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YAM AWARDS 2024: CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

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Application Deadline: 15 Apr 2024 23:59

LOCATION: Norway

The YAMawards have recognised excellence in the field of live musical productions for young audiences. Now in the 15th edition of the competition, JM International (the world’s largest youth music network) is once again in search of creativity and innovation in the field of live music production for young audiences.

ELIGIBILITY:

The YAMawards 2024 are officially open and accepting applications in 5 marvellous categories: Best Small Ensemble. Best Large Ensemble, Best Opera, Best School Concert and Best Participatory Project. Soloists, groups, ensembles, operas and orchestras producing live music for audiences under 18 years of age are encouraged to apply for this international honour.

Entries are judged by a professional international jury who base their decision on the quality of music, the quality of performance, the relevance/necessity of the program, audience communication and its international potential.

BENEFIT:

The YAMawards 2024 Categories & Prizes:

Best Small Ensemble – for Young Audiences (€1000)

Best Large Ensemble – for Young Audiences (€1000) (Groups of 8+ / Orchestras / Etc)

Best Opera – for Young Audiences (€1000) Powered by RESEO (The European Network for Opera, Music & Dance Education)

Ebbe Høyrup’s Best School Concert – for Young Audiences (€1000)

Best Participatory Project – with Young Audiences (€1000) (Projects where the participation of young audiences / the process is the main focus)

Public Choice Award (€1000) (Selected from the nominees in each category, decided by online public vote.)

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GOETHE TALENTS SCHOLARSHIP

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Application Deadline: 2nd April, 2024

LOCATION: Germany

Applications for Goethe Talents Scholarship 2024 are open now! Please apply until April 2nd, 2024. The Goethe Talents Scholarship is a 12-day programme to support and connect young, aspiring musical artists including singer-songwriters and composers. The scholarship is a cooperation between the Goethe-Institut and »Pop-Kultur« and will celebrate its 10 years cooperation anniversary in 2024.

ELIGIBILITY:

Are you a young musician, composer, singer-songwriter and/or instrumentalist between ~20 and ~30 years of age?

Are you playing an instrument of any kind (from Oud to Drums) and any musical Genre?

Are you from a transitioning or so called developing country?

Do you…

… want to use your musical talent more target-oriented?

… want to share your experiences in playing music in a group?

… want to work professionally in the music field and industry and extend your networks?

If you can answer all these questions with YES, please submit your application for the Goethe Talents Scholarship 2024 by clicking the “apply now” button or here.

BENEFIT:

The participation fee, accommodation, travel expenses, hospitality (per diem) for the period of August 22nd to September 2nd, 2024 will be covered by Goethe-Institut.

Goethe-Institut will also book and pay for flights and will assist with visa appointments.

Additionally, Musicboard Berlin will give a free Festival Ticket plus access to Pop-Kultur’s networking area for professionals to all talents, organise accommodation (breakfast included), cover health insurance and public transportation within Berlin

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