Be part of the 2027 Showcases!

Propose a Classical:NEXT Showcase to our independent jury of experts, who will select the soloists and ensembles to play in front of an audience of international music professionals.

Classical:NEXT presents artists and ensembles from around the world that push the boundaries and extend the horizons of art music. The Showcase Festival features a live concert series of artists and productions across different formats, providing a unique opportunity to experience a number of performances in a short amount of time.
The Festival comprises Daytime and Evening Showcases, Club Showcases and DJs with performances in the daytime and evening venues, as well as at the Innovation Award ceremony.

Why Should I Propose a 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 live showcase is the ideal vehicle 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 C:N Connect online database.

Who Can Make a Proposal

Classical:NEXT Showcases celebrates bold new approaches to the full spectrum of art music ­– from early and historical repertoire to contemporary, experimental and indie-classical practices. These can include influences of non-classical or non-western sounds, new and exciting forms of audience interaction, innovative ways to perform traditional repertoire and fresh approaches in contemporary classical works. Send a proposal and show the jury what NEXT can be!

How to Apply – Tips

  • We need to hear/see 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! Get 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!