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FAO KING BHUMBOL WORLD SOIL DAY AWARD

Application Deadline: 15 September 2023

LOCATION: Thailand

The Award is sponsored by the Kingdom of Thailand, the champion country in the establishment of the now-famous World Soil Day. The UN General Assembly decided in December 2013 to officially designate 5 December as World Soil Day to acknowledge the lifelong work and commitment of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand who has significantly contributed to improving the quality of lives of millions through sustainable soil management.

ELIGIBILITY:

The Award may be granted to individuals, institutions, NGOs, academia, colleges and universities, private companies or any other entities;

A wide range of WSD events can be considered for the award. The event has to follow the WSD theme of the year and has to take place between 1 – 15 Dec.

BENEFITS:

The award consists of a medal, a USD 15 000 cheque, as well as a trip to Thailand (if feasible) to receive the prize. 

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GOODMESH CONCURS FULL MOON INTERNATIONAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY ART COMPETITION

Application Deadline: 17 September, 2023

LOCATION: The Netherlands

Goodmesh Concours is the first multidisciplinary art competition of its kind. Goodmesh aims to find artists who are not afraid to take creative risks and who challenge today’s art industry. Goodmesh wants to strengthen and celebrate the collaboration between artists from different fields.

ELIGIBILITY:

Musicians who collaborate with artists of non-musical art forms (visual art, movement, literature, graphic art, architecture, etc.). 

18+ years (or minors whom a legal guardian represents)

Collaboration with a non-music art form is obligatory.

Eligible for all music genres, soloists or chamber music ensembles up to 6 members

BENEFITS:

The prizes include monetary rewards: 1st Prize: €5.000, 2nd Prize: €3.000, Audience Award: €1.000, professional video recording, photoshoots, live performance opportunities and international press exposure. The five finalists will get a chance to perform at the prestigious Het Concertgebouw Amsterdam on the 27th of November, 2023.

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