[Perform-Talk] Fwd: 2026 SIMB Music Competiton - We invite you to join our music competition for blind artists!

[National Federation Of The Blind Performing Arts Division]

FYI, we have no affiliation with this competition but sounds interesting. In South Korea if you’re interested, see below.
~Katelyn MacIntyre, M.M.
President, National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division
www.nfb-pad.org
www.facebook.com/PerformingArtsDivision
Twitter: @NFB_PAD

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> From: NFB Information <nfb at nfb.org>
> Date: May 20, 2026 at 8:38:58 AM EDT
> To: Performing Arts Nfb <nfbpad at gmail.com>
> Subject: FW: 2026 SIMB Music Competiton - We invite you to join our music competition for blind artists!
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> From: SIMB KOREA <simbkorea at gmail.com> 
> Sent: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 11:46 PM
> To: SIMB KOREA <simbkorea at gmail.com>
> Subject: 2026 SIMB Music Competiton - We invite you to join our music competition for blind artists!
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> To all dearest who works hard for blinds,
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> We are Korea Association of Performing Arts for the Disabled.
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> Established in January 2010, we have been dedicated to supporting visually impaired artists in delivering messages of hope through music and leading meaningful and fulfilling lives.
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> Our association promotes a wide range of cultural and artistic activities to ensure equal opportunities for everyone regardless of disability. Through nationwide concert tours, international invited performances, and various arts support programs, we strive to improve social awareness of disabled artists and enhance their status within the arts and cultural community.
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>    In particular, we are committed to providing greater performance opportunities for visually impaired artists while fostering a more positive understanding of disabilities in society.
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>    In June 2024, we successfully hosted the 1st Seoul International Music Festival & Art Market for Blind Artists with visually impaired artists from 13 countries. Following this meaningful achievement, we are pleased to announce that the 2nd Seoul International Music Festival & Art Market for Blind Artists will be held in August 2026.
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>    The 2026 Seoul International Music Festival for Blind Artists (SIMB) has been organized to support talented visually impaired artists in developing their professional capabilities and presenting their artistry on the global stage, while also promoting auditory-centered creative activities and international cultural arts education exchanges.
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> ■ Event Overview
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> * Event: 2026 Seoul International Music Festival for Blind Artists (SIMB)
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> * Dates: August 25 (Tue) – August 27 (Thu), 2026
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> * Venues: Seoul National University & Youngsan Art Hall
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> * Main Programs: International Music Competition, Masterclasses, Professors’ Concert, and International Cultural Exchange Programs
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> * Participants: Visually impaired artists and music students from Korea and abroad
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> ■ Competition Information
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> * Preliminary Round: Online video screening
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> * Final Round: Live competition and performances in Seoul (Seoul National University Concert Hall)
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> * Total Prize: KRW 10,000,000
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> * Benefits: Masterclasses and performance opportunities with distinguished professors and musicians from Korea and abroad
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> Please refer to the following link for detailed information regarding the competition:
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> [https://saltandlight.co.kr/festival/5077]
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> The application form for the preliminary round can be accessed through the following link:
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> [https://forms.gle/hBXtcFwuiztV5Exv8]
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> We sincerely ask for your support and cooperation in promoting SIMB so that more artists around the world may learn about and participate in this meaningful international cultural exchange festival.
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> We look forward to meeting you and your artists in the near future.
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>    Thank you very much.
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>    Sincerely,
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> Korea Association of Performing Arts for the Disabled
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