Festival Insights NEWS: Square – A New Four-City Grassroots Event in Portugal

SQUARE, a brand-new celebration of independent artists and grassroots music communities across the continents bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, is scheduled to take place from January 29th to February 1st, 2025. The four-day event will unfold across four locations in Portugal: Braga, Barcelos, Famalicão, and Guimarães. Positioned to contribute to a more diverse and representative music industry ecosystem, SQUARE will serve as a unifying platform, bringing together local scenes with artists and industry professionals spanning the continent of Europe and beyond. In response to the evolving music industry landscape, SQUARE distinguishes itself as more than a conventional showcase festival. It emerges as an artist-focused networking platform dedicated to grassroots, progressive industry practitioners committed to diversity and innovation. It provides an avenue for smaller independent promoters seeking to connect…