Westway Lab: Open Call for Music Artists 2026 (Portugal)

On the Move; Portugal; Presencial; EUR 20 000 - 30 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

A cultural organization invites musicians and artistic projects to apply for their residency program in Portugal from March 31 to April 7, 2026. Selected candidates will develop original compositions to be performed at the festival and will receive a fee and support for travel and accommodation. The application is open to both individuals and collectives, promoting collaboration among artists.

Serviços

Net fee of 200 EUR per artist

Meals and accommodation provided

Qualificações

• Artists must be based in Portugal or be able to collaborate with local artists.
• Must be involved in a musical project with a maximum of two members.

Responsabilidades

• Develop original compositions during the residency.
• Perform live as part of the festival line-up.

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Westway Lab: Open Call for Music Artists 2026 (Portugal)

In-person mobility

Open for: Individuals / Organisations & Collectives Artists Music & Sound

Artists and musical projects can apply to the 2026 edition of Westway LAB, which will take place from 8 to 11 April. Applications are open for both the artists-in-residence programme and/or the city showcases.

The residencies will take place between 31 March and 7 April 2026 at the Centro de Criação de Candoso, bringing together groups of two to four artists in a collaborative creative environment, with at least one of them required to be based in Portugal. During the artists-in-residence programme, participants will develop original compositions, which will be performed live as part of the festival line-up.

The city showcases are free-entry concerts held on the afternoon of 11 April, at various venues across Guimarães’ historic city centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Individual artists and musical projects with a maximum of two members, both national and international, are eligible to apply for the residencies. A net fee of 200 EUR is awarded to each selected application (max. two artists per application), as well as transport, meals, and accommodation; this also includes PRO registration for the conference. A net fee of 400 EUR, as well as dinner and accommodation on the night of the showcase (if needed) for each selected project is provided.