Open Call for Nordic Music Days 2027
Nordic Music Days returns from 10–13 November 2027 with a four-day celebration of contemporary music and sound in Helsinki and Tallinn, joining forces with Baltic Music Days. The deadline is 24 August 2026.
Nordic Music Days 2027 invites composers and artists from the Nordics, Baltics and Scotland to submit a single work to one of the festival's six open call categories. The festival will take place in Helsinki from 10 to 13 November 2027, with one day in Tallinn in association with Baltic Music Days on 11 November.
Please read the call document for details of the call categories and eligibility before making a submission.
The deadline for submissions, via NDM 2027 digital submission platform is by the end of the day on Monday 24 August 2026. Applicants can expect to hear by Monday 21 December 2026.
Contents:
- About the open call
- The six call categories
- Eligibility and selection criteria
- How to apply
- Support for submitting your work
- About Nordic Music Days 2027
- Submissions checklist and key dates
Full details of the call and how to apply can be found here.
For information, help and advice on the open call, please contact either Rachel Faulkner, Project Manager rachel@nordicmusicdays.org, or Petra Piiroinen, Producer petra.piiroinen@composers.fi
Please note that Petra Piiroinen and Rachel Faulkner will be on leave and unable to respond during the following times: Piiroinen 29.6 - 24.7. Faulkner 06. - 31. 7.