Applications are open for the festival "Music of Balconies. Great Rivers."

      July 1, 2026 14:10 Culture and Leisure The festival "Music of Balconies. Great Rivers" (0+), which is being implemented with the support of the Presidential Fund for Cultural Initiatives, announces the acceptance of applications. Five performers will be selected for performances in Nizhny Novgorod and other cities this festival season. This was reported by the Ministry of Culture of the Nizhny Novgorod Region. The team of the festival "Music of Balconies. Great Rivers" is waiting for applications to participate in concerts from academic and pop solo vocalists, groups of up to 5 people, performers in genres ranging from classical and folk music to jazz, ethno, crossover, and indie. The age of the performers does not matter - the festival is open to artists of all generations. Let us remind you that this year, as part of the festival "Music of Balconies. Great Rivers," 11 concerts will take place in Nizhny Novgorod. Selected performers will have the opportunity to perform at the atmospheric venues of the festival, which include the balconies of historical buildings in Nizhny Novgorod, the Nizhny Novgorod region, and other regions. Performers will receive a fee. To apply, it is necessary to fill out a form by July 15 and attach links to video recordings of performances. Both concert recordings and quality home recordings can be provided. It is important that the voice and instrument are clearly audible. The video should showcase the performance style. It was previously reported that the IV "Music of Balconies" (0+) will take place in the Nizhny Novgorod region from June 20 to August 30. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+.