Northern Connection is a new and innovative project that connects Nordic countries and Scotland by establishing and strengthening liaisons between composers, ensembles, and festivals in contemporary music.

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Northern Connection started in 2023 with the main partner countries Finland, Norway, and Scotland. The project continues with Iceland and Denmark joining. Northern Connection was initiated by Music Finland and is led by Nordic Music Export Offices.

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Each country’s commissioned works will be performed at a festival in at least one of the partner countries, and possibly more, during 2025–2026.

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Take a closer look at the previous events of Northern Connection and join our upcoming concerts and meetings!

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Open call for new works

 

Northern Connection continues with a third call for composers. This year, the project will commission work from up to 5 selected applicants, to be performed at contemporary music festivals in the Nordic countries and Scotland in 2027–2028. Read more and apply your work here.
 

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