Open call: Babel Music XP in Marseille

Babel Music XP is a forum devoted to contemporary world music, featuring both a trade fair and a festival open to the public. The event welcomes about 2 000 music professionals including programmers, agents, artists, journalists, investors, policy makers and industry executives, among others.

A total of 30 showcasing artists and bands will be selected by an independent jury. To be a part of the official selection, interested artists should apply here before 7 July.

New registration rules

• In order to get a better idea of the projects proposed, applicants are required to provide at least one audio and one video content dated less than two years ago.
• This can be a live recording, a rehearsal, a session, in a private or public link. The quality of the video is not judged by the jury, only the quality of the performance.
• Only confirmed applications will be considered by the selection committee.

Babel Music XP will cover the costs for/or provide:

• Minimum wages for every artist/musician/one technician on stage (direct contract with Babel Music XP, minimum union wage).
• Accommodation in a twin room on the night of the performance for artists plus one technician.
• An evening meal on the night of the performance for the artist and the technician and one representative of management.
• Light refreshments backstage for all groups.
• Airport transfers/rail transfers to the hotel and venue – only available from 19 March and 23 March. All transfers outside this period must be made independently.
• Accreditation passes for the artists and technicians plus one representative of the group.
• Basic, shared light, sound equipment and backline
• Professional technical assistance (sound, lighting and stage management).
• Information on selected groups and artists on Babel Music XP communications.

Note: Read the terms and conditions here.

View the original call here.