Deadline approaching for ’The Sound of Aarhus 2017’

In 2017, when Aarhus and the region celebrates the title of Capital of Culture, the event will have its own unique sound. Therefore, The Capital of Culture and the three composer’s associations in Denmark announced a competition in June open for all composers to make their bid for the notes that will signify the year 2017. Last chance to send your idea in is 1. December.

European Capital of Culture Aarhus 2017 and and the three composer’s associations Danish Jazz, Beat and Folk Authors (DJBFA), the Danish Composer’s Association (DKF) and Danish Popular Authors (DPA), have joined forces on a new culture project that will resonate all over the region. The sound of Aarhus 2017' is the title of the project that aims to give the Capital of Culture a unique sound. Composers from all genres are invited to propose their view of the Capital of Culture sound.

The selected piece will sound across the region for the official opening in 2017 and will be replayed at events all through the year and reproduced in various formats. The winning composer will help shape formats and reproductions.

Project timeline:
01.12.2014: Deadline for proposals
January 2015: All proposals are judged by the jury, shortlisted proposals are informed.
Spring 2015: Further process with shortlisted proposals
01.06.2015: Winning proposal announced
01.06.2016: Deadline for score, voices, sound files and technical rider
January 2017: First performance

All proposals will be judged by a select jury comprised by representatives from the international music scene.

The winning piece will be awarded with 200,000 DKK.

Send your idea to: sth@komponistforeningen.dk

Sound and video files can be sent via yousendit.com (or others), and it is also possible to link to a website where the files can be downloaded.

Read more about the competition.

Contact:
Questions about idea and process: Sine Tofte Hannibal, +45 3026 3719
Questions about European Capital of Culture Aarhus 2017: Trine Bang, +45 2230 5056
Press: Peter Vestergaard, +45 2013 1090