Deadline: February 26, 2021.

OneBeat is accepting applications for OneBeat Lebanon, the fifth installment of its OneBeat Abroad series. OneBeat Lebanon will digitally convene 10 Lebanon-based musicians and two U.S.-based musicians for an intensive residency to co-create original work and to develop civically engaged music initiatives. During the 3-week intensive digital residency, 12 OneBeat Lebanon Fellows will form ensembles to write, record, produce, and perform genre-defying work, re-invent existing music, lead online workshops with refugee youth, attend virtual masterclasses and produce a streaming final concert for the public.

ELIGIBILITY

1. Applicants must be between 19 – 35 during the dates of program: July 5 – July 26, 2021
2. Musicians from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply, with or without formal musical training.
3. They welcome music of all genres, including but not limited to: traditional/folk, hip hop, experimental, electronic, jazz, classical, sound design, beat-making, multimedia art, or any combination of these styles.
4. In additional to full-time professional musicians, they also invite adventurous musicians who double as community organizers, instrument builders, writers, videographers, musicologists, educators, storytellers, dancers, shadow-puppeteers, and more.

benefits

1. OneBeat Lebanon offers Fellows the chance to develop new material, establish lifelong musical partnerships and friendships, learn new marketable skills and develop professional connections.
2. Participating artists will also receive both a $1,500 USD honorarium as well as stipend for purchasing necessary audio equipment and enhanced internet connectivity.

OFFICIAL LINK: https://1beat.org/apply/