Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Personal Information
Accomplishments
Interests
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Carmen Barahona

Carmen Barahona

Concert And Event Producer, Music Promoter
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Summary

With 18 years of experience in the music industry, I have successfully worked on various events including festivals and conferences. As a dynamic and detail-oriented event producer, programmer, and content creator, I have a strong background in designing and executing events and programs. My track record showcases my ability to manage all aspects of event production, from conceptualization to delivery, ensuring seamless execution and engaging experiences for the audience. Collaborating with cross-functional teams is one of my strengths, as I constantly strive to enhance operational efficiency. Seeking new challenges in my career, I am eager to utilize my skills in a creative environment and contribute to memorable experiences for diverse audiences. With great leadership capacity, I excel at managing teams and maintaining relationships with clients across different areas such as production, sponsors, marketing, and the creative team. Additionally, I have had the privilege of participating as a delegate and speaker in music industry events and congresses around the world.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Co-Founder

Say It Chile
Santiago
01.2023 - Current
  • Say it Chile is a sponsorship agency with experience in content related to art, music, technology and entertainment
  • www.sayitchile.cl

Co-Founder and Programming Co-director

Mu+Ma (MUJER+MÁQUINA)
Santiago
07.2022 - Current
  • Mu+Ma is an event that seeks to make visible the work and participation of women in tech, highlighting the contribution of all the women who have been a fundamental part in the history of the technology industry
  • IG @muma_cl/

Founder and Creative Director

Festival En Órbita
Santiago
12.2015 - Current
  • En Orbita is a music festival and conference that incorporates in its programming multidisciplinary content related to art and science, generating alliances with institutions such as: Planetarium of Santiago, Alma Observatory, Museum of Pre-Columbian Art, Utec University (Lima), MIT Media Lab (Boston)
  • To the date, 3 editions have been held in Santiago, one in Lima and one in New York. Currently, we are presenting shows throughout the year.
  • www.festivalenorbita.com

Co-Founder/Head of Music Primavera Sound Chile

Primavera Sound- Rock Stgo
Santiago
05.2019 - 02.2022
  • Primavera Sound is a Spanish music festival, considered one of the best in the world.
  • I started the idea and did the business evaluation with the Head of Business development of Primavera Sound, and at the same time, recruited the investors and company partners. I later took over the position of Head of Music
  • www.primaverasound.com

Country Experience Director of Chile

Selina
Santiago
07.2019 - 06.2020
  • Selina is an international hospitality company
  • My job position was to create concepts for the hotel locations that were been evaluated in Chile, and develop the brand positioning strategy from the early stages, working directly with the headquarters offices in New York and London
  • www.selina.com

Content Programmer

FIIS (International festival of social innovation)
Santiago
01.2019 - 12.2019
  • Fiis is a platform and festival that focuses on creating and showcasing initiatives that generate positive socio-environmental impacts.
  • www.fiis.org

Co-founder, Booking Agent

Dollmusic
Santiago
04.2009 - 01.2016

Dollmusic was artist booking and PR agency.

Promoter´s Booking Assistant

Lollapalooza Chile
Santiago
01.2013 - 01.2015
  • Lollapalooza is an American music festival, that started on the year 1991, and debuted in South America on the year 2011, with a branch of the festival staged in Chile.
  • In my job position I had to coordinate and negotiate the technical and hospitality requirements of all the bands from the lineup.
  • www.lollapaloozacl.coms

Producer/Sponsors Manager

Street Machine
Santiago
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Street Machine is an entertainment and marketing agency. They are the promoters of various electronic music events in Chile, including international brands such as the British festival Creamfields, and Mysteryland, the most important electronic dance music festival in the Netherlands.
  • My job position in Mysteryland was to programme and produce the local artists stages. In Creamfields, I was the sponsors coordinator.
  • www.agenciasm.cl

Education

No Degree - Fashion Design

Inacap
Santiago, Chile
03.2002 - 12.2006

Skills

  • Windows

  • Mac OSX

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Partnership cultivation

Personal Information

Date of Birth: 11/11/81

Accomplishments

As creator and director of Festival En Órbita, i´ve been recognized internationally for putting together a music event considered bold and avant garde.

I´ve been invited to participate as a speaker and delegate in music festivals and conferences around the world, visiting countries like Spain, Colombia, Brasil, USA, Mexico, South Corea, Taiwan, Japan,

and Philippines.



Interests

Music

Travel

Food

Fashion

Timeline

Co-Founder

Say It Chile
01.2023 - Current

Co-Founder and Programming Co-director

Mu+Ma (MUJER+MÁQUINA)
07.2022 - Current

Country Experience Director of Chile

Selina
07.2019 - 06.2020

Co-Founder/Head of Music Primavera Sound Chile

Primavera Sound- Rock Stgo
05.2019 - 02.2022

Content Programmer

FIIS (International festival of social innovation)
01.2019 - 12.2019

Founder and Creative Director

Festival En Órbita
12.2015 - Current

Promoter´s Booking Assistant

Lollapalooza Chile
01.2013 - 01.2015

Producer/Sponsors Manager

Street Machine
01.2011 - 01.2013

Co-founder, Booking Agent

Dollmusic
04.2009 - 01.2016

No Degree - Fashion Design

Inacap
03.2002 - 12.2006
Carmen BarahonaConcert And Event Producer, Music Promoter