Global Music Match, 2018 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO (2026)

10/21/2023

So wonderful to see these GMM collaborations in the flesh at English Folk Expo!

02/02/2023

Our room at kicks off tomorrow, showcasing three years of GMM alumni over three nights! Come join us in Kansas City, room 648!

01/29/2023

We’ll see you at Folk Alliance International!

12/14/2022

As we wrap up GMM for 2022 we share the highlights from the final team, , coached by . We hope you’ve all enjoyed discovering these artists as much as they’ve enjoyed being a part of .

Østerlide (Norway) :
"I have learned a lot about marketing and social media, and had the pleasure to get to know a bunch of nice people and fine musicians thrugh GMM» - Andreas Haddeland from Østerlide

Joy Clark (USA) :
"It is my mission connect to people through music, and GMM set the table for me to meet a group of artists I didn't previously know; and yet found common ground, comfort, and support in our weekly conversations and sharing content. Thank you GMM!”

Janice Burns & Jon Doran (England) :
"Meeting musicians across the world and forming friendships and connections has been a privilege. It's so exciting to know that through this, we've been able to open doors for one another."

Hollow Twin (Canada) :
"Connecting with other musicians across the world from different sub-genres of folk music that we wouldn't have probably been able to work so closely with has been wonderful. Being able to learn from the knowledgeable coaches has also been so valuable.” - Becky Wosk

RAIA (Portugal) :
"GMM has been a fantastic journey of discovery and learning about music, fellow musicians and ways of living by and with music in different parts of the world. Long live GMM!”

12/14/2022

As we wrap up GMM for 2022, Team 9, led by coach , share their highlights of being a part of this year’s programme:

Lucy Grubb (England) :

“My favourite part of GMM has been getting to know and learn from my highly skilled and talented fellow teammates and coach in Team 9! Being a musician can often be an isolating experience, so I always looked forward to our weekly meetings where we could relate to each other's busy schedules and lifestyles, have a laugh or a serious conversation and put the world to rights.”

Ensemble Tárab (Chile) :

“I was surprised to find a renewed artist from inside with a bounch of tools and new ways of expressions, more easy, more natural and more open. Thanks to team 9 to help me open again.” - Adel Abed Chehab

Rozalind MacPhail (Canada) :

"One of my favourite aspects of Global Music Match has been in the supportive community we've built worldwide. From attending group sessions about touring in the various regions to learning valuable online marketing tips and tapping into the many export opportunities available, the whole experience has left me feeling like I'm part of a thriving music family and that gives me hope for the future."

Michael McGovern (Scotland) :

“A once in a lifetime opportunity to work with amazing artists from around the world, I’ve learned so much from all of them. FREEBIRD!”

John Orpheus (Canada) :

“A breathtaking mash-up of like hearted spirits. I feel like I learned and evolved and came to a deeper appreciation how beautiful musicians are.”

Kongero (Sweden) :

"To have the time and space for honest and open hearted conversations about music, life and life as musicians has been truly inspiring and given us a deepened sense of community on our journey."

“The uplifting comments, jokes and general pep from all the teammembers has been my favorite thing about GMM, getting to know these beautiful individuals both as musicians and friends.” - Sofia Hultqvist Kott

12/13/2022

Today, members of Team 8 - led by coach Sean Paul O’Hare reflect on their highlights of the GMM experience so far!

Brooklyn Doran (Canada) :
“It is so heartwarming to connect with artists from a diverse set of experiences, backgrounds and artistic practices to find commonalities between our struggles and celebrations within the music industry. Our conversations have been illuminating, thoughtful and warm. ❤️”

Hannah Acfield (Australia) :
"I loved the opportunity to meet and develop relationships with musicians and music lovers from all around the world, I can't wait to meet everyone in person one day!"

