OC Applications
Push Boundaries. Break Limits. Create in Barcelona.
BASS is looking for exceptional artists from around the world to join a two-week immersive experience in film, music, and performing arts. If you are a visionary creator ready to challenge artistic conventions and collaborate across disciplines, this is your moment.
Open Call Applications for BASS 2025 are now open!
BASS is an interdisciplinary project that will take place in Barcelona from June 29 to July 13, bringing together 150 young creatives from around the world. Supported by the Barcelona City Council, the Government of Catalonia, ESCAC, ESMUC, and the Institut del Teatre, we invite you to be part of this unique experience. The goal is to develop 10 innovative projects where the creative process is just as important as the final work. BASS is fully funded. Your talent is the only ticket in.
Applications are open from May 16 to May 30, 2025.
Who can apply?
BASS is designed for emerging artists who are ready to experiment, collaborate, and redefine their craft.
Age:
20-30 years old
Background:
Final-year students, recent graduates, or early-career professionals in:
Film & Audiovisual Arts (directing, cinematography, editing, production)
Music & Sound Design (composition, production, performance)
Performing Arts (theatre, dance, performance art)
Creative Mindset:
Willing to take risks, collaborate, and innovate
BASS is an international program, welcoming participants from all over the world. The program will be conducted primarily in English, with additional support in Catalan and Spanish when possible, so it's important that you can understand and express yourself in English at least at an intermediate level.
How to apply?
Step 1
Online Application Form:
Fill out the BASS 2025 Application Form, providing:
Personal information & artistic background
IMPORTANT: You will also need to include two items:
Your CV or Portfolio (PDF)
A videopitch (a non-password-protected link to a short video introducing yourself, explaining your motivation for participating, and what you can bring to the project—be creative!)
If you're coming from outside Barcelona, we may be able to cover your accommodation costs for the two-week period—make sure to indicate this in the form if needed.
Step 2
Selection
A jury of professionals will evaluate all submissions. During the first week of June, you'll receive an email from participants@bassbcn.com letting you know whether you've been selected.
Heads up: our emails sometimes end up in the spam folder—be sure to check it just in case!