Anna Lindh Foundation

Open Call: Females Inspired by Music

Thematic area: Arts

Language: English

1-7 August 2026, Malmö

Young Musicians – One-Week Local Workshop

1-7 August 2026

About Siren Song

Siren Song is a Nordic music project inviting young female upcoming musicians to explore the connection between mental health, creativity, and the well-being of the ocean.

Through music-making, reflection, and engagement with local coastal environments, participants will collaborate with peers and a female artistic director to create new musical expressions inspired by the sea, emotional states, and climate awareness.

Who Can Apply?

We are looking for 6 young upcoming musicians in Sweden.

You:

  • Are under 30 years old

  • Identify as female or female-minded

  • Are based near Malmö

  • Work with music in any genre (electronic, classical, pop, experimental, folk, hip-hop, etc.)

  • Are curious about:

    • Mental health and emotional well-being

    • Climate change and ocean health

    • Collaborative and reflective creative processes

  • Do not need formal education—motivation and openness matter most

What You Will Take Part In

  • A one-week local music workshop led by a female artistic director

  • Collaborative music creation inspired by:

    • The sea and coastal landscapes

    • Emotional states, identity, and eco-anxiety

  • Group reflection and dialogue in a safe, supportive environment

  • Possible participation in:

    • A youth-made mini-documentary

    • The online Nordic Micro-Summit (digital presentation or performance)

Find out more & apply here