SHARPE 2027: Apply To Play

SHARPE 2027
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What if your next gig could open new doors? Artist applications for SHARPE 2027 are officially open! The festival is looking for emerging artists, bands and solo projects to become part of the next edition of SHARPE Music Festival & Conference. Give your music the chance to reach new audiences and make connections that could take your musical journey further.

About SHARPE

3–24 April 2027, Nová Cvernovka, Bratislava 

A festival & conference in Bratislava, Slovakia showcasing fresh and sharp music from Europe and beyond.

Festival

SHARPE is a festival and conference held in Bratislava, focused on showcasing fresh and sharp music from Slovakia, Europe, and beyond. The eighth edition of the festival will take place on April 23–24, 2027, at Nová Cvernovka. The festival will feature more than 50 performances across four stages.

Conference

SHARPE festival is also a place for discussions, workshops and presentations on various topics from the music and creative industries, music business but also other highly relevant environmental or social topics. All the participants, speakers, festival representatives, journalists, musicians, label managers, artist managers and other people meet right at SHARPE in Nová Cvernovka.

Apply

Before applying please note that the festival provides accommodation, PA & lights, catering and an artist fee ranging from 200 to 300€. The festival does not cover travel costs. By submitting your application you agree with the conditions and that you are available on both dates 23rd & 24th April 2027. The application is free of charge. The deadline is 30th December, 2026. We will inform the selected artists before 30th January 2027.

Ready to apply? Follow the steps here.

Hope to see you next year at SHARPE!