Get on stage at MW:M Club Festival — 4–5 November 2026, RAW Gelände Berlin. Deadline: 30 June 2026.
MW:M Club Festival, as part of the MW:M26, is a showcase festival for national and international artists. Within two nights, visitors can expect numerous emerging artists, curated discoveries, and live experiences across several venues on the iconic RAW Gelände.
Curated by Jean-Paul Mendelsohn, the Club Festival is an international showcase platform for the artists of tomorrow. Open to MW:M delegates and the general public, it celebrates Berlin’s live music culture even through the dark days of November.
Formerly MW:M LIVE, the MW:M Club Festival is being reimagined, now happening at RAW Gelände, and thereby moving into a space where Berliners and international visitors celebrate live music and the city’s unique culture. For artists partcipating, this is a unique opportunity to perform in front of new audiences as well as music industry personalities.
Who this call is for
- Emerging artists or bands with a live set ready for an international audience
- Artists whose music finding their first stages, looking for the right room and the right crowd,
- Projects that cross genres, formats, or expectations and want a stage that can hold it,
- or anyone making music that deserves to be heard live in Berlin in November.
What you get as a Club Festival artist
- A live slot at MW:M Club Festival 2026: at one of the RAW Gelände venues
- Performance in front of international music professionals, MW:M delegates, and Berlin audiences
- Inclusion in MW:M Club Festival communications: artist page on the website, potentially newsletter mention, social media features, PR
- Curatorial support from the Club Festival team
What are we looking for
We’re open to solo artists, bands, and collaborative projects. Local Berlin acts, German acts from elsewhere, and international acts from across Europe and beyond. Acts connected to the LISTEN TO BERLIN network and compilation will have particular consideration via our ongoing partnership.
You or your music project don’t fit the standard categories? If you think you still belong at a club festival, we’re happy to receive your apllication.
How it works
Submit your application by 30 June 2026. The Club Festival team will review all applications. You’ll hear back from us with a decision shortly after. If accepted, we work with you on tech rider, performance slot, and promotion.