Success Story: Sir Victor Hotel

Beats for Relief partnered with Sir Victor Hotel to create a sold-out cultural event inside The Cover, the hotel’s private members club in Barcelona. Featuring live performances, a photography showcase, and fundraising for Open Arms, the evening drove a full house of 150+ guests, significantly boosted F&B sales, and generated strong storytelling content. The event reinforced Sir Victor’s identity as a socially engaged, culturally driven hospitality brand.

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Success Story: Aethos Hotels

Beats for Relief brought its cultural programming to Aethos Milan, transforming one of Europe’s most design-driven hotels into a hub for meaningful musical experiences. Across a series of intimate concerts featuring artists like Manitoba, Tina Masawi, Leano, and Nyco Ferrari, guests and locals came together for evenings that blended creativity with purpose.

Each event supported nonprofit partners including Oxfam, Italian Climate Network, and ILGA Europe—ensuring that every ticket contributed to causes centered on climate justice, equality, and social progress. What emerged was more than a concert series: it became a cultural movement that aligned Aethos’s hospitality philosophy with community impact, offering guests an experience that was both artistic and socially conscious.

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Aperitivo Live: Welcoming Nyco Ferrari & Wiseaac to Borneta

This Sunday, Aperitivo Live brings two standout performers to Borneta’s Gallery + Bar: Musicultura 2024 winner Nyco Ferrari, live from Milan with his genre-blending, globally inspired sound, and Wiseaac, the Milan-based DJ known for elegant, immersive electronic sets. Together, they’ll set the tone for our new Volta Aperitivo series — a night of live music, curated cocktails, Italian bites, and the effortless energy that makes Barcelona Sundays unforgettable.

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Beats for Relief Chicago: Looking Back at Our 2016 Winter Fundraiser — and How Far We’ve Come

Beats for Relief has always stood at the intersection of music, community, and meaningful impact. In 2016, our holiday edition in Chicago embodied that mission beautifully. The event brought together artists, local businesses, and supporters for a night of live music and a silent auction—all with one purpose: to raise funds for the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless. Through generous donations, packed performances, and a community that showed up with heart, the fundraiser became our most successful Chicago edition to date, directly supporting CCH’s work and the people they serve.

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Partnership Announcement: Beats for Relief + Front Page News

Two creative forces unite for one unforgettable night. Beats for Relief and Front Page News Music join hands to present Wine Wednesday: Autumn Edition VII — an evening where music meets purpose. On November 12 at the Velvet Room in Barcelona, experience three live concerts, real-time visual art, and the energy of a community coming together to celebrate sound, soul, and impact. Every ticket supports local artists and fuels creativity.
Two brands. One mission. Countless good vibes.

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Building Community Through Music, Collaboration, and Connection

At Beats Lab, we believe in building community through collaboration. Our events bring together creative partners, local venues, and vibrant audiences to create nights filled with connection, music, and meaning. The recent Volta event with The Common Thread Club and Andrea Civettini was a perfect example — a full house, great energy, and the kind of atmosphere where people meet, laugh, and feel part of something bigger. Follow along for upcoming events as we continue to grow this community of music, creativity, and shared experience.

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The Magic of the First Aperitivo Live: Neu Beat at Volta

The first Aperitivo Live at Volta was pure magic. Neu Beat set the tone for this new series with a mesmerizing live electronic performance built entirely in real time through looping, synths, and drum machines. Blending jazz, afrobeat, and techno influences, his sound carried the crowd through a hypnotic journey of rhythm and improvisation — all set against the warm, communal backdrop of Borneta’s Gallery and Volta Bar.

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Music, Mental Health & Community: Iguality x Beats for Relief at Convent Sant Agustí

On July 18, 2025, Iguality and Beats for Relief hosted a powerful community night at Convent Sant Agustí in Barcelona. The evening blended live performances from Tia Einarsen, ROMM, and Josh Parker with reflections on the connection between music and mental health. With a packed room at Sala Noble, the event highlighted Iguality’s mission to provide free mental health care to communities at risk of social exclusion while showcasing the healing and unifying power of music.

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Why Supporting Local Artists Matters More Than Ever

Local artists are the heartbeat of every city — shaping its culture, building community, and creating the moments that make a place unforgettable. Supporting them isn’t just about buying a ticket; it’s about preserving identity, fueling the local economy, and choosing connection over algorithms. At Beats for Relief, we believe that when local artists thrive, communities thrive.

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