Since 2000, Sound Summit has given electronic and hip hop musicians, producers, composers, labels, promoters, industry and fans a chance to perform, discuss, learn, teach, interact and argue in front of an audience of like minded peers in an environment that allows for the global exchange of ideas, techniques and trends. In 2008 the festival dropped its genres and broadened it’s scope, inviting independent artists from around Australia and internationally to idea-share, skill-share and brain dump.

Festival directors are now calling for proposals for this year’s festival, from music makers, music mixers, music industry, music fans and music obsessors keen to take part in Sound Summit’s 2009 program. If you’ve got some bright ideas about the development of music in Australia Sound Summit is keen to hear your thoughts. We’re interested in receiving proposals that explore any aspect of contemporary music – be it technological, political, theoretical, media, industry, fan or practice based.

PROPOSALS FOR WORKSHOPS, PANELS, ARTIST AND PROJECT PRESENTATIONS ARE DUE BY MONDAY APRIL 20.

Proposals are sought for the following programs:

PANELS
Panel based discussions around an area of contemporary music, be it theoretical or topical. Please include a preliminary title and the topic/ theme/ argument to be discussed. Also consider other possible panellists and a moderator.

WORKSHOPS
Practical skills sharing and development sessions focussed on introducing skills, concepts and techniques. These workshops should be aimed at developing ideas and technique around the practical aspects of music or media making.

ARTIST AND PROJECT PRESENTATIONS
Artist presentation and discussion of works, techniques and themes showing documented examples. Suitable for individuals, collectives and collaborations. The presentations should be followed by open discussion designed to generate critical discussion around the project.

For more info head HERE.