Improvised Music Company

As part of a research project led by a team at University College Dublin and in partnership with the Improvised Music Company (IMC).

We are looking for musicians from any genre/tradition who have improvisation as part of their practice, to take part in funded research focusing on the experiences of women and gender minority improvisers in Ireland. A respectful and creatively collaborative atmosphere will be established from the outset amongst the research team and 15 participants.

Participation in this project will include a range of benefits:

- Paid elements, covering;

* A commission fee for new work of €2000 [upfront payment of €500 in February 2024 and additional payments throughout the project].

* Two paid performances (2026 and 2027) totalling €1,200.

- Participation in a 40-minute documentary film (to be released and screened at multiple film festivals and events);

- Access to a travel budget for project events;

- Opportunities to be a part of paid collaborative music residency;

- Involvement in a network of musicians and promoters (across the island of Ireland and UK);

- Industry and creative development workshops;

- Increased visibility through PR and media campaigns, performances, and other events.

Further information: https://www.improvacrossboundaries.ie/call-for-artists

Application form: https://forms.gle/97A9TyuMitcbfu5C8