Organizer Information
The One Caucasus Music Academy is part of the broader One Caucasus platform, an international cultural initiative focused on fostering artistic collaboration, social inclusion, and cross-border dialogue through music and the arts. The program operates in Georgia and has built a strong reputation for connecting international artists with local communities through participatory cultural production.
The 2026 edition of the Music Academy is developed within the framework of OASis (Open Art Spaces in Synergy), a multi-country initiative co-funded by the European Union’s Creative Europe Programme. OASis connects 13 art spaces across 10 countries, aiming to strengthen artistic mobility, collaboration, and community engagement.
Through this framework, One Caucasus continues to expand its mission of creating inclusive, interdisciplinary, and socially engaged artistic experiences in unique geographical and cultural contexts.
Title & Description
One Caucasus Music Academy 2026 – International Musical Residency & Collaboration Program
The One Caucasus Music Academy 2026 invites musicians from around the world to participate in a 9-day immersive residency and collaborative music lab set in the mountainous regions of Georgia. This program is designed as an intensive intercultural platform where artists co-create, experiment, and perform original music across genres.
Taking place in Mestia (Svaneti region) and Tserakvi (Marneuli region), the academy brings together international musicians, local bands, and traditional ensembles to engage in a dynamic process of collective composition and live performance preparation.
Participants will collaborate closely with Georgian rhythm and horn sections, as well as local musicians rooted in regional traditions. The program culminates in two major live concerts, showcasing newly developed works that reflect cross-cultural exchange and artistic experimentation.
This opportunity emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration, cultural dialogue, and real-time creation, making it ideal for artists interested in pushing the boundaries of music through collaboration and context-driven practice.
Categories
- Music
- Sound Art
- Performance
- Composition
- Interdisciplinary Arts
- Audiovisual Collaboration
Eligibility
- Open to international musicians
- Open to emerging and established artists
- Applicants must:
- Be open to cross-genre collaboration and experimentation
- Demonstrate strong musical ability and creative flexibility
- Be interested in intercultural exchange and collective creation
- No specific age limit mentioned
This program is particularly suited for artists interested in collaborative performance, improvisation, and hybrid musical practices.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Artist Fee: €1,300 gross (approx. €1,040 net after tax)
- Free accommodation and meals during the entire residency
- Travel support (up to €315)
- Full production and technical support
- Opportunity to:
- Collaborate with professional Georgian musicians and ensembles
- Develop and perform new work in a live concert setting
- Present personal artistic material
- Participation in two public concerts in different regions of Georgia
- Access to an international artistic network
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Completed application form
- Personal and contact details
- Artistic profile or CV
- Portfolio or samples of musical work (audio/video links)
- Description of artistic approach and collaboration interests
- Any additional relevant materials demonstrating experience in performance or composition
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 20 May 2026
- Residency Period: August 13 – August 22, 2026
- Concert Dates: August 20 & August 22, 2026
Location
Georgia
Additional Details
- Residency duration: 9 days
- Format: Collaborative music lab + live performance
- Participants will work in international and local mixed groups
- The program emphasizes:
- Collective creation
- Cultural exchange
- Site-specific inspiration
- Final outcomes include two public concerts
Contextual Highlights:
- The program is part of a broader European-funded cultural initiative
- It offers a rare opportunity to engage deeply with local musical traditions in Georgia
- Participants should be prepared for an intensive, fast-paced creative process