26 April 2021
Bahrain Culture Authority’s Open Call to Musicians and Performers, To participate in Bahrain National Pavilion’s Musical Performances at Expo 2020 Dubai
The Bahrain Authority for Culture and Antiquities has recently announced the launch of an open invitation to musicians and performers in the Kingdom of Bahrain to register for the Bahrain Pavilion's activities program at Expo 2020 Dubai. Musicians of all genres are welcome to apply and are invited to take part in this important event.
Bahrain Culture Authority is keen to highlight, through this open call, the importance of music and how musical performances transcend language barriers across nationalities and age groups to acquaint and entertain Expo Dubai 2020 visitors with local music, both representing the intangible cultural heritage and contemporary music landscape of Bahrain. The deadline to submit to the Bahrain Musical Performances Open Call is June 1, 2021 via its website www.culture.gov.bh
To submit your application form, please visit BACA’s website online and note that submissions must include a short biography and description of your artistic works in PDF Form, a high quality and clearly labeled audio and video files of some of your own extracts of performing arts or music pieces.
Submissions are open to all citizens and residents of the Kingdom of Bahrain. However, applicants must be aged 18 years or above, must clearly label their audio & video files; each applicant has the right to apply once only. In addition, applicants should include their resume and a short brief describing their work and that only original material will be accepted.
In addition, Bahrain Culture Authority would like to clarify that acceptance of applicants is not guaranteed. Indeed, the committee will review the submissions and has the right to accept or reject the submission. Participants acknowledge acceptance is a multi-step process. In addition, the committee will contact those accepted in the first phase for further debriefing via an interview. By submitting the application form, participants acknowledge that they have read and understood the terms and conditions. Participants also acknowledge that all submitted documents are their own.
For further inquiries and information regarding Bahrain National Pavilion’s participation in Dubai Expo 2020, please email us Bahrainpavilion2020@culture.gov.bh
The Bahrain pavilion will focus on the theme of “Density” as an enabler of opportunities; an intricate exploration of the dense natural and urban compositions of Bahrain. Bahrain’s relatively small geography has defined its development throughout the ages and the Pavilion will showcase the way in which scarcity of land has naturally led to density in its development. This specific regional attribute of density has obliged the islands to constantly reinvent themselves on the limited land available, and by doing so garnered a mentality of trade, entrepreneurship and innovation, representing one of the country’s biggest strengths and distinctiveness.
Running from 1st October 2021 until 10 Apri31 March 2022, Expo 2020 Dubai, held under the overarching theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”, will be the first World Expo take place in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region.
Expo 2020 Dubai is expected to attract 25 million visits for six months, with 70% of all visitors coming from outside the UAE, thus giving Bahrain a unique opportunity to promote its cultural sites and enhance its trade and economic relations with the open outside world.
