The Vibez Festival has celebrated its fourth edition in L'Hospitalet, aiming to connect digital culture and technology with young talent. The Urbine space, located in the cultural district, has become a venue for networking, presentations, and a fair dedicated to showcasing digital culture projects.
“We present the initiatives of young people who are already embarking on their journeys to create role models for new generations. Digital culture is thriving and is very present in our daily lives,” explained Ariadna Bisbe and Nàhia Gironés, co-founders of Youz Talent and directors of the Vibez Festival.
The festival featured projects from various sectors, including food, music, fashion, video games, and digital art. One notable example is Trencadís.py, led by Miquel Vilalta and Roger Monfort, which uses the scanning of ceramic pieces to create a digital trencadís. This initiative, presented within the framework of Barcelona's world architecture capital, reflects on whether this artisanal technique could become sustainable within the current construction industry's logic, using new technological tools.
In the music sector, a standout project is by the band Arde. The Galician group has developed an application to streamline financial and operational processes for independent artists. “We would love for our app to be used across the entire industry, but only once every three months. When you receive a notification, you click, and everything is done,” explained Juan Miralles, a band member and creator of the Pippa application.
Festival attendees were also treated to concerts through new immersive technology projects. One such initiative, MusicalyVR, aims to bring concerts to those unable to attend due to mobility issues, financial constraints, or geographical limitations. According to one of its promoters, Javier Acosta, “it connects people to concerts happening worldwide.”
The fourth edition of the Vibez Festival concluded this year with a LAN Party, where young people enjoyed a relaxed meeting space with activities such as foosball, billiards, and video game competitions.
