Call for applications: Africa-Europe music residency in Ethiopia
The European Union (EU) and African Union (AU) are calling on musicians from Africa and Europe to apply for a two-week music residency in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The residency, titled Africa-Europe Musical Exchange, is open to all musicians from the two continents. It will see the artists collaborate to create original musical pieces that carry a fusion of authentic sounds from Europe and Africa.
The final works of the residency (3 music tracks) will be recorded and packaged as an EP, as well as performed at a live concert in Addis Ababa during Europe Day on 9 May. The concert will also be the occasion for the European and African musicians to present their respective repertoires. During the two weeks, the artists will also visit music schools in the city to give brief workshops to students. The experience will be filmed and turned into a short documentary film.
Interested musicians can apply here. The application deadline is 7 March.
Requirements
- Nationals of an AU or EU member state and currently residing in Africa or Europe.
- Previous experience collaborating with other musicians in a multicultural context.
- Experience in giving workshops about music.
- Experience in giving public performances.
- Experience with media appearances.
Important information
- The residency will host up to six African and six European musicians.
- A 15-day commitment will be required from the end of April until the second week of May during which artists will be in Addis Ababa.
- All related costs of musicians such as accommodation, travel expenses, meals, insurance and local transport will be covered.
- The ownership of the finished products of the residency (e.g. the EP), including copyright and other intellectual property rights, will be vested to the EU. Artists will have the right to publicise their participation in the project.
- An honorarium will be provided to the musicians.
View the original call here.
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