Apply Now for OneBeat Fellowship for International Musicians in the USA 2025

OneBeat is accepting applications for a month-long U.S.-based music exchange scheduled for the spring of 2025, which will convene 25 musicians from up to 54 eligible countries and territories.

When is Application Deadline:

• Friday, September 6, 2024

Tell Me About the OneBeat Fellowship:

OneBeat is the premier multinational music exchange program of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Through a suite of programs designed to use collaborative music creation to promote civic discourse, young musicians explore how artists, institutions, and communities can work together to rejuvenate local economies and promote civic engagement through music, technology, and the creative arts.

OneBeat is accepting applications for a month-long U.S.-based music exchange scheduled for the spring of 2025, which will convene 25 musicians from up to 54 eligible countries and territories. OneBeat Fellows will spend approximately one month in an intensive residency which offers a chance for artists to write, produce, and perform original music, and develop strategies for arts-based community engagement. The Fellows then go on tour across a region of the U.S., performing for a wide array of American audiences, collaborating with local musicians, and leading workshops with youth and community organizations. During the month-long exchange, OneBeat musicians develop projects for their home countries that embody the power of musical collaboration and civic engagement to address shared community challenges.

Which Fields are Eligible:

• Music, with a focus on collaboration and civic engagement.

Type:

• Fellowship/Residency Program

Who can Apply for the OneBeat Fellowship:

• Musicians aged 19-35 who are citizens or residents of one of the 54 eligible countries or territories, proficient in English, and interested in using music for social change.

How are Applicants Selected:

• Selection is based on musical talent, collaborative spirit, interest in community engagement, and the potential to leverage music for social impact.

Which Countries are Eligible:

54 eligible countries and territories (Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, China, Colombia, Cuba, Democratic Republic of Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Greece, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Ireland, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Mali, Mexico, Moldova, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Poland, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Zimbabwe).

Where will the Collaboration be Taken:

• United States

How Many Collaborations?

• 25 Fellows

What is the Benefit of the Collaboration:

• Intensive month-long music residency, U.S. tour, collaboration with local musicians, workshops with community organizations, and the opportunity to develop community projects.

How Long Will the Collaboration Last:

• One month in April/May 2025

How to Apply for the OneBeat Fellowship:

• Interested musicians should apply online before the deadline. Specific application details can be found on the official OneBeat website.

Visit Collaboration Webpage for Details:

• Apply Now
• For more information visit 1beat.org/apply.