AGP Executive Report

Artist News: Málaga-born Pablo Alborán says he is revisiting his biggest hits for an upcoming symphonic album while writing new songs and exploring acting. Festival Watch: Sónar’s future is in question after reports that the Barcelona festival has declared itself “dead” after 32 years. Lanzarote’s EMEC Festival, meanwhile, returns November 7 with Marco Faraone, Chelina Manuhutu and De La Swing. Spanish Stars: Rosalía received a Music Award at the WSJ Innovator Awards. Live Music: Madrid’s autumn calendar includes Korean fusion performances spanning jazz and classical music, while Málaga is set to welcome top jazz musicians for its annual festival.

Music Industry: Barcelona-born strategist Nuria Andreu, formerly Sony Iberia’s marketing and communications director, is shaping major pop projects from Lanzarote, including the creative world for Shakira’s Spain residency. Costa Blanca Gigs: Beatles tribute act The Liverpool Band returns to Orihuela Costa on Nov. 13 for a €10 show at Los Cucalos. Electronic Music: Lanzarote’s EMEC Festival returns Nov. 7 with Marco Faraone, Chelina Manuhutu and De La Swing. Jazz in Spain: Málaga’s annual festival is set to bring top jazz musicians to the city.

Festival Watch: Sónar’s “dead after 32 years” declaration has sparked speculation about the future of Barcelona’s landmark electronic music festival. Live Music: Málaga’s annual jazz festival is bringing leading players to the city, while Lanzarote’s EMEC Festival returns Nov. 7 with Marco Faraone, Chelina Manuhutu and De La Swing. Spanish Artists: Rosalía received the Music Award at the WSJ Innovator Awards, adding another international honor to her growing list. Madrid Stages: A fall programme of Korean gugak fusion, jazz and classical music is set to bring a wide range of sounds to the capital.

Festival Watch: Sónar’s 32-year run may be ending after a cryptic announcement from the Barcelona festival sparked speculation about its future. Eurovision: The 2027 contest has 36 confirmed participants, while the Netherlands and Ireland are among those sitting out over Israel’s participation. Spanish Stars: Rosalía received a Music Award at the WSJ Innovator Awards. Barcelona Scene: Rage Against the Machine’s Zack de la Rocha praised Turnstile for bringing new listeners to hardcore pioneers during an appearance in Barcelona. Metal at Sea: Lamb of God’s Headbangers Boat will make its European debut in 2028, sailing from Southampton to La Coruña with Paleface Swiss, Bleed From Within and others on the first lineup.

Metal on the Coast: Lamb of God’s Headbangers Boat will make its European debut in 2028, sailing from Southampton to A Coruña, with Paleface Swiss, Bleed From Within and other acts already on the bill. Barcelona Spotlight: Rage Against the Machine’s Zack de la Rocha praised Turnstile as a gateway to hardcore’s roots during a rare appearance in Barcelona. Festival Watch: Sónar has declared itself “dead” after 32 years, prompting speculation about the festival’s future. Meanwhile, Lanzarote’s EMEC Festival returns Nov. 7 with Marco Faraone, Chelina Manuhutu and De La Swing. Across Spain: Madrid’s fall program brings Korean fusion, jazz and classical music to the city, while Malaga’s annual jazz festival is drawing top musicians. Rosalía Honored: The Spanish star received a Music Award at the WSJ Innovator Awards.

Spanish Stars: Rosalía received a Music Award at the WSJ Innovator Awards, while Aitana added a London Palladium date to her 2027 Cuarto Azul world tour. Festival Watch: A cryptic “Sónar is dead” declaration has stirred speculation about the Barcelona electronic-music festival’s future. Lanzarote’s EMEC returns Nov. 7 with Marco Faraone, Chelina Manuhutu and De La Swing. Eurovision: Spain is among 36 countries confirmed for the 2027 contest, while the Netherlands has withdrawn over Israel’s participation. Live in Spain: Conductor Gustavo Dudamel returns to Barcelona, and Cuneiform artists bring a Nov. 6 jazz date to the city.

Cross-Cultural Release: Diljit Dosanjh and Daddy Yankee’s new track “Pokito” pairs Punjabi lyrics with Spanish verses, bringing two musical styles together. Spanish Artists: Rosalía received a Music Award at the WSJ Innovator Awards, while Guitarricadelafuente is drawing attention for his role in La Bola Negra. Tour News: U2’s 2027 European stadium schedule includes 12 shows in seven cities, with Spain dates still expected to be announced. Barcelona Live: Swae Lee added a Nov. 5 show at Opium to his European tour. Electronic Music: Lanzarote’s EMEC Festival returns Nov. 7 with Marco Faraone, Chelina Manuhutu and De La Swing.

Tour Watch: U2’s 2027 European stadium tour includes Lisbon and two London shows, with Spain dates still to be announced. Chart News: Fontaines D.C.’s Dopamine Chamber reached No. 2 in Spain, while topping charts in eight other countries. Lanzarote Live: EMEC Festival returns November 7 with Marco Faraone, Chelina Manuhutu and De La Swing. Spain Stop: Bruce Dickinson’s 2027 PsychoGod tour includes Cartagena’s Rock Imperium festival, July 2–4. Spanish Pop Abroad: Aitana has announced a London Palladium date on her 2027 Cuarto Azul world tour. Eurovision: Thirty-six countries are confirmed for 2027, as the Netherlands, Ireland and Iceland join the boycott over Israel’s participation.

