Appel à candidatures du festival SQUARE 2027

SQUARE Festival, a trans‑Atlantic music showcase organized by Lovers & Lollypops and promoted by Faz Cultura – Braga Municipal Culture Company, is accepting applications from musical artists and bands who live and work in territories connected by the Atlantic (Europe, Africa, the Americas). The open call launched on 8 June 2026 and remains open until 15 August 2026. Selected participants will perform during the festival’s second edition, scheduled for 27–30 January 2027 in Braga and satellite cities (Famalicão, Guimarães, Viana do Castelo). Each chosen act receives a €750 performance fee, meals, accommodation for those travelling more than 60 km, a technical rider and backline support. Applications are free and submitted via the festival’s website, with full terms and conditions available online. The call is open to all musical genres, artistic formats and languages, provided the applicant’s practice is based in the Atlantic region. Results will be announced at the end of August 2026, with a public announcement in September 2026.