Call for proposals: WOMEX 2021 in Portugal 

The event, which is in its 27th edition, is attended by thousands of music professionals from across the globe annually. It features a dynamic programme of showcases, conferences, film screenings and networking events. Last year’s edition took a digital format due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 

“Last year challenged us all in unimaginable ways but also propelled us to innovate, be creative and problem-solve for issues we never thought we would encounter,” the organisers said.

“Looking forward to October 2021, we are excited to be planning an on-site event. We recognise that there will still be challenges in our industry this October, and we are pursuing inclusive initiatives to reach and interact with our community across the world.”

Who can apply?

WOMEX explicitly welcomes proposals from all backgrounds and encourages submissions, especially those that increase the international music scene’s diversity – be it of culture, region, gender, styles, performance tradition and more.

Musicians, DJs, speakers and filmmakers worldwide are encouraged to apply to a jury comprised of seven international experts. The list of the jury members will be announced soon. 

Interested individuals should submit proposals in the following four categories:

• Showcase
• Club Summit
• Film
• Conference

Interested individuals must submit proposals exclusively through the WOMEX official website.

The application deadline is 16 April.