CASA SEAT Celebrates Three Years as Barcelona’s Premier Venue for Art, Music, and Ideas

More than 200 guests attended the CASA SEAT third anniversary celebration

(IN BRIEF) CASA SEAT, a prominent cultural hub in Barcelona, celebrated its third anniversary with a special event attended by notable guests from various sectors. Over the past three years, CASA SEAT has hosted around 700 events, including exhibitions, concerts, talks, workshops, and conferences, contributing to the city’s social and cultural landscape. Cristina Vall-Llosada has taken on the role of CASA SEAT Manager, bringing her expertise and leadership to further enhance the venue’s offerings. The anniversary celebration featured performances by Estopa and Marco Mezquida, while renowned chefs and mixologists provided culinary delights. CASA SEAT has become a significant part of Barcelona’s artistic and intellectual scene, hosting renowned artists, experts, and exhibitions that engage and inspire diverse audiences.

(PRESS RELEASE) BARCELONA, 14-Jun-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — SEAT S.A., a Spanish car manufacturer part of Volkswagen Group, announces that CASA SEAT, a vibrant venue in Barcelona, commemorated its third anniversary with a special event attended by nearly 200 distinguished guests from the city’s institutional, business, and social circles. Since its opening in June 2020, CASA SEAT has hosted approximately 700 events, including exhibitions, concerts, literary talks, workshops for children, and conferences on mobility, technology, and innovation.

In a significant development, Cristina Vall-Llosada has assumed the role of CASA SEAT Manager with immediate effect. Leveraging her extensive experience and leadership, Vall-Llosada will play a vital role in promoting the company’s values and strengthening its relationship with diverse audiences.

“CASA SEAT is an essential part of the social, economic and cultural life of Barcelona, and has become a key player in the city’s post-pandemic revival”, explained the CEO of SEAT and CUPRA, Wayne Griffiths, at the event. “All of this has been possible thanks to the CASA SEAT team and Gabriele Palma, who has been promoted and will occupy new responsibilities in the company’s Corporate Operations team. CASA SEAT begins a new era under the leadership of Cristina Vall-Llosada. We are proud of these three years, and we still have a long way to go. With Cristina at the helm, CASA SEAT is in the best hands”, he added.

Vall-Llosada, a Communication and Public Relations graduate, has had a successful career in various communication consultancies, including Porter Novelli (Omnicom Group), where she served as the director of the Barcelona office and a member of the Management Committee. In December 2010, she joined SEAT S.A. as the Corporate Communications Manager, leading projects related to electromobility, connectivity, and digitalization. Since 2016, Vall-Llosada has held the position of Head of Corporate Communications, contributing to the strategic positioning and reputation of the company and its SEAT and CUPRA brands.

During the anniversary celebration, CASA SEAT reflected on its activities over the past year, which included a diverse range of events catering to various audiences. Noteworthy among them was the Christmas exhibition “Merry Days,” which attracted 80,000 visitors.

“Thanks to the 450,000 people who have visited us in these three years CASA SEAT is now a landmark in the city. Today, I want to thank all of them: families, young entrepreneurs, business managers, lovers of culture and gastronomy, and those who want to learn about our proposals for electric and urban mobility”, explained Gabriele Palma, Director of CASA SEAT.

The evening’s highlight was a captivating performance by the renowned duo Estopa in the CASA SEAT auditorium. The musical talents of David and Jose Muñoz delighted the guests with renditions of their greatest hits.

Pianist Marco Mezquida also enthralled the audience with two songs from his album “Charming Carmen,” recorded entirely at CASA SEAT. The album pays tribute to Mezquida’s cherished “Carmen” piano, a 1923 Steinway & Sons grand piano residing in the CASA SEAT auditorium, adding to the enchantment of musical performances in the space.

The celebration further featured DJ Andreu Presas, an anniversary cake created by renowned pastry chefs Christian Escribà and Patricia Schmidt, and a special drink crafted by renowned cocktail master Javier de las Muelas exclusively for the occasion.

Since its inauguration, CASA SEAT has hosted intimate performances by renowned artists such as Bad Gyal, Sara Baras, Antonio Orozco, Ismael Serrano, Lola Índigo, Álvaro Soler, and Stay Homas. The venue has also welcomed notable figures from various fields, including experts like John Moavenzadeh (Director of Urban Mobility at MIT) and Mohamed Mezghani (UITP General Secretary), as well as sporting icons like Alexia Putellas, Joan Laporta, and Ronaldinho.

CASA SEAT’s exhibition spaces have showcased works by photographers like Antoni Campañá, the first official Tvboy exhibition with over 50 original pieces, and thought-provoking exhibitions such as “Fusta i Rodes,” exploring skateboarding as urban culture, and “Football. Art. Icons,” linking graphic art with soccer.

Moreover, CASA SEAT has actively participated in prominent events such as the 48h Open House BCN, Manga Barcelona, Serializados Fest, and collaborative initiatives with the Jardins de Pedralbes Festival Village, the Gran Teatre del Liceu, and BCN Z Fest, among others.

SEAT S.A. Communication

Ezequiel Avilés
Corporate Communications
M/ +34 646 303 738
ezequiel.aviles@seat.es

Lidia Filgaira
CASA SEAT Communications
M/ +34 669 826 282
extern.lidia.filgaira@seat.es

SOURCE: SEAT, S.A.