Midemlab

Presented by Sacem

In 2021, Midemlab will be running its 14th edition. Since its creation, this is almost 300 music startups from 47 countries that have taken part in the competition.

The competition features the most promising international music tech startups that offer innovative solutions, helping the music industry build new consumer experiences.

This year, Midemlab category “Live Music Experiences” will spotlight the most innovative solutions around for bands, fans, venues, producers, promoters, with a special focus on Live Streaming and VR solutions.

20 finalists will be selected by our selecting partners Music Ally, the leading digital strategy and knowledge company for music business, The Lynk, agency that connects creative industries & startups and Panache Ventures, venture capital firm specializing in early-stage startup investments.

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Midemlab Finalists' Pitch Sessions

Every year, Midem's international music tech startup competition rewards companies that come up with innovative solutions to help the music industry build new consumer experiences. Find out which ones have made the selection to become one of 20 finalists for Midemlab 2021, and watch their pitch during Midem Digital Edition, 16-19 November.

Midemlab 2021 - Live Music Experiences

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Midemlab 2021 - Music Creation & Education

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Midemlab 2021 - Music Distribution & Discovery

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Midemlab 2021 - Music Marketing & Data/Analytics

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Midemlab Winner's Announcement

Join the Live Midemlab Winner’s Announcement session to find out the names of the 4 winners of the 2021 edition. The announcement will be followed by a digital tech meetup, where the global music tech ecosystem will have the opportunity to meet and chat.

Register now on Midem Digital and take part in the session on Tuesday 16 November

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Midemlab 2021 Jury Members revealed

This year, the international Midemlab jury brings together senior tech & music from prestigious entertainment and tech companies, including Google, Facebook, Transsnet and Live Nation; investment firms such as Panache Ventures and Beringea; record companies Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group and Warner Music Group; and influential music tech institutions including Arabian Prince, Abbey Road Red, Music Tech Germany and The Lynk.

Why you should apply?

It’s Free to apply
Pitch on stage to a professional jury in front of an international audience
Gain visibility and recognition from the global music industry
Meet advisors, new business partners, international media and investors
Bring your business to the next level
Winners receive free Legal, PR & Marketing advice, mentoring, individual pitch to VC firms, one free registration to Midem 2022, and much more…

Eligibility Criteria

  ✔ Available to attend Midem if selected to pitch
        ✔ New company (less than 5 years old)
        ✔ Business-ready: already launched or in beta stage
        ✔ Independent, not affiliated to a group
        ✔ Genuinely original and innovative, with international viability