We are excited to announce the first batch of conference panels, networking sessions and speakers for the 30th edition of WOMEX. The conference program will cover not only the latest developments in the music industry, but also broader social, cultural and political issues. The urgency to convene and discuss our future is greater than ever, along with the desire to share knowledge and learn from one another.
The panels are:
- Ethics, Resistance and Decolonisation of Global Music
Avoiding extractive practice & building resistance to the policing of music
- Kuwaiti Pearl Diving Music
Perspectives on revival, fluidity, and exchange
- Music and Video Games - How to Expand into the Game Industry
Tips for inter-media opportunities between music and games
- Revitalising the South Asian Independent Music Ecosystem
Fostering sustainability and equity
- Rhythms of Reconciliation
Exploring music's transformative power for peacebuilding
- Securing the Future of Folk
How young musicians are learning and preserving folk music traditions
- Women Artists in War
Challenges and triumphs in the Congo
- Beats for a Revolution:
Women transforming Chilean urban music
Networking Sessions | WOMEX 24
The Networking Sessions are integral to the WOMEX Conference Programme, facilitating meaningful interactions among music professionals. These sessions are specifically designed to encourage the formation and expansion of global networks within the music industry. Attendees are provided with valuable opportunities to come together, engage in discussions, and share their expertise, ultimately contributing to the collective growth and advancement of the music community.
- Queer Networking Session:
NetwerQ the world as your authentic self
- International Music Managers Networking Session
Discover synergies and connect with music managers worldwide
- Labels Networking Session
Do artists still need record labels?
- Women of the World Networking Session
15th annual networking meeting
article posted by:Gaurav Narula, Piranha Arts