Shaping the future of music and entertainment through innovation
Startup Challenge by Live Nation France and MIDEM

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.
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.
Our 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.