Mumbai, 11 March 2025

‘Resonate: The EDM Challenge’ is set to take center stage at the World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), bringing together global talent in Electronic Dance Music (EDM) to celebrate innovation, creativity, and collaboration in music production and live performance. Organized by the Indian Music Industry (IMI) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B), this initiative is part of the “Create in India Challenge” and seeks to strengthen India's status as a global centre for music fusion, electronic music, and DJing artistry.

The Indian Music Industry (IMI) has recently partnered with Lost Stories Academy as the official knowledge partner for the highly anticipated EDM Challenge. As a leading institution in electronic music education, Lost Stories Academy has been instrumental in shaping the careers of numerous electronic music artists, helping them achieve global recognition. As part of their role in the EDM Challenge, Lost Stories Academy will mentor participants, empowering them to develop their skills and prepare for a breakthrough into the global music scene.    

Registration for the EDM Challenge is currently open, with the deadline for submissions set for March 31st, 2025.

“Resonate: The EDM Challenge” offers an unparalleled platform for electronic music artists to showcase their creativity and innovation across audio, visual, and entertainment realms. Open to artists, composers, musicians, and performers from around the world with prior experience in creating and producing Electronic Dance Music (EDM), the competition promises to be a launchpad for talent. With the recent partnership with Lost Stories Academy, participants will gain exclusive access to expert insights, personalized guidance, and valuable industry opportunities within the vibrant Indian music community.

“Resonate: The EDM Challenge” seeks to strengthen India's status as a global center for music fusion, electronic music and DJing artistry. The theme of the competition is “Resonate: The EDM Challenge” focusing on the use of global music styles to create a cohesive and culturally rich musical piece.

For more details on the Challenge, click here.

About WAVES 2025:

The first World Audio Visual & Entertainment Summit (WAVES), a milestone event for the Media & Entertainment (M&E) sector, will be hosted by the Government of India in Mumbai, Maharashtra, from May 1 to 4, 2025.

Whether you're an industry professional, investor, creator, or innovator, the Summit offers the ultimate global platform to connect, collaborate, innovate and contribute to the M&E landscape.

WAVES is set to magnify India’s creative strength, amplifying its position as a hub for content creation, intellectual property, and technological innovation. Industries and sectors in focus include Broadcasting, Print Media, Television, Radio, Films, Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, Comics, Sound and Music, Advertising, Digital Media, Social Media Platforms, Generative AI, Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Extended Reality (XR).

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