Call for applications: Artistic works for CTM Radio Lab in Germany

CTM Radio Lab was launched in 2014 to highlight new works that explore the intersection of radio with live performance or installation as part of an annual theme. The competition is run by CTM Festival and Deutschlandfunk Kultur – Radio Art/Klangkunst in collaboration with Goethe-Institut, ORF musikprotokoll im steirischen herbst, Ö1 Kunstradio and The Wire magazine. 

Eligibility

CTM Radio Lab accepts applications in the following disciplines:

• Experimental music.
• Sound art.
• Radio art.
• New radio drama and performance.

The commissioned works will also be broadcast on the Deutschlandfunk Kultur's Klangkunst programme in spring 2022 in the form of a radio show (55 minutes max). 

Eligibility criteria

CTM Radio Lab will prioritise projects that explore the possibilities of combining radio and live performances/installations.

The projects must also respond to the CTM Festival 2022 theme, Contact.

Requirements

Applications should be accompanied by the following documents in PDF (20MB max):

• Description of the project with a well-detailed budget (four pages max).
• Technical details.
• CV of the artist or group.

Special conditions to note for COVID-19:

• Proposals should consider that a presentation of the work may not be possible in front of a live audience in Berlin. 
• Applicants outside the EU should be prepared to participate remotely, as travel restrictions may be tighter outside the Schengen zone.
• Applicants should suggest interesting presentation alternatives, for instance, via online and virtual works, installations or other formats that do not require a performer to be physically present, and which an audience could participate in virtually or in groups of limited size. 

Two successful applicants will receive the following:

• A sum of €5 000 (about $5 900) as production costs.
• Technical and distribution costs will be covered after discussion with the organisers.
• Additional travel costs to Berlin and accommodation during the festival period will also be discussed.

Interested artists can access the application form here.

The application deadline is 19 September.

View the original call here.