CALL FOR CONCEPTS | Sweet Spot: — OPEN GARDEN 2026: TERRITORY

CALL FOR CONCEPTS | SWEET SPOT – OPEN GARDEN 2026: TERRITORY
Sweet Spot – Open Garden: Territory

In recent years, we have explored changes in acoustic systems by drawing on biological processes. As part of Open Garden 202, composers and sound artists of all ages are invited to submit concepts for a sound installation that engages with the theme of „Territory“.

The selected composers will receive a fee of €500, as well as travel and accommodation expenses of €250.

Date: June 18-25, 2026
Venue:  Orangerie Garden in the Mirabell Garden, Salzburg, Österreich
Infos: http://u.pc.cd/xqM

Submission:
– A concept for an electroacoustic piece of at least 10–15 minutes in length, 16 channels, for outdoor space (max. 1 DIN A4 page)
– Short CV
– Work samples

DEADLINE: May 8, 2026
Applications via upload (.zip-file, it is necessary to create a pcloud-account), including your name, at: http://u.pc.cd/EuoitalK

If you have any questions, please contact: sem@moz.ac.at

Further details see: http://sem.moz.ac.at/call-for-concepts-sweet-spot-open-garden-territorium/

The SWEET SPOT series features performances of pieces from this genre, followed by discussions. Each concert is accompanied by a short introduction and an opportunity to discuss what has been heard.

Idea & Tech:

• Alexander Bauer (Composer, Organist | Studio for Electronic Music (SEM), University Mozarteum Salzburg)
• Achim Bornhöft (Composer, Heads of Studio for Electronic Music (SEM) | University Mozarteum Salzburg)
• Marco Döttlinger (Composer | Institute for New Music, University Mozarteum Salzburg)
• Martin Losert (Saxophonist, instrumental teacher, Head of the Department of Music Pedagogy Salzburg as well as the focus Area InterMediation. Music – Effect – Analysis | University Mozarteum Salzburg)