16 - 18 Sep 2024
YAMsession 2024 : Call for Showcases
Learning, Performance, Event
Bodø, Norway
Deadline: 15 Mar 2024 23:59
Description
YAMsession is looking for the best live music productions for young audiences to showcase at the upcoming YAMsession in Bodø, Norway, from the 16th to the 18th of September, 2024. YAMsession is an annual international event for creative professionals working in young audience music development: producers, bookers, organisers, intellectuals and artists. YAMsession takes place in a different country every year and includes showcases of the best young audience productions from Europe and the world, a dynamic Producers Forum and a wide range of thought-provoking presentations and discussions from international speakers. Delegates shall also have the opportunity to enjoy the YAMawards Ceremony, where the best music productions for young audiences of the world are crowned. In 2024 a special edition of the YAMsession, merged with the Norwegian national showcase Marked for Musik, has been foreseen with arrivals on the 16th and departures on the 18th of September. This includes 2-3 nights in Bodø, the 2024 European capital for Culture, in Northern Norway. Conditions for SHOWCASES: 1. Showcases must be 30 minutes in duration. 2. Showcases may include a maximum of 5 artists/performers. 3. Showcases must be adaptable to tour both in schools and venues. 4. YAMsession does not cover travels to Bodø but only reimburses a lump sum of 100€ per artist/person. 5. YAMsession and the hosting partners cover all the local expenses for the showcase artists on the day of the performance (accommodation, meals) 6. YAMsession offers free participation in the entire YAMsession event for all showcasing productions. 7. Showcases should provide the production technical rider & stage plan at the time of the application. 8. Productions may contact their local JMI members (www.jmi.net/members) or government agencies for potential support. NB: Please note that applying for a YAMsession showcase is not equivalent to submitting a YAMawards application, which must be made separately. Here is what Rune Thorsteinsson from Body Rhythm Factory (Denmark) had to say about performing at YAMsession "Being part of the YAMsession was a great experience! We got a lot of concert requests on that account - more than we can actually play, so that was really positive. I can highly recommend a trip to wherever the YAMsession is taking place! It's a great event and a great show window for young audience musicians." If you have any questions, please get in touch with info@yamsession.org More information on the YAMsession is available at www.yamsession.org
