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Associated Press
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Reply Announces the Jury for the First AI Music Contest: Finalists Will Perform Live on Stage at Kappa FuturFestival in Turin
TURIN, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 23, 2025-- Reply, an international group specialized in the creation of new business models enabled by Artificial Intelligence and driven by a strong culture of innovation, is expanding its creative experimentation initiatives this year with the launch of the AI Music Contest. Organised in collaboration with Kappa FuturFestival, one of Europe's leading electronic music festivals, the competition is open to creatives and innovators who use AI technologies to explore new forms of integration between sound and visuals. It aims to enhance the expressive potential of artificial intelligence in live performances. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: The jury members include prominent figures such as Seth Troxler and DJ Tennis, who are renowned DJs and producers known for their pioneering use of AI in live performances. Also on the panel is Albertino, a DJ, radio host and the artistic director of Radio m2o. Alongside them on the panel are Damir Ivic, journalist and music critic and expert in the electronic music scene and music producer and DJ, Ali Demirel, who's immersive live performances often feature AI-generated elements. Also, part of the jury this year are the curatorial duo Auronda Scalera & Dr. Alfredo Cramerotti, at the forefront of contemporary art and emerging technologies. The digital artist, architect and 3D designer Annibale Siconolfi, famed for his futuristic, dystopian visualisations, joins the jury alongside Jacopo Di Cera, a Milan-born artist who has exhibited his work in galleries worldwide. Ale Lippi, a music producer and sound designer who is often considered one of the most influential figures in Italian electronic dance music, joins Nicola Gotti, a creative and designer who is also the CCO at Bitmama Reply, to complete the jury. The theme chosen for the first edition is ' Experience of a Beat ' — an invitation for artists to explore using artificial intelligence to create immersive experiences combining music, visual arts and audience interaction. Projects must be submitted via the platform by 1 June 2025 and will be evaluated by the jury based on creativity, integration of sound and visuals, and expressive potential in the context of a live performance. Finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their creations live on stage at the Kappa FuturFestivalin Turin, which will take place from 4th to 6th July 2025. The winners will be announced at the end of the festival. Internationally renowned DJ and visual artist Ali Demirel commented: ' The Reply AI Music Contest represents an exciting fusion of technology and creativity. As an artist who is always looking for new sonic frontiers, I'm particularly interested in how AI will be integrated into live performances. I aimto maintain a critical perspective on new technologies while also embracing and exploring them. This contest could open new pathways for artistic expression in electronic music and visual arts. I'm honored to evaluate the work of these digital pioneers and thrilled to see the finalists perform at Kappa FuturFestival this year! ' Albertino, DJ and Artistic Director of m2o, added: ' I'm excited to be part of the jury for the Reply AI Music Contest. Artificial intelligence is having a strong impact on the world of electronic music, and I'm looking forward to discovering how participants will use it to create innovative and engaging live performances.' 'Reply has always been committed to promoting new technologies among younger generations, and continues to foster a culture of innovation by creating spaces where imagination and technology meet, encouraging creative experimentation. The jury we have brought together reflects this commitment. The AIMC is a concrete opportunity for young talent to explore the potential of artificial intelligence as a tool for human creativity, opening up new, accessible avenues of expression for anyone eager to take on the challenge.' commented Filippo Rizzante, CTO of Reply This contest forms part of Reply Challenges, a program comprising technological and creative competitions that reflect Reply's commitment to developing innovative educational models that engage with the younger generation. The Reply Challenges community now has over 150,000 participants worldwide. View source version on CONTACT: PressReply Fabio Zappelli [email protected] Tel. +390117711594Irene Caia [email protected] Tel. +39 02 535761 KEYWORD: ITALY EUROPE INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENTERTAINMENT APPS/APPLICATIONS TECHNOLOGY MUSIC EVENTS/CONCERTS SOFTWARE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE SOURCE: Reply Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/23/2025 04:05 AM/DISC: 05/23/2025 04:04 AM
Business Wire
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Wire
Reply Announces the Jury for the First AI Music Contest: Finalists Will Perform Live on Stage at Kappa FuturFestival in Turin
TURIN, Italy--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Reply, an international group specialized in the creation of new business models enabled by Artificial Intelligence and driven by a strong culture of innovation, is expanding its creative experimentation initiatives this year with the launch of the AI Music Contest. Organised in collaboration with Kappa FuturFestival, one of Europe's leading electronic music festivals, the competition is open to creatives and innovators who use AI technologies to explore new forms of integration between sound and visuals. It aims to enhance the expressive potential of artificial intelligence in live performances. The jury members include prominent figures such as Seth Troxler and DJ Tennis, who are renowned DJs and producers known for their pioneering use of AI in live performances. Also on the panel is Albertino, a DJ, radio host and the artistic director of Radio m2o. Alongside them on the panel are Damir Ivic, journalist and music critic and expert in the electronic music scene and music producer and DJ, Ali Demirel, who's immersive live performances often feature AI-generated elements. Also, part of the jury this year are the curatorial duo Auronda Scalera & Dr. Alfredo Cramerotti, at the forefront of contemporary art and emerging technologies. The digital artist, architect and 3D designer