Exchange of International Talent in Europe

Introducing: Nürnberg Pop with co-founder David Lodhi

2026 has barely left the gates, and we already have great news to share as Excite moves forward. We’re happy to welcome the South German club and showcase festival...

Three acts to Valley of Arts, Hungary

Postman (Ukraine), Ben Ellis (Wales), and Marged (Wales) – will represent the EXCITE music network at this year’s Valley of Arts Festival in Hungary. Their participation is supported by...

Meet the Excite 2025 Nominees: The Next Wave of Rising Talent!

The Excite network is proud to present the nominated artists for 2025! These acts, chosen by our member organizations, now have the chance to take their music beyond their...

Artists

Meet the rising artists making big moves with Excite this year.

Festivals

Discover the festivals bringing Excite artists to new audiences.

Partners

Get to know the partners behind the wheel, and how to connect with us.

About Excite

At its core, Excite is a collaborative project uniting eight partners across Europe, revolving around key partner festivals in each market, all focused on the international growth of emerging artists and music businesses.

Calendar

See what’s up this year and what happened where in the past.