Open Call - Siren Song:
Bettering Nordic maritime
ecosystems and young women's mental health
through music
Swinging Europe (DK), Triskelion Norway (NO), Well-Being Lab (SE)
Young female musicians - One-week local workshop programme
Siren Song (DK / SE / NO)
Locations: Herning, Malmö and Stavanger
About Siren Song
Siren Song is a Nordic music project inviting young female emerging musicians to explore the connections between mental well-being, creativity and the health of our oceans.
Through musical co-creation, reflection and encounters with the local coastal environment, participants will collaborate with other young musicians and a female artistic leader to create new musical expressions inspired by the sea, emotions and climate awareness.
Who Can Apply?
We are looking for 6 young female emerging musicians in each of the participating countries - Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
You:
• Are under 30 years old.
• Live near Herning or are able to travel to Herning to participate in the workshop.
• Work with music in any genre - electronic, classical, pop, experimental, folk, hip-hop or others.
• Are curious about:
◦ Mental health and emotional well-being.
◦ Climate change and the marine environment.
◦ Collaborative and reflective creative processes.
There is no international travel involved in participating. The Danish workshop will take place locally in the Central and Western Jutland region.
What Will You Take Part In?
• A one-week local music workshop in and around Herning from 26 - 30 October, led by a female artistic leader.
• Collaborative music-making inspired by:
◦ The sea and coastal landscapes.
◦ Emotions, identity and climate anxiety (eco-anxiety).
• Shared reflection and dialogue in a safe and supportive environment.
• The opportunity to participate in:
◦ A short documentary film produced by young people.
◦ The Nordic online Micro-Summit, through a digital presentation or performance.
What Do We Offer?
• A participation fee of DKK 2,000.
• Artistic guidance and facilitation.
• New creative networks across Denmark, Sweden and Norway.
• Professional documentation and exposure.
• Experience with co-creation, reflection and artistic storytelling.
• A supportive creative space where music, mental well-being and climate awareness come together.
Application
To apply, please send:
1 A short introduction to yourself (max. ½ page).
2 A brief description of your musical practice.
3 Links to or files containing examples of your music, if available.
4 Written answers to the reflection questions below (max. 200 - 250 words per question).
Send your application to: annesophie@swinging-europe.dk
Reflection Questions
1. What role does music play in your mental or emotional well-being?
2. What personal connection do you have to the sea, the coast or marine environments?
3. Have climate change or environmental challenges affected your thoughts, emotions or creativity? If so, how?
4. What do you hope to explore or gain from participating in the Siren Song project workshop?