Open call

For students and recent graduates of conservatories and art academies in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Het Concreet invites students and recent graduates to submit a proposal for the development of a new composition that explores the boundaries of analog electronic music. We are looking for innovative ideas that arise from working with tape and analog electronics — without digital tools.

The selected artist will have the opportunity to realize the work in Het Concreet's studio in Tilburg, with artistic guidance, use of tape machines, available instruments, and production support. The new piece will be presented during performances at several festivals in the southern Netherlands, in collaboration with De Link (Tilburg) and Intro In Situ (Maastricht).

What we are looking for
We ask participants to submit a proposal for a composition that:
- is based on analog processes and material sound development;
- is in line with the philosophy and working methods of Het Concreet;
- demonstrates creativity, originality and feasibility.
- can be performed live as an electronic or electro-acoustic work 

It is advisable to familiarize yourself in advance with Het Concreet's working methods and analog dogmas, as we work entirely without computers or digital interfaces. The Het Concreet website contains extensive documentation about how our studio operates. Please read this thoroughly so that your ideas can be realized in our studio. Think about what it means to work in a completely analog studio and how this will influence your musical concept and working methods. Participants are free to bring in additional musicians, but the practical and financial frameworks will remain the same.

What we offer
- 3 full days of access to the Het Concreet studio in Tilburg spread over a period of 2 months;
- Artistic guidance during the creative process;
- Use of available instruments and tape machines;
- A fee of €500 for the composition assignment;
- Performances at multiple festivals, with fees in accordance with the fair practice code.

Important information
- Deadline for submissions: February 8, 2026
- Announcement of selection: March 1, 2026
- Development and presentation period: presentations in August and November 2026
- Who can participate: students from recognized art institutes and conservatories in the Netherlands and Belgium, as well as alumni up to two years after graduation.

Assessment

Submissions will be assessed by a committee consisting of representatives from Het Concreet, De Link and Intro In Situ. Proposals will be assessed on:

- creative content and artistic expressiveness;
- originality;
- the extent to which the work can be performed live;
- feasibility within the analog context of Het Concreet.

Submission
Send your proposal (max. 2 A4 page) to mathijs@hetconcreet.com, including:

1. brief description of your idea;
2. an explanation of your working method and motivation;
3. short biography; Any relevant (sound) material or portfolio excerpts;
4. contact details and mention of your education (and graduation year if applicable).