Best of the year

Two Chilean bands on ‘Top 10 Latin Alternative Albums Of 2012’

Albums from Ana Tijoux and Astro impress the hosts of Alt.Latino, one of the United States’ most popular Latin American music radio shows.

Thursday, January 17, 2013 A performance by Ana Tijoux. Photo by Shorizo izo.

Category: Daily life - Entertainment - Music

Live music

Elton John to headline music festival in Chile’s Viña del Mar

Rock legend joins star-studded lineup for Viña del Mar International Song Festival, along with the Jonas Brothers, Daddy Yankee, and Chile’s Francisca Valenzuela.

Thursday, December 20, 2012 Elton John’s Candle in the Wind is the second best-selling single of all time (after Bing Crosby’s W

Category: Daily life - Music - Culture

Sounds of summer

Chilean musicians rock out at Primavera Fauna festival

The all-day event entertained 8,000 visitors with a variety of national and international artists.

Monday, November 26, 2012 Multiple stages kept the party going at Primavera Fauna. Photo by Liz Rickles/This is Chile.

Category: Daily life - Music

Music in Chile

Lineup announced for huge dance festival Mysteryland Chile

The Dutch-born three-day event comes just south of Santiago for the second time, with a host of Chilean DJs set to join the international setlist.

Thursday, November 22, 2012 Flames erupt over the main stage of Mysteryland Chile 2011. Photo Courtesy of Mysteryland Chile 2012

Category: Tourism - Music

On stage

World’s premier electronic festival Ultra Music comes to Chile

The music event that has drawn crowds of over 100,000 is coming to Santiago for the first time in February 2013, with top DJs Armin van Buuren and Avicii in tow.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012 Ultra Music Festival in Miami this year, the site of record breaking crowds. Photo Courtesy of Ultra