Two electrifying nights, four venues, 30 acts from Berlin, Germany, and across Europe: MW:M Live transformed the Kulturbrauerei on November 12th and 13th into a vibrant showcase hotspot. With sold-out houses both nights, the festival presented Berlin’s creative diversity and brought together emerging talent, established acts, and international music industry decision-makers.
As an integral part of the Most Wanted: Music Convention, MW:M Live offered artists a unique platform: performing in front of a high-caliber professional audience from booking agencies, labels, media, and festivals, they had the opportunity to take their careers to the next level. All conference attendees automatically had access to the concerts, while additional concert tickets were also available for music fans.
Four Venues, One Vision
The showcase festival spanned across PANDA, Maschinenhaus, Kesselhaus, and Frannz Club, creating an atmosphere where musical innovation and networking seamlessly merged. The diversity of locations enabled the presentation of vastly different sounds and styles – from intimate singer-songwriter performances to high-energy genre experiments.
Focus Land North Rhine-Westphalia
A special highlight was the collaboration with PopBoard NRW and popNRW, which put the musically diverse North Rhine-Westphalia in the spotlight as the Focus Land. Acts like MUNSEF, SCHWARZ, Kajsa Alma, Trustfundbabes, WYFE, and Vyka showcased the creative breadth of one of Germany’s most active music regions.
European Perspectives
MW:M Live 2025 expanded its international focus and presented fresh perspectives from across Europe with support from the Bulgarian Music Association, Next Generation EU & PVU, SoundCzech – Czech Music Office, and Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg. Acts like VAVUNETTHA, Pistamashina, DasRADIAL, and Lyhre brought their unique cultural backgrounds to the Berlin stage, demonstrating how the city functions as a melting pot for European music culture.
LISTEN TO BERLIN Meets MW:M
The alliance between Most Wanted: Music and LISTEN TO BERLIN set new standards in 2025. Promising Berlin acts who were recently released on the LISTEN TO BERLIN: COMPILATION were given the chance to present themselves to an international professional audience. Ellice, Charlotte Colace, Taubenraucher, Gotopo, YETUNDEY, and Stimulus represented the local scene and demonstrated why Berlin continues to be regarded as one of the most exciting music ecosystems worldwide.
Unforgettable Moments on Stage
Unforgettable highlights defined both festival nights: Berlin-based singer-songwriter Ellice captivated audiences with emotional depth and poetic presence. Haus F broke through genre boundaries with experimental sound and visual aesthetics. The energetic duo Tape Head & NONI electrified the crowd with their dynamic performance. The exceptional Charlotte Colace impressed with artistic maturity, while INDOME thrilled with electrifying performance and intense stage presence.
Further highlights were delivered by Hayes & Y with their innovative fusion, MARNELE with soulful intensity, Alex Stolze with atmospheric depth, Paul Sies with a genre-crossing approach, Brenda Blitz with powerful authenticity, DONBASGRL with radical energy, and Dim Fumes with hypnotic sound.
Platform for the Next Generation
MW:M Live 2025 was more than a showcase festival – it was an investment in the future of the music industry. The combination of high-caliber performances and direct access to industry decision-makers created a unique space for talent scouting, business networking, and creative inspiration.
The collaboration between local Berlin acts, national talent from the Focus Land NRW, and international artists from across Europe made it clear: Berlin remains a laboratory for new ideas, a meeting place for global music culture, and a city that continuously shapes the future of live music.
Experience All Acts in Full Format
Many recordings of the convention sessions and live acts from the two main stages can be watched in our YouTube Channel.
Save the Date for MW:M26
Most Wanted: Music returns from November 3–5, 2026 – with three days full of inspiring sessions, live concerts, and unique networking opportunities.