Advanced Music, S.L.

Advanced Music, S.L. is a prominent festival and event promoter, best known for organizing Sónar, Sónar+D, and OFFSónar, as well as various other events globally. The company is acknowledged for its innovative curation and high production standards, blending electronic music, visual arts, and creative technology. The flagship event, Sónar, has been held in Barcelona annually since 1994, attracting over 125,000 attendees with more than 10 stages and two venues within the city. They also introduced the Sónar+D congress in 2013, and organized unique open-air events under the OFFSónar brand. A significant milestone for Sónar is its selection to organize the S+T+ARTS AI and Music Festival between 2024 and 2026 in collaboration with Ars Electronica, following a successful edition in 2021. The company is also part of The Independent Movement for Electronic Scenes (TIMES), a collaboration under The European Commission's Creative Europe program. Sónar has a global presence with events in over 65 cities worldwide, from Athens to Mexico City, reflecting the Sónar ethos merged with local curation. Aside from Barcelona, annual events are held in Istanbul and Lisbon, signaling the company's expanding reach.