This is the Mestia OASis Call for International Musicians! Join the first One Caucasus Music Academy.
This year, after 11 powerful editions, One Caucasus takes its first-ever break to return even stronger to the borderland of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan in August 2026. Meanwhile, we’re not standing still — we’re launching the first One Caucasus Music Academy under the OASis project, uniting musicians from across the globe to co-create the sound of One Caucasus.
In framework of the One Caucasus Music Academy, we’ll bring together international musicians, local bands and young creatives for a week of musical exchange, collaboration and final performance.
Dates: September 15-21, 2025
Location: Mestia, Svaneti, Georgia
Who we’re looking for:
We’re inviting 3 international musicians who are excited to co-create fresh sounds across genres with fellow artists.
What we offer:
Collaborate with a top-notch rhythm and horn sections from Georgia, talented local youth, and traditional ensembles
Share your own music and premiere new pieces created together in a final live performance
€1,300 artist fee (gross)
Free accommodation and meals during the residency
Travel support up to €200
All production costs covered
One unforgettable week of music, connection, and Svaneti mountains
Deadline: 18th 31st of July
The OASis project (Open Art Spaces in Synergy)
It is the project co-funded by the Creative Europe Program of European Union that connects 13 vibrant art spaces across 10 countries — including two led by One Caucasus NGO in Mestia and Tbilisi — to empower creativity, collaboration, and community.