Annibale Siconolfi, famed for his futuristic, dystopian visualisations, joins the jury alongside Jacopo Di Cera, a Milan-born artist who has exhibited his work in galleries worldwide. Ale Lippi, a music producer and sound designer who is often considered one of the most influential figures in Italian electronic dance music, joins Nicola Gotti, a creative and designer who is also the CCO at Bitmama Reply, to complete the jury. The theme chosen for the first edition is ' Experience of a Beat ' — an invitation for artists to explore using artificial intelligence to create immersive experiences combining music, visual arts and audience interaction. Projects must be submitted via the platform by 1 June 2025 and will be evaluated by the jury based on creativity, integration of sound and visuals, and expressive potential in the context of a live performance. Finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their creations live on stage at the Kappa FuturFestival in Turin, which will take place from 4th to 6th July 2025. The winners will be announced at the end of the festival. Internationally renowned DJ and visual artist Ali Demirel commented: ' The Reply AI Music Contest represents an exciting fusion of technology and creativity. As an artist who is always looking for new sonic frontiers, I'm particularly interested in how AI will be integrated into live performances. I aim to maintain a critical perspective on new technologies while also embracing and exploring them. This contest could open new pathways for artistic expression in electronic music and visual arts. I'm honored to evaluate the work of these digital pioneers and thrilled to see the finalists perform at Kappa FuturFestival this year! ' Albertino, DJ and Artistic Director of m2o, added: ' I'm excited to be part of the jury for the Reply AI Music Contest. Artificial intelligence is having a strong impact on the world of electronic music, and I'm looking forward to discovering how participants will use it to create innovative and engaging live performances.' 'Reply has always been committed to promoting new technologies among younger generations, and continues to foster a culture of innovation by creating spaces where imagination and technology meet, encouraging creative experimentation. The jury we have brought together reflects this commitment. The AIMC is a concrete opportunity for young talent to explore the potential of artificial intelligence as a tool for human creativity, opening up new, accessible avenues of expression for anyone eager to take on the challenge.' commented Filippo Rizzante, CTO of Reply This contest forms part of Reply Challenges, a program comprising technological and creative competitions that reflect Reply's commitment to developing innovative educational models that engage with the younger generation. The Reply Challenges community now has over 150,000 participants worldwide.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reply Announces the Jury for the First AI Music Contest: Finalists Will Perform Live on Stage at Kappa FuturFestival in Turin
The jury of the first contest connecting artificial intelligence with the world of live performance comprises the following DJs and artists: Albertino, Nicola Gotti, Jacopo Di Cera, DJ Tennis, Damir Ivic, Ali Demirel, Ale Lippi, Auronda Scalera & Alfredo Cramerotti, Annibale Siconolfi, Seth Troxler. TURIN, Italy, May 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Reply, an international group specialized in the creation of new business models enabled by Artificial Intelligence and driven by a strong culture of innovation, is expanding its creative experimentation initiatives this year with the launch of the AI Music Contest. Organised in collaboration with Kappa FuturFestival, one of Europe's leading electronic music festivals, the competition is open to creatives and innovators who use AI technologies to explore new forms of integration between sound and visuals. It aims to enhance the expressive potential of artificial intelligence in live performances. The jury members include prominent figures such as Seth Troxler and DJ Tennis, who are renowned DJs and producers known for their pioneering use of AI in live performances. Also on the panel is Albertino, a DJ, radio host and the artistic director of Radio m2o. Alongside them on the panel are Damir Ivic, journalist and music critic and expert in the electronic music scene and music producer and DJ, Ali Demirel, who's immersive live performances often feature AI-generated elements. Also, part of the jury this year are the curatorial duo Auronda Scalera & Dr. Alfredo Cramerotti, at the forefront of contemporary art and emerging technologies. The digital artist, architect and 3D designer Annibale Siconolfi, famed for his futuristic, dystopian visualisations, joins the jury alongside Jacopo Di Cera, a Milan-born artist who has exhibited his work in galleries worldwide. Ale Lippi, a music producer and sound designer who is often considered one of the most influential figures in Italian electronic dance music, joins Nicola Gotti, a creative and designer who is also the CCO at Bitmama Reply, to complete the jury. The theme chosen for the first edition is 'Experience of a Beat' — an invitation for artists to explore using artificial intelligence to create immersive experiences combining music, visual arts and audience interaction. Projects must be submitted via the platform by 1 June 2025 and will be evaluated by the jury based on creativity, integration of sound and visuals, and expressive potential in the context of a live performance. Finalists will have the opportunity to showcase their creations live on stage at the Kappa FuturFestival in Turin, which will take place from 4th to 6th July 2025. The winners will be announced at the end of the festival. Internationally renowned DJ and visual artist Ali Demirel commented: 'The Reply AI Music Contest represents an exciting fusion of technology and creativity. As an artist who is always looking for new sonic frontiers, I'm particularly interested in how AI will be integrated into live performances. I aim to maintain a critical perspective on new technologies while also embracing and exploring them. This contest could open new pathways for artistic expression in electronic music and visual arts. I'm honored to evaluate the work of these digital pioneers and thrilled to see the finalists perform at Kappa FuturFestival this year!" Albertino, DJ and Artistic Director of m2o, added: "I'm excited to be part of the jury for the Reply AI Music