a project that will invite you to dance to the most cutting-edge sounds of electropop and dance-pop from an artist who is constantly proving her unique character.

Orbit will offer nostalgic tunes with autotuned vocals, Mezerg will fuse electronic and acoustic elements, and the Irish band NewDad will explore dark and dreamy alternative rock.

Joining the national lineup is the young sensation stivijoes, who is on an unstoppable rise following the viral success of his single “Terapia.” Previously, we learned about names like the fast and brutal band El Buen Hijo and the hope of Madrid shoegaze, Dharmacide. On this first day, we will also enjoy the Murcian band Nunatak with their epic folk rock, the extraterrestrial psychedelia of Martín de Marte from Zarauzt, and the Bilbao collective Nexo Malito, which will feature its founder ALTA and CRRDR, an honored guest from Bogota and a master of raves and Latin sounds.

FRIDAY, JULY 12: GRACE JONES, UNDERWORLD, KHRUANGBIN, MEUTE, PARCELS, ALBERT PLA ‘Rumbagenarios’

The second day is headlined by the iconic artist Grace Jones, born in Jamaica and raised in New York. A symbol of the most extravagant underground, a regular at Studio 54, she seamlessly blends film, fashion, and music. Get ready for her at Bilbao BBK Live performing monumental dance hits like “Slave to the Rhythm” or “Corporate Cannibal.” Joining her are the first confirmed acts: Underworld, Khruangbin, Parcels, Jordan Rakei, or Ezra Collective, and high-energy live act MEUTE. The multifaceted Albert Pla, singer-songwriter, writer, musician, comedian, author (there’s nothing he can’t do!), will present his show “Rumbagenarios” at the festival. The Catalans Standstill, returning to Bilbao BBK Live after their 2015 disbandment, won’t miss the party. Rising stars like the young and revolutionary Aiko El Grupo and the essential band Karavana will also be there. The second day offers even more: be captivated by Cordoban artist María José Llergo’s “ULTRABELLEZA” or the Italian singer-songwriter Daniela Pes. Embrace the experimental pop of Ralphie Choo and the iconic celebrity, singer, and performer Samantha Hudson. Don’t miss the unique sounds of folk DJ Oro Jondo with his “gas station music” and the king of makina Parkineos.

Basque label artists are part of the festival’s DNA, and so there could be no absence of the Pamplona-based Melenas with their garage pop-psychedelic sound, the energetic EZEZEZ, the Lekeitio-based Silitia, or S T R, unique in their scene.

SATURDAY, JULY 13: ARCADE FIRE, JUNGLE, SLOWDIVE, FLOATING POINTS, ALVVAYS, CHALK

Joining the already announced Saturday lineup of Arcade Fire, Jungle, Alvvays, Floating Points, Noname, and El Columpio Asesino on their farewell tour, is the elegant electronic pop of the French artist LewisOfMan. In addition, we will have the essential Slowdive, with their recent album Everything Is Alive, and the most promising band from Northern Ireland according to the BBC, CHALK, creators of a DIY mix infused with techno and punk. The Icelandic duo Kiasmos will bring the perfect balance between ambient and electropop, and on the Anglo-Saxon side, the most viralized duo from the UK, Good Neighbours, will bring their acclaimed single Home (and much more). Joining the national lineup are the alternative rock band that everyone is talking about, Alcalá Norte, and the delicate pop of Alba Morena. The garage rockers Mujeres will pollinate all of Kobetamendi with their exaltation of rock and friendship, the Barcelonian Boye will bring his hedonistic anthems to the festival, and the Basque Oki Moki will present their characteristic lo-fi pop punk from the town of Guetaria. Bitxeando, Bilbao’s most successful indie afternoon event, could not be missed, with its godmother Inés Hernand at the helm alongside its founder, DJ Daniless, accompanied by David Van Bylen with his impossible mixes; thus adding different layers to a rich and diverse national lineup.

BASOA: AN ELECTRONIC SANCTUARY IN THE HEART OF THE FOREST

Basoa features key figures from the international club scene. Thursday will see energetic sets from Dj Tennis, Irish DJ Cormac, and queer rhythmic mixes from Ketiov. Sofia Kourtesis will offer an emotional house DJ set, and local talent Neska,  creator of the multidisciplinary electronica parties, flora & fauna.

Friday’s offerings highlight innovative and compact talents like Marcel Dettmann, leader of the MDR and Bad Manners labels, along with Djrum’s smooth genre transitions. Ogazón will offer curated selections of house and techno; the stellar Parisian DJ Jennifer Cardini; and Dj Gostoso b2b Senda Fatal, two of the most dynamic figures in the Madrid club scene.

The closing of the festival on Saturday will be led by the almost mythical Nicola Cruz, bringing his evocative Latin American folk rhythms. Joining him will be the euphoric Bored Lord, straight from the vibrant Oakland underground scene, the fast and hot beats of Niki Lauda, and Budino’s master class in Italo disco. New Yorker Gabrielle Kwarteng, a DJ, radio host, and curator who has captivated Berlin’s Panorama Bar with her sets, also joins the lineup.

John Talabot was always envisioned for the closing of Basoa, this electronic oasis, since its creation. After 4 consecutive years of his now legendary ceremonial closings, which have become a religious experience for festival pilgrims, the DJ returns for a fifth and final time to Basoa, promising to turn the Kobetamendi forest into one of the most distinguished dance floors in Europe.

LASAI: SLOW DANCES WITH A VIEW OF BILBAO

Lasai focuses on tempos below 100 beats per minute, creating an essential space for slow, intense beats. Rinse FM will curate Thursday The Lasai stage establishes itself as an essential stop for those who want to lower their revolutions and enjoy the masters of slow tempos and high intensities. The opening day’s program, curated by Rinse FM, will bring the most avant-garde sounds with Aletha, Yaw Evans, Facta & K-Lone, FYI Robyn, Ben Hauke, and Thrintian. On Friday, the enigmatic Xamana Jones will weave his magic for the third consecutive year (those who were at his previous sets know what we’re talking about); the creator of Fiesta x Fiesta Baldman; the stimulating Lucient; the legendary DJ and producer Toni Bass; and the eccentric podcaster and selector Miguel Agnes. On Saturday, the Berlin artist JASSS will be responsible for hosting Bilbao’s most special viewpoint, alongside Lydo, Nathan Micay, and Nazar.

