Canary Islands Music Festival Appoints Samuel Ramos Manzano Artistic Director
The Canary Islands Institute for Cultural Development (ICDC) Board of Directors has appointed Samuel Ramos Manzano as the new artistic director of the Canary Islands International Music Festival (FIMC).
The Board of Directors for the Canary Islands Institute for Cultural Development (ICDC) has named Samuel Ramos Manzano as the new artistic director of the Canary Islands International Music Festival (FIMC). The board is led by Migdalia Machín, who is the Regional Government's Minister for Universities, Science, Innovation, and Culture. This appointment, made as the festival prepares for its 43rd edition in 2027, ensures consistent leadership for the islands' main music event.
Choosing Ramos Manzano highlights the festival's commitment to using internal talent and proven experience. Since 2023, he has been the deputy artistic director for the FIMC and coordinator of the Contemporary Festival. In these roles, he worked closely with the previous director, Jorge Perdigón. He was responsible for important tasks like planning, production, managing teams, and handling the budget, becoming a key part of how the festival operates.
Ramos Manzano brings a strong mix of academic knowledge, artistic skill, and experience in cultural management. He has a degree in History, a higher degree in Music (specializing in Composition), and completed postgraduate studies in Vienna. He also holds a master's degree in the Direction and Management of Cultural and Creative Industries. This blend of qualifications and his internal experience matches the Ministry's aim to have skilled leaders who truly understand the festival.
Minister Migdalia Machín highlighted that this choice aims to ensure the festival's stability and growth, tackling any challenges thoroughly. The FIMC is not just a cultural highlight for the Canary Islands and a way to promote them internationally; it's also seen as vital for making sure everyone across all the islands has fair access to culture. In a region made up of many separate islands, cultural growth needs careful planning and coordination to provide equal access to different art forms. The festival clearly demonstrates this commitment to public service.