“The program helped me to define my priorities more clearly, weed out the unnecessary, understand my vector of movement, and get mega-important support and networking, which is the key to a strong, sustainable export strategy - the fruits of which I am reaping now”.

“These months of intensive communication with professionals deepened my understanding of music market , structured goals and provided tools for achieving them”.

“Thanks to the workshops, I had the honor to meet representatives of the music industry from all over Europe and have direct contacts”.

Information for Applicants

What is it?
Resonate UA
is a 20 week long online training program designed to support emerging Ukraine artists and music managers in expanding their global reach, through online seminars, workshops and coaching from international experts. Topics will include industry know-how, export strategies, digital communication and international promotion.

The program is offered four times during two years. This is the third open call for the program and will focus on artists and managers in the field of jazz, with seminars starting in January 2026.

An international jury will choose 15 participants for this course round, of which 6 will be included in the advanced program.


What does the program contain?

  • Weekly online seminars teaching you how to navigate the global music market, build a successful career, and effectively promote your music internationally.

  • Networking opportunities in online arenas designed for meeting and connecting with industry professionals.

  • Community-building activities where you are able to initiate collaborations and exchange ideas with peers within the music community.

  • Home assignments that will give you the opportunity to use newly obtained knowledge and skills in your work to make your own projects more export-ready.

    For Advanced Participants:

  • Promotional images taken by a professional photographer to enhance your personal brand and showcase your music in the best light possible.

  • A study visit to jazzahead!, one of the world’s leading events for the jazz community, offering a chance to connect with the global world music scene and meet with industry professionals in person.

  • Personalized coaching on branding, PR, and export strategy, helping you fine-tune your approach to international promotion.


Who is it for?

  • Applying musicians should be aged 20 + and part of an established export-ready act, meaning music and performances of a professional standard, with the ambition to expand their career internationally.

  • Applying music managers may be in the beginning of their careers or established but new to the field of jazz music.

  • Applicants may be music academy students, post-graduates or self-taught musicians and music managers.

  • The program is given in English and therefore requires an at least intermediate level of English.

  • Participants are expected to take part in all scheduled events. However, in case of technical difficulties due to the ongoing war, all online lectures will be recorded, available for viewing at a later time.

  • Participants in the advanced program must be able to travel to Bremen, Germany to visit jazzahead! on April 22-25 2026, plus travel time.


How do I apply?

You apply via an online form, that you will find if you click the button below. Deadline for applications is December 7th. Should you be chosen, you will be notified before before December 20th 2025.

Apply Here!

Who are in the jury?
The jury consists of:

Mariana Bondarenko - Head of Music at the Ukrainian Institute
Ragnar Berthling - International Coordinator at Musikcentrum, Operating Manager at Musikcentrum Öst
Martyna van Nieuwland - Independent Festival Programmer and Cultural Coordinator
Representatives of Ukraine Music Academies R.Glier Kyiv Municipal Academy of Music and I.P. Kotlyarevsky Kharkiv National University of Arts

Who are behind the programme?
This call for applications is made possible by the Ukrainian Institute and the Swedish musician’s organisation Musikcentrum Öst, in partnership with Ukrainian academies R.Glier Kyiv Municipal Academy of Music and I.P. Kotlyarevsky Kharkiv National University of Arts, with funding from the Swedish Institute.

Questions? Please contact:
Mariana Bondarenko, Head of Music at Ukrainian Institute
mariana.bondarenko@ui.org.ua  

Or

Kim Vestin, Project Manager
kim@musikcentrumost.se
+46 (0)72-561 23 17