Events

Mexico Mission Nov 2025

Mexico City, 14-18 November 2025

Connecting the British and Mexican Creative Industries

This November, Ridiculous Biz in collaboration with the British Embassy is hosting a targeted industry mission to Mexico City centred around Corona Capital, one of Latin America’s most important music festivals. This is a curated opportunity for five UK music professionals or professionals from other countries that are working with UK artists to build meaningful connections and gain direct access to the Mexican and wider Latin markets.

Includes:

  • Corona Capital Hospitality 3-day pass giving you full access to the festival’s industry spaces.

  • Introductions to the British Embassy and British Council to support international growth and partnerships.

  • Networking Reception - a welcome event in Mexico City with local professionals, artists and embassy leadership.

For more info and to book contact us here

Previous events

  • A Ridiculous Boat Party

    13 March 2023

    We officially launched Ridiculous Biz in the “Live Music Capital”, Austin, Texas, aboard the Lone Star riverboat for a sunset cruise in partnership with Amplead, Gigseekr, Blackstar Amplification, the Association of Independent Music and LICKS Magazine!

    Special guest performances from Natalie Shay, Bial Hclap, Ulysses and Wells and Red Rum Club got the party off with a swing, while drinks were flowing from Blue Owl Brewing and Lazarus Brewing Company.

  • Monterrey Mission

    19-22 March 2023

    Three days of music industry networking, special guest performances and exclusive excursions, bringing together music and tech experts from the UK and Mexico.

    Special performances from Charlie Rodd and Angie Vazquez set the vibe for the Carne Asada hosted at a secret mountainside location, where live sessions were captured by Blackstar Amplification.

  • Martes es el Nuevo Viernes

    21 March 2023

    Hot on the heels of our Ridiculous Boat Party, and during the Monterrey Mission, we hosted a showcase event at Metapatio to share the music from some of our favourite artists including Red Rum Club, Ulysses Wells and Davonz.

  • Isle of Wight Festival

    Isle of Wight Festival

    We partnered with the Platform One stage at the legendary Isle of Wight festival to offer one artist to perform. Partnering with Amplead’s Apply to Play tool enabled us to run a competition which saw more than 200 bands apply! Indie rock band The Manatees scooped the win and played to packed out tent in the main arena

  • A Ridiculous Boat Party -London Edition!

    Following on from the success of the Austin boat party, we hosted a riverboat party, along with our event partners Something Something and Groover aboard the Dutch Master on the Thames. With three incredible DJ performances from Natalie Shay, Thali Lotus and Pao Pestana the night was filled with music and merriment, with lots of guests enjoying the ‘floating garden’ on the top deck and views of London’s iconic skyline.

  • Cassia in Mexico

    Working with tropical-pop indie band Cassia was a highlight in November 2023. The collaboration included three immense days at the renowned CDMX festival, Corona Capital, press interviews, podcast recording, performance at New Media MTY and live session on the iconic boats in Xochimilco.

  • Mexico Trade Mission

    Working closely with a UK music tech company, we curated a dedicated 10 day mission to suit their requirements. The November mission to Monterrey and CDMX included a podcast recording with Sell Out by Negro Pasion, as well as networking, B2B meetings, conferences, showcases, and key music industry site visits.