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