Discover sounds from across the globe at this year’s Worldwide Music Expo (WOMEX), which comes to Manchester from the 24th to 26th of October, this prestigious music industry event will open its doors to the public with over 50 acts across 5 venues, including Albert Hall!
Immerse yourself in a vibrant mix of musical genres and styles, including folk, roots, jazz and electronic, with artists representing diverse cultures and regions from around the world.
Artists
Adédèji (Nigeria) | Ali Doğan Gönültaş (Türkiye) | Batsükh Dorj (Mongolia) | BIM (Benin International Musical) (Benin) | Chakam Ensemble (Iran / Palestine / France) | Clare Sands (Ireland) | Cristina Clara (Portugal) | Ensamble B11 (Venezuela) | Erol Josué (Haiti) | Ganna (Ukraine / Germany) | House of Waters (Japan / Argentina / USA) | Jonathan Ferr (Brazil) | Justin Adams & Mauro Durante (UK / Italy) | Kabaka Pyramid (Jamaica) | Kamakan (Iran / France) | Katarina Barruk (Norway / Sweden) | Les Mamans du Congo x Rrobin (Congo / France) | Pelkkä Poutanen (Finland) | Sara Curruchich (Guatemala) | Votia (La Réunion)
From traditional music forms to the latest underground sounds, find out more and listen to the WOMEX 24 artists.
Credits
WOMEX is produced by Piranha Arts. Manchester Music City is the local host partner for WOMEX 24.
Partners
Manchester City Council, Brighter Sound, English Folk Expo and Marketing Manchester, Piranha Arts, Horizons, Black Lives in Music, Attitude is Everything.
Venues
Albert Hall, Aviva Studios, Bridgewater Hall, Manchester Central, O2 Ritz, HOME (film programme).
Supporters
Arts Council England, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA), Manchester Airport Group.
