Napoli World Festival 2025: Open Call for Artists

Napoli World Festival is the international world music showcase and meeting. It takes place over three days in Naples. The festival runs on 27, 28 and 29 November 2025. It is organised by Italian World Beat and financially supported by the City of Naples. It’s an open Call for musicians and performers from all over the world. The artists application […]

Distortion 2025: Copenhagen’s Ultimate Street Party

Distortion is Copenhagen’s biggest street party. It’s a five-day celebration of music, art, and community. This year, the festival took place from June 4 to June 8, 2025. Wakan Tanka Prod joined the street party and we asked people about their music tastes. You can check these fun street interviews in our social media! What Is […]

Cosas Bonitas: Grupo Maravilla ft. Santa Griega

Cosas Bonitas, the famous cumbia poblana anthem by Grupo Maravilla de Robin Revilla returns with an exciting reinterpretation featuring Santa Griega. The track is infused with a contemporary urban essence while preserving its traditional roots. The result is a refreshing fusion that honors the past while embracing the present. About the Performers Grupo Maravilla de […]

Open Call: SoAlive Music Conference & Festival 2025

Open Call for artists for the 3rd edition of the SoAlive Music Conference & Festival (SAMC) until March 15, 2025. The event will take place from October 14–17, 2025, in Sofia, Bulgaria, bringing together over 800 delegates from the international music industry. Participants will include booking agents, promoters, festival organizers, labels, music supervisors, cultural organizations, […]

MENT Ljubljana 2025

MENT Ljubljana 2025 will take place from the 12th to the 15th of February in the capital of Slovenia. This annual event combines a music festival and an international conference, creating a space for artists, industry professionals, and music lovers to connect. A Platform for Emerging Artists MENT Ljubljana focuses on promoting new musical talent […]

Open Call: MUM25 in Mérida

MUM25 in Mérida is accepting artistic proposals for its 2025 edition. The IX Professional Music Conference in Extremadura will take place from April 2 to 4, 2025, in Mérida, Spain. This event is one of the most significant gatherings for music professionals in the region, bringing together artists, managers, programmers, and other key figures in […]

ESNS 2025

ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) 2025 is happening from January 15th to 18th in Groningen, the Netherlands. This renowned festival and music conference is your gateway to discovering Europe’s most exciting emerging artists. Founded in 1986, ESNS is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting new music. Every year, this four-day event shines a spotlight on 350 European […]

Athens Music Week 2025: Open Call for Artists

Athens Music Week (AMW) is back for its 7th edition from May 7 to 10, 2025. This event invites new and emerging artists to take part in Greece’s premier music industry gathering. If you’re ready to showcase your talent, the Open Call is live! A Platform for New Talent Athens Music Week is a vibrant […]

Babel Music XP 2025

Babel Music XP will take place between the 20th and 22nd of March in Marseille, France. This exciting event is a must-attend for music industry professionals and world music enthusiasts alike. It combines a professional trade fair and a vibrant music festival, creating a unique space to connect, collaborate, and celebrate global sounds. A Hub […]

UPBEAT: A platform for Emerging World Music Artists

UPBEAT is an European Showcase Platform for World Music.A few months ago, at the So Alive Music Conference in Sofia, Bulgaria, we attended a panel about showcasing opportunities for artists. Among the speakers was Balázs Weyer, a key figure behind UPBEAT. His presentation introduced us to this transformative platform that nurtures new talent and promotes […]