Call For Applications: OneBeat 2014
13 January 2014
International cultural exchange program OneBeat are offering 19-35 year olds from (specific countries) around the world the opportunity to participate in an all expenses paid collaborative project in the U.S. Over four weeks, 25 selected participants will collaboratively write, produce and perform original music whilst exploring and developing ways for music to make a positive impact on local and global communities.
Taking place from 9 September – 6 October, the project is divided into two phases, a 2 week residency at the Atlantic Center for the Arts in Florida and a 2 week tour. The tour will see members collaborate with local musicians resulting in public performances alongside workshops with youth and community groups. Fellows will also collaborate and work with luminaries of classical music, hip-hop and jazz.
Application deadline is January 15. Make sure you check out the eligibility criteria here - applicants must be a resident and citizen of one of the eligible countries, India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka are all included.
One Beat is produced by Found Sound Nation and is an initiative of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, administered by Bang on a Can’s Found Sound Nation.