Selected artists will receive:

• PRO Festival Pass with access to all concerts and conference panels

• Exposure and professional feedback from a curated pool of international experts

• Booking opportunities

• Networking possibilities, including:

  • Budapest Ritmo Conference

  • Speed dating sessions

  • Networking events connected to showcase concerts

• Introduction to the Central and Eastern European world music audience

• Media exposure through the Budapest Ritmo communication campaign

• Accommodation for international artists

• Travel contribution for non-Hungary-based bands (€150 per person)

  
  

  Who can apply?

• Regional bands from:

  • V4 countries

  • Western Balkan countries

  • Eastern Partnership countries

  • Baltic states

  • Turkey

  • Hungary’s neighboring countries

• Artists active in the world music scene

• Acts ready to step onto the international stage

  
  

  Before you apply, please make sure that you:

• Are available 9–11 April 2026

• Can attend the related networking events on 10 and 11 April

• Have sufficient material prepared for a 40-minute showcase performance

  
  

  Application Requirements:

Your application should include:

• 3 high-resolution promotional photos

• 3 MP3 audio tracks

• Video links

• Technical rider

  
  APPLY HERE.

  
  

  More information:

For additional details, please contact: marton.sutheo@hangveto.hu