We invite sound artists, composers, and sonic experimenters to set new boundaries using our new spherical spatial sound instrument, the Svarog 24 — part of the “Singing Watermelons” family.

What Are We Seeking?

We’re looking for work focused on exploring or leveraging spatial aspect of sound, with a strong conceptual quality, falling into one of 3 categories.

Sound Design
Experimental Pieces

Projects that disrupt conventions, experiment with form, or are built entirely around immersive spatial sound.

Composition

Electronic, acousmatic, generative or algorithmic — any approach that pushes composition into new spatial territory.

Live
Performance

Performances featuring live instruments, voice or electronics and creative live spatialization, with a focus on space as instrument.

Prizes & Opportunities

Grand Prize

1-week private residency in our studio located in the middle of nature in the south-west of Poland, collaboratively adapting your work for our newest insturment — Svarog 24  (value: €7000)

3 Runner ups

Weekend hands-on workshop focused on spatialization and adapting your work for spherical beamforming speakers (value: €2000 each)

Showcase & Library

All selected/shortlisted works may be adapted, presented, and included in our emerging library of works for spherical speakers (including our "Singing Watermelons", IKO by Sonible & IEM, and #393), with potential royalties from future events.

Terms

• Workshop participants cover travel to Poland
  
• This is for solo artists, small groups an exception
• Prizes are not exchangable for cash
• Participants must be english-speaking
• Participants be citizens of EU or hold a Schengen visa
  

Schedule

• Priority Deadline: August 3
• Late Deadline: August 8
• Selection: August 11
• Residencies & Workshops: August 15 - Sept 30

How to Apply

1. Submit your existing piece or concept using the form below.
2. Briefly say why you’re interested in using spherical spatial sound and why your pieces makes good use of it

Questions?
c2025@slovox.design