Tallinn Music Week (TMW) drew 22,271 visits to the Estonian capital last week, filling the city with international acts, industry leaders and debate on culture’s future. <\/p>\n
The 18th edition of the festival turned the Estonian capital into a hub for music, ideas and industry discussion. This year’s focus included how culture shapes cities and the wellbeing of creative sector workers.<\/p>\n
The festival opened with a public debate on the future of Linnahall, the city’s Brutalist waterfront landmark whose fate has recently come under question again.<\/p>\n
Merilin Piipuu, secretary general of the Ministry of Culture, said TMW is an important platform that links culture and public debate.<\/p>\n
“It supports the international visibility of our creators while also bringing socially significant topics into public debate,” she said.<\/p>\n
The TMW Conference last Friday featured 169 speakers, including industry figures such as Resident Advisor co-founder Paul Clement<\/a>.<\/p>\n The music program drew 203 artists from 37 countries to venues across Tallinn, spanning genres from folk and digipop to electronica, contemporary classical, jazz and metal.<\/p>\n “TMW is a young adult now,” said festival founder Helen Sildna, noting that the festival continues to grow with the sector. “It has been a beautiful journey of learning and growing, and we believe there is still a lot that we can achieve and aim for.”<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to read more about this year’s festival.<\/p>\n Tallinn Music Week 2027 takes place April 8\u201311, with passes already on sale.<\/p>\n —<\/p>\n Follow ERR News on Facebook<\/a> and X<\/a> and never miss an update!<\/p>\n