Classical:NEXT 2025: call for proposals
Submit a proposal for a showcase, conference session or pitch your project at Classical:NEXT, the international meeting for the classical music sector with a conference, exhibition and showcase programme. The next edition will take place from 12 to 15 May 2025. As always, Flanders Arts Institute will be also present to represent our sector there.
What?
Classical:NEXT opens its search for the best, brightest and most forward-looking artists, projects, topics and interactive conference formats from all corners of the classical music world. It doesn’t matter if it’s early or contemporary, traditional or experimental… most importantly it’s heading NEXT.
Who?
Classical:NEXT is “by the community, for the community”. Part of this equation is that the programme comes from music professionals themselves. All movers, shakers and everyday innovators from all sectors of the global art music scene are invited to submit their proposals for the project pitches, showcases and the conference.
How?
All proposals will be considered by an independent jury of international experts. Guaranteeing a neutral yet informed selection process, the jury’s final selection prioritises ensuring an optimal balance of geographical and gender representations, as well as themes, approaches and instrumentation.
Submit now
Are you active within the sector as an ensemble, festival, composer or in some other way? You can submit your own project or proposal via the links below until 4 October 2024.
If you are selected, it is possible to get support through Sabam For Culture. If you do not qualify, Flanders Arts Institute is happy to support you.
- €400 per selection for those who do not receive an operating grant;
- €200 per selection for those receiving an operating grant of less than € 150.000.
Looking for advice on submitting to this call or have other questions about Classical:NEXT? Let our colleague Ward help you via ward@kunsten.be.
