{"id":1583,"date":"2026-09-03T16:36:16","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T15:36:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tripleguns.com\/?p=1583"},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:48:14","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T15:48:14","slug":"2026-2027_music_conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tripleguns.com\/en\/news\/2026-2027_music_conference\/","title":{"rendered":"[2026\u201327 Edition] Global Music Industry Conferences, Showcases &amp; Music Markets: A Worldwide Calendar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-wp-embed is-provider-tripleguns wp-block-embed-tripleguns\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"sM4jrnchEw\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tripleguns.com\/en\/news\/global_japanese_anime_expo_event\/\">\u30102026 ver\u3011Anime Expos and Japanese Cultural Events Around the World: A Month-by-Month Calendar<\/a><\/blockquote><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201c\u30102026 ver\u3011Anime Expos and Japanese Cultural Events Around the World: A Month-by-Month Calendar\u201d \u2014 TRIPLEGUNS\" src=\"https:\/\/tripleguns.com\/en\/news\/global_japanese_anime_expo_event\/embed\/#?secret=YywvibKRfO#?secret=sM4jrnchEw\" data-secret=\"sM4jrnchEw\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Last June, we published a blog post on the Tripleguns website called <strong>\u201cGlobal Anime Expo &amp; Japanese Culture Event Calendar\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To our delight, a few people told us things like, \u201cThis is really useful!\u201d and \u201cIt\u2019s so much easier to understand when everything is listed like this.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So this time, we\u2019ve put together a <strong>music industry version: a global calendar of music conferences, showcases and industry events around the world.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once again, this may be a very niche topic that only speaks to a small group of people, but even if you don\u2019t work in the music industry, we hope you\u2019ll have a look and discover that <strong>there is a whole world of B2B events behind the music business too.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1672\" height=\"941\" src=\"https:\/\/tripleguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Global-Music-Conference-Calendar-_Tripleguns_en.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1548\" srcset=\"https:\/\/tripleguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Global-Music-Conference-Calendar-_Tripleguns_en.png 1672w, https:\/\/tripleguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Global-Music-Conference-Calendar-_Tripleguns_en-800x450.png 800w, https:\/\/tripleguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Global-Music-Conference-Calendar-_Tripleguns_en-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/tripleguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/Global-Music-Conference-Calendar-_Tripleguns_en-1536x864.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1672px) 100vw, 1672px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to perform overseas?<br>Play at international festivals?<br>Connect with labels, promoters, agents and managers around the world?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When Japanese artists and music professionals think about expanding internationally, performing abroad is only one part of the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another important part is to attend <strong>music conferences, showcase festivals and music markets held throughout the world<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From SXSW in the United States and ESNS in the Netherlands to Reeperbahn Festival in Germany, ILMC and The Great Escape in the UK, and TIMM, MU:CON and All That Matters in Asia, there are industry gatherings taking place across the globe throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And it is not only artists who attend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Labels, managers, booking agents, promoters, festivals, venues, publishers, streaming platforms, music tech companies, media organisations and music export bodies from different countries all come together in the same place during such gatherings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This article introduces some of the world\u2019s major <strong>music conferences, showcase festivals and music markets<\/strong>, arranged as a month-by-month calendar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Dates, programmes and participation requirements may change from year to year. Please check each event\u2019s official website for the latest information.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25bc January<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>City \/ Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/esns.nl\/en\/\">ESNS \u2013 Eurosonic Noorderslag<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Groningen \/ Netherlands<\/td><td>A major European showcase festival and music conference focused on introducing emerging artists from across Europe. The 2027 edition will take place from 13\u201316 January.<\/td><td>Brings together festivals, booking agents, labels and music export organisations from across Europe. Previous performers include Stromae, The xx, Hozier and Fontaines D.C.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.folk.org\/conference\">Folk Alliance International Conference<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Chicago \/ USA<\/td><td>An international music conference centred around Folk, Roots and Global Music. The 2027 edition will take place from 27\u201331 January.<\/td><td>Artists, managers, agents, labels, festivals, venues and radio professionals from around the world attend, with both official and private showcases taking place throughout the event.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25bc February<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>City \/ Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ilmc.com\/\">ILMC \u2013 International Live Music Conference<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>London \/ UK<\/td><td>An international conference dedicated to the global live music, touring and festival industries. ILMC 2027 will take place from 23\u201326 February.<\/td><td>Rather than focusing primarily on recorded music, ILMC brings together promoters, agents, festivals, venues, ticketing companies and touring professionals from across the live entertainment business.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25bc March<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>City \/ Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/sxsw.com\/music-festival\/\">SXSW Music Festival &amp; Conference<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Austin \/ USA<\/td><td>One of the world\u2019s best-known events bringing together music, film, technology, culture and other creative industries across the city of Austin. The 2027 Music Festival &amp; Conference will run from 15\u201321 March.<\/td><td>Alongside showcases from artists around the world, the conference covers topics including the music business, touring, music tech, copyright, AI and fandom. Labels, agencies, media companies and music export organisations also host showcases and networking events here.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25bc April<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>City \/ Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/jazzahead.de\/\">jazzahead!<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Bremen \/ Germany<\/td><td>An international trade fair, conference and showcase festival dedicated to jazz. The 2027 edition will take place from 22\u201324 April.<\/td><td>Musicians are joined by labels, agencies, festivals, bookers and media organisations from around the world in a trade-fair format, alongside an official showcase programme.