Complete Artist Lineup: International & Indian Emerging Talent
India International Music Week (IIMW), an international music conference and showcase festival, has announced the full list of artists set to perform at its 2026 edition. The event returns for its second year from 10-12 February 2026, this time in Mumbai.
Positioned around emerging artists and international cultural exchange, IIMW will bring together artists, music industry leaders and professionals from over 30 countries. The organisers describe it as a discovery platform for fans, and a meeting point for music companies, organisations and talent looking to connect with India’s music ecosystem through collaboration, touring and trade.
Artist line-up (IIMW 2026)
Agenda Dei Buoni Propositi (Italy), BELAKO (Spain), Clever Moose (Indonesia), Easy Wanderlings (India), Edwin Raphael (Canada), GiFU (Norway/Faroe Islands), .JNG (India), J-Silk (France), Jasmine Kiara (Canada), Jeremiah de Rozario (India), Milan Ring (Germany/Australia), Naari (Germany), Neel Adhikari (India), PANELIA (India), Ro Maiti (India), Reuben De Melo (Australia), Siki Jo-An (South Africa), the Tamil Jazz Collective (India), Tejas (India) and Two Summ (India).
IIMW begins on the evening of 10 February with a reception, followed by two days of conference programming and showcase performances in Lower Parel.
“IIMW was created to place India firmly in the global music conversation. What’s happening in Mumbai in 2026 isn’t just another edition, it’s a statement. It reflects the ambition and cultural confidence of a music ecosystem that has finally come into its own. For the industry, this is about building real pathways for collaboration, touring and trade. The world is paying attention and India is ready to host, collaborate and lead,” said Sushil Chhugani, Director at India Music Exchange.
IIMW Pro: conference programme
IIMW Pro, the conference arm of IIMW, is designed to connect stakeholders with one of the world’s fastest-growing music markets. The 2026 programme will cover topics including emerging market entry strategies, attribution and royalties in the age of AI, building new festivals versus licensing existing formats, the capacity gap across South Asian venues, and how micro-community fan bases in India are shaping audience engagement.
“IIMW Pro will feature convergence of industry stakeholders that is unprecedented. Whether it is licensee industries bodies and PRO’s or the coming together of Ministries including External Affairs, Information & Broadcasting, Tourism, Culture, & Commerce for the purposes of music trade and cultural exchange, there is no denying that history will be made at this edition. Come prepared for progress at IIMW 2026,” said Rafael Pereira, Director at India Music Exchange.
The organisers also said the event will include participation from a mix of global and Indian companies and institutions including Live Nation, AEG Live, British Council, EMPIRE, Desi Trill, Merlin, Rolling Stone, IQ Magazine, YouTube, BookMyShow, District by Zomato, Skillbox, Zee Live, IPRS, PPL, RMPL, GEMA, PRS for Music, EEMA, NRAI, the Services Export Promotion Council of India, WAVES Bazaar, among others.
Event details
IIMW 2026 Conference (IIMW Pro)
Dates: 11–12 February 2026
Venue: Museum of Solutions (MuSo), Lower Parel
Time: 9am–5pm
Panels, workshops, networking sessions and B2B meetings with music industry leaders and professionals from over 30 countries.
IIMW 2026 Showcase Festival
Dates: 11–12 February 2026
Venues: antiSOCIAL and Epitome (Todi Mill, Lower Parel)
Time: 6pm onwards
Two evenings of showcase performances by 20+ Indian and international emerging artists across multiple venues.
