OPEN CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2025 – DEADLINE: 30 September 2024
The new season is centred around the theme of Rituals and we cordially invite all artists and creatives to submit their projects for our Open Call for Proposals 2025.
Into the Open (ITO) is the music festival of the new generation. We create a platform for innovative and interdisciplinary music projects for aspiring artists: Those that combine art forms and thus transcend conventional genre concepts and national borders to create unforgettable experiences. In particular, we encourage young musicians who are in an orientation phase of independent artistic initiatives (soloist, ensemble, etc.) after completing their studies to submit an application.
Age limit: 35 years
Click here to get to the application form
Applications are possible in two categories:
Category 1 - Rituals
For this category, projects can be funded that relate freely to the main theme of ‘Rituals’. Funding is up to €5,000 incl. travel expenses. Accommodation costs are covered separately by ITO. The projects can be realised flexibly within the framework of the Berlin festival, one of the international festivals or during the ITO season in Berlin.
Category 2 - Death, Mourning and Remembrance
This category supports a project that is dedicated to the themes of death, mourning and remembrance within the framework of the main theme ‘Rituals’. The funding amounts to up to €8,000 incl. travel expenses. Accommodation costs are covered separately by ITO. The selected project will be presented as part of the festival in Berlin between 28 January and 2 February at the Kühlhaus am Gleisdreieck.
!!! Please note: Only one project can be funded in the second category - an application in category 1 is therefore also strongly recommended.
Lighting and sound equipment will be provided to a reasonable extent by the festival.
‘Children, create something new’
Take the opportunity to explore the topic of ‘Rituals’ from new perspectives and with new means. We look forward to receiving your application and are excited to see your unique projects!