17-20 February 2027
Ljubljana, Slovenia
Deadline: August 14th 2026
MENT Ljubljana is inviting artists, bands, solo performers, live acts and DJs with live experience and publicly accessible audio and video material to perform at its 13th edition.
MENT 2026 AFTERMOVIE
“MENT remains a rarity: a showcase festival curated so that whichever path you choose, every discovery feels like a win.”
Antonio Poscic, The Wire
“Doesn’t feel like a typical showcase festival. It just feels like a real music lovers' festival. I think that’s the main thing with MENT. It’s about creating a healthy ecosystem with like minded people.”
Bob Van Heur, Le Guess Who?
"There are festivals you attend, and there are those you organize your life around. MENT Ljubljana has belonged to the latter category for me for years."
Marija Todorović, Oblakoder
"MENT isn’t just a festival, it’s infrastructure for the future of independent culture."
Darek Mazzone, KEXP
MENT Ljubljana is a music discovery festival facilitating, in symbiosis with the conference, the presentation of music performers from all over Europe and beyond in front of international music professionals and audiences. The festival serves as a meeting point for artists, music professionals and music lovers.
IMPORTANT NOTES
We value thoughtful applications over sheer volume. Take a moment to explore MENT’s past and current programme, and ask yourself if your music resonates with the festival’s identity and audience.
We offer all performing artists a fee (based on a range of factors), as well as accommodation for foreign artists, basic backline, and festival catering.
The following questions help us get a clearer picture of your project and whether it fits
MENT #13. Thanks for taking the time.
All applicants will be notified of the results via e-mail (check Spam folder) by December 18th 2026 the latest. But mainly in the September-December period.
Any questions or issues: manage@ment.si
