“New app for live music on the Costa del Sol promises to connect expats with over 70 local events”
The Olive Press — Spain's English-language newspaper — reported on the launch of Málaga Live on 3 September 2026, in a piece by Jessica Newton under the headline above.
The article describes Málaga Live as a new website and app built to help the Costa del Sol's international residents and visitors discover live music, listing more than 70 events in eight languages. It explains the platform was created by music teacher Sofía and former investment banker Donovan out of frustration that no single directory covered the region's music scene, and that it catalogues everything from free performances and town-hall concerts to major ticketed gigs. Sofía told the paper there is “no shortage of activity in Malaga”.
It highlights the Málaga Live Event Score (MLE Score) as a first-of-its-kind algorithm that forecasts concert demand and audience turnout, and notes that ticket links are checked daily so readers reach primary sellers rather than resale platforms — with the system listing the lower price. The piece also mentions the sister brand Málaga Tours & More, already live, and Málaga Dine in beta — summed up by the founders as “dine, dance and discover”.
Source: The Olive Press, 3 September 2026 — “New app for live music on the Costa del Sol promises to connect expats with over 70 local events”, by Jessica Newton. Read the full article on theolivepress.es (a free reader account is required).