New Member: Reggae Geel

The FWMF warmly welcomes Reggae Geel as a new member to the network!
Held each summer in Geel, Belgium, Reggae Geel is one of Europe’s oldest and most respected reggae festivals. With a strong mix of reggae legends, rising voices, and genre-bending acts, the festival has become a valued meeting place for artists and audiences alike.

Across its four stages, Reggae Geel offers a rich musical journey: the Gold Stage for headline concerts, the Dub Forest with heavyweight sound systems in a woodland setting, the Bounce Dancehall for Caribbean grooves, and Yagga Yagga for underground sounds and new talent.

Entirely run by volunteers and created in close collaboration with local associations, Reggae Geel reflects a grassroots spirit that combines music, community, and social engagement. We are pleased to welcome them into the FWMF community and look forward to future exchanges and collaborations.

More information: reggaegeel.com

Welcome to our new Member: Mundial Montreal

We’re pleased to welcome Mundial Montreal as a new member of our network!
For the past 15 years, this boutique event has been bringing outstanding talent and sounds from around the world to Montreal each November, creating a unique meeting point for artists and industry professionals.
Mundial is known for its carefully curated artistic line-up and for the strength of the connections it fosters - welcoming delegates and showcasing talent from across more than 50 regions worldwide.
We’re excited to have Mundial Montreal join the network and look forward to future collaborations! 

mundialmontreal.com


Photo by Tora Photography

Welcome to our new Associated Member: Martyna van Nieuwland

We’re delighted to welcome Martyna van Nieuwland as an Associated Member of our network.

Martyna is a curator, consultant, and researcher with a long-standing connection to our community. From 2013 to 2022, she was Head of Programming at the Katowice City of Gardens Cultural Institution in Poland, where she curated the Katowice JazzArt Festival and the world music festival Gardens of Sounds - a valued member of our network.

She later became Artistic Director of the Music Meeting Festival in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, which is also part of our network. Her work there further demonstrated her commitment to innovative and diverse programming in global music.

We’re happy to have her on board!

More information about her work can be found here: https://www.mvn-culture.com/


Photo by Joanna Nowicka

FWMF at Babel Music XP 2025!

Meet the Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals at Babel Music XP 2025 in Marseille

Visit us at stand 18.

Every day at 18:00, we host a Festival Director Meet & Greet—a chance to connect with festival organizers.

FWMF Members at Babel Music XP 2025:

Looking forward to meeting you in Marseille.

New Member: Molde Mundo

We’re happy to welcome Molde Mundo to the Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals!

Molde Mundo brings the world’s music to the heart of Norway, showcasing an exciting mix of global sounds against the stunning backdrop of Molde. The festival is a vibrant celebration of cultural exchange, offering a platform for both emerging and established artists to connect with audiences in a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. With performances, workshops, and a focus on creating community, Molde Mundo is a must-visit for anyone passionate about diverse musical traditions.