The 17th edition of Bilbao BBK Live presents a carefully crafted lineup to fully enjoy each performance, allowing you to savor every moment, every note, and every concert in a privileged natural setting. This combination makes Bilbao BBK Live an essential event within this summer’s festival circuit, and it’s not just us saying that: Bilbao BBK Live has recently been awarded the prizes for ‘Best Communication Campaign’, ‘Best Main Festival‘, and ‘Best Live Electronic Performance’ at the Iberian Festival Awards.

The festival organization is committed, once again, to real and local sustainability. Last Tour has been a BCorp company since 2023, and belonging to this global community of companies with a positive social impact is a driving force for the festival’s internal transformation and continuous improvement. Therefore, this edition will continue to emphasize the importance of raising awareness about accessibility, mobility, energy transition, inclusion, equality, climate change, and the urgency of protecting our natural environment. Sustainability is a strategic axis of Bilbao BBK Live.

The Bilbao BBK Live organization especially thanks the Bilbao City Council, which, together with the sponsors and collaborating institutions, makes this event possible.

Tickets are available for sale on the ticket page and on Fever Up with the possibility of installment payments and camping.

BILBAO BBK LIVE 11, 12, 13 July 2024 Kobetamendi, Bilbao   Thursday, July 11   Bereziak Sala BBK 13:00 MARTÍN URRUTIA   XXX Apertura puertas   Nagusia 18:25 STIVIJOES 20:25 SEN SENRA 23:00 MASSIVE ATTACK 02:00 THE PRODIGY   Bestean 17:45 DHARMACIDE 19:15 SHINOVA 21:35 AIR play ‘Moon Safari’ 00:50 LOS PLANETAS 30 years of ‘Super 8’ 03:35 FOLAMOUR (A/V)   Gora! 17:30 MARTÍN DE MARTE 19:20 QUERALT LAHOZ 21:55 JIMENA AMARILLO 00:55 MEZERG 03:30 NEXO MALITO presents: CRRDR + ALTA   Txiki 18:25 NEWDAD 20:30 CYMANDE 23:10 DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979 02:10 SHYGIRL presents Club Shy   Firestone 17:45 EL BUEN HIJO 19:25 ORBIT 22:00 NUNATAK   Basoa 17:00 NESKA 19:30 KETIOV 22:00 SOFIA KOURTESIS dj set 00:30 CORMAC 03:00 DJ TENNIS   Lasai Curated by RINSE FM 19:00 THRISTIAN 20:30 BEN HAUKE 22:00 YAW EVANS 23:30 ALETHA 01:00 FACTA & K-LONE 03:00 FYI ROBYN   Friday, July 12 Bereziak San Miguel Arenal 12:15 PARQUESVR 13:45 LA HABITACIÓN ROJA 15:00 BINGO MUSICAL   St. Petroni Jardines de Albia 13:00 CHANCHA VÍA CIRCUITO 14:30 REPION   Vueling Torres Isozaki 14:00 KYNE 15:30 ODDLIQUOR     XXX Apertura puertas   Nagusia 18:30 MELENAS 20:20 KHRUANGBIN 22:40 GRACE JONES 01:30 UNDERWORLD   Bestean 17:35 EZEZEZ 19:25 MARÍA JOSÉ LLERGO 21:30 PARCELS 00:05 MEUTE 02:50 OVERMONO   Gora! 17:30 SILITIA 19:25 STANDSTILL 21:35 ALBERT PLA ‘Rumbagenarios’ 00:25 RALPHIE CHOO 03:00 SAMANTHA HUDSON 04:10 ORO JONDO 05:30 PARKINEOS   Txiki 18:30 KARAVANA 20:50 JORDAN RAKEI 23:00 EZRA COLLECTIVE 01:45 DERBY MOTORETA’S BURRITO KACHIMBA   Firestone 18:00 STR 20:00 DANIELA PES 22:05 AIKO EL GRUPO   Basoa 17:00 DJ GOSTOSO B2B SENDA FATAL 19:30 OGAZÓN 22:00 DJRUM 01:00 JENNIFER CARDINI 04:00 MARCEL DETTMANN   Lasai 19:00 TONI BASS 21:00 MIGUEL AGNES 23:00 XAMANA JONES 01:00 BALDMAN 03:00 LUCIENT   Saturday, July 13 Bereziak San Miguel Arenal 12:15 TEO LUCADAMO 13:45 BARRY B 15:00 BINGO MUSICAL   St. Petroni Jardines de Albia 13:00 LISASINSON 14:30 NUDOZURDO   Vueling Torres Isozaki 14:00 MORREO 15:30 SAMURAÏ     XXX Apertura puertas   Nagusia 18:25 ALCALÁ NORTE 20:15 EL COLUMPIO ASESINO 22:35 JUNGLE 01:30 ARCADE FIRE   Bestean 17:40 AIRU 19:20 ZEA MAYS 21:20 SLOWDIVE 00:15 KIASMOS 03:05 FLOATING POINTS   Gora! 17:30 OKI MOKI 21:30 LOS BITCHOS 21:30 LEWIS OFMAN 00:30 ALVAYS 03:10 NERVE AGENT 04:30 BITXEANDO presents: INÉS HERNAND + DANILESS + DAVID VAN BYLEN   Txiki 18:30 GOOD NEIGHBOURS 20:30 MULATU ASTATKE 23:20 NONAME 01:45 MUJERES   Firestone 17:45 BOYE 19:35 ALBA MORENA 22:00 CHALK   Basoa 17:00 NIKI LAUDA 19:30 GABRIELLE KWARTENG 22:00 BUDINO 01:00 NICOLA CRUZ 04:00 JOHN TALABOT   Lasai Curated by JASSS 19:00 NATHAN MICAY 21:30 LYDO 00:00 NAZAR 02:00 JASSS       TICKETS Promo pass: €175 Day tickets: €75 Camping (4 nights): €25 Pass + camping: €200 Tickets available at the ticket page and Fever Up

Carlangas y Los Cubatas, Dillom, Alice Wonder, Putilatex, Doctor Explosión and up to 18 artists for a festive day of open access.

