Call for Projects

SALT New Music Festival 2026

 

The SALT New Music Festival is pleased to launch a Call for artistic proposals for its upcoming 2026 edition, planned to take place between August 26 – September 4, 2026 (dates to be confirmed).

We invite innovative, bold, and boundary-pushing projects in sound and contemporary music to be considered for inclusion in the program.

This Call is meant to offer performers, composers and producers from around the world a meaningful artistic exchange, and a matching fund-based showcase opportunity. We welcome proposals from solo artists, ensembles, and interdisciplinary collectives working in the field of new music and sound-based practices.

Categories

    1. Composition*
    2. Solo performance
    3. Chamber group performance
    4. Ensemble  performance
    5. Interdisciplinary performance
    6. Sound Installations with the possibility of including performance.
    7. Performances meant for a young audience.

* The ensemble available for proposed composition projects is: Piano and keyboards; Viola; Guitar (acoustic or electric); 2 Saxophones (SSx/Asx and BSx)
Clarinet/Bass Clarinet; Optionally, the addition of 2-4 instruments can be considered. Live electronics and amplification.
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Submission Deadline & Application Process

  • Proposals must be submitted by 7 September 2025 at 11:59 p.m. (Vancouver Time).
  • Applications must be submitted via the official online form.
  • Questions? Contact us well before the deadline at: saltfestival@tsilumos.org

Selection Criteria

  • In simple terms, we are looking for projects that are already in progress, and would benefit from a co-developer or additional presenter
  • Projects will be selected based on artistic merit, originality, technical feasibility, and alignment with the developing program.
  • Selected proposals will be notified by 15 September 2025 via the email address provided in the application, to finalize a possible collaboration in the framework of the 2026 edition of SALT New Music Festival.
  • SALT reserves the right to leave the call unawarded if necessary.

Terms & Conditions

  • Open to artists of any age, nationality, or residence.
  • Submissions can be individual or collaborative.
  • Applicants may submit multiple proposals, but must complete a separate form for each.
  • All supporting materials must be submitted via valid, non-expiring links to PDF, MP3, or MP4 files (or via streaming/distribution platforms). Files must not exceed 20MB.
  • Incorrect, expired, or inaccessible links will result in automatic disqualification—we will not follow up on errors.
  • By submitting a proposal, you agree to the terms and conditions outlined above.
APPLICATION FORM