INTERNATIONAL MUSIC RESIDENCY / 2027
BABELECTRO
FROM CLASSICAL INSTRUMENTS
TO ELECTRONIC MUSIC
Take your sound
to the next level!
March 18–25, 2027
Applications are reviewed in rolling rounds every 15 days
CREATED TOGETHER WITH:
MASTERS / MENTORS
About Babelectro
This residency is designed for both emerging and established artist who are already experienced with their instruments, but want to develop and expand their knowledge
and practical skills in the field of electronic music.
This program doesn’t prescribe or force participants into a particular method, style, or genre. It’s a Contemporary Music programme where participants are free to play and create the kind of music they are interested in.
That said, there is definitely an appreciation for music that is more experimental and personal. In this context, the program is to work with acoustic instruments,
improvisation and composition, while introducing participants to explore how they can use electronics according to their own musical taste and interests. It is not about
moving towards making EDM or electronic music as a genre, but rather about expanding what participating musicians can do with their instruments and their own musical ideas through electronics.
Participants will have the opportunity to join masterclasses and workshops, including individual courses from 10 esteemed teachers and masters from across the continent.
The program is based on:
- Individual or small group workshops based on instruments
- Improvisation, creative technologies and the development of individual artistic practice
- Live Act / Live Set performances
- Real time live music with analog synthesizers
- Generative Music
- Electroacoustic music and modular synthesis
- Sound design and live electronics
- Training in both DAW and DAW-free creative workflows
And of course late evening jam sessions will also take place every day at Babel Camp, at the beautiful lake Balaton, in Hungary.
Residency
location
Babel Camp
8630 Balatonboglár
Szabadság út 14–28.
HOSPITALITY
Babel Camp provides:
- Accommodation in twin, triple or larger shared rooms, in apartments or hostel-style accommodation, depending on availability.
- Three meals a day.
- Backline equipment and instruments, with requirements to be agreed upon in advance.
Cost & conditions
We are going to choose a maximum of 64 musicians from Europe who will get a chance to enjoy a unique experience of masterclasses and workshops, jam and play together and enjoy the wonderful lake Balaton in Spring from March 18 to 25 2027 at Babel Camp in Balatonboglár, Hungary. The costs of the residency – see below – include accommodation and 3 meals / day for 7 days, individual and group workshops and lessons, rehearsals, exchange programs, and the necessary backline and instruments to be specified in advance.
Application period closes on March 10.
Please note, that a valid social media (preferably Youtube) link is mandatory, where the organisers can see your instrumental play.
Early bird
1 Nov – 31 Dec 2026
€620
Normal rate
1 Jan – 28 Feb 2027
€700
Sprint rate
1 – 10 Mar 2027
€780
Selection process & timing
The selection is based on certain criteria (gender balance, geographical and cultural diversity, instrumental balance) and is exclusively up to the discretion of the
organisers and teachers.
Selection is updated every 15 days, so the earlier you apply, the better chances you have to be selected.
Due to the necessity of instrumental balance, if musicians playing the same instruments reach 8 confirmed applicants, the application for musicians with that
instrument might be closed.
If you play more than one instruments, please list all of them in the registration form. (e.g. ”drums, percussion, piano”)
After the end of each selection period if you are selected you will receive an email from the organisers confirming your application. If you are selected, you will have to transfer the participation fee within 5 working days in order to secure your spot.
Cancellation policy:
If you cancel your participation before 31st of December, you will have 75% refund. If you cancel your participation before 31st of January, you will receive a 50% refund. If you cancel after that date, no refund will be given.
In the unlikely event that a participant decides to leave the camp during its course, no refund will be given.
In case Babelectro Residency 2027 is cancelled or postponed due to a vis major event (Governmental lockdown, war, pandemia, natural disaster, global economic crises) your paid participation fee will be 100% reimbursed.
Travel costs, however, can not be reimbursed by the organisers.
We strongly advise you to book a flexible ticket for your trip with cancellation or date change option.
The organisers reserve the right to modify the program, schedule, teachers and activities at any time without prior notice. We will make reasonable efforts to inform confirmed participants of any significant changes via email.