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#welshmusicabroad are committed to showcasing the very best in new Welsh music on the international stage. Here we post a range of exciting international showcasing opportunities throughout the year, open to artists from Wales.
See the latest opportunities to showcase your talent across the globe.
…and don’t forget, applications for FOCUS Wales 2026 are now open HERE until 1st November!
More opportunities will be announced shortly…
SXSW 2026
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LOCATION:
Austin, Texas, USA - Start Date:
March 12, 2026 -
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE:
October 24, 2025
SXSW Music Festival Showcasing Artists can take advantage of career-changing showcase opportunities and unprecedented access to the amazing mix of influential industry participants who attend SXSW every year.
ESNS 2026
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LOCATION:
Groningen, The Netherlands - Start Date:
January 14, 2026 -
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE:
September 1, 2025
ESNS (Eurosonic Noorderslag) is a non-profit organisation and independent platform dedicated to the promotion and discovery of new European and Dutch music.
Founded in 1986, ESNS hosts an annual four-day showcase festival and music conference across venues in Groningen, the Netherlands. Uncover the most enthralling emerging European (Eurosonic) and Dutch (Noorderslag) acts ranging from mainstream pop to progressive finds during the festival, which sets the stage for leading European festivals. Expand your knowledge of industry-leading topics and innovation during the conference, geared at trailblazing the music industry towards a sustainable future.
M for Montreal 2025
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LOCATION:
Montreal, Quebec, Canada - Start Date:
November 19, 2025 -
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE:
June 18, 2025
M for Montreal is pleased to open music submissions for Wales based artists for our exciting collaboration with FOCUS Wales. This partnership is designed to offer reciprocal business and showcasing opportunities welcoming artists from Wales to the M for Montreal: Showcase Festival & Conference, which will next take place in Montreal, QC, Canada, over 19th-22nd November, 2025 https://mpourmontreal.com/en/
Submissions are open to Wales based artists of all genres, via this form, through until 5pm (UK) on Wednesday 18th June. All submissions must be completed within this time.
Please note that this opportunity is open exclusively to original music artists from Wales.
Pro Weekend 2025
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LOCATION:
Castellon, Spain - Start Date:
October 15, 2025 -
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE:
June 20, 2025
FOCUS Wales is pleased to open music submissions for Wales based artists for our exciting collaboration with Pro Weekend: Showcase Festival & Conference, which will next take place in Castellón, Spain, over 15-18 October, 2025 www.proweekendfest.com
What’s included for the selected artist:
- €500 performance fee.
- Ground transport between Valencia (VLC) or Castellón (CDT) Airport and the festival.
- Hotel accommodation during the festival.
- Full standard backline provided.
- Catering on performance day.
- 30-minute showcase slot at one of the festival’s official venues.
- Professional photography and video of your live set.
- Delegate and showcase passes for you and your team (e.g. management, booking agent).
Submissions are open to Wales based artists of all genres through until 5pm (UK) on Friday 20th June. All submissions must be completed within this time.
Please note that this opportunity is open exclusively to new original music artists from Wales.
BreakOut West 2025
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LOCATION:
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada - Start Date:
September 24, 2025 -
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE:
June 16, 2025
BreakOut West is pleased to open music submissions for Wales based artists for our exciting collaboration with FOCUS Wales. This partnership is designed to offer reciprocal business and showcasing opportunities welcoming artists from Wales to the BreakOut West: Showcase Festival & Conference, which will next take place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, over September 24 - 28, 2025 https://breakoutwest.ca/
Submissions are open to Wales based artists of all genres through until 5pm (UK) on Monday 16th June. All submissions must be completed within this time.
Please note that this opportunity is open exclusively to new original music artists from Wales.
Reeperbahn Festival 2025
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LOCATION:
Hamburg, Germany - Start Date:
September 17, 2025 -
APPLICATION CLOSE DATE:
July 1, 2025
Hamburg's Reeperbahn festival is europe's largest club festival and international platform for pop culture, it transforms Hamburg into the centre of the international music scene once a year. Together with artists and visitors the festival unleashes new talent, creates special moments and expands musical horizons for all. The festival is guided by diversity, sustainability and gender equality. Reeperbahn are a founding member of the Keychange initiative and are committed to a 50/50 gender quota at festivals and music organisations worldwide.