The Kolors and Emma for the celebration of Italian Music in the U.S.
The 18th edition of Hit Week, the festival dedicated to promoting Italian music across the globe, returns to the United States from October 11th to 15th, 2024. Organized with the support of ICE – Italian Trade Agency and FIMI (Federazione Industria Musicale Italiana), this year’s festival will feature The Kolors in Miami and Emma in Los Angeles as the headline acts.
The Kolors, a dynamic synth-pop trio originally from Naples and now based in Milan, have rapidly become one of Italy’s most exciting contemporary music acts. Their 2023 hit, Italodisco, dominated the charts in Italy and across Europe, bringing their energetic and modern take on Italian pop to the forefront. Their recent participation in the 2024 San Remo festival further solidified their standing in Italy’s vibrant music scene.
Emma, a powerhouse in the Italian music industry, will be performing in Los Angeles, offering fans in the U.S. a unique opportunity to experience her powerful vocals and emotionally charged performances. Known for her impactful presence in the Italian music scene, Emma continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
In addition to the headlining acts, Miami will also host four exceptional special guests as part of the Siae Chi Crea program: Didi, Damien Mc Fly, Liverpool Alligator Park, and Giulia Mutti. Hit Week Talent, organized by Rockol.it, will also make a return, bringing two emerging artists from the Italian music scene to perform in Los Angeles.
This year’s festival will take place in iconic venues, including the Miami Beach Bandshell Arena and the legendary Whisky a Go Go in Los Angeles. Additionally, the week will feature DJ sets celebrating Italo disco, panels with leading figures in the U.S. music industry, masterclasses by participating artists at prestigious universities, acoustic shows, and photographic exhibitions. These events aim to showcase the best of Made in Italy and further the Italian music industry’s global reach.
Panels and Discussions
The festival’s rich program will also include a series of panels and discussions:
Friday, October 11th, 2024
Florida International University, International Campus, Graham Center:
11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Panel discussion featuring The Kolors, moderated by Luca de Gennaro and Magda Pierson (open to students and by invitation).
Italian Cultural Institute, Miami:
1:00 pm: Lunch provided, piano set by Giulia Mutti.
1:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Panel discussion “From Italy to Miami and Back: Building Bridges Between Cultures,” moderated by Luca de Gennaro (music-industry invitation only).
6:00 pm: Book presentation by Luca De Gennaro (MTV and Paramount Italy’s VP) followed by a DJ set by Luca De Gennaro and Corrado Rizza (open to the public, invitations handled by ICC).
Tuesday, October 15th, 2024
University of California, Los Angeles, 3125 Campbell Hall:
11:00 am – 12:30 pm: Panel discussion featuring Emma, moderated by Luca de Gennaro (open to students and by invitation).
Italian Cultural Institute, Los Angeles:
4:45 pm: Music Industry Talks: panel discussion moderated by Adam Lewis (Planetary Media) and Giampiero Di Carlo (Rockol) (music-industry invitation only).
6:00 pm: Book presentation by Erica Mou (words and music) followed by a DJ set by Luca De Gennaro (open to the public, invitations handled by ICC).
Enzo Mazza, CEO of FIMI, highlighted the importance of this festival, stating, “The rich program of the 18th edition of Hit Week showcases the ongoing success of this international festival, developed in collaboration with ICE, demonstrating global interest in Italian music. The results from the past year highlight a significant resurgence in the consumption of Italian music worldwide, initiated in 2020: in just four years, revenues have increased by approximately €15 million, marking a 130% growth—a truly emblematic achievement.”
Visit the official website to purchase the tickets, under “The shows” Section.
