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Spotify Unveils Cannes Lions Spotify Beach Lineup (Exclusive)
As communications professionals from around the world prepare to head to France for the Cannes Lions 2025 festival, Spotify has unveiled its star-studded programming lineup, sharing it exclusively with The Hollywood Reporter.
Spotify Beach at Cannes Lions will feature daytime programming with three days of conversations with musicians, podcasters, authors and more. Paris Hilton, Charlie Puth, Jake Shane, Louis Theroux, Ludwig Göransson, Miles Caton, Morgan Absher, Rachel Lindsay, Rob Mayhew and Seal are all participating. These panels will be moderated by Spotify executives, range in topics from using music with your marketing strategy to artificial intelligence and the music of Sinners. The daytime lineup also includes sets from Baby J, Dre Tala and Temry.
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The streaming platform will also host two nights of musical performances. In line with last year's event —where breakout acts Benson Boone, Tyla and Shaboozey performed — night one of Spotify Beach's sets will focus on some of 2025's most notable emerging acts, with sets from Alex Warren, whose viral hit 'Ordinary' currently sits at the top of Billboard's Hot 100 chart, along with up-and-comers Sombr and Royel Otis.
Night two has the streaming platform hosting sets from Cardi B, Mark Ronson and Lola Young. Baby J and Dre Tala will also be playing DJ sets during the nighttime programming. The nighttime programming starts at 9 p.m. both nights.
Spotify Beach takes place June 16 through June 18 at Palais Stéphanie Beach. Specific panel information and full details on the event can be found on the Spotify Beach website.
The full schedule for Spotify's daytime programming can be found below.
Monday, June 16
11 a.m. to 12 Check: In Conversation With Louis Theroux, featuring Paris Hilton
Panelists: Documentarian and journalist, Louis Theroux & CEO, 11:11 Media, Recording Artist, DJ and Pop Culture Icon, Paris Hilton
Moderator: Spotify Head of Ads Business Development & Partnerships, Emma Vaughn
2 p.m. to 3 and ROI: Amplifying Music in Your Marketing Strategy
Panelist: Singer, songwriter and producer, Charlie Puth
Moderator: Spotify Global Head of Advertising Business Marketing, Bridget Evans
Tuesday, June 17
11 a.m. to 12 Club: The Influence and Impact of Fandom
Panelists: Podcasters Morgan Absher, Jake Shane and Rachel Lindsay
Moderator: Spotify Global Head of Creative Lab, Kay Hsu
3 p.m. to 4 Power of Presence: How Authenticity and Resilience Forge Global Influence
Panelists: Grammy-winning producer, Mark Ronson
Moderator: Spotify Chief Public Affairs Officer, Dustee Jenkins
Wednesday, June 1811 a.m. to 12 p.m. From AI to IRL: Navigating Creativity in the Now
Panelists: Singer, songwriter and star behind Mountain Dew's seal ad, Seal; Pepsico/Mountain Dew CMO of Beverages Mark Kirkham; Goodby, Silverstein & Partners Chief Creative Officer 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
Panelists: Composer Ludwig Göransson and breakout film actor Miles Caton
Moderator: Spotify Global Head of Music Partnerships & Audience, Joe Hadley
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