As preparations for the 31st WOMEX gather pace, we are thrilled to reveal the first batch of Jury-selected Official Showcase artists. The 18 artists announced today hail from 25 different countries, ranging from the folkloric to the futuristic and the traditional to experimental. See the video teaser here.
Following a call for proposals open to artists from around the world, the independent WOMEX Jury went through a rigorous selection process and reviewed over a thousand submissions. After much deliberation, the Jury settled on a lineup that balances emerging talents with established performers, highlighting artistic excellence from across a variety of styles and cultures.
This year’s edition of WOMEX will take place in Tampere, Finland, from 22–26 October 2025. The city will host artists, delegates, and music lovers from around the world for five days of discovery, networking, and celebration of global sounds.
More announcements soon!
article posted by:Zuzanna Kleban, Piranha Arts