The Music Biennale Zagreb (MBZ), together with Austrian Music Export, invites Austrian music professionals and creators to participate in MBZ PRO, the Professionals Program of MBZ 2025 on the last weekend of the festival from the 10th-12th of April, 2025 as part of the “Building Bridges” program, which is co-financed by LSG Producers and the Association of the Film and Music Industry. Application deadline: March 3rd, 2025.
Founded in 1961 as an artistic platform that connects worlds divided by the musical avant-garde, the MBZ celebrates its 33rd edition this year from April 5 to 12, 2025. The Professionals Programme MBZ PRO invites you to explore the artistic program, participate in informal networking meetings with local, regional and international artists, get to know the new artistic directors – Tomislav Oliver, Davor Vincze and Ivan Skender – and work on possible future collaborations.
This year’s festival theme “Broken Relationships” is inspired by MBZ’s partnership with the world-traveling Museum of Broken Relationships in Zagreb. Through concerts, events, installations, talks and workshops, the festival will explore themes of fragility and imperfection, trust and reconciliation, disruption and continuity.
The full festival program will be announced in the course of February 2025.
The MBZ provides participants with a festival pass that allows free access to all concerts (within capacity limits), festival activities and exclusive MBZ PRO networking events. Austrian Music Export supports music professionals with travel expenses as part of the “Building Bridges” program.
APPLICATION DETAILS
The programme is primarily aimed at music professionals from the fields of new music, jazz and experimental border areas, such as event organizers, festival directors, ensemble directors, etc. However, artists are also eligible, especially those who are involved in the creation, production and/or touring of artistic offerings that could be presented at or co-produced by the MBZ. The trip is considered particularly useful for entrepreneurs with at least initial experience in cross-border music marketing.
Due to the limited number of participants, only one person per company can be funded.
Please be aware: this open call is for Austrian- and Austria-based music professionals and creators.
Selection
To apply, please send us a short, maximum one-page letter of motivation including relevant personal information, interests and field of work. Please send your documents to weberberger@musicexport.at by March 3, 2025 at the latest.
The number of participants is limited. Participants will be selected by Austrian Music Export; applicants will receive a formal acceptance or rejection for funding or participation by March 13, 2025.
What does it cost?
The travel allowance is co-financed by funds from the LSG Producers and the Association of the Film and Music Industry. A flat-rate travel allowance of EUR 300 is paid out from these funds. Travel, accommodation and individual meals are to be financed by the participants themselves. A limited number of discounted rooms (approx. EUR 110/night) are available at the MBZ’s partner hotel.
Please contact:
Doris Weberberger (Austrian Music Export)
weberberger@musicexport.at
Tel. +43 1 52104 0
