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Live Nation France
Live Nation France
and Midem - Shaping the future of music and entertainment through innovation
and Midem - Shaping the future of music and entertainment through innovation
Why this Challenge?

Live Nation France and MIDEM are joining forces at VivaTech 2025 to spotlight the most visionary startups reshaping the future of music and entertainment. This unique challenge bridges technology and creativity, offering international visibility, strategic investor access, and exclusive showcases at both VivaTech 2025 and MIDEM 2026.
As the global leader in live entertainment, Live Nation continues to redefine the industry, from staging spectacular shows with David Guetta at iconic venues like the Château de Chambord, to hosting DJ Snake at the Stade de France, producing runway shows for leading luxury fashion houses, and partnering on landmark events such as the Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony featuring Lady Gaga, Aya Nakamura, and Céline Dion.

The Startup Challenge
Reinventing Entertainment: Music, Live, Tech & Fan Experience

We are looking for pioneering startups innovating in music creation, fan engagement, immersive live experiences, intelligent ticketing, and sustainability. Your solution should have clear market potential and aim to disrupt the entertainment industry with scalable, responsible, and inclusive technology.

Context / Need:
The music and entertainment industries are undergoing rapid transformation, driven by AI, immersive tech, and fan-centric innovation. Yet, many legacy systems remain disconnected from today's digital-first audiences. There is a growing need for scalable, inclusive, and sustainable solutions that redefine how music is created, shared, and experienced. We aim to identify startups that bridge this gap—reshaping the future of entertainment through bold, tech-powered disruption.

Expected Solutions:
We’re seeking groundbreaking solutions that transform the way music and entertainment are created, distributed, and experienced. This includes innovations in AI-driven music tools, immersive live experiences, fan engagement platforms, smart ticketing using Web3 or blockchain, and sustainability-focused technologies. Startups should demonstrate strong potential for industry adoption, global scalability, and a clear commitment to accessibility, diversity, and environmental impact.

Scope:
This challenge is open to startups from around the world developing solutions at the intersection of music, technology, and entertainment.

Apply Now

Reinventing Entertainment: Music, Live, Tech & Fan Experience

We are looking for pioneering startups innovating in music creation, fan engagement, immersive live experiences, intelligent ticketing, and sustainability. Your solution should have clear market potential and aim to disrupt the entertainment industry with scalable, responsible, and inclusive technology.

Context / Need:
The music and entertainment industries are undergoing rapid transformation, driven by AI, immersive tech, and fan-centric innovation. Yet, many legacy systems remain disconnected from today's digital-first audiences. There is a growing need for scalable, inclusive, and sustainable solutions that redefine how music is created, shared, and experienced. We aim to identify startups that bridge this gap—reshaping the future of entertainment through bold, tech-powered disruption.

Expected Solutions:
We’re seeking groundbreaking solutions that transform the way music and entertainment are created, distributed, and experienced. This includes innovations in AI-driven music tools, immersive live experiences, fan engagement platforms, smart ticketing using Web3 or blockchain, and sustainability-focused technologies. Startups should demonstrate strong potential for industry adoption, global scalability, and a clear commitment to accessibility, diversity, and environmental impact.

Scope:
This challenge is open to startups from around the world developing solutions at the intersection of music, technology, and entertainment.

Apply Now

Reinventing Entertainment: Music, Live, Tech & Fan Experience

We are looking for pioneering startups innovating in music creation, fan engagement, immersive live experiences, intelligent ticketing, and sustainability. Your solution should have clear market potential and aim to disrupt the entertainment industry with scalable, responsible, and inclusive technology.

Context / Need:
The music and entertainment industries are undergoing rapid transformation, driven by AI, immersive tech, and fan-centric innovation. Yet, many legacy systems remain disconnected from today's digital-first audiences. There is a growing need for scalable, inclusive, and sustainable solutions that redefine how music is created, shared, and experienced. We aim to identify startups that bridge this gap—reshaping the future of entertainment through bold, tech-powered disruption.

Expected Solutions:
We’re seeking groundbreaking solutions that transform the way music and entertainment are created, distributed, and experienced. This includes innovations in AI-driven music tools, immersive live experiences, fan engagement platforms, smart ticketing using Web3 or blockchain, and sustainability-focused technologies. Startups should demonstrate strong potential for industry adoption, global scalability, and a clear commitment to accessibility, diversity, and environmental impact.

Scope:
This challenge is open to startups from around the world developing solutions at the intersection of music, technology, and entertainment.

Apply Now

Selection Criteria
Innovation

Technological innovation and disruption

Market viability and business model
Scalability

Scalability and adoption potential

Responsibility

Social and environmental responsibility

Relevance

Relevance to music and entertainment sectors

Rewards
  • Pitch at VivaTech 2025

    • Pitch live on our official booth at VivaTech (June 11–14, 2025)

    • High-visibility exposure to investors, media, and industry leaders

    • 4-day VivaTech passes

  • Access to MIDEM 2026

    • Join the official startup program at MIDEM 2026 in Cannes

    • Exclusive B2B meetings and visibility during the 60th anniversary edition

  • Mentoring & Industry Network

    • Strategic mentoring with experts from Live Nation, MIDEM, and partners

    • Connection to tech incubators and potential business leads

Play an active role in our six business sectors

Your solution, product or service demonstrates that you can play an active role in LVMH's ecosystem and deliver on a large scale. Whether it be the creation process, the omnichannel customer journey, or operation and manufacturing, you support the Group's legacy of excellence and innovation in all areas of its 6 business sectors.

  • Fashion & Leather Goods

  • Wines & Spirits

  • Perfumes & Cosmetics

  • Watches & Jewelry

  • Other Activities

  • Selective Retailing

Timeline

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  • 24/04/2025

    Applications open

  • 19/05/2025

    Applications close

  • 26/06/2025

    The winners are announced

  • 11/06/2025

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    20/06/2026

    9th edition of VivaTech

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