Venice Biennale Launches 2026 Music College Call for Young Composers and Sound Artists

The Venice Biennale has announced an open call for its Biennale College Musica 2026 program, selecting up to five proposals from composers, sound artists, and performers. The deadline for applications is February 19, 2026. Selected participants will engage in a residency program involving research and production of new works, which will be presented during the 70th International Festival of Contemporary Music from October 10 to 24, 2026. Artistic Director Caterina Barbieri encourages applicants to explore music as an open, intuitive process and a tool for collective catharsis, with potential integration of Venice's social fabric. The program includes mentorship and lectures, targeting candidates under 30 years old from around the world.