Hirian is back in Bilbao for its sixth edition on Saturday the 1st of June, this time celebrating live music in the streets of Errekalde, one of the city’s most distinctive neighbourhoods. Bilbao BBK Live festival’s traditional urban aperitif brings culture and diversity to a neighbourhood of the Biscayan capital each year; after Bilbao La Vieja, Deusto, Santutxu and Basurto, this time it is coming to Errekalde. Hirian, ‘In the city’ in Basque, will turn the streets and squares of the neighbourhood into a festive day of open access, with an avant-garde, eclectic musical programme open to all tastes.

Some of the most contemporary names in music will grace the Hirian stages. The former leader of Novedades Carminha never ceases to amaze us and is coming with his new project, Carlangas y Los Cubatas, a mixture of disco and rock full of sixties influences. Argentine rapper Dillom has just released a highly acclaimed concept album with which he descends into hades. The singer and songwriter from Madrid, Alice Wonder, is proof of the generational shift in music and shows great progression in each of her tracks. Putilatex define themselves as an “electro-punk band from Albacete”, with two decades on stage under their belt; there’s no doubt that their show will be a great party. Psychedelic garage-rock band Doctor Explosión have never gone unnoticed, and even less so since they delighted everyone with their version of Julio Iglesias’ Soy un truhán, soy un señor.

The explosive trio of DJs Coolnenas are revolutionising the dancefloors with their fun sessions. Euskoprincess create their own star-system through their shows and their songs, packed full of energy, freedom, and flirtation. The most powerful and current Basque rock comes from Ezpalak.

Germán y La Alegría del Barrio is the result of bringing together the seasoned Navarrese musician Germán Carrascosa with his band with its classic rock overtones. Drawing inspiration from hip-hop and French rap, HUDA takes elements from each style, interweaving them rhyme after rhyme, creating a personal style that leaves its mark. DJ Juguete, a reference of Madrid’s nightlife, is also joining the Hirian lineup.

The riot grrrls Las Odio hold nothing back and their live show is always packed full of honesty and rawness. Maren is a young artist from Bilbao and the Basque Country who will surely become a prophet in her homeland with her performance at Hirian. The young band Mirua from Gipuzkoa is characterised by their artistic restlessness and their desire to experiment with different musical styles, always with a contemporary vision.

The singular Asturian musician Pablo Und Destruktion is a restless and unpredictable creator who is always worth listening to. Pipiolas from the Canary Islands form a duo that draws from different musical genres and enriches them with emotional and spiritual elements. Ruptura is an artist from Murcia who has collaborated with Natalia Lacunza and Belén Aguilera and who mixes pop and dembow into her sets, among many other musical genres. Considered as the producer “capable of creating some of the best sounds in Spanish urban music” according to VICE, $kyhook has consolidated his sound, beat after beat.

Hirian is a project of Fundación Industrias Creativas, which together with Bilbao BBK Live, maintains its unwavering commitment to music, culture and diversity. This social project is consolidated with the aim of creating a unique experience that transcends the limits of the festival and becomes a catalyst for social change by promoting the participation of the entire population and adding value to the community it impacts. We would also like to thank the Bilbao City Council for their support, as without them it would not have been possible to hold this edition.

This year Hirian’s festive programme is coming to the streets of Errekalde. It will take place open air during the daytime on Saturday the 1st of June and with open access, as a preview of Bilbao BBK Live. The festival itself will be held on the 11th, 12th, and 13th of July at Kobetamendi and day tickets, passes and camping spots are already on sale at ticket’s page.

Creative Industries Foundation

Fundación Industrias Creativas was created in 2020 with the purpose of contributing to the development of culture as a basis for social transformation. It arises from the need to separate the purely business activity of the promoter Last Tour, from those initiatives with a strong social character, and its main motivation is to promote culture. The main lines of activity are research, dissemination, training and collaborative projects, through which it makes its contribution to a more cohesive, fair, innovative, positive society, capable of looking to the future with imaginative solutions to the challenges to be faced.

HIRIAN Saturday, June 1, 2024 Errekalde, Bilbao CARLANGAS Y LOS CUBATAS DILLOM ALICE WONDER PUTILATEX DOCTOR EXPLOSION COOLNENAS EUSKOPRINCESS . EZPALAK GERMÁN Y LA ALEGRÍA DEL BARRIO HUDA JUGUETE LAS ODIO MAREN MIRUA PABLO UND DESTRUKTION PIPIOLAS RUPTURA $KYHOOK #hirian BILBAO BBK LIVE July 11, 12 and 13, 2024 Kobetamendi, Bilbao Tickets and 3-day pass available at: the tickets page #bilbaobbklive

Albert Pla introduces Rumbagenarios, Meute, Mujeres, Maria José Llergo, Samantha Hudson, and Kiasmos to join this second round of festival confirmations.

The line-up of the Basoa and Lasai stages, the festival’s dance epicenter, is revealed.

Tickets will be available for purchase starting next Tuesday, April 2.

Bilbao BBK Live drops the names of the artists for the upcoming edition of Bilbao BBK Live 2024, taking place on July 11, 12, and 13 in Kobetamendi. Previously announced headliners, the likes of Arcade Fire, Jungle, Massive Attack, The Prodigy, Underworld, Khruangbin, and Parcels, will be joined by new artists that will round out the line-up for 2024, portraying an intergenerational journey through the sounds and icons that have defined recent times.

Joining the line-up is one of the most special and iconic artists in history: Grace Jones. Born in Jamaica and raised in New York, Grace symbolizes the most extravagant underground, true to the iconic Studio 54 and constantly pivoting between film, fashion, and music, Grace Jones will perform at Bilbao BBK Live monumental dance hits such as Slave to the Rhythm or Corporate Cannibal.

An ethereal voyage in Kobetamendi

The reveal of new voices for the upcoming edition of the festival invites us to explore the soundscape of dream pop and shoegaze led by experts in the matter: on Thursday, legendary French band, AIR will be at Bilbao BBK Live 2024 playing their iconic album Moon Safari, a unique fusion of electronic sounds and sensual, sophisticated, and emotional atmospheres; on Saturday British icons Slowdive, creators of the most enveloping sound assemblies and the most intense dreamscapes, will perform.

