SHAPE+ PLATFORM

SHAPE+ is a new European platform for innovative music and audiovisual art co-financed by the Creative Europe programme. Running for the next three years, SHAPE+ will foster emerging talent, connecting them to local communities and audiences through collaborative residencies with multiple artistic outcomes, commissioned artworks, as well as one-off presentations and performances. SHAPE+ also attempts to provide audiences and professionals with insightful lectures, talks and workshops by experts in various fields related to sound and performance.

SHAPE+ currently consists of 13 partners in 13 countries with plans for further expansion, while adopting an interdisciplinary approach and committing to social and environmental awareness.

The SHAPE+ platform for innovative music and audiovisual art – co-funded by the European Union and now also Pro Helvetia – has also formed radio station network, created to boost the visibility of its artists. This media partner network consists of 14 radio stations, and spans 14 countries so far. 

Every month, two SHAPE+ artists will be selected to create hour-long broadcasts – these can be mixes, lengthy new works or live recordings – to then be aired on up to 14 musically future-forward radio stations. 

Many stations of this network are based in countries, where SHAPE+ does not have a partner festival, thus broadening the platform’s geographical reach even further. More info available here: https://shapeplatform.eu/2024/shape-announces-newly-formed-radio-network/

SHAPE+ supported artists at Unsound 2023 include Candela Capitán, Heinali, Martyna Basta and Ojoo. Heinali and Candela Capitán will take part in a SHAPE+ residency, the latter collaborating with Lee Gamble and Jacqueline Sobiszewski, and Dadabots organized an educational activity within the SHAPE frame. 

For more information go to shapeplatform.eu.

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