Reykjavík Music City, City of Nantes, Iceland Music, STEF, hafnar.haus and the Trempo music center in Nantes are offering a residency exchange program for musicians from Reykjavík and Nantes.

The project aims to connect the two cities and their music communities while promoting sustainable collaboration through the power of music and creativity.

The residency offers the selected individual an opportunity to create music in a fully equipped studio and rehearsal space for 2-3 weeks, with no specific requirements regarding the final outcome of their work. The residency also provides a unique opportunity to connect with the music scene in Nantes and throughout France, both with other artists and professionals from the music industry.

Trempo is a unique music institution in Nantes dedicated to all aspects of practicing, creating, producing and performing new music. Founded in 1990, it is located in a seven-story building in the heart of the city. The facility includes 2,300 square meters of workspace, 16 studios, a terrace and a bar.

The planned residency period for a musician from Reykjavík in Nantes is Sept. 10-26, 2025. The exact timing will be determined in consultation with the selected applicant. The project aims to connect the two cities and their music communities while promoting sustainable collaboration through the power of music and creativity. The project is a collaboration with the French Embassy in Iceland, Alliance Française de Reykjavik, ARDIAN, and STEF.

Application requirements

• Applicant must be a musician (composer, performer or music producer)
• Applicants should have an established career path and professional musical background.
• Must be "export-ready"
• Applications are accepted regardless of musical genre
• Applicant must be experienced in working independently.
• Experience in leading workshops or master classes is preferred.
• Membership in STEF is required.

What is offered?

The selected applicant will receive:

• Covered travel expenses from Iceland to Nantes and back
• Accommodation
• Per diem allowance
• Project grant (700 euro).
• Rehearsal facilities located at Trempo, Nantes. Access to Trempo's recording studio as part of this collaborative project
• Artistic assistance and support from the Trempo team. Meetings and networking opportunities with the music scene in Nantes

The musician will have the opportunity to:

• Perform at a concert at Trempo
• Lead a paid workshop at Trempo The workshop theme will be selected in collaboration with the chosen applicant.

Timing

The planned residency period for a musician from Reykjavík in Nantes is Sept. 10-26, 2025. The exact timing will be determined in consultation with the selected applicant.

Application

Please note that applications must be completed in English. Application must include:

• Music samples: links to your music and/or videos
• Brief resume in English
• Short letter (max 1 page) explaining why you are applying for this residency and your expectations for the project.
• Completed application form for the Nantes, France residency
• Submit applications to tonlistarborgin@reykjavik.is

Application deadline is April 20, 2025.

Responses to applications will be provided in May 2025.

If you have questions, please send them to: tonlistarborgin@reykjavik.is

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