OPEN CALL APPLICATION

 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 Note
Deadline of proposals 30 April 2025


The organization does not cover accommodation and living expenses of participants.
We offer smile prices . Check the accomodation page to make your reservation directly to the hotels

When you will be accepted as a participant for the forum platform, you will receive an email of acceptance.
Decission will be made the latest until the 10 May 2025 

The organization may send you an invitation  letter so that you can fund your trip and accomodation expences  from your own intitution or you can use the invitation to find a sponsor.

There is no registration fee and the festival will  also provide you with a certificate of participation.
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For your  accommodation you can get information on the partner hotel in the area that offers discount rates ( smile prices) to festival attendees.

Should you have any queries (registration, travel, accommodation), please do not hesitate to contact us :[email protected]

 Chairs
 
Jorge Salgado Correia, Universidade de Aveiro/INET-md, Aveiro, Portugal
Christos Ntovas,PHD,Composer, MDF member
Laia Martin Phd,Universidade de Aveiro