Artist applications
Apply to perform at Tallinn Music Week 2026
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 27 OCTOBER 2025, 23:59 (EET)
FILL IN THE TMW 2026 APPLICATION FORM
TMW welcomes artists of all genres from across the globe to apply for a chance to perform at one of Europe’s most acclaimed international music discovery festivals.
TMW 2026 main dates:
- Music Festival: Thu, 9 April – Sat, 11 April
About 175-180 artists from diverse genres and scenes from across Europe and beyond will perform in Tallinn’s top venues for an audience of approximately 18,000 people, including over 1,000 international and Baltic-Nordic music industry professionals.
- Conference: Fri, 10 April – Sat, 11 April
Panel discussions, presentations, and practical activities including dedicated mentoring sessions and one-on-ones with industry professionals. Designed to provide new knowledge and valuable connections to support your career development.
- City Festival: Thu, 9 April – Sun, 12 April
Daytime experiences throughout Tallinn—from city-stage gigs to art and culinary events. Daytime explorations across Tallinn from city stage gigs to art and cuisine.
TMW OFFERS
To all artists:
- TMW 2026 PRO Passes for all performing artists (band or collective members on the stage), and 1 representative (manager, tour manager, or similar), granting access to the music festival, conference, and artist education programme (workshops, mentoring sessions). PRO Passes need to be registered 1 month before the start of the festival (exact instructions and deadline will be communicated to all performing artists)
- Exposure to over 1,000 music industry professionals and over 100 music journalists, and an audience of 18,000+ people
- Access to the TMW PRO digital platform with networking opportunities, including key regional and international industry professionals. PRO Passes need to be registered 1 month before the start of the festival (exact instructions and deadline will be communicated to all performing artists)
- National and international promotion
- The chance to highlight new releases with international potential
- Sound, lighting, and basic backline equipment according to your submitted technical rider in the most suitable showcase and venue, with professional production support. TMW will not guarantee the provision of screens for visuals
- A preparatory info session via Zoom with the TMW team
ADDITIONAL OFFERS
To international artists:
- Opportunities to collaborate with the festival’s promotion and production team to showcase and market new releases
- Transfers from airport or ferry terminal to the hotel upon request (exact information and deadline for requesting will be communicated to all performing artists)
- Twin-room accommodation in a 3* hotel for the night of the performance for each performing artist (band or collective members on the stage) and 1 representative (manager, tour manager, or similar)
- Catering (1 hot meal per artist collective member) on performance day
To Estonian artists:
- Opportunities to work with the festival team on the presentation and promotion of new releases
- Opportunities to invite relevant international industry professionals to your TMW showcase
CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
- TMW does not cover international travel costs or performance fees.
- Upon confirming their participation in the festival, the artist enters into a mutual binding contract with the festival on the basis of the conditions offered. Once confirmed, a performance cannot be cancelled without a valid reason (e.g., health issues, international travel restrictions). In the case of cancellation without a valid reason, the artist may be required to reimburse the festival for costs related to the performance, as well as face restricted opportunities to perform at the festival in future. Therefore, before confirming your participation in the TMW programme, we ask you to calculate your costs, risks and make a decision accordingly.
- All performances may be photographed, recorded, or broadcast by TMW media partners for promotional use.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 27 OCTOBER 2025, 23:59 (EET)
All applications will be reviewed by our booking team, which includes Estonian and international music experts across multiple genres and scenes.
All applicants will be notified by January 2026 via the representative’s email provided in the application form. This includes both selected and non-selected applicants.
Artists selected to perform will be announced in January 2026. The exact announcement date will be confirmed in advance.
If you have questions or experience any technical difficulties with the application, please contact us at info@tmw.ee
FILL IN THE TMW 2026 APPLICATION FORM
Should you have any questions or run into any technical problems when applying, reach out to us directly at info@tmw.ee