Do you want to be part of the line up of one of the best national festivals alongside the most recognized artists on the world music scene? Mad Cool Festival and Vibra Mahou, in their commitment to culture and emerging talent, once again offer participating artists a new opportunity to give a boost to their careers with this new Mad Cool Talent by Vibra Mahou contest.
Although no introduction is necessary due to its notorious and undeniable popularity, it is important to remember that Mad Cool Festival has positioned itself as one of the most popular events in Europe since it opened its doors for the first time in 2016, having been awarded the NME Award for Best Poster of the Year 2018 by the prestigious British magazine NME. Throughout its history, this Madrid celebration has featured performances by the most important artists from various musical sectors such as The Cure, Neil Young, Dua Lipa, Avril Lavigne, Arctic Monkeys and Green Dayamong many others.
Looking ahead to the 2025 edition, Mad Cool Festival and Vibra Mahouthe musical platform of Mahou Cinco Estrellas, reaffirm once again their commitment to the emerging talent when launching a new contest Mad Cool Talent by Vibra Mahou. This year is particularly special, as it celebrates the tenth anniversary of a project that has evolved to become a true symbol of the festival and one of the main stages for emerging bands and soloists seeking to break through on the national music scene.
Therefore, the selected artists will have the opportunity to be part of the Mad Cool Festival poster along with the figures of first level which usually hosts the festival. An experience that can mark a before and after in the careers of the lucky ones, bringing them closer to a massive audience in a powerful setting. In this new edition, the winning bands or artists will be eligible for additional prizes such as a performance at Vibra Mahou Festa performance at the Fira B! music and performing arts festival, the recording of a song at Estudio Uno, two invitations to the gala of The 40 Music Awards or attending the prestigious international fair “The Great Escape”.
The selection process is simple and well structured, the first step being to access the following link to proceed with the application. registration: https://madcooltalent.com/. This link indicates the following movements to be carried out, and you must fill out a form to then proceed to record and upload a video or video clip with the song with which the artist performs and publish it on the essential networks mentioning the accounts indicated on the aforementioned page. The deadline is open until next December 8 at 11:59 p.m. hours. On January 29, 30 and 31, the 15 finalist bands or artists must defend their project live for Mad Cool 2025 in Madrid.
As far as the assessment process is concerned, a expert jury will evaluate the participants in each phase, selecting those who will advance. In an intermediate stage, the public will also be able to participate through a popular vote that will influence the selection of the finalists. The jury of this tenth edition will be made up of recognized professionals such as, for example, Vanessa Blanco (Representative of APLEM), Borja Pilato (Manager of Live in Dallas), Paula Quintana (Director of “Capitán Demo” on Radio 3), Xavi Barceló (Coordinator of Fira B! Música) and Esther Fernández (Promoter at Planet Events), among others.
Therefore, and once again, Vibra Mahou and Mad Cool Festival join forces to enhance live shows and strengthen the cultural fabricthus reaffirming their joint commitment to supporting emerging talent and betting on live music. Artists like Lina de Sol, Ganges, Merino, Leo Rizzi and bloodstein, Twenty-one either Irenegarry They have found in this initiative a decisive boost for their careers and the reader in question could be the next thanks to this new edition. The official Instagram channel @madcooltalent will publish all the news and updates from the tenth edition of Mad Cool Talent by Vibra Mahou. Luck!
