i-Portunus Opportunity Recommended by Salzkammergut 2024 and VEB2023

The Veszprém-Balaton 2023 European Capital of Culture Programme and Salzkammergut, title holder for ECoC 2024 jointly recommend the i-Portunus mobility programme to musicians, composers and singers active in classical music, jazz and folk (traditional) music. 

i-Portunus provides artists with mobility options to several target locations where they could gather experiences and collaborate with the host cities in a duration ranging from a minimum of 7 days to a maximum of 60 days.  

The call is open for 18+ individuals or groups (up to 5 members) in the music sphere who wish to gain experiences both for the creative process as well as shows/performances in cities which participate in the Creative Europe programme. 

The opportunity comes with individual financial support of €3,000 maximum; the execution phase will take place between 1st June and 30th November 2021. 

Related to the i-Portunus Programme, Veszprém-Balaton 2023 and Salzkammergut 2024 offer a chance for artists to familiarise themselves with the atmospheres of cities which have won the European Capital of Culture title, compose and perform in these according to the following plans: 

Veszprém-Balaton 2023:

- Concerts and workshops organised in cooperation with local institutions and schools in UNESCO City of Music title holder Veszprém and the surrounding Balaton region

- Links and ties with musicians of the city and across the region with the aim of further collaboration

- Free accommodation in Veszprém (up to 5 persons) 

Salzkammergut 2024:

- Links and ties with musicians and concert organisers in Bad Ischl and the region with the aim of further collaboration

The two ECoC cities are able to offer a preliminary declaration of intent. The opportunities listed above will be provided by VEB2023 and Salzkammergut 2024 programmes in the event that the submitted application is selected as a winner by i-Portunus.

Application deadline: 28th February 2021

Important! Applications must be submitted directly to the i-Portunus portal! 

For further information and application go to the official application page:

Should you know an artist who may be interested in the call, please share with them news of this opportunity and in case further questions arise, please turn to our contact Júlia Bucz via e-mail at julia.bucz @veszprembalaton2023.hu