THURSDAY, JULY 11. MASSIVE ATTACK, THE PRODIGY, AIR introducing Moon Safari, LOS PLANETAS celebrating 30 years of Super 8

Massive Attack, The Prodigy, Folamour (A/V), Cymande, Death from Above 1979, and Sen Senra are some of the names already included in the lineup for the first day of Bilbao BBK Live. The inaugural day will travel from acid sounds to pop melodies, with the announcement of the participation of the sophisticated electronic downtempo of French band AIR. AIR. Los Planetas will also perform with a special concert celebrating 30 years since the release of their iconic Super 8, where they will revisit the essential trajectory of their indie rock in the Spanish scene.

The lysergic trance of Orbit will add a touch of nostalgia with their characteristic vocals tweaked by autotune. The fusion of electronic and acoustic will be provided by Mezerg, who became known thanks to his improvised home videos. Irish NewDad won’t miss the gathering, with their foray into alternative rock dance between dark and dreamy.

New nationals join the line-up including the Madrid pop band El Buen Hijo with their single rápida y brutal or the shoegaze rising star also from Madrid Dharmacide. On this first day we will also encounter the band from Murcia Nunatak with their epic folk rock, the extraterrestrial psychedelia of the band from Zarautz Martín de Marte, and the Bilbao collective Nexo Malito, including its founder ALTA and CRRDR, guest of honor from Bogota and master of raves and Latin sounds.

FRIDAY JULY 12. GRACE JONES, UNDERWORLD, KHRUANGBIN, MEUTE, PARCELS, ALBERT PLA Rumbagenarios

The new artists headlining the second day of Bilbao BBK Live are led by the undisputed Grace Jones, who joins previously announced Underworld, Khruangbin, Parcels, Jordan Rakei, and Ezra Collective. Once again, the day’s performances are characterized by a masterful selection of international and national artists who are connected. From Germany comes MEUTE, an array of musicians and instruments performing live, with their infectious energy in a show that promises to be a huge party. We will also have the multitalented Albert Pla: singer-songwriter, composer, musician, comedian, and author… nothing is too difficult for the Catalonian artist who has performed in La Mesías and will introduce at the festival his show Rumbagenarios. Catalonian Standstill will not miss the opportunity to come to Bilbao. After breaking up in 2015 they are back on stage at Bilbao BBK Live; novel talent the likes of AIKO EL GRUPO, multiplicators of revolutions with their riot and youthful spirit will also come, as well as Karavana, an essential band to follow. The second day of the festival will also give us the performance of Cordoba artist Maria José Llergo, who will make time stand still with her ULTRABELLEZA and Italian singer-songwriter Daniela Pes. Joining the celebration started by Ralphie Choo is iconic celebrity, singer, and performer Samantha Hudson, the DJ folk of Oro Jondo with his gas station music, and the king of mákina Parkineos.

Basque artists are an integral part of the festival’s DNA and this edition features Pamplona band Melenas with their psychedelic garage pop, the energetic EZEZEZ, the Lekeitio group Silitia, and S T R, unique in their scene.

SATURDAY JULY 13. ARCADE FIRE, JUNGLE, SLOWDIVE, FLOATING POINTS, ALVVAYS, ZOE GOTUSSO

On Saturday, joining the previously announced Arcade Fire, Jungle, Alvvays, Floating Points, Noname, or El Columpio Asesino on their farewell tour, are the indispensable Slowdive, with its recent Everything Is Alivethe most promising band in Northern Ireland according to the BBC CHALKcreators of a DIY mix infused with techno and punk; hailing from Argentina, the boundless passion of Zoe Gotusso and her soundscapes rich in emotions and textures. Icelandic Kiasmos will provide the perfect balance between ambient and electropop. On the Anglo-Saxon side, the duo gone viral from the UK Good Neighbours will contribute their acclaimed single Home (and much more)

At the national level garage rockers Mujeres will pollinate Kobetamendi with their exaltation of rock and friendship, from Barcelona Boye will bring his hedonistic hymns to the festival, and the Basque Oki Moki will perform their signature pop-punk lo-fi from the locality of Guetaria..The day would not be complete without Bitxeando, the most successful indie evening performance in Bilbao with godmother Ines Hernand at the head joined by founder, DJ Daniless, accompanied by David Van Bylen with his impossible mixes. Thus, layer after layer will enrich this diverse national line-up.

BASOA. THE ELECTRONIC REFUGE IN THE HEART OF THE WOODS

Today we drop the names of the artists performing at the Basoa stage, a solid lineup with the most interesting references in the international club scene. On Thursday we will have one of the most energetic rhythms with the founder of the label Life and Death, Dj Tennis, who will join the acclaimed Irish DJ Cormac and the rhythmical, queer, sensual mixes of Ketiov. Plus, the talented Peruvian Sofía Kourtesis will introduce her moving house in a DJ set format. Local talent Neska, a Basque residing in Barcelona, and creator of multidisciplinary electronic parties flora & fauna, will also perform.

Friday is brimming with innovative and compact talent along the lines of Marcel Dettmann, leader of labels MDR and Bad Manners, and fluid transitions among disc jockey DJs genres with Djrum. The electronic sanctuary will also welcome Ogazón, who will offer tasteful selections of house and techno; stellar Parisian DJ Jennifer Cardini, and Dj Gostoso b2b Senda Fatal, two of the most dynamic personalities in the Madrid club scene.

The festival will close on Saturday with the nearly mythic Nicola Cruz, who brings his evocative Latin-American folk rhythms; the euphoric Bored Lord, straight from the vibrant underground scene in Oakland; the high tempo and heat of Niki Lauda and t he Italian disco master class Budino.

When the Basoa stage was created, John Talabot was always in the festival’s mind to close this electronic oasis. After 4 consecutive years of his now iconic ceremonial closings, which have become a religious experience for the pilgrims to the festival, the DJ is back at Basoa for the fifth and last time, with the promise to transform the Kobetamendi forest into one of the most distinguished dance floors in Europe.

LASAI. SWAY SLOWLY WHILE OVERLOOKING BILBAO

All performances on the Lasai stage must not exceed 100 beats per minute, welcoming all those who wish to give themselves a moment to unwind and enjoy the masters of slow tempos and high intensities lookout point in Bilbao. On the first day of the festival, the stage will be inundated with cutting-edge sounds by Rinse FM. Friday will welcome the enigmatic Xamana Jones, who will work his magic for the third consecutive time; the creator of Fiesta x Fiesta Baldman; the stimulating Lucient; DJ and producer Toni Bass and the eccentric podcaster and selector Miguel Agnes. On Saturday JASSS will host the most special lookout point in Bilbao.

