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 and explore our speakers!
MW:M25 Convention
The convention programme on 12-13 Nov. included interactive talks, interviews and workshops with experts and artists from all over the world, experimental networking formats and live performances.
Part of the convention are our sub formats:
MW:M Research
Join the academic exploration of music’s evolution at our dedicated research track.
Hybrid Music Lab
Explore the space for performances and experiences of experimentation and new technologies.
MW:M Artist Academy
Expansion of MW:M Live: our new comprehensive two-day professional development program.
MW:M Satellites
Experience Berlin’s vibrant music ecosystem through a bus tour and special events hosted across the city.
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 What & When?
11.
Nov
DAY PROGRAMME
MW:M Satellites
EVENING PROGRAMME
LISTEN TO BERLIN: AWARDS
12.
Nov
DAY PROGRAMME
MW:M Convention
LISTEN TO BERLIN: YOUTH
EVENING PROGRAMME
MW:M Live
13.
Nov
DAY PROGRAMME
MW:M Convention
EVENING PROGRAMME
MW:M Live
News
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.