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