The seventeenth edition of Bilbao BBK Live introduces a carefully crafted lineup designed to fully enjoy each performance, allowing each participant to enjoy each moment, note, and concert, in a privileged natural setting. This combination makes Bilbao BBK Live an event you cannot miss among the summer festivals, and others are saying it too! Recently, Bilbao BBK Live was the recipient of the‘Best Communication’, ‘Best Major Festival Principal’, and ‘Best Live Electronic Act’ accolades at the Iberian Festival Awards.

This edition the festival organization has increased its commitment to genuine sustainability rooted in the local territory. Last Tour has been a BCorp company since 2023 and belonging to this global community of companies that are having a positive social impact has accelerated its internal transformation and spurred ongoing improvement of the Festival. This edition will therefore continue emphasizing the importance of creating awareness around accessibility, mobility, energy transition, inclusion, climate change, and the urgency of protecting our natural environment. Sustainability is a strategic axis of Bilbao BBK Live.

The organization of Bilbao BBK Live is especially grateful for the support of the Bilbao City Council which, together with the sponsors and collaborating institutions, make this event possible.

On sale on the festival website and at Fever Up with the possibility of payment in installments and camping.

BILBAO BBK LIVE July 11, 12, 13, 2024 Kobetamendi, Bilbao General sales PROMO BONUS 150€ until 05/04. Daily tickets available from 02/04. Camping 4 nights: 25€. On sale at bilbaobbklive.com and Fever Up #BilbaoBBKLive bilbaobbklive.com ARTISTS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER AIKO THE GROUP AIR play ‘Moon Safari AIRU ALBERT PLA ALVVAYS ARCADE FIRE BALDMAN BITXEANDO: INES HERNAND + DANILESS + DAVID VAN BYLEN BORED LORD BOYE BUDINO CHALK CORMAC CYMANDE DANIELA PES DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979 DERBY MOTORETA’S BURRITO KACHIMBA DHARMACIDE DJ GOSTOSO B2B SENDA FATAL DJ TENNIS DJRUM THE KILLER SWING THE GOOD SON EZEZEZ EZRA COLLECTIVE FLOATING POINTS FOLAMOUR (A/V) GOOD NEIGHBORS GRACE JONES JASSS JENNIFER CARDINI JIMENA AMARILLO JOHN TALABOT JORDAN RAKEI JPEGMAFIA JUNGLE KARAVANA KETIOV KHRUANGBIN KIASMOS THE BITCHES LOS PLANETAS celebrate 30 years of “Super 8″. LUCIENT MARCEL DETTMANN MARIA JOSÉ LLERGO MARTIN OF MARS MASSIVE ATTACK MELENAS MEUTE MEZERG MIGUEL AGNES MULATU ASTATKE WOMEN NERVE AGENT NESKA NEWDAD NEXO MALITO presents: CRRDR + ALTA NICOLA CRUZ NIKI LAUDA NONAME NUNATAK OGAZON OKI MOKI ORBIT GOLD JONDO OVERVIEW PARCELS PARKINEOS QUERALT LAHOZ RALPHIE CHOO S T R SAMANTHA HUDSON SEN SENRA SHINOVA SILITIA SLOWDIVE SOFIA KOURTESIS STANDSTILL THE PRODIGY TONI BASS UNDERWORLD XAMANA JONES ZEA MAYS ZOE GOTUSSO

Alvvays, Ezra Collective, Mulatu Astatke, El Columpio Asesino, Los Bitchos, Folamour (A/V), Sen Senra, Death from Above 1979, Overmono, JPEGMAFIA, Noname, Zea Mays and Ralphie Choo are also joining the festival’s ecosystem

As with every edition, Kobetamendi will be the festival’s natural stage, taking place on the 11th, 12th and 13th of July 2024

Today, from its nucleus Kobetamendi, Bilbao BBK Live unveils the first clues to its lineup; in doing so opening a window to its landscape, allowing us to get a glimpse of the artists who will tread its emblematic hillside. We can already recognise the outline of some of the bands and artists who will make up the ecosystem of Bilbao BBK Live next 11th, 12th, and 13th of July 2024. Up to 29 artists will be joining this initial lineup, creating a space where music combines with nature; an experience which can only be enjoyed from the inside.

Experience it and feel it, from the inside

The festival is rich in biodiversity and will host leading artists from contemporary music, intergenerational artists, up-and-coming voices, experimental projects and long-awaited comebacks. The most contemporary indie band from Canada, Arcade Fire, will resume its tremendous live performance after their success at the Cala Mijas and MEO Kalorama festivals last September and Jungle will start a funk party surrounded by native vegetation. We won’t have to go without the Bristol-born creators of trip-hop, Massive Attack, nor the maestros and creators of great electronic anthems from the 2000s, The Prodigy and Underworld. The Texan trio Khruangbin, which means plane in Thai, will take attendees on the most psychedelic trip of their lives and the Australians, Parcels, will shatter the boundaries between indie and electronica. But this is still only a first glimpse of the lineup, from the inside.

From this first instalment we can see UK talent will be represented: In the lineup, Anglo-Saxon music’s up-and-coming groups Overmono and Folamour in A/V format will be the flag bearers for eclectic electronica, Los Bitchos with their 70s and 80s cumbia, the mellow tones of the London based New Zealander Jordan Rakei, the UK Jazz five-piece Ezra Collective, combining soul, hip-hop, calypso and afrobeat, as well as Floating Points’ immense live performance musical repertoire. What’s more, the highly versatile JPEGMAFIA and his provocative avant-garde rap, Alvvays’ catchy melodies and the creative rapper from Chicago, Noname, will visit Basque soil for the first time.

The festival hosts a whole pallet of greens, lush textures and eloquent sounds, that’s why it is essential to shine the spotlight on Mulatu Astatke, also known as the father of ethio-jazz; he will be representing the front-line of world music directly from Kobetamendi. Along the same musical lines, Cymande will be there; the band which was formed in the 70s by various musicians from Jamaica and French Guiana are not the most frequent in giving concerts, yet Bilbao BBK Live is the exception. As is Death from Above 1979, infrequent but always true to their essence; they will be performing their hard rock at the festival.

