M FOR MONTREAL UNVEILS ITS OFFICIAL SHOWCASES AND PRO DIVISION FOR 2025
OFFICIAL SELECTION SHOWCASES – NOVEMBER 19–22, 2025
From November 19 to 22, M for Montreal, presented by Billboard Canada, returns with a must-attend event for music and industry professionals. For 20 years, this conference-festival has stood out for its Official Selection showcases and its lineup of panels and networking activities under the PRO Division banner.
Following a selection process by our programming team, M for Montreal reveals the artists chosen to perform in this year’s Official Selection. A remarkable lineup of talented Canadian artists who stood out for their originality and their strong potential for international success!
The festival-conference is also proud to unveil the 2025 PRO Division program, offering industry professionals the opportunity to engage in a wide range of panels and networking activities. These moments are designed to spark dialogue around the Canadian music industry while encouraging valuable connections and new business opportunities.
This year, the Center for sustainable development will become the official HQ for both M for Montreal and Mundial Montréal, hosting panels, keynotes, and professional activities in a space designed for impactful conversations and connections.
Official Selection showcases are reserved for PRO and PRO+ pass holders.
A few select events will also be open to the public as part of the general M for Montreal programming.
Full festival details to be announced on September 16.
Presented in collaboration with Billboard Canada, the PRO Division opens doors to countless business opportunities for record labels, artists, and music industry professionals through a rich and varied program. Delegates can enjoy curated experiences, including panels, exclusive artist showcases, networking cocktails, and more—all designed to foster meaningful connections.
A WORLD-CLASS PRO PROGRAM
This year, the Pro Division returns with a full program of activities, offering you the opportunity to connect with international markets by meeting delegations from Germany, France, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic, and the United States.
M for Mixer
M for Mixer curates over 1,000 personalized speed-meeting sessions, designed to connect professionals from across the industry.
All Together Now
All Together Now dinner is back this year! An ideal moment to build connections and network with industry professionals from here and abroad.
Focus Group
Focus Group discusses the realities of different contexts, the challenges faced, opportunities for development, and the importance of creating shared tools while promoting inclusion and diversity in industry practices.
Conversations
M for Montreal’s signature conversations will reflect on 20 years of impact and influence, while exploring Montreal’s role as a global music industry hub. Panelists and guest speakers will dive into a wide range of topics, including:
Mikey B. Rishwain: 20 years of controlled chaos at M for Montreal
How can developing artists discovers and grow their audience with the power of data – an interactive workshop presented by Chartmetric
Less ego, more ecosystem: redefining authentic connections in the music industry
Electronic music: an underestimated cultural and economic power?
These sessions will highlight both the power of data and the unique local sounds, while opening doors to new musical worlds such as electronic music.
Cocktails
Connect with industry professionals in a casual networking atmosphere during our cocktail events sponsored by our partners.
This year, we are proud to collaborate with Hamburg Music, SoundCzech, Focus Wales, Wide Days, Rose Festival, and the Ça colle au Basque initiative, in partnership with the Etxepare Basque Institute.
M POUR MONTRÉAL
20 YEARS OF MUSICAL CONNECTIONS AND DEFINING MOMENTS
M for Montreal has been a key catalyst for emerging artists, propelling them toward national and international careers. This year, we proudly celebrate our 20th edition with a special programme that will go down in history.
Over four days, more than 500 local and international music industry professionals will gather to discover artist showcases, attend inspiring conferences, and take part in strategic networking activities. Together, let’s celebrate 20 years of elevating the music scene and Montréal’s role as a global hub for the music industry.
