Electronic music as a cultural movement in Salvador

This work aims to analyze how the electronic music scene in Salvador da Bahia is structured and consolidated as a cultural movement in the city. The aim is to understand how this cultural movement is validated and constructed, exploring the nightlife scene and its contribution to the local economy. The research addresses concepts of culture, cultural hybridity, cultural fields, and symbolic values. It reflects on the importance of electronic music for Salvador, analyzing how this scene can strengthen cultural identity and stimulate local economic development. Interviews were conducted with three producers from the Salvador scene. The electronic music scene in Salvador faces serious obstacles, such as the devaluation of local artists, low fees, and high operating costs, exacerbated by informality and socio-economic inequalities. These challenges create an adverse environment for the sustainability and expansion of the cultural movement. However, events such as the em.off party and the support of Só Shape Tabacaria exemplify how strategic partnerships and community initiatives can strengthen the local cultural scene.