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25bc May<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>City \/ Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/greatescapefestival.com\/\">The Great Escape<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Brighton \/ UK<\/td><td>A major discovery-focused showcase festival and music conference held across numerous venues in Brighton each May. The 2027 edition will take place from 12\u201315 May.<\/td><td>More than 450 emerging artists perform across over 30 venues. During the day, the industry conference includes panels, keynote sessions and networking attended by music professionals from around the world.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/musicbiz.org\/\">Music Biz<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>San Diego \/ USA<\/td><td>A music business conference organised by the Music Business Association. The 2027 edition will take place from 17\u201320 May.<\/td><td>Approximately 2,000 industry professionals are expected to attend, representing record labels, DSPs and streaming services, distributors, publishers, music tech, management and marketing.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25bc June<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>City \/ Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timmjp.com\/en\">TIMM \u2013 Tokyo International Music Market<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Tokyo \/ Japan<\/td><td>An international music market connecting the Japanese music industry with overseas professionals, with a strong focus on international expansion and exchange. The 2026 edition was held from 8\u201313 June.<\/td><td>Includes networking between overseas buyers and Japanese music professionals, business seminars and showcase performances. In 2026, cooperation with MUSIC AWARDS JAPAN WEEK was further expanded.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25bc September<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>City \/ Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bigsound.org.au\/\">BIGSOUND<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Brisbane \/ Australia<\/td><td>One of Australia\u2019s leading music conferences and showcase events. The 2026 edition will take place from 1\u20134 September.<\/td><td>Alongside the industry conference, numerous artists perform as part of the BIGSOUND showcase programme. Attendees include professionals from labels, publishing, sync, management and media.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"MU:CON\">MU:CON<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Seoul \/ South Korea<\/td><td>A global music business platform connecting the Korean and international music and entertainment industries. The 2026 edition will take place from 2\u20134 September.<\/td><td>Includes business matching, business workshops, conferences and global showcases, providing opportunities for Korean and international music professionals to connect.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/iff.rocks\/home\/\">IFF LDN \u2013 International Festival Forum<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>London \/ UK<\/td><td>A live music industry event centred around festival bookers and booking agents from across the world. The 2026 edition will take place from 7\u20139 September around Outernet London.<\/td><td>Around 1,000 booking agents and festival professionals, representing more than 700 festivals and over 40 markets, are expected to attend. Unlike many general music conferences, IFF is invitation-only and strongly focused on festival booking and agency business. In 2026, the new <strong>Asia Live<\/strong> programme will also be launched to strengthen ties between Asian festivals and the international live industry.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.reeperbahnfestival.com\/en\">Reeperbahn Festival<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Hamburg \/ Germany<\/td><td>A major showcase festival and music industry conference held throughout Hamburg\u2019s Reeperbahn district. The 2026 edition will take place from 16\u201319 September.<\/td><td>Hundreds of artists perform alongside a conference programme covering the music and digital industries, providing networking, matchmaking and international business opportunities.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25bc October<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>City \/ Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.allthatmatters.asia\/\">All That Matters \/ Music Matters Live<\/a><\/strong><\/td><td>Singapore<\/td><td>An international Asian conference spanning music, sports, gaming, marketing and entertainment. The 2026 edition will run from 2\u20137 October.<\/td><td>Music Matters Live takes place from 2\u20134 October, followed by the industry conference from 5\u20137 October. Participants include music companies as well as brands, platforms, technology companies and entertainment businesses.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Amsterdam Dance Event \u2013 ADE<\/strong><\/td><td>Amsterdam \/ Netherlands<\/td><td>One of the world\u2019s largest festivals and business platforms dedicated to electronic music. The 2026 edition will take place from 21\u201325 October.<\/td><td>Club events, live performances, conferences, music tech programmes and networking take place throughout the city. DJs and producers are joined by labels, agents, promoters, festivals and music technology companies from around the world.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>WOMEX \u2013 Worldwide Music Expo<\/strong><\/td><td>Las Palmas, Gran Canaria \/ Spain<\/td><td>An international music market focused on World, Folk, Roots, Traditional and Global Music. The 2026 edition will take place from 21\u201325 October.<\/td><td>Approximately 2,600 music professionals attend its combination of trade fair, conference, networking, film and showcase programmes. Festivals, bookers, agents and Music Export organisations from around the world take part.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BIME Bilbao<\/strong><\/td><td>Bilbao \/ Spain<\/td><td>An international music industry meeting connecting Europe and Latin America. The 2026 edition will take place from 27\u201330 October.<\/td><td>BIME Pro includes talks, workshops, speed meetings and networking, while BIME Live presents showcase performances. Its connection between European and Latin American music markets is a defining feature.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ACCES \u2013 Music In Africa Conference for Collaborations, Exchange and Showcases<\/strong><\/td><td>Johannesburg \/ South Africa<\/td><td>A conference, trade event and showcase festival focused on the African music industry. The 2026 edition will take place from 28\u201331 October.<\/td><td>Artists, labels, promoters, festivals and booking agents from across Africa gather alongside international music professionals for networking, knowledge exchange and showcases.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\u25bc November<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>City \/ Country<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Notes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Visa For Music<\/strong><\/td><td>Rabat \/ Morocco<\/td><td>A Music Market &amp; Festival focused primarily on music from Africa and the Middle East. The 2026 edition will take place from 18\u201321 November.<\/td><td>Held annually in Rabat since 2014, the event brings together artists, festivals, promoters, agents and cultural organisations through showcases, forums, meetings and international exchange. It serves as a platform connecting African and Middle Eastern music with the wider global industry.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Is the Difference Between a Music Festival and a Music Industry Conference?