Indian Union Minister for Railways, Electronics, and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday called upon all creators to attend the World Audio-Visual and Entertainment Summit (WAVES 2025), scheduled in Mumbai from May 1 to 4. This will be the world’s largest event in the creative entertainment sector.
Calling ‘WAVES 2025’ a global stage for creativity, tech, and opportunity, the minister said that from Mumbai to the world, this will be “one global stage for boundless creativity.”
“Built for YOU, the creators! Creatosphere is being shaped as a launchpad for creators to showcase their talent and push the orange economy further,” said the minister in a post on the X social media platform.
Startups in gaming, XR, metaverse, GenAI, and more can pitch to top investors and celebrities. ‘WAVES Bazaar’ is the ultimate business hub for the media and entertainment industry.
It’s an online marketplace designed to connect professionals, businesses, and creators across the global entertainment ecosystem.
More than 100 countries are expected to participate, and more than 5,000 delegates have registered for the event. The summit, which is proposed to be held annually in Mumbai, will significantly boost the city’s position globally.
Meanwhile, ‘Resonate: The EDM Challenge’, a marquee competition under the ‘Create in India’ Challenge in the run-up to WAVES 2025, brought together global talent in Electronic Dance Music (EDM) to celebrate innovation, creativity, and collaboration in music production and live performance.
The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting (I&B) in collaboration with the Indian Music Industry (IMI) announced the names of the top 10 shortlisted participants for ‘Resonate: The EDM Challenge. ’
The success of this challenge will also strengthen India’s position as a global centre for music fusion, electronic music, and DJ artistry.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting said the shortlisted finalists are now preparing for their grand finale performance, where they will present their talent on the WAVES global stage.
–IANS
