Organizer Information
MUTEK Montréal, founded in 2000, is a world-renowned non-profit festival dedicated to electronic music and digital arts. Held annually in Montréal, it showcases cutting-edge live performances, audiovisual works, and immersive experiences, attracting artists and audiences from across the globe while championing diversity, innovation, and equity in digital creativity.
Title & Description
Call for Projects 2026 | MUTEK Montréal
Open call for innovative live electronic music performances, audiovisual shows, and digital art projects using emerging technologies. The festival seeks original, unreleased works that push artistic and technical boundaries, offering selected artists a prestigious platform to premiere their creations to an international audience.
Categories
Electronic Music & Digital Arts (live A/V performances, experimental sound works, immersive digital projects; DJ sets not accepted).
Eligibility
Open to Canadian citizens, Indigenous artists from the territories now known as Canada, and foreign artists legally residing in Québec or elsewhere in Canada. International artists living outside Canada are not eligible. Artists of all levels are welcome; strong preference for women, non-binary, BIPOC, LGBTQIA2S+, and disabled creators.
Program Benefits & Awards
Performance slot in the official 2026 program, professional technical/production support, global promotion, networking with industry professionals, artist fees (per industry standards), and potential travel support. High visibility often leads to tours, releases, and further opportunities.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Project description, artist bio/CV, high-quality audio/video samples (strongly recommended), and technical rider. Accessibility accommodations are available.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 31 January 2026
- Festival Date: August 25–30, 2026
Location
Montréal, Québec, Canada
Additional Details
Highly competitive selection; only complete applications considered. Artists retain IP rights but grant MUTEK promotional usage. Contact soumission@mutek.org for questions or accessibility needs.