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Are you a young musician? ISMAF is waiting for you in South Korea!

A young woman is singing, another one is playing the piano. A man is close to her, smiling.

The International Special Music & Art Festival is looking for musicians with disabilities to offer them a learning experience in Seoul.

Are you a young musician with developmental disabilities? Would you like to go to South Korea for an exciting learning experience? The International Special Music & Art Festival (ISMAF) is looking for you to celebrate its tenth edition!

Born in 2013 to keep the spirit of the Special Olympics World Winter Games PyeongChang alive, ISMAF has been offering thrilling music and artistic experiences to participants ever since. The 2023 edition will take place from 2nd to 5th August at Seoul National University in Seoul, South Korea. Selected musicians will take lessons with renowned musical mentors and will perform on stage. Many other sport programmes and cultural activities will be available.

How to apply

All the required documents and audition videos must be sent to arts@sokorea.or.kr by 15th June 2023. Don’t forget to fill the musicians and accompanying person application forms and…good luck!