RDS Finding Common Ground Festival 2026
Open call for musicians and artists to create works addressing climate crisis. Up to €10,000 funding available. Deadline 29 January 2026.
The Finding Common Ground Festival, supported by the RDS Foundation Arts, invites musicians and music collectives to submit proposals for its third edition in 2026. This year's festival addresses one of the most urgent issues of our time: the climate crisis. The festival seeks to explore how music can help us understand, confront, and reimagine these challenges.
Proposals are welcome that explore themes such as sustainability, ecology, green transition, and climate justice. The festival is open to various formats including performances, recitals, workshops, talks, and experimental presentations. Both new works and previously presented works will be considered for inclusion.
Funding of up to €10,000 is available per project to support the creation and presentation of work. The festival takes place 15–16 April 2026 at the RDS Campus in Dublin.
Applications should be submitted as a single PDF document (maximum 5 pages) that includes a project summary of 150–250 words, explanation of concept and relevance to the festival themes, format and technical requirements, detailed budget breakdown including the funding request amount, timeline for project completion, accessibility and sustainability considerations, and short biographies with links to prior work samples.
This is an excellent opportunity for Irish and international musicians and artists to create meaningful work that engages with contemporary environmental challenges while receiving substantial financial support and access to a prestigious festival platform.