Spotify Prepares for Cannes Lions 2025 Festival
As communication experts from all over the world gather for the Cannes Lions 2025 Festival, Spotify has announced its programming list, featuring a star-studded lineup. The Hollywood Reporter has exclusive access to the list, which includes daily programs with discussions, musical performances, and more.
Spotify Beach in Cannes Lions
Spotify Beach will offer daily programs with three days of discussions, featuring musicians, podcasters, authors, and more. The lineup includes Paris Hilton, Charlie Puth, Jake Shane, Louis Theroux, Ludwig Göransson, Miles Caton, Morgan Absher, Rachel Lindsay, Rob Mayhew, and Seal. These panels will be moderated by Spotify managers and will cover topics such as the use of music in marketing strategy and artificial intelligence in music.
Daily Constellation
The daily constellation will also include sets by Baby J, Dre Tala, and Temry. The streaming platform will organize two nights with musical performances, featuring emerging acts and well-known artists.
Musical Performances
The first night will feature sets by Alex Warren, whose viral hit "Usually" is currently at the top of the charts, as well as other emerging acts. The second night will feature sets by Cardi B, Mark Ronson, and Lola Young, with Baby J and Dre Tala also playing DJ sets. The nocturnal programming will begin at 9 p.m. on both nights.
Spotify Beach Details
Spotify Beach will take place in Palais Stéphanie Beach from June 16 to 18. Specific panel information and complete details about the event can be found on the Spotify Beach website.
Daily Schedule
The complete schedule for Spotify’s daily program is as follows:
Monday, June 16
- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Microphone check: In conversation with Louis Theroux, presented with Paris Hilton
- Discussion participants: Documentary filmmaker and journalist Louis Theroux and CEO of 11:11 media, recording artist, DJ, and pop culture icon Paris Hilton
- Moderator: Spotify manager of ADS Business Development & Partnerships, Emma Vaughn
- 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.: Rhythm and ROI: Improving music in your marketing strategy
- Discussion participant: Singer, songwriter, and producer Charlie Puth
- Moderator: Spotify Global Head of Advertising Business Marketing, Bridget Evans
Tuesday, June 17
- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: Kulturclub: The influence and influence of fandom
- Discussion participants: Podcasters Morgan Absher, Jake Shane, and Rachel Lindsay
- Moderator: Spotify Global Head of Creative Lab, Kay HSU
- 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.: The power of presence: How authenticity and resilience have global influence
- Discussion participant: Grammy-awarded producer Mark Ronson
- Moderator: Spotify Chief Public Affairs Officer, Distade Jenkins
Wednesday, June 18
- 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.: From Ki to Irl: Creativity in now navigate
- Discussion participants: Singer, songwriter, and star behind Mountain Dew’s Seal ad, Seal; Pepsico/Mountain Dew CMO of drinks Mark Kirkham; Goodbye, Chief Creative Officer from Silverstein & Partners, Margaret Johnson; Luxottica Director of Marketing, Global Media Caroline Proto; InstaCart VP, consumer marketing Jasmine Anderson Taylor; Creator Rob Mayhew
- Moderator: Spotify’s voice of AI DJ, Xavier Jernigan
- 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.: Sound to story: The art of personalization through music with sinner
- Discussion participants: Composer Ludwig Göransson and Breakout Film Actor Miles Caton
- Moderator: Spotify Global Head of Music Partnerships & Audience, Joe Hadley