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripleguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1544\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7775;width:711px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The events listed above can broadly be divided into several formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talks, panels, meetings and networking between music industry professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Showcase Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Short live performances designed to introduce emerging artists and internationally focused acts to industry professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Music Market \/ Trade Fair<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Labels, agents, festivals, music export organisations and other companies exhibit, meet and conduct business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Festival + Conference<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Industry conferences take place during the day, while showcase performances are held across the city at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">SXSW, ESNS, The Great Escape, Reeperbahn Festival and BIGSOUND are examples of this format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The type of professionals attending can also vary considerably between events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ILMC and IFF, for example, have a strong concentration of professionals working in touring, festivals and booking agencies, while Music Biz has a greater focus on labels, streaming, publishing, distribution and music technology.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ADE specialises in electronic music, jazzahead! focuses on jazz, while WOMEX and Visa For Music have particularly strong communities around Global Music and music rooted in specific cultures and regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Music Industry Conferences Are Not Just for Artists<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Artists are only one part of the picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Music conferences bring together people from across the entire music ecosystem, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Labels, managers, booking agents, promoters, festivals, venues, publishers, streaming companies, music tech businesses, media organisations and music export bodies.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a few days, people who normally work in different countries, companies and parts of the industry can suddenly be found in the same city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is one of the reasons these events continue to play such an important role in the international music business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>There Are Still Many Places Where the Global Music Industry Meets Face to Face<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/tripleguns.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1545\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.7775;width:711px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Today, music can travel around the world almost instantly through Spotify, YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and other digital platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A track released in Japan can be heard by someone in Brazil, Germany or Indonesia the very next day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yet when it comes to international touring, festival bookings, label partnerships, publishing and many other areas of the music business, <strong>meeting people face to face still matters enormously<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Behind many international projects are relationships built through in-person conversations, introductions, meetings and multiple appointments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is why music conferences, showcase festivals and music markets continue to thrive, even in an increasingly digital industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They are places where people come looking for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>new artists<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>new international partners<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>new festivals and touring opportunities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>new markets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>new ideas and technologies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In other words, the global music industry still has plenty of physical places where people meet, talk and create the next project together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Music Is Increasingly Part of National Content Industry Strategies<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking beyond music-specific conferences, another major global trend is becoming increasingly visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Countries and cities are now bringing together <strong>music, film, animation, games, webtoons, technology and other creative sectors as part of broader content-industry export strategies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One example is <strong>ENTER-TECH, SEOUL 2026<\/strong> in South Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Held across Seoul\u2019s DDP and Dongdaemun area in September 2026, the event brings together the SPP International Content Market, ENTER-TECH Festival, and Game \u00b7 E-Sports Seoul (GES).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Its programmes include international business matching, investment meetings, networking, exhibitions, AI and XR technologies, and a K-POP showcase.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than treating music as an isolated sector, the event brings different parts of the Korean content industry together within a single international business platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Similar initiatives can be found elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>South Korea | K-CONTENT EXPO<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to Seoul-led initiatives, KOCCA, the Korea Creative Content Agency also organises <strong>K-CONTENT EXPO<\/strong> events in international markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These programmes bring Korean content companies together with overseas buyers and partners, supporting the global expansion of Korean content through business meetings, showcases and industry exchange.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Taiwan | Taiwan Creative Content Fest \u2013 TCCF<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Organised by TAICCA, the Taiwan Creative Content Agency, TCCF is a major content market covering film, publishing, animation, games, music, technology and other creative sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pitching, investment, international co-production and business matching are used to connect Taiwanese content with global markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Singapore | Singapore Media Festival<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Led by Singapore\u2019s Infocomm Media Development Authority, the Singapore Media Festival brings together platforms such as the Asia TV Forum &amp; Market, Singapore International Film Festival, and Singapore Comic Con.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Film, IP, games, creators and other sectors are connected through a wider international media and content-industry ecosystem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These examples show that artists and entertainment companies are no longer the only ones thinking about international expansion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Governments, cities and public organisations are increasingly treating content as an export industry and building platforms that will bring overseas buyers, investors, festivals and businesses into their markets.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h1 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