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EXTRA SOUND: open call for musicians for participation in the Budapest Showcase Hub
Sector:
Culture and creative industries
Type:
Programme
Location:
Budapest or online
Deadline:
Finished
Organiser:
Ukrainian Institute in partnership with the House of Europe and Music Export Ukraine
This is an open call for Ukrainian artists and bands to perform at a showcase festival Budapest Showcase Hub. Budapest Showcase Hub is one of the top musical events, bringing together musicians and experts from all over Eastern Europe. Two winners will perform for the international audience and join in networking events, masterclasses, showcases, and conferences.
In 2021 the festival to be held on 20-23 October in the capital of Hungary — Budapest. The format of the event is either offline or hybrid.
Participation in Budapest Showcase Hub is brought to you by a long-term programme of representation of Ukrainian musicians at key events of the music industry abroad EXTRA SOUND, developed by the Ukrainian Institute. In 2021, we decided to support the programme and became the partners of EXTRA SOUND. The partner of the showcase is Music Export Ukraine.
What do I get?
- Participation in the world showcase festival Budapest Showcase Hub and the opportunity to reach the international audience.
- A powerful platform for the development, featuring numerous educational activities, as well as discussions of the latest industry trends.
- Interaction with music industry professionals: influential booking agents, music festival programme managers, owners of music periodicals, record label executives come here to meet new names and promising music projects.
Can I apply?
This opportunity is for you, if you are:
- A Ukrainian artist
- A member of a Ukrainian band
- A representative of Ukrainian artists and bands
And at least one of the statements below is about you:
- You had a concert abroad for the last three years
- You have an effective or past contract with foreign or Ukrainian music label
- You had at least two publications in foreign media for the last two years
- You have a professional team in Ukraine: manager, agent, booking manager
- You have international contacts
What do I need to apply?
- Ukrainian citizenship and permanent residence in Ukraine
- To be at least 18 years old
- Fluency in English (B2 level or higher)
- Willingness for public communication
- Proven professional experience
- Your activities and position must not contradict the principles and values of the Ukrainian Institute
How do I apply?
Please fill in the online form.
Good to know
- You are responsible for covering the transport costs from other cities of Ukraine to Kyiv, and the expenditures related to the border-crossing rules (PCR Test and vaccine).
- The musicians representing Ukraine will be chosen by the Budapest Showcase Hub’s managers together with the Ukrainian Institute.
- We are looking for the participants of Budapest Showcase Hub and Waves Vienna. Application is open for both showcase festivals, but you can take part only in one of them. Waves Vienna will be the first to select musicians.
- You can take part only in one of the festivals within the Extra Sound programme. If you were selected for the Reeperbahn Festival, you can not apply for the contest.
- Musicians need a sound producer.
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