Springhead Constellation invites artists, musicians, and interdisciplinary creators to submit proposals for the 2026 Constellation Symposium, an interdisciplinary gathering exploring the deep relationship between art, the land, creativity and the cosmos. Taking place 28 October – November 2, 2026, the symposium will bring together talks and projects that examine how artistic expression can shape, challenge, and reflect our relationship with the environment.
We are looking for contemporary artists, composers, sound designers, media practitioners, and interdisciplinary thinkers to submit new or existing works that respond to the theme “Music and the Cosmos,” drawing on the rhythms, cycles, and interconnectedness of nature, technology, and cultural heritage. We welcome proposals from both established artists and emerging voices, including students, whose work aligns with the themes of the symposium.
Music and the cosmos have long been connected through ideas of vibration, proportion, and the search for meaning beyond the visible world. Themes could include but are not limited to Themes could include but are not limited to **‘Music as proportion, tuning, or order’ | ‘Vibration, resonance, and frequency’ | ‘Scale, distance, and perception’ | ‘Time, cycles, and duration’ | ‘The unseen and the unheard’ | ‘Translating data or knowledge into experience’ | ‘Sonification of space data’ | ‘Music, astronomy and scientific discovery’ | ‘Music for peace and international collaboration’ | ‘Astronauts, analogue astronauts and life beyond Earth’.
This Open Call invites artists to explore these relationships – intuitively, imaginatively, or critically.
We welcome diverse and experimental approaches, including but not limited to:
- Music and sound-based projects such as live performances, experimental compositions, site-specific sound works, electro-acoustic and immersive audio experiences.
- Land-based and site-specific works responding to agriculture, ecological systems, and sustainable land use.
- Visual and media arts, including installations, audiovisual collaborations, generative art, interactive media, and digital or AI-driven work.
- Projects exploring the intersection of sound and science, such as bioacoustics, regenerative systems, and the relationship between music and quantum physics.
- Interdisciplinary and hybrid works that blend music, movement, science, philosophy, and environmental storytelling.
What we offer:
- Artist fees to support creative contributions.
- A production budget to help realize selected projects.
- Travel costs and selected accommodation support for artists presenting their work, based on project needs and availability.
- A platform to present work in an environment that brings together cultural leaders, musicians, and creative thinkers.
Submission details:
- Deadline: August 15 2026
- Location: Springhead, Fontmell Magna, Dorset, UK
- Partners: Space Renaissance International, LUNEX / ArtMoonMars
- How to apply: Submit your proposal including:
- CV or portfolio (1 PDF not exceeding 7 MB)
- Project description (max. 500 words)
- Supporting materials such as images, audio or video links, and documentation
- Budget overview
Applications should be sent to gwyneth@springheadconstellation.com. Selected projects will be announced by August the 31rd, 2026.
Selection process:
All submissions will be evaluated by a panel of experts based on the following criteria
- Connection to the brief
- Feasibility of execution
- Technical and artistic quality of the presented concept
- Interdisciplinary potential
- Originality and innovative approach
- The capability to appeal to a broad audience
This is an opportunity to be part of a unique gathering where ideas about land, sustainability, music, and culture will take shape through performances, installations, and conversations. We look forward to seeing how your work can contribute to this evolving dialogue.
