The World Wave Music Festival is a leading platform for showcasing student musicians with 877 participants from 87 countries annually. The 2025 World Wave Music Festival includes notable sponsors such as Google, Microsoft, Canva, Salesforce, Dell Technologies, Cremona Violin Hawaii, Yanone Sushi Tokyo, and Kanou Corporation.

As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we host an annual inclusive festival that connects students from every corner of the world. Our festival showcases every young musician’s talent, creating an enriching experience for all participants. In addition to the music showcase, our event hosts speakers and professionals who provide participants with valuable insights, guidance, and inspiration to help them develop their musical abilities. Our event caters to all aspiring artists looking for a chance to shine and grow in their musical craft.

Through an accessible platform for participation and a supportive mentorship environment at the event, the World Wave Music Festival strives to create a global stage where every young artist can discover their unlimited potential.

No prior experience is required. Our festival includes a diverse range of categories designed to accommodate musicians of all skill levels. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced performer, you will find valuable opportunities in competition, networking, and beyond at our festival.

Terms and Conditions

(1) The decision of the jury is final with no appeal.
(2) World Wave Music Festival Competition will not respond to questions about other applicants or regarding their submissions.
(3) Attempts to privately contact any of the jury members (for any form of consultation, notwithstanding lessons, masterclasses) are strictly prohibited and will lead to disqualification.
(4) WWMF reserves the right to make amendments to its rules and regulations.
(5) The award of prizes is entirely subject to the discretion of the jury. The jury may withhold prizes if the performances are not up to standard.
(6) All the information provided to us in the application must be truthful. Provision of incorrect or inaccurate information will result in disqualification.
(7) Provision of correct contact information and mailing address is the sole responsibility of the applicant.  WWMF Competition will not be held responsible for any failure to communicate with an applicant or to unsuccessful delivery  prizes due to incorrect correspondence information provided by the applicant.
(8) Any attempts to sabotage the operation of our competition or to damage the reputation of our competition, will lead to immediate disqualification.
(9) By submitting an application to our competition, the competitor automatically agrees to fully abide by all rules and regulations stipulated by WWMF Competition.

Media Release and Content Usage Consent

By submitting your materials to the World Wave Music Festival, you confirm that you are the rightful owner of all content submitted (including music, videos, and images) or have obtained the necessary permissions to grant the rights below. You grant World Wave Music Festival, its affiliates, and partners a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use, reproduce, edit, distribute, and publicly display your submitted content for the purposes of promotion, marketing, and advertising of the festival across all media platforms, including but not limited to social media, websites, press releases, and video compilations.

This consent includes the use of your name, likeness, and performance footage in promotional materials. You understand that your content may be used in both current and future festival marketing efforts, and that no compensation will be provided for this usage.