15 - 17 Sep 2025
YAMsession 2025 : Call for Showcase Performances
Learning, Performance, Event
Viljandi, Viljandi County, Estonia
Deadline: 15 Mar 2025 23:59
Description
YAMsession is looking for the best live music productions for young audiences to showcase at the upcoming YAMsession in Viljandi, Estonia, from the 15th to the 17th 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. 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 Viljandi 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. Check out the full conditions and apply via the link below. Don't miss your chance to bring your music to young audiences worldwide! Here’s what musicians say about YAM session: “ We had an intense and good time at YAMsession 2024 in Bodø with lots of interesting encounters and new people to connect with. Everything was working well regarding logistics, timetable, venue and the children participating as an extra audience for the performances. We also feel grateful about the wonderful feedback we got after our showcase!” Karin Nakagawa from Momonga (Sweden) "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." Rune Thorsteinsson from Body Rhythm Factory (Denmark) If you have any questions, please get in touch with info@yamsession.org More information on the YAMsession is available at www.yamsession.org NB: Please note that applying for a YAMsession showcase is not equivalent to submitting a YAMawards application, which must be made separately. If you have any questions, please get in touch with info@yamsession.org More information on the YAMsession is available at www.yamsession.org
