Anguilla Music Tourism Convention - 4-7th November, 2025.

Discover the harmonious blend of world-class music and the serene beauty of Anguilla. Over three days in November 2025, international delegates will be able to immerse themselves in an unparalleled experience that celebrates the vibrant culture, rich history, and breathtaking landscapes of this Caribbean gem.

With music genres from Calypso and Soca to Gospel, unique use of natural resources, and ongoing investment in and promotion of Caribbean heritage, the Island of Anguilla is ripe with cultural diversity, creative energy, and infrastructural potential. On any given night it is possible to hear live music in Anguilla from Anguilla-born international touring artists like Bankie Banx, Omari Banks and British Dependency, to locally based entertainers like Sprocka, Vere Musiq, and AIM, Boss & the Horsepower Band, just to name a few.

Date: 4-7th November, 2025

What we're planning:

• This will be the 7th global and edition of the Music Tourism Convention, and the first one taking place in the Caribbean. 
  
• Delegates will range from: Mayor, Director of Tourism, Musician, Head of Marketing, Minister of Culture, Festival Director, Professor, Director of Conventions, Investment Director, Head of Programming, Global Head of Brand, Global Tour Operator CEO, Real Estate CEO, Creative Director, City Tourism Director, Director of Partnership Strategy, Music Industry CEO and MD, plus many more from the tourism and music industries, government and academia.
• There will be presentations, workshops, evening events, lots of networking opportunities, live music and an unique opportunity to discover Anguilla as a music tourism destination.

Who should attend?

Delegates will include: tourism boards with a focus on music, music focused tour operators, music museums, destination management offices, Convention and Visitors Bureaus, music journalists, city leaders, musicians, festival/event directors, real estate professionals, economic development professionals, academics, music industry professionals, night-time economy managers, culture officers, non-profit leaders, for-profit executives,  and more.

Ticket Prices:

Early Bird 1: until February 23rd, 2025 - 75 USD

Early Bird 2: until July 13th, 2025 - 130 USD

General Admission: 200 USD

Student Ticket: 35 USD

Tickets include evening events, conference days, opening reception, lunch catering during main days of talks and presentations, coffee breaks, access to delegate list ahead of the event, access to the digital event platform. Discounted tickets for NGO representatives and delegations of 3 and more attendees are available.

Please contact Pablo pablo@sounddiplomacy.com to find out more about group delegations, but also if you're a local artist you might be elegible for a free ticket in support of the local music ecosystem.

Read more on our website:
https://www.musiccitiesevents.com/anguilla-mtc-2025

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About the Anguilla Music Tourism Convention:

Music can make a destination punch well over its weight and attract long-stay tourists.

This is one of the many topics that the delegates of the Anguilla Music Tourism Convention will be exploring in 2025 - a global gathering to experience, learn & network with those responsible for the best global music tourism practices.

On November 4-7 2025 the Anguilla Music Tourism Convention will be taking place in the Caribbean and the first tier of Early Bird tickets have just been announced.

The Caribbean has a long history of using music to attract and provide transformational experiences to large volumes of tourists.

This goes back to Cuba’s Cha Cha Cha’s turning the world upside down in the 40’s, Jamaica’s reggae converting the island into a promised land for music fans in the 70’s, and Puerto Rico’s reggaeton leveraging songs like “Despacito” into a significant increase in inbound tourism.

Anguilla is part of this trend, a paradisiac beach destination whose Carnival and music culture play a role in making visitors turn into returning guests including some of the most famous artists of the world such as Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Paul McCartney and Justin Bieber.

This makes the island an ideal destination to host the 2025 Music Tourism Convention, an event that will serve as a catalyst for music tourism in the Caribbean and all across the Americas.

The Anguilla Music Tourism Convention will be a 3 day conference experience that will feature a global mix of speakers and delegates presenting and exchanging experiences on the latest trends in music tourism best practices and the value of music for shaping local economies.

The event will also include music showcases, workshops and networking receptions, providing attendees with a unique chance to experience the vibrant music scene in Anguilla while networking with high-level professionals.

“We are honored to welcome this prestigious event to our beautiful island, known not only for its stunning beaches and crystal-clear waters but also for its rich musical heritage and vibrant cultural scene. The Music Tourism Convention is an incredible opportunity for Anguilla to showcase its unique blend of music, culture, and hospitality to an international audience.” - The Honourable Minister of Social Development Education and Culture Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers

“We’re delighted to be taking the Music Tourism Convention to Anguilla in 2025, and to be hosting our first ever Caribbean event! Anguilla as a leading music destination will provide an unrivalled setting for the global music tourism community to come together, network, and learn about the latest best case music tourism examples from around the world.” Luke Jones, Sound Diplomacy Events & Education

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Music Tourism Convention is a part of Music Cities Events