Aldeburgh Music

With its dramatic landscapes, soaring skies and a rich musical history, Aldeburgh is a haven for creativity. Since the days of Benjamin Britten it remains a place where artists from around the world find inspiration and are stimulated to reach their full potential.

Aldeburgh Residencies are designed to provide a unique opportunity for established musicians and other artists to experiment, take risks, develop new skills and recharge creative batteries. Each generally lasts for a week - longer, sometimes, in the case of composers.

Groups or individuals are generally funded for their accommodation, food and travel and will be expected to allow public access to the work that's being undertaken. This will often be in the form of an informal Open Session performance, but may also be a more formal invitation to participate in an upcoming Aldeburgh festival or concert series. Although residency budgets are not normally able to provide for artist fees, extra funds may occasionally be available if this performance is likely to attract a significant paying audience.

The residency programme is always oversubscribed. It is intended for the development of specific creative projects and therefore not meant simply to provide a funded rehearsal period. Our criteria for attempting to evaluate between proposals are, in no particular order:

• It's a creative project which an Aldeburgh Residency will enhance. Risky is good.
   
• It has at least some element which is new, whether in terms of music, collaborations or processes.
   
• It involves musicians and artists whom we would like to experience the place, who will embrace the Aldeburgh ethos of performing, creating and sharing and who are very likely to contribute to other aspects of Aldeburgh Music's work either during the residency or in the future.

Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. Please complete the application form (link below) and return it to Susan Kodicek, Artist Development Administrator, 01728 687156 or email skodicek@aldeburgh.co.uk. We are currently looking for projects for 2013-14 although earlier opportunities may be available.

Aldeburgh Residencies are supported by Arts Council England