Beck's Road to Independence Mentors 12 Emerging Artists Across Disciplines
Beck's has launched Road to Independence, an evolution of its 2015 Beck's UNacademy program. The initiative pairs 12 emerging artists with four mentors across music, photography, video making, and urban art. Mentors include music manager Dario Giovannini, music photographer Mattia Zoppellaro, Roman directing duo Younuts!, and Milanese street artist Pao, who designed a limited-edition glass set. The program will culminate in a three-day live performance event in Milan, with date to be announced, featuring concerts, exhibitions, and installations emphasizing urban regeneration. Previous UNacademy participants Emis Killa and Coez return alongside Bugo, Merk & Kremont, Maruego, and Santa Margaret.
Key facts
- Road to Independence is an evolution of Beck's UNacademy launched in 2015.
- The program selects 12 emerging artists mentored by four professionals.
- Mentors: Dario Giovannini (music), Mattia Zoppellaro (photography), Younuts! (video), Pao (urban art).
- Pao designed a limited-edition glass set for the occasion.
- The final event is a three-day live performance in Milan, date TBD.
- Event includes concerts, exhibitions, installations, and urban regeneration focus.
- Musicians involved: Emis Killa, Coez, Bugo, Merk & Kremont, Maruego, Santa Margaret.
- Previous UNacademy featured over 1,500 applicants and 5 talents.
Entities
Artists
- Pao
- Dario Giovannini
- Mattia Zoppellaro
- Younuts!
- Emis Killa
- Coez
- Bugo
- Merk & Kremont
- Maruego
- Santa Margaret
Institutions
- Beck's
- Beck's UNacademy
- Road to Independence
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy