The symposium will take place 29 September 2026 at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and brings together artistic practice, research and pedagogy in the field of Electronic and Digital Instruments (EDI).

We are now inviting proposals for short presentations and hands-on workshops.

Application deadline: 22 May 2026

Apply HERE

What we are looking for

We welcome proposals related to new or alternative instruments and different ways of making music, including but not limited to:

- new musical instruments or interfaces

- alternative ways of using already established electronic or digital instruments

- prototypes and experimental instruments

- research related to musical interaction and accessibility

- teaching methods and pedagogical approaches

- technological development and design processes

- practical experiences using new instruments in education or artistic practice

We especially encourage contributions that explore innovation, experimentation, accessibility and inclusion in music-making.

Presentation

15 minutes

A short talk presenting ideas, projects, research or experiences related to new instruments and music creation.

Workshop

60 minutes

Workshops should be hands-on and practice-based, allowing participants to actively explore instruments, tools or methods.

Practical information

All sessions take place in person in Stockholm. Remote participation is not possible.

Presentations and workshops may be held in English or Swedish.

Please indicate which language(s) you can present in.

ShareMusic & Performing Arts covers travel and accommodation costs. In some cases, limited honoraria may be available for independent artists or freelancers upon agreement.

What we ask from you

To help us plan the symposium, please include the following in your proposal:

- Name, occupation, location

- Title of your presentation or workshop

- Short description (max 200–300 words)

- Format (presentation or workshop)

- Short bio (50-80 words)

- Technical or practical requirements

instruments

equipment

space requirements

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Workshops should be designed to be practical and easy to facilitate, as the symposium involves many sessions during the day.

We welcome a wide range of approaches, from early ideas to developed prototypes, and value diversity in themes, practices, and perspectives.

If you need to submit your proposal in another format or have any access requirements, please contact us and we will be happy to assist.

Optional video introduction

To help us better understand your proposal, we welcome a short video introduction (max 2 minutes) where you briefly present yourself and your idea.

This could be:

- a presentation of the instrument or project

- a demonstration

- a short explanation of your workshop idea

About #ShareSymposium

#ShareSymposium is organised by ShareMusic & Performing Arts, a Swedish national knowledge center for artistic development and inclusion. The symposium is part of our ongoing work with Electronic and Digital Instruments (EDI).

The symposium is organised by ShareMusic & Performing Arts in collaboration with KMH, with support from the Swedish Arts Council.

Marketing / Communication

ShareMusic is responsible for all communication related to the event. In all pre-event communications, ShareMusic will present the event as “in collaboration with KMH”. KMH will promote the event in its concert calendar on its website as “in collaboration with ShareMusic”.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like todiscuss your proposal before applying, please feel free to contact us at:

mathias@sharemusic.se

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