Live Incubator is a one-year programme where a small cross-border team works side by side to turn ideas into real projects for the live music sector. The directors of Trondheim Calling, SPOT Festival and Waves Vienna take part as participants, not just as partners, alongside three solo artists and three emerging professionals. Through camps at the three festivals and online sessions in between, you’ll explore the challenges facing the scene, from access and representation to mental health and the future of independent venues and festivals. Together you’ll develop and test a project, and pitch it to the industry at Waves Vienna.

You’ll get mentoring, a network that reaches across borders, and hands-on experience turning an idea into something real. Travel, accommodation and conference access are covered, and you’ll play a showcase at all three festivals along the way.

One artist will be selected from each country.

Deadline: Monday 9 November, 12:00 CET

Curious what past teams created?

→ Live Incubator 2026 book