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. 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.
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’s 2025 lineup.
Courtesy of Spotify
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 p.m.
Mic 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 p.m.
Rhythm 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 p.m.
Culture 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 p.m.
The 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 18
11 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 Sinners
- Panelists: Composer Ludwig Göransson and breakout film actor Miles Caton
- Moderator: Spotify Global Head of Music Partnerships & Audience, Joe Hadley
