Triskelion Norway

Open Call – Siren Song: Participants for Bettering Nordic maritime ecosystems and young women’s mental health through music

Swinging Europe (DK), Triskelion Norway (NOR), Well-Being Lab (SE)

Young Musicians – One-Week Local Workshop

Siren Song (NO)
Locations: Stavanger

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 Stavanger, Norway

You:

• Are Female and under 30 years old
• Are based near Stavanger
• 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

No international travel is required. Workshops take place locally in your region.

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)

What We Offer

• Free participation
• Artistic mentoring and facilitation
• New creative networks across Denmark, Sweden, and Norway
• Professional documentation and visibility
• Skills in co-creation, reflection, and artistic storytelling
• A supportive space connecting music, mental well-being, and climate awareness

Application Requirements

To apply, please submit:

1. Short introduction of yourself (max. ½ page)
2. A short description of your musical practice
3. Links or files with examples of your music (if available)
4. Written answers to the following questions (max. 200–250 words per question):

Reflection Questions – Young Musicians

1. What role does music play in your mental or emotional well-being?
2. How do you personally relate to the sea, the coast, or ocean environments?
3. Have climate change or environmental concerns affected your thoughts, feelings, or creativity? If yes, how?
4. What do you hope to explore or gain by participating in Siren Song?

Timeline

• Application deadline: [1.4.26]
• Participants selected: [15.4.26]
• Workshops: June–November 2026
• Online Nordic Micro-Summit: October–November 2026

Apply to: norwaytriskelion@gmail.com

Open Call – Siren Song: Bettering Nordic maritime ecosystems and young women’s mental health through music

Swinging Europe (DK), Triskelion Norway (NOR), Well-Being Lab (SE)

Female Artistic Director – Music & Co-Creation

Siren Song  (Norway)
Locations: Stavanger (NO)

About the Project

Siren Song is a Nordic collaborative music project exploring the connection between young women’s mental well-being and the health of Nordic maritime ecosystems—specifically the North Sea and Kattegat.

In 2026, the project brings together young female-minded participants (<30 years) and experienced female artistic directors in Denmark, Sweden, and Norway to co-create music, reflect on coastal identity, and explore how creativity can strengthen emotional resilience and environmental awareness.

The project culminates in a free, online Nordic Micro-Summit, sharing musical outcomes, youth-made mini-documentaries, and a collective call for care for both mental health and the ocean.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for one female music artistic director in each country (Denmark, Sweden, Norway), based in or near:

• Herning / Danish West Coast
• Malmö region
• Stavanger region

You are:

• A professional music creator, composer, performer, sound artist, or music facilitator
• Experienced in collaborative and participatory artistic processes
• Interested in youth mental health, eco-anxiety, and climate engagement
• Comfortable facilitating safe, inclusive, and reflective creative spaces
• Open to working locally and digitally within a Nordic collaboration

Role & Responsibilities

As an artistic director, you will:

• Design and lead one local one-week workshop cycle in your region
• Work closely with young female-minded participants (<30 yrs)
• Integrate music-making with reflection on:
  • Mental well-being
  • Coastal nature and ocean health
  • Identity, emotions, and climate awareness
• Collaborate digitally with the other Nordic artistic directors
• Contribute to the online Nordic Micro-Summit (October–November 2026)

All activities are local and low-emission. No international travel is required.

What We Offer

• Artistic fee (details provided upon selection)
• Production and coordination support
• Connection to a Nordic network of artists, youth organisations, and climate actors
• Visibility through the project’s communication channels and Nordic Micro-Summit
• Participation in shaping a future expanded Nordic initiative (2027–2030)

Application Requirements

Please submit:

1. Short bio (max. 1 page)
2. Description of your artistic practice and facilitation experience
3. Relevant links (music, projects, portfolio, website, etc.)
4. Written answers to the following questions (max. 300 words per question):

Reflection Questions – Artistic Directors

1. How do you see the relationship between music, emotional well-being, and environmental awareness—particularly in relation to the sea or coastal landscapes?
2. What does creating a safe creative space for young women mean to you in practice?
3. How would you approach co-creation with young participants who may be navigating eco-anxiety or mental health challenges?
4. What motivates you to take part in a Nordic collaboration like Siren Song?

Timeline

• Application deadline: [1.4.26]
• Artistic directors selected: [15.4.26]
• Workshops: April–November 2026
• Online Nordic Micro-Summit: October–November 2026

Apply to norwaytriskelion@gmail.com

Free webinar-Multimodal literacy in practise

The Youth’s Creative Voice Project invites anyone interested to a free webinar about multimodal literacy in practise. 15 of January 2026 at 1500 CET. Duration : 1 hour

SIGN UP HERE:  https://forms.gle/Wn8GdgET8MFqVxoP9

Testing & piloting of Creative Voice course

Triskelion tested the course at Godlen Vocational College and Stavanger Karate on 19th and 20th September.

“Creative Methods for Youth Empowerment”

Participants: youth workers and teachers

Objectives

• Introduce creative tools for youth engagement (music, visual art, storytelling).
• Enhance facilitation skills for inclusive and emotionally safe environments.
• Strengthen cooperation between formal and non-formal educators.

Activities

• Interactive workshops: Participants created short artistic projects expressing social themes (e.g., equality, mental health, belonging).
• “Voice Circles” sessions: Shared reflections through spoken word, poetry, and body movement.
• Group design challenge: Teams developed prototype youth workshops using project tools from Youth’s Creative Voice Toolkit.
• Peer feedback rounds and daily reflection groups strengthened self-awareness and cooperation.
• Podcasts

Face Equality project ends

The Face Equality project has come to an end. Some of the important impacts of the project in addition to the available training has been:

• Raising awareness of face equality in healthcare and society.
• Integrating interdisciplinary practices for more holistic patient support.
• Strengthening collaboration between NGOs and clinical professionals.
• Embedding inclusion and dignity into everyday professional practice.

All the developed materials are available for free download at:

https://faceequalitytraining.org/?culture=en&pageCode=Resources