The General Director of the Barcelona Music Lab Foundation, Miquel Curanta, has informed the board of his decision to step down from the position to embark on new projects as an independent professional.
During his tenure, the foundation has established itself as a key player in the music industry, launching strategic initiatives to foster innovation in the sector. Acceleration programs and calls for project incubation have been introduced, the presence of music start-ups at festivals and events such as the Mercat de Música Viva de Vic and the BIME fair has been strengthened, and a space for debate and reflection has been created with the launch of Music Talks.
Additionally, during this period, the first conferences on Music, Artificial Intelligence, and Intellectual Property were held, and new projects related to sustainability and energy challenges in the music industry were promoted. At the same time, a solid operational structure has been consolidated, and communication strategies and connections with the sector have been reinforced.
Miquel Curanta expressed his gratitude for the trust placed in him by the board:
“It has been an honor to lead this project and contribute to its growth. Barcelona Music Lab has become an essential platform for innovation in the music industry, and I am confident that its impact will continue to expand in the coming years. I will always be available to the Foundation to contribute in any way I can.”
Meanwhile, the president of the Foundation, Jordi Herreruela, praised this period and acknowledged Curanta’s dedication and contributions to the project:
“Under Miquel’s leadership, the Foundation has taken significant steps to position Barcelona as a hub for music innovation. We wish him great success in this new phase and know that he will always be part of the Foundation’s ecosystem.”
As of February 2025, the strategic direction of the project will be led by Genís Roca, the current vice president of the entity. With extensive experience in innovation, digital transformation, and change management, Roca will take on the challenge of ensuring continuity and driving new initiatives to further strengthen the Foundation’s impact on the music industry.
About the Barcelona Music Lab Foundation
The Barcelona Music Lab Foundation is an initiative dedicated to the innovation and transformation of the music industry through collaboration between companies, institutions, and industry professionals. With a focus on research, technology, and sustainability, the Foundation drives strategic projects to foster the music innovation ecosystem and enhance Barcelona’s position as an international reference hub in this field.