November Music maintains close ties with important festivals in various countries. In this context, it participates in Sounds Now, a project funded by Creative Europe aiming to increase diversity and inclusivity in the new music field. Nine festivals and organisations for contemporary music in Europe are also taking part, including HCMF, Ultima Oslo, Transit Leuven and Musica Neerpelt. November Music's other partners include the Donaueschingen Festival, the Whitener Tage für Neue Musik, the Ruhrtriennale, Gas Gothenburg, Sonica Glasgow, and Mixtur Barcelona.