The diversity of the lineup isn’t lacking the national representation necessary to understand the festival’s balanced atmosphere: a compulsory stop on El Columpio Asesino’s farewell tour, the Madrid-born supernova Ralphie Choo who has won over Rosalia, the honest and personal lyrics from Jimena Amarillo, Catalonian Queralt Lahoz’s Andalusian roots, the puñao’ de sensaciones (handful of sensations) that Sen Senra arouses with his bedroom pop, Derby Motoreta’s Burrito Kachimba’s kinkidelia (a rethinking of Andalusian rock with psychedelic touches), and Nerve Agent’s punk metal.

The artists with Eusko label are part of the festival’s DNA; local stars such as Zea Mays, the character, energy and hit-making machine that is Shinova or the melodic sentimentalism of Airu will also be present at the Kobetamendi peak.

A calibrated ecosystem

Bilbao BBK Live is much more than music; it’s a parallel world which will immerse its attendees into their surroundings over the course of 3 days, blending into the great living machine which can only be understood from the inside; from its infinite possibilities, parallel routes and alternative paths that each attendee chooses to embark on during this experience.

From tomorrow, November 29^th and until the 1^st of December the tickets for 2024 will be available on the website and feverup.com websites to purchase at a special price. General sale will begin on the 1^st of December at 10:01, with the possibility of paying in instalments and adding camping.

Bilbao BBK Live’s organization is especially grateful for the support of the Bilbao City Council, which, together with the partners and institutions, make this event possible.

BILBAO BBK LIVE 11th, 12th, 13th July 2024 Kobetamendi, Bilbao   Special presale From 29th November at 10 a.m. to 1st December at 10 a.m.   General sale From 1st December at 10 a.m. Ticket: €150 Ticket + camping: €175 Camping for 4 nights: €25 On sale at bilbaobbklive.com and feverup.com #bilbaobbklive bilbaobbklive.com

ARTISTS AIRU ALVVAYS ARCADE FIRE LOS BITCHOS EL COLUMPIO ASESINO CYMANDE DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979 DERBY MOTORETA’S BURRITO KACHIMBA EZRA COLLECTIVE FLOATING POINTS live FOLAMOUR (A/V) JIMENA AMARILLO JORDAN RAKEI JPEGMAFIA JUNGLE KHRUANGBIN MASSIVE ATTACK MULATU ASTATKE NERVE AGENT NONAME OVERMONO PARCELS THE PRODIGY QUERALT LAHOZ RALPHIE CHOO SEN SENRA SHINOVA UNDERWORLD ZEA MAYS

The first edition of Herrian will be held in the towns of Lekeitio and Mungia on June 3 and 10 respectively. The intention is to energise these town’s streets and bring culture to places that don’t have easy access to it and that offer less cultural content.

Bilbao BBK Live has established itself as one of the most outstanding cultural projects in Europe. The festival seeks to enrich the city’s cultural offering and to be a cultural and social tool that adds value to Bilbao, and now, also to greater Biscay. That is why today BBK and Fundación Industrias Creativas [a Creative Industries Foundation in the Basque Country] are presenting activities which will run parallel to the festival. The new standout activity this year is Herrian.

Bilbao BBK Live was born in Kobetamendi in 2006 and has been establishing and defining itself as one of the great qualitative projects in Europe. Since 2011, Bereziak has been boosting the city centre by bringing the spirit of the festival and the live music experience to the public. Six years later Hirian was born, with the aim of bringing interesting artistic offerings to the Biscayan capital’s neighbourhoods: Bilbao La Vieja, Deusto, Santutxu and this edition, Basurto. This year, because of the evolution of the festival, which goes beyond cultural and social barriers, the festival is expanding its horizons with Herrian which adds value and connects municipalities throughout Biscay.

The first edition of Herrian, is born from the union of BBK and Fundación Industrias Creativas, which together alongside Bilbao BBK Live maintain their unwavering commitment to music, culture, and diversity. This social project is established with the aim of creating a unique experience that goes beyond festival limits and becomes a catalyst for social change and cultural enrichment, adding value to citizen’s lives and giving them free access. Herrian also aims to spread music beyond the borders of Bilbao and will do so on June 3 and 10 in Lekeitio and Mungia by bringing an enriching cultural offering to places that are often limited in their access to cultural events in the capital.

BBK Managing Director Gorka Martínez regarding Herrian says: “This year, we want to take things one step further and go beyond the capital to bring the essence of Bilbao BBK Live to our villages. And we are going to do just that with Herrian: a travelling festival that aims to visit different municipalities in Biscay, and to bring culture through music to the citizenry. With this initiative we want to support current musical proposals and local talent. We want it to be a framework to raise awareness about the diversity of Biscayan society, while also seeking to value the use of the Basque language as well as gender identity. And all this happens within the framework of an accessible and sustainable event which has room for 0 Km workshops and gastronomy offerings that are organized in close collaboration with local players.”

HIRIAN AT BASURTO

For one day Hirian will turn the streets and squares of the emblematic Basurto district into a concrete party with a diverse and avant-garde programming. On Saturday, June 17 for 10 hours, 23 artists will grace the four stages distributed throughout the neighbourhood.

BEREZIAK, the festival comes down to town

Bereziak will continue to be the open access event that brings the spirit of Bilbao BBK Live to the city and promotes dialogue between citizens and major cultural events. This way, the local public will be able to enjoy interesting and exclusive artistic offerings that are often not part of the festival’s lineup.

HERRIAN

Lekeitio

June 3, 2023

HERRIAN

Mungia

June 10, 2023

HIRIAN

Basurto, Bilbao

June 17, 2023

BEREZIAK

Bilbao

July 6, 7, 8, 2023

#herrian #hirian #bereziak

Bilbao BBK Live won Best Major Festival at the Iberian Festival Awards held this past Saturday in Porto. This award recognizes the excellent organisation and production done by the international festival in Bilbao.

This award is a great recognition for Bilbao BBK Live, as it confirms the work and effort carried out by the human team behind the festival. This award is also a reflection of the passion and commitment put forward by thousands of attendees who come to the festival every year to enjoy music and culture in an atmosphere as unique and special as Kobetamendi.

