Open Call: Sounds of the Metaverse 2026

Do you create at the intersection of music and XR? We invite sound directors, creators, and new media artists to submit their artistic projects for this year’s edition of the Sounds of the Metaverse conference!

This is a unique opportunity to present your work - interactive sound installations, virtual performances, virtual instruments, or innovative spatial audio compositions - to a wide audience in an exhibition space at the Chopin University of Music (UMFC).

What do we offer?

- A prestigious presentation space along with technical support for project adaptation.

- Reimbursement of participation costs (transport, accommodation, per diems) for selected projects.

- Networking with leading XR creators, sound directors, and new media art curators.

Event dates: November 25–26, 2026

Submission deadline: October 25, 2026

All details, technical rider and budget guidelines, and application rules can be found on our website:

Please send your submissions to: umfcvr@chopin.edu.pl.