This year, we’re excited to be reopening our callout for artists to participate in the 2022 edition of hcmf// shorts. Through an open call, we’ll be selecting emerging artists and ensembles to perform as part of hcmf// 2022 as well as receive our support in developing their career.
What is hcmf// shorts?
hcmf// shorts is a performance and mentoring opportunity for emerging artists working across the UK.
A staple of the festival for many years, hcmf// shorts has developed to become a full day of free-to-attend concerts showcasing the best in emerging musical talent. Every year, hcmf// shorts takes place on the Monday of the festival and brings in some of our largest audiences, providing performers with an amazing opportunity to play to packed venues.
As part of hcmf// shorts, the festival provides a mentoring programme which sees artists selected from each year’s open call receive support across all aspects of their professional development. Artists involved in the programme will also become members of our Fielding Talent family – connecting them to other performers and composers we provide mentoring support to.
Successful applicants will receive a fee of £1,000 plus travel and accommodation in relation to the performance.
How to apply
The hcmf// shorts callout is open to UK-based artists. We are looking for project proposals that are a maximum of 20 minutes in duration (including any changeovers between pieces). Applicants will need to be available on Monday 21 November 2022, when hcmf// shorts performances will take place.
To apply please email the following material to Robin Smith (r.smith2@hud.ac.uk), using the subject line ‘hcmf// shorts application 2022’:
– A completed application form (click here to download)
– A project proposal
Proposals may be written (in Word/PDF format, one side of A4 max), or they can take the form of a short video (2 minutes max). Video proposals must not be in the style of a trailer/promo video, and should feature the applicant describing the project as per the guidelines above.
– Supporting audio material
Please ensure that audio material is directly relevant to your proposal. Please send audio material in the form of web links (MP3/4 attachments will not be accepted).
Please ensure your project proposal includes the following:
– A clear description of your project
– Instrumentation details (if applicable)
– Repertoire details, including piece titles and durations (if applicable)
– Details of any specific technical requirements
Please note that the deadline for proposals is Wednesday 22 June. Only one proposal per artist/ensemble will be accepted.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss the call out, please email Robin Smith at r.smith2@hud.ac.uk.