Berlin’s festival on the future of the music biz
11-13 NOV 25
Kulturbrauerei

In 2025, we position the global music community not as subjects of external forces, but as architects of change. At MW:M25, we’ll generate practical solutions that will shape the future of music.
Learn more about our thematic vision here!
Why Attend MW:M?
- Connect with 3,500+ music professionals from 20+ countries
- Discover breakthrough technologies and business models reshaping the industry
- Learn from 100+ speakers across cutting-edge panels, workshops and masterclasses
- Experience the future of music with 20+ showcasing artists
- Expand your network at specialized networking events and satellite sessions
MW:M25 Features
The programme included interactive talks, interviews and workshops with experts and artists from all over the world, experimental networking formats and live performances.
LISTEN TO BERLIN: AWARDS
Berlin’s music scene players will be awarded, who set new impulses with their commitment, creativity and innovative strength.
MW:M Convention
MW:M Research
Join the academic exploration of music’s evolution at our dedicated research track.
MW:M Live
Discover tomorrow’s standout artists performing across multiple stages at Kulturbrauerei Berlin.
MW:M Satellites
Experience Berlin’s vibrant music ecosystem through a bus tour and special events hosted across the city.
- Early Bird Registration
Join the transformation!
You’d like to contribute to MW:M25? Please watch out for our Call for Proposals, still open:
MW:M Live
MW:M Live is the showcase festival of Most Wanted: Music, where rising stars take center stage! All MW:M attendees automatically have access to the concerts.
MW:M Satellites
The MW:M Satellites are decentralised side events organised by partner companies, universities and other organisations and take place all over Berlin.
That’s what last year’s edition of MW:M looked like. Our Aftermovie.
About MW:M
Our Mission
MOST WANTED: MUSIC is an innovative festival for music economies and cultures in Berlin, organized by the Berlin Music Commission on behalf of the Senate Department for Economics.
Music is our passion, business our catalyst, and sustainability our ethos. MW:M aims to shape the future of the music and creative industries by fostering collaboration, practical knowledge transfer, networking, and new business models.
The festival features keynotes, interviews, debates, workshops, and matchmaking on current topics in music, tech, and creative industries, providing direct value to creators and businesses.
MW:M25 takes place November 11–13 at Berlin’s Kulturbrauerei, with talks, workshops, networking, and live performances by international experts and artists. The convention is accompanied by the LISTEN TO BERLIN: AWARDS, MW:M Live showcase, and MW:M Satellites—partner events across the city.