Export programming

Women in Music Canada  is presenting an industry mission to Iceland Airwaves in Reykjavík, Iceland, Nov 5 – 7, 2026. This call is for Canadian industry delegates (including self managed artists providing you are a registered company). 

Women in Music Canada will present professional development activities dedicated to Canadian professionals and self-managed artists during Iceland Airwaves.

The event will include:

  • International networking: Connect with music industry professionals from key European, Nordic, UK, North American and global markets, with opportunities to build relationships across booking, festivals, labels, publishing, media, management, and more
  • Business to business meetings for Canadian industry to meet with International industry.
  • Participation with the Iceland Airwaves conference and festival (Delegate pass provided).
  • Invitations to exclusive industry events and mixers.
Iceland Airwaves 2026

 

Iceland Airwaves is a globally recognised brand with an outstanding reputation for shining light on new music talent. This year’s conference welcomes music industry delegates and press from all over the world with great speakers and opportunities for networking.

The conference is held in collaboration with Iceland Music, Reykjavík Music City and Business Iceland.

The Airwaves Conference welcomes everyone from musicians to music executives, and everything in-between.
Booking Agents, Composers, Culture Funds, DSPs, Export Bureaus, Festival Programmers, Funding Bodies, Media, Music Managers, Music Publishers, Music Supervisors, Musicians, Public Relations companies, Radio stations and programmers, Record Labels, Tour Promoters + more.

WIMC value diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcomes and invites female and gender-diverse folks from diverse backgrounds to apply.
 
PENDING funding confirmation from CanExport  – WIMC will provide cost reimbursement of 50% of travel and per diem costs (per diem to include accommodations, meals and incidentals) and ground transport for industry delegates. the remaining 50% must be covered by delegates using private funding. 
 
Deadline to apply is October 13, 2026.
Applicants will be notified of their acceptance throughout the intake process, or by October 16, 2026. 

You will receive an email with your application information, once you have submitted. If you have any issue with the form or questions about the program, please reach out to robyn at womeninmusic dot ca.

Submitting an application form does not guarantee your participation. All applicants will be reviewed and notified. 

Supported by the Government of Canada and CanExport.