These days, quite a few exciting opportunities are open for applications.Whether you're looking to perform at showcase festivals or connect with professionals in the music industry, it's worth keeping these deadlines in mind.

LEIÐIR - New Program hosted by INNI Music

LEIÐIR is a new programme for aspiring composers and producers in Iceland, designed to uplift and support underrepresented voices in the music industry.

Running from May to November 2025, the programme will include six half-day workshops, regular mentorship sessions, collaborative projects, a midway review, and a final showcase event at a local venue in Autumn.

LEIÐIR will be led by INNI’s founders, in-house artists, and collaborators, offering participants the opportunity to learn directly from professionals working at the highest level of the industry. All workshops and mentorship sessions will take place at INNI’s studios in Reykjavík.

More information and application forms available here >>>

Applications now open for Eurosonic!

Where: Groningen, the Netherlands
When: January 14–17, 2026

Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) in Groningen is one of Europe’s leading showcase festivals and music industry conferences. Held annually in mid-January, ESNS focuses on emerging European artists and features over 350 performances spanning a wide range of genres. The festival attracts more than 40,000 visitors—including over 400 international festival bookers.

Alongside the concerts, a conference takes place offering workshops, panel discussions, presentations, and more.

Numerous Icelandic artists have performed at ESNS and gone on to seize international opportunities. Past participants include Ásgeir, Vök, Sunna Margrét, Supersport!, and many others.

More information and application forms available here >>>

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Applications now open for MENT!

Where: Ljubljana, Slovenia

‍When: February 18–21, 2026

MENT Ljubljana, in conjunction with its music conference, aims to showcase European artists to international music professionals and audiences. The festival serves as a meeting point for artists, industry experts, and music lovers alike.

More information and application forms available here >>>

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