As part of Klang Festival’s 2026 International Visitors’ Programme, we’re excited to announce a special pitching session — a unique opportunity for composers and creators to present their work to an international panel of delegates, including festival directors, ensemble leaders, journalists and curators from countries such as Belgium, Greenland, Norway, UK, Switzerland, Netherlands, Ukraine and Poland. 

Who can apply

Artists and composers working within the field of contemporary music and sound art who are based in Denmark or the Malmö area.

Requirements

• Existing works only (no works in progress)
• Visual documentation (video, score, or other presentation material)

A total of five projects will be selected for presentation.

Format

Each selected participant will have:

• 5 minutes to present their project
• 5 minutes for Q&A with the audience

The selected participants will have a short meeting with the moderator of the pitch session by phone or e-mail before their presentation.

There will be a screen, video and sound available at the venue.

When & Where

Venue: Union 

Date: June 12, 2026

Time: 10:00-12:00

Please note

All presentations must be held in English due to the international nature of the event.

How to apply

Please fill out the following form to apply: APPLICATION FORM

Selection Process
Sofie Dan Thorsbo (Art Music Denmark’s Music Committee) will choose the selected participants in collaboration with James Black, Artistic Director of Klang Festival.

The application deadline is April 1st 2026 – selected artists will be notified shortly after.