The Ciderhouse Rebellion (England) :
“We had many lovely moments collaborating with amazing musicians on Global Music Match - perhaps the highlight was not musical, but the chance to learn a little of contemporary Sahmi culture and the challenges that it faces today. We hope that our collaboration with Sara Ajnnak reflects a little of how special this was to us.” https://youtu.be/b0bNXHJzFlo

SEIVA (Portugal) :
“For me GMM was not only about new connections, with artists from scattered corners of the world but also realizing that in this increasingly individualistic world it is possible to connect in a real way.” - Joana

Sara Ajnnak (Sweden) :
“What I take with me is the warm feeling of belonging to people from different parts of the world. Absolutely fantastic musicians but above all fantastic people with incredible stories that we shared with each other.”

The Honest Poet (Wales) :
“The most valuable thing that I have taken from global music match is the amount of wisdom and knowledge that has been shared throughout the whole team. I have enjoyed the deep discussions and the connection that I have gained from musicians across the world. I feel as though I have created a network of people that I can always ask for advice.”

12/11/2022

Led by coach , join us as we find out about the highlights of GMM 2022 (so far) from the members of Team 7:

Rebecca Hurn (Wales) :
“My favourite part is being introduced to like minded artists and becoming friends with our group thanks to our weekly meetings.”

Ife Alaba (Newfoundland, Canada) :
“Favorite part of GMM is the weekly meetings that are basically therapy sessions and just throwing around ideas.”

Andervel (Iceland) :
“I have loved to get to know the people taking part in GMM. Mainly and specially our team. It has been refreshing and stimulating to be a witness of peoples will, passion and dedication.”

Good Habits (England) :
“The outcomes of our collaborations have been so wonderfully unexpected! Undoubtably being a part of such a friendly team has been our favourite thing about GMM!”

Coloma Bertrand Quartet (Catalonia) :
“What we enjoyed the most about Team 7 is meeting with nice people and a great coach and the artistic collaborations. What we liked the most about GMM is having the opportunity to learn a lot of useful stuff for our job!”

Beth Malcolm (Scotland) :
“My favourite thing has been being part of two new communities, team 7 and team Scotland, where it feels like new friends are cheering you on!”

12/09/2022

Today we connect with Team 6, led by coach Lisa Schwartz , as they share their highlights of being a part of the 2022 programme so far. Follow all these amazing acts on their socials as they continue sharing content through 15th December!

Ciaran Ryan (Scotland) :

"My personal highlight of GMM has been the connections made with both artists and industry professional around the world."

Désirée Saarela (Finland) :

"The best thing with GMM has been to get to know all these beautiful persons from all over the world and learn more about them and the music they create - and to discover that we have so many things in common, although we have such different backgrounds. And that is because music connects!”

Izzie Walsh (England) :

"Global Music Match has lead me to music and genres I'd never thought I'd get the chance to listen to and has given me the chance to build connections and now friends from across the world.”

King Sway (Canada) :

"Global music match helped me learn how to open myself up and become more confident in myself and my music.”

Mambe & Danochilango (Denmark) .danochilango:

"For us who feel like true citizens of the global village, GMM has been the global playground where we found more tribe, more musical family from across the planet! It is like joining a VIP networking family for the rest of our lives!!”

Mickey & Michelle (Australia) :

"Global music match has pushed us outside of our comfort level, encouraging new music and regular engagement with our followers - it's been a fun ride!”

12/07/2022

Today we meet GMM Team 5, coached by . Here, they share their experiences to date with the 2022 programme. Follow all the artists as they enter their final days sharing the incredible content of their team!

Inger Hannisdal (Norway) :

The best thing about being part of Global Music Match has been making new friends and creating a community together, of musicians at a similar place in a different environment - a real feeling of comradeship and mutual support from all around the world. Lovely!

Dende & Band (Brazil) :

Being a part of Global Music Match has been an opportunity to meet new friends, collaborate with stellar musicians and network with some of the biggest tastemakers of the industry. It's been a blast!

Pillow Fite (Canada) .fite:

We are so proud to be a part of such a group of inspiring, kind, cool musicians. This experience has been vital to our creative growth and prospects for international collaborations!

