Independent Residency: Music 2027-28

Eligibility

Collaborative groups of up to 6 people can apply.

Independent Residency: Music 2027-28 Deadline: 14 Oct 2026 Country: Canada This is your time for uninterrupted space to start or advance your project in our music studios. Ideal for solo creators or small to medium sized ensembles, it provides the time and freedom to make noise, and focus deeply on your work. Open to musicians, performers, composers and interdisciplinary collaborators – these residencies welcome you to explore, experiment, and create new work. With access to rehearsal spaces and large instruments that cannot travel, you’ll have the freedom to shape your work independently, designing your own creative process without structured programming or mentorship, in the solitude of Banff Centre’s inspiring mountain setting. Ideal for bold, self-directed artists and collectives whose projects need space or sound in a traditional rehearsal studio. Perfect for: Music: composition, research Opera: composition, research Interdisciplinary: hybrid or genre-defying work Residencies include a private rehearsal studio equipped for music-based practices and will be allocated according to need. Studios features may include: Small PA system Tables, chairs Piano and instruments to large to travel (based on availability) Self-recording equipment upon request (based on availability) Professional recording may be available in our recording studio or performance spaces, pending availability. This would incur a separate fee. If interested, please indicate as such in your application, your preferred recording date, and a brief outline of the project scope. Duration of residency One to two weeks. Accommodation Private hotel room on campus. Disciplines, work equipment and assistance We welcome applications from creative professionals and collectives at all career stages who: Have a demonstrated record of accomplishment Have a clearly articulated project ready for focused development which fits within the footprint of a Banff Centre music studio Can work independently without mentorship, production or tech support Bring their own equipment and materials Collaborative groups of up to 6 people can apply. If your project requires production facilities, technical support, or mentorship, please consider applying to one of our faculty-led artist in residence programs in Music. If you are looking for a non-traditional rehearsal studio please consider the Leighton Artist Studio.Studio / Workspace PrivateFees and support Total Program Fee per 1 week residency: $1 603.35 Banff Centre Arts Scholarship applied per 1 week residency: $814.27 Participant Cost per 1 week residency*: $798.08 The above fees are for the minimum 1 week residency per person. Longer residencies are calculated upon acceptance. Application Fee $65 for individuals or groups, $35 for applicants who identify as Indigenous. This non-refundable fee covers the full cost of processing your application, including the SlideRoom fee. Expectations towards the artist N/A Application information Fir more information and to apply: http://url.banffcentre.ca/bh0Nxs