ANOPOLIS WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2027 | Music project application form

Submission of proposals until December 30

Important info:

The festival covers the remuneration and insurance of the music group but does not reimburse any transport and/or accommodation costs.

Eligibility Requirements

This open call is addressed to professional musicians and musical ensembles based in Greece who are interested in presenting their work at the Anopolis World Music Festival (7–9 September 2027).

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

Be professionally active musicians.
Submit a proposal either as solo artists or as musical ensembles consisting of two to three musicians.
Submit a complete artistic proposal, including a description of the musical project and the proposed performance programme.
Provide the ensemble's line-up, including the names of all participating musicians and their instruments.
Submit short biographies (in text format) of the participating musicians or ensemble.
Include representative audiovisual material (audio recordings and/or videos) supporting the artistic proposal.
Submit a technical rider outlining the technical requirements of the proposed performance.
Be able to adapt their performance to the technical and practical conditions of the festival's outdoor concert venues.

Selection Criteria

Music proposals will be evaluated according to the following criteria:

Artistic originality: The artistic quality of the proposal, the originality of its concept, and the creative approach to the musical material.
Creative engagement with musical traditions: The way in which the project draws inspiration from musical traditions of Greece, the Balkans, the Mediterranean, and other regions of the world, offering contemporary interpretations and creative approaches.
Artistic coherence and identity: The coherence, distinct artistic identity, and clarity of the proposal.
Professional experience: The professional background and artistic activity of the participating musicians.
Relevance to the festival's character: The proposal's connection to the artistic direction and philosophy of Anopolis – World Music Festival.
Suitability for public spaces: The ability to adapt and present the musical project in outdoor concert venues and distinctive locations throughout Thessaloniki's Upper Town (Ano Poli).

Proposals will be evaluated by the festival's organising team, consisting of professional musicians, artists, and cultural professionals.

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Musician's Name – Instrument(s) *			Order
	Musician's Name – Instrument(s) * (value 1)		Weight for row 1
	Musician's Name – Instrument(s) * (value 2)		Weight for row 2
	Musician's Name – Instrument(s) * (value 3)		Weight for row 3

Please provide the names of the participating musicians (solo artist, duo, or trio) and the instruments they play.

Indicative link of presentation of the music group or project (if available)			Order
	Indicative link of presentation of the music group or project (if available) (value 1)		Weight for row 1
	Indicative link of presentation of the music group or project (if available) (value 2)		Weight for row 2
	Indicative link of presentation of the music group or project (if available) (value 3)		Weight for row 3
	Indicative link of presentation of the music group or project (if available) (value 4)		Weight for row 4

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ANOPOLIS WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL 2027 | Music project application form

Eligibility Requirements

Selection Criteria

Musician's Name – Instrument(s) *

Indicative link of presentation of the music group or project (if available)