The success of Bilbao BBK Live is largely due to the quality of its lineup, which every year features some of the most outstanding artists on the international music scene. In addition, the festival’s Organisation has earned a stellar reputation for its professionalism, efficiency, and attention to detail. These factors have helped consolidate it as one of the most important cultural events in Spain and a world benchmark B Corp festival.

The 2022 edition showed that desire and energy never run out at Bilbao BBK Live, which will be held again on July 6, 7 and 8, 2023 with an exceptional lineup: Florence + The Machine, Arctic Monkeys, Pavement, and Phoenix among others. Tickets are on sale at this page and seetickets.com/es.

BILBAO BBK LIVE

July 6, 7, and 8, 2023

Kobetamendi, Bilbao

#bilbaobbklive

Joined by Róisín Murphy, Perfume Genius, Arca, Young Fathers, Desire, Neo Pistea, and Judeline, as well as the full lineup of Basoa and Lasai round out the lineup

The day tickets will be available for purchase on Thursday, 9 March 

The lineup for the upcoming edition of Bilbao BBK Live 2023 is now complete. On the 6, 7 and 8 of July, the festival will newly welcome artists the likes of Arctic Monkeys, Florence + The Machine, The Chemical Brothers, Phoenix, and Pavement, which will ensure that once again, the experience becomes a must-attend event in a unique natural enclave, the Kobetamendi mountain in the heart of Bilbao. 

THURSDAY 6 JULY

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE, THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS, FEVER RAY, M83, ARCA

The doors of the 16th edition open on Thursday, 6 July, when the British band Florence + The Machine will once again set foot on Basque soil. They will be accompanied during the opening by the previously announced The Chemical Brothers, Fever Ray, and M83 and joined by the undefinable, undisputed, and transformative Arca. The opening day will also feature the dark synth-pop of Desire, the Dominican artist known for her session with Bizarrap Villano Antillano, Australian Ry X’s spirituality, and the previously announced Dry Cleaning, Delaporte, and Amaia. The opening day also welcomes the post-punk perreo of Friolento, the duo from Barcelona Alex Serra & Totidub, the dream pop of Art School Girlfriend, the pop melodies of eee gee, the virtual aura of Faxu and the post-millennial idiosyncrasy of Txopet; and the Catalonian trio Playback Maracas, Colectivo Da Silva and Bengo.

FRIDAY 7 JULY

PAVEMENT, PHOENIX, RÓISÍN MURPHY, DANIEL AVERY, THE BLAZE, JAMIE XX, DUKI

On Friday, 7 July, the lineup will be topped by Pavement, the iconic leading band of the 90s on their return onstage with a single date in Spain in 2023. With 3 of their first albums among the 500 best albums ever according to Rolling Stones. The U.S. band and the French Phoenix will take the audience back in time as they revisit their greatest indie hits of the 90s and 2000s. In their live session, the multifaceted Róisín Murphy and the British techno lead Daniel Avery will join the previously announced The Blaze, Jamie xx y Duki. Nanpa Básico will provide the rap sounds hailing directly from Medellín. The German rock band Bilbao, The Murder Capital, and Tinariwen complete the journey through the sound map of the festival’s second day. 

In terms of national talent, the Madrid rock band Morgan, the brazenness and self-assurance of La Élite, the folklore of Baiuca, and the Montgrí guitar sounds of Cala Vento will join the urban artists of the lineup with Albany as headliner accompanied by the flamenco sounds of La Plazuela, the melodic rap of Dudi and the hyper pop of Maria Escarmiento. Dadabe and Rüdiger will represent Bilbao’s talent.

SATURDAY 8 JULY

ARCTIC MONKEYS, IDLES, RÖYKSOPP, LOVE OF LESBIAN, 070 SHAKE.

The festival will be wrapped by Arctic Monkeys and key exponents of the lineup, such as Idles, Röyksopp, Love of lesbian, and 070 Shake. Perfume Genius, the king of art-pop, will also perform, as will the multifaceted and multicultural Young Fathers, the Argentinian trap of Neo Pistea, and the South Korean-American cyborg Miss Grit. Guitars play a big part in the final day with bands like La Paloma and Menta from Madrid and the previously announced The Lathums, Arde Bogotá, and Merina Gris. The urban scene will be represented by the delicateness of Judeline, the sound fusion and powerful live performance of Hofe x 4:40, and Rojuu and Ben Yart rounding out the urban lineup for Saturday. Eneritz Furyak will provide the post-folk sound from Irún.

BASOA

THE ELECTRONIC FOREST, TEMPLE OF ESCAPISM

The electronic lineup of Basoa is completed with the announcement of three of the most promising names in the electronic scene in Spain: Toccororo, Sama Yax, and Dalila. The sum of these three national DJs rounds out the 15 names of this edition’s lineup and one that is both eclectic and compact, avant-garde and purist. With Anz, Call Super, HAAi, Sama Yax, and Violet on Thursday; Ben Ufo, Sherelle, Job Jobse, Dinamarca, and Dalila on Friday and Young Marco, Avalon Emerson, John Talabot, GAZZI, and Toccororo on Saturday. It will again become a temple of escapism where the current gurus of the electronic scene will emerge, a forest that will become Europe’s most distinguished dance floor.

LASAI

MUSIC INNOVATION WITH THE BEST VIEWS OF BILBAO

Lasai arose to not exceed 100 beats per minute and has become the key stage to put the brakes on and leave room for the masters of slow tempos and high intensities. On the opening day, the stage will be inundated by the avant-garde sounds of  DJ Der, Formica, Olivia, Phoebe, and Xamana Jones. GAZZI will curate the stage on Friday, introducing 8kitoo, Malibu, Ouri, Senda Fatal, and Tenguerengue. Saturday’s curator will be Dinamarca including Fantasilandia, Ghazal, Kebra, Linnéa, and Sukumons on the lineup.

The sixteenth edition of Bilbao BBK Live has a lineup designed for the audience to savor every performance, allowing enough time to make the most of each moment, every sound, and every live performance in an unmatched location, making Bilbao BBK Live an exceptional experience. 