Contest. Artificial intelligence is having a strong impact on the world of electronic music, and I'm looking forward to discovering how participants will use it to create innovative and engaging live performances." "Reply has always been committed to promoting new technologies among younger generations, and continues to foster a culture of innovation by creating spaces where imagination and technology meet, encouraging creative experimentation. The jury we have brought together reflects this commitment. The AIMC is a concrete opportunity for young talent to explore the potential of artificial intelligence as a tool for human creativity, opening up new, accessible avenues of expression for anyone eager to take on the challenge." commented Filippo Rizzante, CTO of Reply This contest forms part of Reply Challenges, a program comprising technological and creative competitions that reflect Reply's commitment to developing innovative educational models that engage with the younger generation. The Reply Challenges community now has over 150,000 participants worldwide. ReplyReply [EXM, STAR: REY, ISIN: IT0005282865] specialises in the design and implementation of solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. Reply is a network of highly specialised companies supporting key European industrial groups operating in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking, insurance and public administration sectors in the definition and development of business models enabled for the new paradigms of big data, cloud computing, digital media and the Internet of Things. Reply services include: Consulting, System Integration and Digital Services. View source version on Contacts Press Reply Fabio Tel. +390117711594 Irene Tel. +39 02 535761 Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Reply doubles its AI-based international competitions: introducing the Reply AI Music Contest and welcoming back the Reply AI Film Festival.
The top music contestants will take the stage for a live performance at the Kappa FuturFestival in Turin, while the film contest finalists will be invited to a premiere event hosted by Reply and Mastercard, taking place in Venice in September. CHICAGO, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Reply, driven by its strong culture of innovation and its commitment to engaging younger generations in the use of new technology, is expanding its creative experimentation initiatives with the launch of the Reply AI Music Contest - an international competition dedicated to the use of Artificial Intelligence in live musical performances. This music contest, organized in partnership with Kappa FuturFestival, one of Europe's most prestigious electronic music festivals, offers the finalists the unique opportunity to perform live on stage at the festival, which will take place in Turin from 4 to 6 July 2025. The competition's theme is 'Experience of a Beat', and it invites young artists to create immersive experiences by integrating AI into music, visual art, and audience interaction. The entries, which can be up to five minutes long, will be judged by a panel of DJs, AI artists, Reply technology experts, and media partners. The criteria of the judges will be based on the creativity, the integration of sound and visuals, and its live performance potential. Along with this new initiative, Reply announces the launch of the second edition of the Reply AI Film Festival, the international competition dedicated to creatives, directors, and video makers interested in creating short films using AI tools. Participants will be able to use AI in various stages of production, including scripting, storyboarding, image and video creation, visual and sound effects, and much more. Thanks to the collaboration with Mastercard, which is committed to connecting consumers with their passions and supporting emerging talent, the finalists will be invited to a premiere event hosted by Reply and Mastercard in Venice in September, where the three winning short films will be announced. The year's theme is "Generation of Emotions", celebrating the talents able to create cinematic experiences that evoke authentic emotions through the potential of AI. A distinguished jury of film, visual arts and AI experts will evaluate the submissions and select the ten best original works, each with a maximum length of 10 minutes. This second edition introduces two special awards: the "Lexus Visionary Award", which recognizes the most visionary and innovative work - one that best integrates technology, design and future insight, embodying the values that have always guided Lexus's forward-thinking vision - and the "AI For Good Award", in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), which will be given to the best short film highlighting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). "As part of our initiatives to promote new technologies among younger generations, Reply continues to promote and foster its culture of innovation by offering new spaces for creative experimentation. The Reply AI Film Festival and the Reply AI Music Contest are unique opportunities to explore the potential of Artificial Intelligence as an ally of human creativity, demonstrating how the synergy between people and technology can open up new, more accessible scenarios for everyone with a spark of creativity," commented Filippo Rizzante, CTO of Reply. Creative talents from all over the world can participate in the Reply AI Music Contest and the Reply AI Film Festival by submitting their entries through the dedicated platforms — and — by June 1st, 2025. These contests are part of Reply Challenges, a program of technological and creative competitions that reflect Reply's commitment to developing innovative educational models to engage new generations. Today, the Reply Challenges community has more than 150,000 participants worldwide. Reply Reply [EXM, STAR: REY, ISIN: IT0005282865] specializes in designing and implementing solutions based on new communication channels and digital media. As a network of highly specialized companies, Reply supports major industrial groups in the telecom and media, industry and services, banking and insurance and public sectors in defining and developing business models enabled by the new paradigms of AI, cloud computing, digital media and the internet of things. Reply's services include consulting, system integration and digital services. Media Contact: ReplyFabio +390117711594 Anusha +1 (312) 9980306 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Reply Sign in to access your portfolio
