PMX focuses on bringing artists and professionals together in an effort to build mutually beneficial relationships and develop valuable networking opportunities for the musicians.

Here is an article published by The Guardian that summarises last year's event and please check this video to give you a sense of what we got up to.

And here are some numbers of what went down:

* - 32 international delegates from countries including the US, Canada, UK, Brazil, Switzerland, France, Zimbabwe.

* - More than 5000 people came to the event during the 3 days.

* - 10 panel discussions for local artists with international delegates

* - Live web link-up between Gaza artists and international delegates

* - 23 bands (81 artists) performed during the 3 days (7 bands got booked for festivals and shows abroad or got signed by an agent so far).

Now we are preparing for our next Palestine Music Expo (PMX2018) which will take place in Ramallah (occupied West Bbank) Apr 10-14.  It will include more bands, more delegates, and offer even greater opportunities for Palestinian musicians.

Some of the biggest influencers in the international music industry will be joining us. If it’s anything like last year, the experience they have in Palestine will motivate some of them to go on to join our team. We started by bringing the international music industry to Palestine but it’s not going to stop there. Now, we’re working with partners on the ground to support the long-term development of an authentic Palestinian music industry that will transform the dreams and life chances of many more.

Our plans include training, developing touring opportunities, mentoring and helping Palestinian talent to get connected in all sorts of ways.

Now the money part…. We need your help to reach our goal, continue the positive change and offer hope.  All donations raised  will be used to pay for cover travel and accommodation expenses for our delegates as well as production costs associated with running and events and panels.

Please consider donating what you can afford.

PMX and the musicians involved would be very grateful.

Many thanks !

Martin Goldschmidt