Why Apply?
By joining ECHOES, you will:
- Participate in a European co-creation residency
- Collaborate with international artists
- Contribute to a collectively produced album
- Perform internationally
- Become part of a sustainability-driven artistic network
- Engage in an artistic process that redefines how we listen to the world
What Are We Looking For?
We are looking for artists who:
- Work with music, sound art, electroacoustic, experimental, electronic, neoclassical, or interdisciplinary practices
- Are interested in environmental sound and soundscape ecology
- Are open to collaboration and collective authorship
- Are ready to engage in a long-term artistic development process
- Are available for residencies, rehearsals, and performances
This is not a competition for a finished piece — it is an invitation to enter a collaborative artistic journey.
What to Submit
Applicants must provide:
1. Online Application Form
Fully completed through the ECHOES platform.
2. Artist Biography
Maximum 1 page.
3. Portfolio
Audio and/or video links showcasing relevant artistic work.
4. Motivation & Artistic Concept Statement
One integrated written document including:
- Artistic motivation related to soundscape ecology or sustainability
- Interest in collaborative and transnational co-creation
- A preliminary concept for an original composition
- Intended sound materials and environmental references
- An initial vision of how the work could contribute to the collective album
5. One Unreleased Musical Work
A piece representative of your artistic language.
The work:
- Must not have been commercially released
- Will be used exclusively for evaluation
Selection Process
Applications will go through:
- Eligibility and completeness check
- Artistic and conceptual evaluation
- Shortlisting
- Final selection by an independent committee
The selection committee includes project partners, established artists, and experts in sound-based practices and sustainability.
Applications will be evaluated equally on:
- Artistic quality
- Relevance to soundscape ecology
- Alignment with sustainability values
- Collaborative potential
- Feasibility within the project framework
We aim for diversity in geography, gender balance, and artistic approaches.
Expected minimum number of applications: 30
Number of selected artists: 5