APPLICATION PROCESS

DEADLINE TO APPLY: March 1, 2022

This year, Labo 2022 takes place on a virtual level. Keeping the spirit of our in-person lab, you can expect to take part mainly in a group projects, as well as attend other events such as workshops and presentations from fellow participants. Our 11th edition wishes to focus on relevant subjects affecting artists today, with themes touching upon expression, creation & remote collaboration. In this way, LMCML aims to enlarge our reach through open-source access that will bring meaningful tools for all musicians and artists in this digital age. Together, we wish to foster a virtual community to exchange valuable insights and perspectives from our participants.

We accept applications from all artists who work with sound, for example: composers, acoustic instrumentalists, improvisers, mixed and multimedia artists, electronic artists, etc. Both Canadian and international applicants are welcome.

The roles of each participant are to be flexible; one group might end up with only people who applied as performers, whereas some other groups might include several composers. We ask you to be open-minded, to welcome experimentation and embrace organic collaboration.

This edition of the lab unfortunately does not allow for pieces of indefinite length, such as installations. The length of all works created for the Lab must not be longer than 7 minutes.

TO APPLY: You will find a link to the online application below. No hard copies will be accepted. If you have any questions, please contact us at labomontreal@gmail.com

IMPORTANT DATES

Dates of MCML workshop: June 1st - July 2nd, 2022

Application Deadline: March 1st, 2022

There is no application fee.

FEES & PAYMENT

This year, we are happy to offer this lab for FREE to all accepted participants! 

SELECTION PROCESS

The Montreal Contemporary Music Lab is aimed at emerging artists, and applications will be assessed primarily based on the perceived benefit to the participant. As a result, the written letter of intent is the most important element of the application.

The selection committee strives to create pairings that best meet the interests and comfort levels of participants as described during the application process.

The selection committee includes members of MCML’s organising team and invited guest artists.

We are an inclusive organisation and welcome everyone, regardless of their academic experience, cultural or ethnic background, gender identity, sexual orientation, socio-economic background, age, and disability.If you have questions about accessibility, please email us at labomontreal@gmail.com.

ALL APPLICANTS

Please prepare:

1. Answers to the following questions:

  • Describe your artistic/musical practice (250 words max)

  • What are your motivations for applying to this year's online Labo edition? (250 words max)

  • What role does collaboration play in your practice? (250 words max)

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Two sample of works relevant to the practice you want to bring to the Labo

vOLUNTEER

We are always looking for volunteers to assist during the lab. If interested, please contact labomontreal@gmail.com.