The 67th International Festival of Contemporary Music, Micro-Music, took place in Venice from October 16 to 29, 2023. Directed by Lucia Ronchetti, the festival was dedicated to digital sound and showcased a wide range of innovative and creative musical trends through various forms such as installations, performances, and online events. The festival also featured many absolute premieres commissioned by the Venice Biennale and co-productions with the most important international music festivals.

Over 19,000 people attended the Biennale Music 2023 / Micro-Music. Among the highlights were the jury awards for students from conservatories: CBM 8032 AV by Robert Henke won the best production award, while ensemble Ictus won the best performance award. Additionally, Brian Eno received the Golden Lion for his career at the Biennale Music 2023 on October 22, and Miller Puckette was awarded the Silver Lion on October 19.

The Biennale College Music project was integrated into the planning of Biennale Music 2023. Ten new productions by musicians, composers, performers, sound artists, and programmers from around the world were included in a section called Digital Sound Horizons. This section explored the present and future boundaries of interaction between science, technology, and musical creativity.

During the festival, there were also special events such as RAI Radio3's music lessons held at Ca' Giustinian on October 21 and 22. These lessons provided a platform for reflection on digital sound through discussions with key figures in the festival.

The festival also included round tables, theoretical meetings, and lectures where key figures in the festival and international guests engaged in a permanent laboratory of reflection on digital sound. The series of podcasts "Waiting for Biennale Music 2023" explored different sections of Micro-Music through interviews with Director Lucia Ronchetti.

In summary, Biennale Music 2023 offered an extensive program dedicated to digital sound through innovative performances and creative research.