Basque. Music.
BASQUE. MUSIC. is the brand name behind the internationalization of the Basque music industry, and it’s operated by Musika Bulegoa. For further information: www.basquemusic.eus
GO TO WEBSITEThere is a series of associations within the Basque music sector whose mission it is to support all kinds of Basque music, from classical to modern, and protect the interests of Basque musicians and composers.
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BASQUE. SONGWRITING: POP, ROCK, FOLK
Do you want to learn more about Basque songwriting? Download this book for free. (Basque - English version).
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BASQUE. CLASSICAL MUSIC
Do you want to learn more about Basque classical music? Download this book for free. (Basque - English version).
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Eresbil
Research, collection, conservation and dissemination of musical heritage and, in particular, the work of Basque composers.
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Basque National Orchestra
The Basque National Orchestra is a world-class symphony orchestra with 7,000 subscribers and an average annual audience of 150,000.
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Musika Bulegoa
An open forum where different actors in the music business can meet and collaborate, a space designed to support music created and produced in the Basque Country.
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Musikene
The Musikene School of Music was founded by the Basque Government in the 2001-2002 to provide upper-level musical studies
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Kultura Live
Association of privately-owned live music venues in the Basque Country whose primary goal is to gain institutional and public recognition of the role these venues play in culture as well as the music industry and tourism.
MIE (Musika Industriaren Elkartea)
Association founded to support the Basque music industry. MIE works to defend the professional, cultural and social interests of its members.
Musikagileak
Non-profit organization whose main objective is to promote and stimulate Basque music from every era, with special emphasis on work by today´s creative talent.
Musikari
Association that serves the interests of professional Basque musicians, defending their work and handling relations with other institutions.
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Bertsozale Elkartea
Association created to promote the art of improvised sung verse known as bertsolaritza.
Euskal Herriko Abesbatzen Elkartea - Confederación de Coros del País Vasco
Non-profit federation of Basque choirs.
Euskal Herriko Trikitixa Elkartea
Association focusing primarily on the trikitixa, an important symbol of Basque identity. Here you can find classes, sheet music and recordings of the Basque diatonic button accordion.
Euskal Herriko Txistulari Elkartea
This association works to support the txistu, an important component of Basque culture, promoting opportunities for recognition and exposure.
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ABAO
The Bilbao Association of Friends of the Opera is a key actor on the Basque and Spanish cultural scene and an outstanding international player, with a solid programme of activities that vies with the world´s greatest theatres.
Adarretatik
Music festival held in July on Zarautz beach promenade, featuring free, quality concerts and live performances by different groups and DJs.
Arriaga Theatre
Opened in 1890, the Arriaga Theatre offers a varied programme of concerts, theatre, dance, opera and ballet.
Atlantikaldia
Festival promoted by the City of Errenteria aimed at celebrating the cultures of countries on the shores of the Atlantic.
Azkena Rock
Some of the biggest rock stars have performed at this iconic festival in Vitoria-Gasteiz, including The Who, Scorpions and Blondie.
Bernaola Festival
Bernaola is a contemporary music festival that brings top international artists to Vitoria-Gasteiz and surroundings every year.
Bidasoa Folk
Created in 2001, this intercultural project features an annual cross-border folk music festival promoted by the towns of Hondarribia, Irun and Hendaia.
Bilbao BBK Live
The Bilbao BBK Live festival draws the most crowds in the entire Basque Country. Overlooking the city of Bilbao, Kobetamendi is the venue for top names in international pop music.
BIME
Held every autumn, the Bilbao Music Experience festival includes a full calendar of concerts as well as a trade fair for industry professionals to meet and develop their business activities.
Donostia Festibala
The music festival that used to be held on Mount Igeldo in San Sebastian now takes place at the Lasarte hippodrome. Although originally the focus was on indie music, the festival is now leaning toward urban music.
Durangoko Azoka
Every December, publishers, authors, record companies and musicians flock to the Durango Basque Book and Record Fair to present their latest work.
Euskalduna
Euskalduna opened its doors in 1999 and functions as a conference center, opera house and concert hall.
Getxo Folk
Folk festival created by the City of Getxo featuring both Basque and international musicians and groups.
Getxo Jazz
This annual jazz festival has been running for over 40 years in Getxo on the coast of Bizkaia.
Heineken Jazzaldia
The San Sebastian Jazz Festival began in 1966 and is now one of the most popular in Europe. For more than fifty years, the festival has brought some of the biggest names in jazz.
Kursaal
San Sebastian´s conference centre and auditorium hosts cultural activities as well as events of international calibre and local interest. The Kursaal and the Victoria Eugenia Theatre are the city´s two main performance venues in the city.
Musical Fortnight of San Sebastián
The Musical Fortnight of San Sebastian (Donostiako Musika Hamabostaldia - Quincena Musical de San Sebatián) was created in 1939 by the city´s hotelkeepers and merchants to enhance the summer entertainment offer. Today the festival boasts a complete programme of classical music at the Kursaal auditorium and Victoria Eugenia theatre.
Musika-Música
Bilbao International Classical Music Festival held every year in March.
Musikagileak Circuit
Among Musikagileak´s main activities, the association organizes a series of contemporary music concerts featuring different musical styles and instruments.
Musikaste
Organized by the Andra Mari choir of Errenteria and EresbilIn, the Musikaste festival highlights performances of choral groups, classical music and folk music.
Victoria Eugenia Theatre
Since its inauguration in 1912, the theatre has born witness to the main cultural events in San Sebastian.
Vitoria-Gasteiz Jazz Festival
The Vitoria-Gasteiz jazz festival is among the most prestigious in Europe.
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Aitzina Folk
This folk festival held in Vitoria-Gasteiz has two objectives: to share folk music, dance and workshops; and to support research into the rare neurodegenerative disorder ataxia telangiectasia (AT).
Association of Music Schools of the Basque Country
The association currently includes over 60 music schools in the Basque Autonomous Community.
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Bilbao Orkestra Sinfonikoa (BOS)
Created over a hundred years ago, the Bilbao Symphony Orchestra (BOS) is a gold standard of Basque classical music. The Orchestra´s home is the Palacio Euskalduna in Bilbao.
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