Das CMC/DMARC Sonic Arts Residency-Programm bietet irischen und internationalen Komponist:innen und Klangkünstler:innen eine spannende Gelegenheit, ihre kreative Arbeit weiterzuentwickeln und mithilfe der erstklassigen Einrichtungen der University of Limerick experimentelle Projekte voranzutreiben.
The Digital Media and Arts Research Centre (DMARC) and CMC Ireland are delighted to announce the second year of the Sonic Arts Residency Programme at the UL Electronic Music Studio for 2026/27.
The CMC/DMARC Sonic Arts Residency offers an exciting opportunity for Irish and international composers and sound artists to develop their creative practice and foster experimentation using the University of Limerick’s world-class facilities.
These include:
- The Electronic Music Studio (EMS) featuring both digital and analogue workflows, including a bespoke Buchla 200e
- A 32-channel immersive sound lab (SpADE).
- A makerspace to support electronics and fabrication requirements.
- The facility also provides a range of well-equipped recording studios with a wide selection of microphones and production hardware and software.
About DMARC and the EMS
DMARC is located at the Computer Science and Information Systems Department at the University of Limerick. The University of Limerick campus is a strikingly beautiful location that stretches across 130 hectares along the River Shannon and features a state-of-the-art library, Ireland’s largest concert hall and diverse opportunities in both culture and sports.
DMARC has a long history of supporting the digital arts, electronic music and computer aided composition. These include hosting the 2022 International Computer Music Conference, the 2020 International Conference on Live Coding, offering the Diffusion Prize (with RTÉ Lyric FM) and working as technology partner with Light Moves Festival (with Dance Limerick).
EMS was launched in 2024 and features a range of digital and analogue instruments with a Buchla 200e as the studios’ centrepiece.
Programme Details:
- Residency placements will be offered during the following periods: September – December 2026, January – March 2027.
- Each residency will last 10 working days. Additional time may be requested where this does not incur additional costs (see below)
- A travel bursary will be provided up to €350
- An accommodation bursary will be provided up to €1,400 (ten nights) and DMARC will work with the artist in identifying suitable accommodation options
- An honorarium of €1,000 is provided by the Contemporary Music Centre
- There will be an outreach / presentation element to the residency and documentation of the process is a requirement. This will include:
- A one hour talk/performance that provides the community of students and researchers at DMARC with an insight into their practice.
- Artists will be required to document their residency. Documentation may take the form of photo, video, recordings and/or written reflections and may be published by CMC on social media. Artists may also be invited to contribute to CMC’s podcast series amplify, or online articles at cmc.ie/features.
This residency programme runs from 2025-27 with support for six artists (4 Irish and 2 international).
Assessment:
Candidates will be selected through an online application form that includes submission of a CV, work samples, an outline of your residency project (which should include any technical requirements), how you propose to engage with the facilities, and how you see this residency benefitting your practice.
Assessment will be based on the following criteria:
- The artistic quality of the applicant’s proposal including the development of work using either the SpADE system or Buchla 200e System.
- How the residency opportunity could support the candidate’s current career stage and artistic goals.
- Demonstrate technical capacity to engage with the facilities provided.
- Balanced representation of genres, gender, and geographical regions is a consideration.
Apply now:
To apply for this residency, please complete the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM.
Closing Date: 11am, 5 AUGUST 2026 (IST). Late applications will not be accepted.
If you have questions about the application process, please contact: jurgen.simpson@ul.ie / kfennell@cmc.ie
Applications will be jointly assessed by representatives from DMARC and the Contemporary Music Centre.