Not only concert hall performances...

Classical:NEXT 2027 will feature also concerts in a club atmosphere.

On Wednesday, May 12, and Thursday, May 13, musical adventures start up in intimate, relaxed surroundings. The Club Showcases are late-night performances in spaces that allow audiences to better connect and interact with the artists. Club Showcases will take place at the City of Gardens in Katowice.

Who can make a Proposal

International soloists, small ensembles and DJs are sought experts of excellence in crafting club-compatible soundscapes of the classically-inclined.

The final selection for the programme will be made by our international jury.

Why Should I Propose a Club Showcase?

Classical:NEXT was born out of the simple idea to bring the diverse scenes of classical music together and offer them a forum to exchange and develop new ideas around classical – or in a wider sense – art music. That was in 2011. Since then, around 6,000 art music professionals representing 3,000 companies from 65 countries have engaged with Classical:NEXT.
A showcase is the ideal vehicle with which to grab their attention, not only via the showcase concert itself, but also through Classical:NEXT publicity and various communication channels that include the website, event app, press release and newsletters to the community, social media and the online database Classical:NEXTonline.

How to Apply – Tips

  • Bear in mind that a club performance, even if it takes place in a traditional theatre venue, tends to be noisier. When putting together your programme, make it attention-grabbing and mesmerising for this casual crowd. Lively, rhythmic and higher volume programmes are right for this setting. Do not submit or plan to perform quiet, slow, meditative material. To do so runs the risk of not being heard!
  • Live artists and DJs must perform work which has some reference point to the Western/European classical tradition, not only in instrumentation, but also in sound.
  • We need to hear/see exactly what you do! Please make sure that what you submit in your proposal matches the programme you intend to perform on stage at Classical:NEXT. This should be in both text and mp3 form.
  • Put yourself in the jury’s shoes – they review hundreds of proposals - so make their job easy! Grab their attention immediately and show them how you fulfil the criteria.
  • Excellent presentation material is a huge plus:
    • A well-made, very short introduction video is the ideal method. Invest in this, it is worth it!
    • Outstanding, high-quality photographs – tell your unique story with professional photos!
    • Keep written material short, effective and convincing. Give quotes first, but keep name-dropping to a minimum – again, tell us your unique story!