Baltic Contemporary Opera Network

The Baltic Contemporary Opera Network is a joint initiative led by partners from Lithuania, Latvia & Estonia. Its overarching goal is to facilitate cultural exchange, the sharing of best practices, and the development of collaborative ventures within the realm of contemporary opera. This genre is an outstanding cultural phenomenon that represents the Baltics on the international stage. The network's focus lies in fostering cooperation among independent creators and producers within the region.

MEMBERS:
- Vilnius City Municipality Contemporary Opera Production House “Operomanija” (Vilnius, Lithuania) – www.operomanija.lt;
- Association “Sansusī” & Alternative Chamber Music Festival “Sansusī” (Riga, Aknīste, Latvia) – www.sansusi.lv;
- Theatre Ģertrūdes ielas teātris (Riga, Latvia) – www.git.lv;
- NGO “NewOpera” (Tallinn, Orissaare, Estonia).

Network activities are co-funded by Nordic-Baltic mobility program for Culture.


APPLY FOR THE FIRST BCON RESIDENCY:
Application form here. Deadline: 6th June 2025.
More information on the network and activities here


Latvian Ministry of Welfare supports the European Social Fund project “Support for Social Entrepreneurship” No. 9.1.1.3/15/I/001.