Madrid Music: Spanish guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas will perform Spain’s anthem at the NFL’s Madrid game on Nov. 8, bringing his classical sound to the Bernabéu. Tour News: U2 have announced 2027 European stadium dates, with Spain shows still to come; the band’s new album, Carnaval De Luz, is due Nov. 13. Live in Lanzarote: EMEC Festival returns to Arrecife’s Castillo de San José on Nov. 7, with Marco Faraone, Chelina Manuhutu and De La Swing among the electronic music acts. Madrid Stages: Korean music takes the spotlight with traditional-fusion group Jena on Nov. 1, Kim Oki Trio on Nov. 13 and Wald Ensemble on Nov. 20. Around Mallorca: This week’s listings include traditional group Clovella, the Palma Band of Music and the Balearic Symphony Orchestra performing Gounod’s Faust. Eurovision: The 2027 contest is set to feature 36 countries, while the Netherlands has withdrawn over Israel’s participation.

Eurovision 2027: The Netherlands has confirmed it will sit out next year’s contest over Israel’s participation. Thirty-six countries are currently confirmed, while Spain, Slovenia and Iceland have until December to decide; Canada will make its debut. Spanish Oscar hopeful: Singer Guitarricadelafuente and directors Los Javis will receive a Variety Virtuoso Award in Miami, where their film La Bola Negra screens on Nov. 1. The film is Spain’s Oscar submission. Madrid concert: Dimash Qudaibergen plays the Spanish capital on Oct. 30 as part of his DIMENSIONS tour, with local fans launching a charitable initiative ahead of the show. Festival booking: Marilyn Manson is among the acts scheduled for Vitoria-Gasteiz’s Azkena Rock Festival, running June 17–19, 2027. Bernabéu access: Madrid’s stadium metro station is expected to remain closed through at least the first quarter of 2027, affecting travel to matches and concerts; a replacement bus service is operating.

Eurovision: The Netherlands has reversed its planned return and will sit out Eurovision 2027 over Israel’s participation. Spain, which boycotted this year’s contest, has until December to decide whether to compete; Canada is set to make its debut. Spanish Film and Music: Guitarricadelafuente says life and death inspired “La nieve,” his song for La Bola Negra, Spain’s Oscar submission. Live Music: Aitana has added a London Palladium date to her 2027 Cuarto Azul tour, while Arde Bogotá plan four hometown shows in Cartagena. Conductor Gustavo Dudamel is also set to return to Barcelona.

Live in Spain: Jenny Ball of Jenny and the Mexicats brings an intimate acoustic set to Frigiliana on October 30. 2027 Tours: King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard are booked for Barcelona’s Primavera Sound in June, while Arde Bogotá have announced four Cartagena concerts and Aitana has added a London date to her “Cuarto Azul” tour. Spanish Music: Rosalía won the Billboard Hall of Fame Award and Best Latin Pop Album for Lux; Guitarricadelafuente’s song “La nieve” is also drawing attention as part of Spain’s Oscar hopes for La Bola Negra. On the Calendar: Gustavo Dudamel is set to return to Barcelona, and Orihuela’s record fair will bring vinyl, DJs and music memorabilia to La Lonja.

Eurovision: The Netherlands has reversed course and will skip Eurovision 2027, citing divisions over Israel’s participation. Spain, which boycotted this year’s contest, is still weighing whether to do the same next year. Tour News: Aitana has added a London Palladium date to her 2027 Cuarto Azul world tour. Spanish rock band Arde Bogotá will play four concerts in Cartagena next year. Barcelona: Conductor Gustavo Dudamel is returning to the city, bringing a major classical music date to the calendar. Rosalía: The singer received the Billboard Hall of Fame Award at the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards.

Classical Music: Gustavo Dudamel is set to return to Barcelona, bringing fresh attention to the city’s concert scene. Vinyl & DJs: Orihuela’s record fair is mixing vinyl, memorabilia and live DJ sets at La Lonja. Latin Music: Producer Roberto Ferrante says Cuban reparto is already an international force, citing platinum records in Spain for “Dichávate” and “Sin Pena” and crediting Planet Records with driving the genre’s reach. Rosalía: The Spanish star received the 2026 Billboard Hall of Fame Award. On Tour: Cartagena band Arde Bogotá has announced four concerts in the city for 2027.

Barcelona Concert: Gustavo Dudamel returns to the Auditori on Nov. 3 to lead Venezuela’s National Youth Symphony in Shostakovich’s “Leningrad” Symphony, marking El Sistema’s 50th anniversary. Junior Eurovision: Armenia won with “BOO!,” while Spain’s Lucas Paulano placed second with “Cuore Bello (Te Quiero, Te Quiero).” Tour News: Till Lindemann’s 2027 European tour includes a Madrid date among 33 shows across 22 countries. Industry Loss: Jamaican music executive Apryl McIntosh-Smith died in Gran Canaria while representing her country at WOMEX 2026. Rosalía: Juan Luis Guerra presented her with the Billboard Latin Music Awards’ Hall of Fame honor.

Rosalía’s Big Moment: The Spanish star received the 2026 Billboard Latin Music Awards’ Hall of Fame honor, celebrating her influence on Latin music. Spanish Songwriting: Guitarricadelafuente says life and death inspired “La nieve,” his song from Spain’s Oscar hopeful La bola negra. Live Dates: Cartagena band Arde Bogotá has announced four hometown concerts for its 2027 Spanish tour. New Collaboration: Fontaines D.C. are back with “Dopamine Chamber,” featuring Rosalía on the band’s atmospheric new track.