OPEN CALL
FOR MUSICIANS AND COLLABORATIVE ARTISTS

UK-based musicians and artists from other disciplines are invited to apply to present a collaborative performance programme at the historic County Hall on London's South Bank, as part of Under the Same Sun, the summer edition of the Four Seasons Festival.

Selected artists will perform as part of the festival programme in front of a live audience at one of London's most iconic cultural landmarks.

Bringing together music, film, visual arts, food and creative workshops, the festival celebrates collaboration, connection and the creative energy that emerges when people come together. Inspired by the idea that growth happens through shared experiences, the programme explores how artistic ideas flourish through collaboration across disciplines and generations.

Key Information

Festival: Under the Same Sun – County Hall, London
Performance dates: Saturday 18 July and Sunday 19 July 2026
Format: Collaborative performance programme (2–3 performers)
Location: Atrium, County Hall
Fee: £300 per project
Application deadline: 29 June 2026

Who Can Apply

We welcome applications from UK-based musicians and artists from other disciplines, with collaborative projects centred on music.

Applications must involve a minimum of two performers and a maximum of three performers.

We are particularly interested in proposals that explore collaboration and music as an art of bringing people together through shared creative experiences, whether between audiences and performers, between musicians, or between musicians and artists working in other disciplines such as dance, theatre, visual arts, storytelling or acting.

A grand piano will be available on site for performers who require it.

Performance Format

• The programme should include approximately 45 minutes of music
• Additional elements such as dance, theatre, storytelling, visual arts or audience interaction are welcome
• The total event duration should not exceed one hour
• Performance in the Atrium at County Hall
• Applicants should indicate their availability for one or both dates
• Applicants should indicate any technical requirements as part of their application

Performance Fee

County Hall Arts is a registered charity, with a focus on supporting emerging talent while making the arts accessible to a wide audience. Festival events are free to attend and the programme is run on a not-for-profit basis.

The performance fee is:

• £300 per project

Fees are all-inclusive and cover the performance and basic rehearsal time. Unfortunately, we are unable to cover additional travel or accommodation expenses, so please take this into account when applying.

Programme Proposal

Applicants are asked to submit:

• a proposed programme
• a short description (up to 150 words) explaining the artistic idea behind the programme and how it relates to the festival theme Under the Same Sun

The theme invites artists to think of music as a meeting point: a shared space where people, disciplines and ideas come together and grow.

Performance Videos

Please provide up to two links to recent performance videos (YouTube, Vimeo, Google Drive, etc.).

• Each video should not exceed 10 minutes
• Videos do not need to show the exact project proposed in your application
• Recordings should have clear audio and video quality. Low-quality recordings (e.g. unclear sound or image) may not be considered.

Selection

Two projects will be selected to perform as part of the festival programme, one on each day. Successful applicants will be notified by email shortly after the application deadline. Due to the expected volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual feedback.

Applications will be assessed based on:

• artistic quality
• clarity of concept
• suitability for the festival context

Under the Same Sun is a curated festival, not a competition.

How to Apply

Please complete the online application form:

application form

The form is quick to complete and includes space to upload performance links and your short programme proposal.

Application deadline: 29 June 2026

Should you have any questions regarding this submission process, please contact us at festival@countyhallarts.com.