What is smallforms?
smallforms is a concert series and music label for contemporary and experimental forms of music based in Vienna, it consists of recording sessions in the afternoon and public live sets in the evening. smallforms seeks to support musicians whose music require an attitude of listening. The program is curated by Alisa Beck and Gustavo Petek.

Open Call
For the year 2025 (March – December) we are looking for new proposals to be presented live as part of our annual programme — with the option to apply also for an additional recording-session on the same day, which will be released on digital platforms via our label.

Who can apply?
The call is open for musicians, sound artists and performers/performative formats dealing with sound. We are especially looking for diverse approaches to live situations and public encounter. The call focusses on proposals that expand formula of working with sound and music, joyfully explore various notions of voice, noise and instrumental and move beyond commodifying logics in music-making.

How to apply?
Please send the following material:
(1) audio and video links.
(2) short text (max. 600 caracters!) about your proposal.
(3) short cvs of all participants.
In case of interest of live act + recording session, please let us know in the application.
E-mail: office@smallforms.org

Facts:
1 – 3 artists / proposal
Payment:  At this point, we can confirm a fee of 400 Euro/ per person.
30 – 60min / live set
Deadline: 30. November 2024

Contact: office@smallforms.org

http://smallforms.org/
https://smallforms.bandcamp.com/
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