Sound Art Residency Program

Music Residency Program
Résidences Méditerranée
Friche la Belle de Mai – Marseille

Period of Residency: October 19th – November 30th, 2025

THE CONCEPT

Since 2015, the Friche la Belle de Mai and the Institut français in Marocco have initiated the “Résidence Méditerranée” program. Expanded in 2017 with the Institut français in Algeria, in 2018 with the French Embassy in Iran, in 2020 with the Institut français in Egypt, in 2022 with the Institut français in Jerusalem and the Institut français in Cameroon and in 2024 with the Institut français in Armenia; this residency scheme aims to welcome emerging artists from all around the Mediterranean to Marseille to encourage their mobility. This residency at La Friche offers them a tailor-made framework for research and creation, enabling them to develop their artistic practice and (re)discover the French art scene.

> A space for creation and confrontation
Each artist benefits from a production space adapted to his/her project and the forms he/she develops. Personalized support is provided through the involvement of an accompanist throughout the residency, allowing for moments of discussion and “critique” that will open spaces for reflection.

> The opening of workshops to the public, meetings with curators, art critics and journalists will open perspectives, new collaborations and visibility for work in progress.

CONTEXT OF THE CALL FOR PROJECT

The residency will take place within the framework of JEST, supported by AMI. This is a major event dedicated to experimental music, which takes place in November.
JEST is the humble intention of defending the voices that rise, resist and exist, as close to the heart of human beings as possible, unconditionally. This requires time, collective commitment, love, hard work and, of course, talent.

The residency will take place in AMI’s fully equipped studios. Within the framework of this residency, AMI proposes to support the project of a musician who already has significant artistic experience (albums, stages) and who wishes to develop his or her creations in the context of international development.

Submission of applications: from 05/06/2025 to 03/07/2025 included

Full information on the program can be found by clicking on the links below: