With the second version of music convention India International Music Week (IIMW) organising in Mumbai between Feb. 10 and 12, 2026, purposes for artists trying to carry out as a part of the showcase competition at the moment are open.
The upcoming IIMW 2026 guarantees “extra artists, new segments and wider participation throughout India and the worldwide music ecosystem,” in response to a press launch. The inaugural version of IIMW in Goa in February 2025 introduced in over 400 delegates, spanning greater than 30 nations, with a couple of bands mounting multi-city excursions round their look on the showcase.
IIMW is now inviting applications from rising artists throughout the globe and India to carry out in Mumbai. The deadline for submission of purposes is Oct. 10, 2025. Though the appliance type stipulates that IIMW doesn’t cowl journey, lodging, visas or pay an artist payment, these chosen shall be given professional passes with entry to the convention, showcases, and related networking occasions.
The convention additionally guarantees “connections with promoters and bookers of live shows and festivals occurring earlier than, throughout and after IIMW” based mostly on the artist’s profile and can put ahead help for “planning/recommending” cities and venues for an India tour round IIMW. For worldwide artists, the convention organizers may also ship out invite letters for visa functions.
Tickets for IIMW 2026 are anticipated to go on sale later this month.
Rafael Pereira (Govt Trustee at India Music Change) mentioned “India Worldwide Music Week is the bodily manifestation of India Music Change’s imaginative and prescient, unlocking international alternatives for Indian music, songwriters, artists and companies whereas making certain the Indian market stays accessible to these keen to put money into its vibrant and various ecosystem. Every version of IIMW takes us nearer to our objective, going past export & funding, fostering collaboration, innovation and cultural change within the music trade.”
Together with those that utilized and curated acts, artists who carried out at IIMW 2025 in Goa embrace Asian underground pioneer and tabla artist/producer Talvin Singh, nu-disco/funk act Madboy/Mink, Chennai act Jatayu, Austrian rock trio Mother’s Cake, Shillong powerhouse blues artist Tipriti Kharbangar, Indian-origin rapper Tracy De Sa, singer-songwriter Anoushka Maskey, rapper Tsumyoki and DJ-producer Stalvart John, amongst others.
