WNMD – World (New) Music Days

The most recent ISCM festival took place in 2022 in New Zealand; this year’s festival will take place in South Africa.

The annual ISCM World (New) Music Days Festival is organized each year by a different host. The festival presents music from each of our members, showcasing the incredible diversity of musical practice in our time. For an appreciation of past festivals, please consult the WMD Reports Archive

Previous & Future W(N)MD Festivals

Next festival 2023

The 2023 ISCM World New Music Days is scheduled to take place in South Africa from 24 November – 3 December, 2023

Previous festivals

Since 1923, ISCM’s annual international new music festival has taken place over 90 times all over the world.

Future festivals

The 2024 World New Music Days will take place in the Faroe Islands.

Interested in hosting WNMD ?

If you are a member organization of the ISCM and have an interest in hosting or co-hosting a future festival, please contact us with your proposal.