AN EUSKO LABEL LINEUP

This announcement reveals a new image from the Supereuskadi photo essay by artist Vicente Paredes, esku pilota, which adds to the previously disclosed images, the harri-jasotzailes (stone lifters) and the legend of Tximistarri (lightning stone). Because at Bilbao BBK Live, art in all forms is as fundamental as music, as they share a common goal of revealing the identity and idiosyncrasy of the Basque country. 

WE SOW AWARENESS AND OXYGEN

The festival organizers uphold their commitment to caring for natural environments. They will donate €3 for every ticket sold to the reforestation of the wooded land affected by the Balmaseda forest fire in November. The Enkarterri district is considered the ecological lung of Biscay.

Passes are still available on the festival’s tickets section and seetickets.com/es, with the convenience of purchasing in installments and booking camping access. Day tickets are available starting Thursday, 9 March, at a special price of €70.

BILBAO BBK LIVE

6, 7, 8 July 2023

Kobetamendi, Bilbao

Pass: €175 *Special price through 9 March

Day tickets: €70 – for sale starting on 9 March

For sale on the festival’s tickets section and seetickets.com/es

#bilbaobbklive

070 SHAKE

ALBANY

ALEX SERRA & TOTIDUB

AMAIA

ANZ 

ARCA

ARCTIC MONKEYS

ARDE BOGOTÁ

ART SCHOOL GIRLFRIEND 

AVALON EMERSON 

BAIUCA

BEN UFO

BEN YART

BENGO

BILBAO

THE BLAZE

CALA VENTO

CALL SUPER

THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS

COLECTIVO DA SILVA

DADABE

DANIEL AVERY 

DELAPORTE

DESIRE

DJ DER

DINAMARCA

DRY CLEANING

DUDI

DUKI

EEE GEE

LA ÉLITE

ENERITZ FURYAK

FANTASILANDIA SET

FAXU

FEVER RAY 

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE

FORMICA

FRIOLENTO

GAZZI

GHAZAL

HAAI 

HOFE X 4:40

IDLES 

JAMIE XX 

JOB JOBSE

JOHN TALABOT

JUDELINE

KEBRA

THE LATHUMS 

LINNÉA

LOVE OF LESBIAN 

M83

MALIBU

MARÍA ESCARMIENTO

MENTA

MERINA GRIS

MISS GRIT

MORGAN

THE MURDER CAPITAL 

NANPA BÁSICO

NEO PISTEA

OLIVIA

OURI

LA PALOMA 

PAVEMENT

PERFUME GENIUS

PHOEBE

PHOENIX 

PLAYBACK MARACAS

LA PLAZUELA

ROJUU

RÖYKSOPP

RÜDIGER 

RY X

SAMA YAX

SENDA FATAL

SHERELLE

SUKUMONS

TENGUERENGUE

TINARIWEN

TOCCORORO

TXOPET

VILLANO ANTILLANO

VIOLET

XAMANA JONES

YOUNG FATHERS 

YOUNG MARCO

HAAi, Amaia, Dry Cleaning, Anz, Sherelle, GAZZI, and more artists also join this second round of festival confirmations 

The sixteenth edition of the festival will be held on July 6, 7, and 8, 2023 at Kobetamendi

In this second batch of confirmations, the visual identity of the festival continues to star the snapshots of Supereuskadi, the photographic essay of the artist Vicente Paredes, this time with the legend of Tximistarri as the protagonist

The legend continues. The artists of the next edition of Bilbao BBK Live 2023, to be held next July 6, 7, and 8 in Kobetamendi continue to be revealed. And in the same way, the images that will accompany the graphic image of this sixteenth edition of the festival are being unveiled. As artists of the stature of Arctic Monkeys, Florence + The Machine, The Chemical Brothers, and The Blaze already head the lineup, a new batch of artists are arriving in early-Christmas-gift form to complete the already formidable 2023 list.

The emblematic French pop of Phoenix; the eclecticism of the former half of The Knife with his solo project Fever Ray; the big brother of Argentine trap Duki; the instrumental and electronic M83; the ethical and political punk rock of IDLES; the brilliant Nordic electronica of Röyksopp; and the digger and member of The xx Jamie xx headline this second round of artists. Two bastions of post-punk in its place of origin join the line-up: Dry Cleaning from London and Ireland’s The Murder Capital. The national talent is represented by the multifaceted and angelic voice of Amaia; the Montgrí guitars of Cala Vento; and the wildest punk energy of La Élite. While the electronic cast of Basoa expands with the addition of names like Anz, Avalon Emerson, HAAi, Sherelle, GAZZI, and John Talabot.

At Bilbao BBK Live art in all its forms is as fundamental as its poster—and we are coming from an image as powerful as that of los harrijasotzailes. Now the poster stars the legend of Tximistarri, this being the fourth image that reveals the festival as part of the art-music alliance between artist Vicente Paredes and Bilbao BBK Live, with the common goal of showing the identity and idiosyncrasy of Euskadi.

The Organization of the festival, always committed to the care of natural areas, will allocate €3 from each pass sold to the reforestation of the area affected by the fires in the town of Balmaseda, in Enkarterri, the lungs of Bizkaia.

Passes are still on sale at the tickets page and seetickets.com, with the possibility of paying in installments and purchasing passes with camping included.

BILBAO BBK LIVE  

July 6, 7, and 8, 2023  

Kobetamendi, Bilbao

Pass: €150

Pass + camping: €170

*Promotional price until January 26, 2023

On sale at the ticket page and seetickets.com

#bilbaobbklive

  070 SHAKE  

ALBANY  

AMAIA  

ANZ  

ARCTIC MONKEYS  

ARDE BOGOTÁ  

AVALON  

EMERSON  

BAIUCA  

BENGO  

BEN UFO  

BEN YART  

THE BLAZE  

CALL SUPER  

THE CHEMICAL BROTHERS  

COLECTIVO DA SILVA  

DELAPORTE  

DINAMARCA  

DRY CLEANING  

DUKI  

FEVER RAY  

FLORENCE + THE MACHINE  

GAZZI  

HAAI  

IDLES  

JAMIE XX  

JOB JOBSE  

JOHN TALABOT  

THE LATHUMS  

LOVE OF LESBIAN  

M83  

THE MURDER CAPITAL  

MERINA GRIS  

PHOENIX  

PLAYBACK MARACAS  

ROJUU  

RÖYKSOPP  

SHERELLE  

TINARIWEN  

VIOLET  

YOUNG MARCO