Malin Makes Music (Scotland) :

It has been a joy to feel part of an international community of musicians who share a genuine passion for what they do.

Camille Trail (Australia) :

GMM has been an incredible experience, I’ve made friends and connections from both my own country and around the world. The weekly meetings felt like a family catch up and I’ve learnt so much about the global music community!

Yosune (Portugal) :

Global Music Match was extremely inspiring! Get to know other amazing artists and their own vision and way to put out their voices in the world renewed my own ideas and expanded mines! Happy to be part of this community from now on, and to continue sharing, with no frontiers!

12/07/2022

Today team 4, led by coach , share with us their highlights of 2022 so far. Be sure to follow all the participants and enjoy their final run of collaborations until 15th December!

Alicia Stockman (USA) :
“GMM has pushed me outside my comfort zone in the best way, meeting new people from all over the world and immersing myself in their wildly different musical styles, learning new skills and technologies, as well as holding me accountable. And of course... the friendships I made are invaluable. 💕💕💕”

Chola y Gitano (Chile) :
“The most interesting thing about GMM is to realize that in music the borders are blurred and that we have an infinite common language, which is music.”

Chloe Matharu (Scotland) :
“Being from a maritime background the highlight for me has been meeting like minded creatives, supportive coaches, writing lots of new music collaborations and planning for the future arranging tours outwith the UK with the musicians who've become friends.”

EN:1 (Denmark) :
"Our highlight has been the collaborations between the group members. Really fun and inspiring"

Shumaila Hemani (Canada) :
“I evolved as an artist during COVID but I felt very isolated.; GMM fostered a sense of belonging and community that I greatly value. Global Music Match gave me a renewed sense of community, supported my artistic endeavours, and gave me a valuable opportunity to closely interact with and learn from artists across the globe.”

Silver Wolf (Canada) :
“I’d say for us the best part has been getting to meet everyone on the team, and feeling like we have new musical friends all over the world! It’s great!”

12/06/2022

Today we join Team 3, led by coach , as they share their highlights of GMM 2022 so far! Make sure to follow all these artists as they continue to share content to December 15th.

ChuNoodle (Taiwan) :
“GMM gives us a chance not only to know new partners but also to dive into their soul of music. The collaboration videos turn out to become a great lesson showing the diversity that music could be composed or interpreted.”

Kelly Brouhaha (Australia) :
“Making new, like minded friends around the world and extending that grassroots community & family out further to explore opportunities off screen.”

Linus Orri (Iceland) .orri:
“I've gotten to know amazing artists from all over the world and the whole international community of folk music has opened up for me.”

FlamenGrass (Catalonia) :
“Been a pleasure to share musical ideas with an amazing team from people all around the world, special thanks to our coach Katch Holmes”

Tennyson King (Canada) :
“Highlight for me has been listening to my teammates music on my road trips and learning how to play them, and recording my take on them”

12/04/2022

Today we re-introduce you to GMM 2022 Team 2, as the participants - led by coach .serafini.5 - share their highlight of their GMM experience so far! Make sure to follow all these great artists to see all the content they’ve been sharing over the last few months! And it continues through December 15.

Gangar (Norway) :
“With GMM we have been getting a lot of new friends, and gotten to know folk music all over the world”

The Pairs (Canada) :
"The feeling of knowing you have supportive friends in multiple places around the world is quite surreal…and a really big privilege. We are very grateful for the relationships started through GMM. Thank you!!"

Kim Yang (Australia) :
"GMM has been an incredible journey that connects likeminded artists, explores our creativity and new friendship"

Corner House (USA) :
"Corner House has had a great time getting to build relationships with teammates and coaches alike across borders and time zones with GMM!"

Yu Han Huang (Taiwan) :
"Through GMM, I got to know and learn from different styles of folk music. It also provided me with the chance to interact with musicians from all over the world, which is truly a precious experience."

Cara Hammond (Wales) :
“Global Music Match has been an amazing experience and a fantastic way to meet and collaborate with other artists and industry delegates from all over the world!”

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