OPEN CALL for independent musicians and labels at BREAK2023 international capacity building programme

The Open Call for physical participation at the BREAK2023 capacity building event for independent labels and musicians is now active until 26 April.

Taking place from 21 May to 3 June at the charming coastal town of Aveiro, Portugal, BREAK IN CASE OF EMERGENCY will host a wild selection of national and international experts, such as JJ Skolnik (Bandcamp), Matt Black (Ninja Tune), Derek Walmsley (The Wire), Aitor Rabell & Karl Kobs (!K7), Melissa Taylor (Tailored Communication), Andrew Dubber (MTF Labs) and Janelle Borg (Amplify), Diogo Morais (Creative Commons) and Isilda Sanches (Antena3) to name just a few.

Produced by the Portuguese exploratory label VIC NIC and focused on the exchange of practical skills concerning some of the most pressing aspects of today’s music industry, the capacity building programme is structured along 4 thematic #tracks, composed of 16 masterclasses, 4 round-tables and 2 practical assignments.

Complementary #breaks —boat tours, workshops, AV installations, live shows…— will encourage the immersion of participants in the territory and provide a safe harbour for sharing experiences, debating ideas and envisioning collaborations and networks.

To ensure that each participant develops essential skills to face the main challenges of today’s music industry, physical participation is extremely limited to 25 places per #track, so grab your seat today. You may apply for any of the following options:

[ 22 - 23 MAY ] T1 - Rise of the Musical Metaverse (12h)
[ 23 - 26 MAY ] T2 - Anatomy of an Independent Release (18h)
[ 29 - 30 MAY ] T3 - A Story Ever Mistold (12h)
[ 30 MAY - 2 JUN ] T4 - Cutting Through the Noise (18h)
[ 21 MAY - 3 JUN ] BREAK2023 FULL PROGRAMME (72h)

PROGRAMME & OPEN CALL: www.breakincaseofemergency.com
SPEAKERS: https://www.breakincaseofemergency.com/speakers
DEADLINE:  26 APRIL AT 11:59PM