International Music Conferences & Events
Here’s a comprehensive list of music conferences that take place around the world each year. If you are interested in attending or finding out more information about any of these then please email info[at]bristolmusicfoundation and we will work with our partners UKTI (UK Trade & Invest) to support you in developing your music business overseas.
For more information about UKTI and how they support music, click here.
Midem
When: January
Where: Cannes (France)
What: 4 Days of business and networking for 7000 music professionals.
Links: official site
NAMM
When: January
Where: Anaheim, California (USA)
What:For four days, the Anaheim Convention Center becomes a mini-city buzzing with activity as the hottest new musical products are unveiled to the world.
Links: official site
Canadian Music Week
When: March
Where: Toronto (Canada)
What: Canada’s biggest music industry conference and festival.
Links: official site
SXSW
When: March
Where: Austin, Texas (USA)
What: the world’s leading international music conference. 5 days of bbqs, showcases, parties and networking.
Links: official site
You must apply to play at SXSW through the official SXSW website. The BMF does remain in contact with the SXSW organisers over all applicants for the South West.
Miami Winter Music Conference
When: March
Where: Miami (USA)
What: 5 days of dance music seminars, meetings and parties and showcases, attracting. almost 4000 industry professionals and 2000 artists and djs.
Links: official site
The Great Escape
When: May
Where: Brighton (UK)
What: 3 days of networking, seminars and the best new music in more than 30 venues across the city
Links: official site
You must apply toplay at The Great Escape through their own website. The BMF does remain in contact with the Great Escape organisers over all applicants for the South West.
Liverpool Sound City
When: May
Where: Liverpool (UK)
What: 4 days of panels and seminars alongside 4 nights of gigs
Links: official site
You must apply toplay at Liverpool Sound City through their own website. The BMF does remain in contact with the LSC organisers over all applicants for the South West.
International Music Summit
When: May
Where: Ibiza (Spain)
What: Created by Pete Tong and friends to help re-set the agenda for electronic music culture.
Links: official site
MUSEXPO
When: May
Where: Hollywood, California (USA)
What: industry conference that hosts some of the most influential executives from around the globe, as well as showcasing the crème de la crème of emerging U.S. and international talent during evening showcases
Links: official site
MUSEXPO Europe
When: June
Where: London
What: the sister event of MUSEXPO which takes place in LA in May
Links: official site
Sonar
When: June
Where: Barcelona
What: Sonar is the festival of advanced music and multimedia art that takes place at various venues in Barcelona (Spain) in the third week of June.
Links: official site
LA Sync Mission
When: June
Where: Los Angeles (USA)
What: BPI and UKTI take a group independent UK based music companies out to LA to meet and network with some of the most important music supervisors and placement executives.
Links: official site BMF Diary
BPI Nordic Trade Mission
When: June
Where: Oslo (Norway)
What: networking and meetings for those interested in doing businesses with the Nordic region.
Links: official site BMF Diary
NXNE
When: June
Where: Toronto (Canada)
What: 7 days, 50 venues, 650 bands, 250,000 fans and music industry professionals
Links: official site
Tokyo Trade Mission
When: August
Where: Tokyo (Japan)
What: meet and network with some of the leading individuals in the Japanese music and entertainment industries
Links: official site
Popkomm
When: September
Where: Berlin (Germany)
What: 3 days of music networking, meetings and showcases.
Links: official site BPI Delegation
CMJ Music Marathon
When: October
Where: New York (USA)
What: five nonstop days and nights of over 1200 live performances.
Links: official site
In The City
When: October
Where: Manchester (UK)
What: 3 days of industry debate with a city-wide live festival
Links: official site BMF Diary
Amsterdam Dance Event
When: October
Where: Amsterdam (Netherlands)
What: international conference and festival for dance music.
Links: official site
One Movement MUSEXPO Asia Pacific
When: October
Where: Australia
What: global music industry discussions and showcases
Links: official site
WOMEX
When: October
Where: host country changes most years
What: international trade fair and conference for the worlds of folk, roots, ethnic and traditional music.
Links: official site
Music South West
When: November
Where: Bristol (UK)
What: 2 days of networking, seminars and live music for South West music companies and musicians
Links: official site
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