M for Montreal staggers its activities throughout the year by programming showcases at various major events across North America and Europe. Our commitment to promoting Canadian talent includes providing opportunities for artists to travel internationally.
March 6–10, 2024
Based in the Lower East Side of Manhattan, The New Colossus host more than a hundred groups from the United States, Canada and the rest of the world for two weeks every year since 2019 as part of its festival and professional conference components.
March 8–16, 2024
South by Southwest is one of the most recognized arts events in the world.
Founded in 1987 in Austin, SXSW stands out for its professional conferences and its multidisciplinary festival where music, cinema and new technologies converge.
May 1–3, 2024
Wide Days is an international music convention held annually in Scotland.
This event stands out from many conferences and showcase events by combining roundtable discussions and showcases, focusing mainly on emerging Scottish artists, while increasingly emphasizing the development of national and international partnerships.
May 9–11, 2024
Located in Wrexham, Wales, FOCUS Wales hosts over 250 bands and artists each year on 20 stages located throughout the town.
With a strong focus on the emerging and independent, the festival and its professional conferences work to bring out the best in UK music.
May 15–18, 2024
Brighton beach is where the British public and international music industry professionals come every year to see over 500 artists from all over the world at The Great Escape, one of the UK's leading events of its kind.
Upcoming
In addition to promoting the diffusion of original and emerging music, the mission of the FME (Festival de Musique Émergente) is to contribute to the national and international visibility of Canadian groups.
The festival fosters exchanges between artists and professionals in the national and international music industry and contributes to the visibility and economic development of the Abitibi-Témiscamingue region. Another goal of the FME is to maintain, revitalize and attract young people to the region, as well as contribute to maintaining a rich and healthy social climate.
August 30–1st September, 2024
The Rose Festival was born in 2022 from the desire of French rappers Bigflo and Oli to create an innovative festival "by young people for young people" in the Toulouse region, where they grew up.
During the first edition, nearly twenty concerts and cultural events took place, featuring big names such as Damso, IAM, Ben Mazué, FKJ, Polo & Pan, L'Impératrice, and Bon Entendeur.
September 18–21, 2024
Founded in 2006, the Reeperbahn Festival is Europe's largest music festival and one of the most important meeting places for the music industry worldwide.
Each year, a wide range of emerging artists have the opportunity to perform and connect with a significant audience, including fans, media representatives, and industry professionals.
September 25–29, 2024
BreakOut West was created to represent Western Canada's music industry. Initially named All Indie Weekend, it was launched by Manitoba, Alberta and Saskatchewan to promote independent music. In May 1999, it became the Prairie Music Alliance Inc. and then the Western Canadian Music Alliance Inc (WCMA), integrating British Columbia and the Yukon. Today, the festival is known as BreakOut West.
Over the five days of the event, 74 Canadian speakers and mentors, 15 international countries represented and more than 50 artists will be showcased, in a different region of the territory each yearDuring the five days of the event, 74 Canadian speakers and mentors, 15 international countries represented and more than 50 artists will be showcased, in a different region of the territory each year!
October 16–18, 2024
Every year, MaMA Music & Convention welcomes French and international music industry professionals for three days of concerts and meetings in Paris.