audio recording

who can apply?

Applicants to the Audio Recording programme must be about to begin or complete their final year of training in sound engineering or Tonmeister training and be aged 20 to 30 as of ¹ July 2027.

Languages: fluency in English; spoken French is an asset

Software: working knowledge of Pyramix and Pro Tools is desired. Applicants must also be proficient in the principles of file creation and management.

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programme dates

Selected candidates must sign an agreement with the Fondation du Verbier Festival, by which they commit to participating in the entire programme, from 11 July to 2 August 2027, and to respecting all Academy rules.

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how to apply

Applications for Verbier Festival Academy programmes are made online via the GetAcceptd platform.

Application deadline: 11 January 2027 (23:59 EST)

All applicants must provide:

• Contact details (name, address, etc.)

• Applicant information
  • Date of birth, nationality, etc.
  • Languages spoken
  • Educational background
  • CV presenting training, professional experience, and any other relevant experience
  • A short biography (150 words maximum, in English or French)
• Documents
  • Passport / identity document
  • Photo / portrait (landscape format)

• Documents to upload
  • A presentation video answering the following two questions: 1) Why do you wish to participate in the Academy’s Audio Recording programme? 2) Where do you see yourself in five years? Please introduce yourself in English to the best of your ability. The video must not exceed 5 minutes.
  • Three to five examples of recordings made in concert or in the studio, illustrating the quality and diversity of your work
• Up to two optional letters of recommendation

Optional recommendations

Applicants may invite up to two people to submit a letter of recommendation in support of their application. Recommendations are optional and the application will be considered complete even without a letter of recommendation.

To request a recommendation, indicate the email address of your chosen person in your application. Acceptd will send them the necessary instructions to submit their letter only after your application has been sent.

Recommendations constitute additional information only. The jury’s evaluation is based primarily on the elements you submit yourself, including your recording examples, CV, training, professional experience, and achievements.

If you wish for a recommendation to be taken into account, we strongly encourage you to submit your application well before the deadline and to contact the person who will write your letter in advance. The evaluation process begins immediately after the application deadline and we cannot guarantee that recommendations received after this date will be considered.

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application fee

All applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee of 55 EUR. Payment is made by credit card only via the GetAcceptd application platform.

Thanks to the generosity of Verbier Festival donors, the following applicants are exempt from the application fee:

• Swiss citizens born or residing in the cantons of Bern, Geneva, Jura, Neuchâtel, Valais or Vaud

To benefit from this waiver, please send proof of eligibility (e.g. a copy of your passport or a document certifying your residence in one of the relevant cantons) to the following address: academy@verbierfestival.com.

Your request for exemption must be sent no later than 8 January. No exemption can be granted after this date.

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fees for selected candidates

The Verbier Festival covers accommodation and daily lunch for participants. A daily allowance of CHF 40 is also paid to contribute to other living expenses (notably breakfast and dinner). Participants are responsible for organizing and financing their round-trip travel to Verbier.

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