OneBeat

Musicians (ages 19-35) from around the world come together in the United States for four weeks to collaboratively write, produce, and perform original music, and develop ways that music can make a positive impact on our local and global communities.

budget, production, transport, facilities, studio, mentorship

Applicants must be: * Innovative musicians either stylistically, lyrically, or technologically within their musical worlds; * Willing to cross cultural and musical divides in creating original music, or re-interpreting traditional music; * Active in their communities or greater societies. This could include, but is not limited to, starting a music school, promoting peace and democracy through music, or reviving musical traditions; * 19-35 years old; * Able to converse in basic English; * Citizen and resident of one of the 40 eligible countries and territories, and have not traveled extensively to the U.S. or have rarely performed in the U.S.; * Able to be active in online communities and participate in website-based activities.