Call for Submissions: CIMA’s Business & Showcase Mission to FIMPRO 2020

CIMA will be conducting our third mission to Mexico surrounding the FIMPRO festival and conference. Working with FIMPRO, CIMA will organize a showcase and business initiative to Guadalajara from May 25-29, 2020 with 6-8 Canadian delegates and their artists. CIMA will also organize a pre-event in Mexico City in partnership with the Canadian Embassy in Mexico on the Monday prior to FIMPRO. This pre-event will give participants the opportunity to network with Mexican delegates, learn about the Mexican market and offer a potential showcasing opportunity for selected artists.

Mexico is the largest live music market in Latin America and the 2nd largest recorded music market after Brazil. FIMPRO, held May 27-29, in Guadalajara is one of the most important music conferences in Mexico and Latin America where top emerging international artists are selected to showcase. Launched in 2012, FIMPRO changed its format in 2014 to organize business conferences and meetings with important players in the local, national and international music industries including guests and speakers from all Latin American countries. 

This format allows CIMA’s delegation to gain important information on the state of the music industry in Mexico and connect with over 1000 professionals, primarily representatives of the independent industry. 

Mission Details: 

CIMA is seeking applications from export-ready Canadian independent companies with international experience. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong potential to conduct business in Mexico by demonstrating established international recording, touring or publishing activity. This mission is open to both members and non-members, although spaces are limited. This opportunity is also open to showcasing artists who must be approved by the conference/festivals. 

This mission includes: 

  • Participation at the FIMPRO Festival and Conference 
  • Organized B2B meeting sessions 
  • Panel Discussions/ participation in-market connections 
  • Targeted meetings with key professionals in the region 
  • Networking Receptions 
  • Showcasing opportunities for artists 
  • Canadian Blast showcase promotion 

How to Apply: 

This mission is open to qualifying CIMA member companies as well as qualifying non-member companies. 

Member Rate – $995 Showcase & Business 

Member Rate – $395 Business Only 

Non-Member Rate – $1395 Showcase & Business 

Non-Member Rate – $695 Business Only 

CIMA is currently looking for 6-8 companies to register for this mission. This opportunity is best suited for businesses that meet the following criteria: 

  • Businesses looking to enhance their contacts in Mexico in order to develop and/or further existing relationships. 
  • Businesses who do not currently have Mexico representation. 
  • Company representatives in attendance must be able to secure deals on behalf of their roster.

If you meet the criteria outlined above, please submit your applications by clicking the link below. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 13 2020