Call for applications: Visa For Music 2018

The closing date for applications is 15 April. Selected applicants will perform in front of industry professionals from all over the world. To apply for VFM, applicants need to meet the following criteria:

• Only professional artists and bands with one year of activity and stage experience will be considered.
• Only applicants over 18 years old will be considered.
• Only complete applications sent before the deadline will be considered.
• The material sent must be exempted from customs duties and labeled “promotional material with no commercial value”. If not, VFM will not consider them.
• Results will be published on the VFM website starting from July.
• VFM will not return materials and documents to applicants.
• If a band is selected, VFM will request exclusive performance rights for 30 days and within a 200km radius of the meeting.
• VFM will provide the venue for showcases.
• VFM will provide all the necessary equipment for band performances. 
• Bands performances should not exceed 45 minutes and are aimed at music professionals.

Successful participants will receive the following:

• Hotel expenses in twin rooms for two nights maximum including breakfast for international bands and twin rooms for one night maximum including breakfast for bands from Morocco.
• Local transport costs. 
• Meals (for a maximum of three days).
• Passes allowing access to all concerts and activities VFM.
• Artists will be featured on the VFM official catalogue and website.
• For each selected band, VFM will award one VIP pass to one person representing the band.

Required documents 

All participants who participate at VFM should attach the following documents:

• Application form.
• A signed VFM rules and regulations form.
• Two copies of the artist's/bands' CD to be sent via post or WeTransfer with all the tracks.
• Press kit with artist/group's biography, discography, photos etc.
• Technical rider

All applicants should send all the above documents to showcase@visaformusic.com or via WeTransfer or Dropbox.