OPEN CALL is for young musicians, performers,  artistic researchers, and anybody else interested in presenting his/her project in the Forum Platform.

We welcome
 proposals, particularly those relating to the following subjects

– Improvisation and music creation ;
– Pedagogies for and with the instrument/Voice:
– Instruments - Voice performance techniques;
– 21st century repertoire;
–Mediterranean music ;
– Extended techniques on instruments ;
– Interactions between instrument and electronics;
– Performance and Performer;
– Instrument recordings – history, analysis, recording techniques;
-Chamber Music
-Women music creation
-Music Creation and  Entrepreneurship

Besides the proposals that specifically address the main thematic line, proposals that centre on performance practices as research are particularly welcome. Lecture-recitals are the most natural format for these proposals.

Papers (up to 20 minutes): Abstracts must refer to the main focus of the presentation and should not exceed 350 words. A short CV of the presenter/s (up to 100 words) and any technical requirements for presentation must be uploaded to the submission platform
Lecture Recitals (up to 45 minutes): Abstracts (up to 350 words) should include information regarding the entire duration of the presentation – the oral presentation and the performance. The submission should also include an audio/video link (e.g. YouTube) of the proposed performance (the file can be uploaded to YouTube as ‘unlisted’, ‘private’ or ‘public’). The link, any technical requirements for presentation, and a short artistic CV of the presenter/s (up to 100 words) must be included in the ‘other documents’ field on the submission platform.
Recitals (up to 30 minutes): Abstracts (up to 350 words) should include information regarding the main goal of the recital and the program. The submission should also include an audio/video link (e.g. YouTube) of the proposed performance (the archive can be uploaded as ‘unlisted’, ‘private’ or ‘public’). The link, any technical requirements for presentation, and a short artistic CV of the presenter/s (up to 100 words) must be included in the ‘other documents’ field on the submission platform.
Presentation of Projects: The organising committee does not stipulate any particular requirement for this submission category – apart from the limit of 350 words for abstracts. However, the inclusion of information regarding context, objectives, methods and results of the specific project is recommended.


Important NoteDeadline for proposal submissions: 30 April 2026
The organization does not cover accommodation and living expenses for participants.
However, we offer special discounted “smile prices”. Please visit the Accommodation page and make your reservation directly with the partner hotels.
Once you are accepted as a participant in the Forum Platform, you will receive an official email of acceptance.
Final decisions will be announced by 10 May 2026.
The organization may provide an invitation letter, which can be used to apply for funding from your home institution or to seek sponsorship support for travel and accommodation expenses.
There is no registration fee, and all participants will receive a certificate of participation from the festival.
For accommodation, you may contact the partner hotel(s) in the area offering discounted rates (“smile prices”) exclusively for festival participants.
📍 Forum Platform
The Forum Platform will take place on 20 June 2026 in Panorama, Greece.
If you have any questions regarding registration, travel, or accommodation, please do not hesitate to contact us at:
📧 [email protected]
 Chairs
 

Christos Ntovas,PHD,Composer, MDF member
Laia Martin Phd,Universidade de Aveiro