Festival Database

Notes: A major global Afrobeats festival with events across different continents. General contact is hello@afronation.com, but not for artist submission.

Notes: Check their website for contact details.

Notes: UK-based festival. Direct email provided.

Notes: Primarily through agents; no public email for artist submissions.

Notes: Global festival with a focus on African culture. Located at Mother Africa Beach (Marcory Zone 4) Cote D'ivoire, December 2025.

Notes: No public email for artist submissions. They primarily book through agents. Monitor their social media and website for any specific talent search prog...Read More

Notes: No public email for artist submissions.

Notes: Exclusively through booking agents. No direct public submission.

Notes: Primarily through booking agents. They sometimes use platforms like Sonicbids for specific stages/emerging artists. Check their website for applicatio...Read More

Notes: They have a year-round submission form for general events, which may include consideration for Summerfest. Check the 'Music Submissions' section on th...Read More

Notes: Focused on established artists or very specific showcases. Best to contact through industry channels.

Notes: They have a specific application process that opens annually for their music festival. This is one of the best opportunities for emerging artists. Loo...Read More

Notes: Check their website for a contact form or direct email if available. Often, smaller festivals are more open to direct contact.

Notes: Highly curated, primarily through established acts and their agents.

Notes: No public submission email. Focus on building industry connections.

Notes: Typically via booking agents.

Notes: Main festival in Ghana, but often has US tour/pop-ups. info@afrochella.com is for general inquiries, unlikely for artist submission. No public email f...Read More

Notes: Annual event in Lagos, Nigeria, typically running from December to early January.

Notes: Has a very specific 'Emerging Talent Competition' that opens annually. This is the only way to directly submit as an unsigned artist. ONLY for specifi...Read More

Notes: Primarily through booking agents. Occasionally run 'BBC Introducing' stages which have their own submission processes.

Notes: No direct public submission. Work through agents.

Notes: No public email.

Notes: They have a 'Performers & Artists' section on their website, which may include application forms when open. Check their 'Contact Us' or 'Get Involved'...Read More

Notes: No direct public submission.

Notes: No direct public submission.

Notes: General contact is hello@afronation.com, but not for artist submission.

Notes: They have an artist application process that opens. Check their 'Get Involved' section. Use with caution for artist inquiries, always check their 'App...Read More

Notes: Highly recommended for emerging artists. They have a dedicated 'Artist Applications' process that opens annually, usually via platforms like Music Glu...Read More

Notes: Likely through agents, but smaller festivals sometimes have contact forms. Check their 'Contact' or 'Get Involved' page.

Notes: Primarily through booking agents. Sometimes run specific talent programs.

Notes: No direct public submission email for main stages. They have a 'Future Sound' program for emerging Danish/Nordic artists.

Notes: No direct public submission. Booking agents are key.

Notes: Exclusively through DJ agencies/management.

Notes: No direct public submission.

Notes: No direct public submission for major acts. Given its genre focus, it's a good target for rap/hip-hop artists. Check for any specific application wind...Read More

Notes: They sometimes have application processes for smaller stages or emerging talent. Check 'Contact' or 'Artists' sections.

Notes: No direct public submission.

Notes: No direct public submission.

Notes: A very large festival, primarily booking established international and regional artists. Use info@mawazine.ma with extreme caution for artist pitches.

Notes: General contact is hello@afronation.com, but not for artist submission.

Notes: Primarily through agents, but renowned for showcasing diverse talent. They have specific programs for emerging artists. Check their 'Talent' section.

Notes: No direct public submission for major stages.

Notes: Sometimes has application forms for smaller stages. Check their website.

Notes: They have a clear submission process on their website for artists. Highly recommended for Afrobeats/World Music. Look for 'Artists' or 'Submissions' o...Read More

Notes: Smaller, more specialized festival. More likely to have direct contact or application information on their site. Use professionally and concisely.

Notes: Check their contact or 'artists' section.

Notes: Highly curated. Focus is on celebrating Fela Kuti. You'd need significant standing or unique connection. Check their website for general contact detai...Read More

Notes: No public email. Booking agents or direct industry connections are common.

Notes: Has a 'Music Workshop' and 'Talent Search' program that could lead to opportunities for emerging artists. Check their website for these initiatives. i...Read More

Notes: They have a specific application process that opens annually for artists from Africa. Highly recommended for African artists. For specific questions a...Read More

Notes: They have a dedicated 'Call for Submissions' for various art forms, including music. For general inquiries, follow submission guidelines for artists.

Notes: They have an application process for artists, especially those from Africa. For specific inquiries regarding artist applications.

Notes: This is a professional music market and festival with a clear application process for artists wishing to showcase. Highly recommended for African arti...Read More