European Platforms for the promotion of emerging artists

The European Festivals Fund for Emerging Artists – EFFEA, an initiative of the European Festivals Association, is a fund that supports collaborations between festivals from different countries. Together, these festivals provide emerging artists with a platform to develop their work and gain visibility on the international stage. EFFEA extends an open invitation for festivals to collaborate across borders and establish a network of colleagues centred around the concept of a residency. Through EFFEA, festivals join hands to foster the success of emerging artists. EFFEA's fifth call for festivals to support emerging artists is open from 1 September to 3 November 2026 . 50 residencies will be selected involving 50 emerging artists (individuals, groups or collectives) in the seat of around 150 festivals, a leading festival in collaboration with a minimum of two partner festivals each. There are two categories of residencies: 1. EFFEA Discovery: Festivals support artists at the early stages of their careers but with a strong potential to break through internationally. 40 grants of 8.000€ will be attributed to this category. 2. EFFEA Springboard : Festivals support artists already establi