Musicians play a pivotal role in positively impactful change and connection, using their art to amplify voices, inspire movements, and challenge the status quo. Each month on OC365, and during our in-person global gatherings, music and art play critical roles in connecting us to each other, nature, local communities and cultures around the world.
The Musician for Justice Award is for musician change agents who represent the country where we host our global unconference. Thus, this year, we are calling all Portuguese musicians for justice to apply for this award.
The retreat offered a week of human connection, including roundtables, leadership circles, and activities where I also had the chance to share some of my music. It was profound. Music connects us all. There’s nothing more powerful, beautiful, or universal—transcending borders and language—than music. I returned from the retreat to meet with my team, determined to enhance the social perspective of every project we take on.
– Renee Mooi, Artist & Music Ambassador, Mexico City
Eligibility Criteria
OC Musician for Justice Awardees serves as local stewards of culture, art, music, and connection for OC community gatherings. Musicians may apply as an individual or as a group of a maximum of three members. Applicants from both for-profit and nonprofit organizations with adequate resources are less likely to be considered for this award.
Individuals must:
- Be a musician local to Portugal
- Be be committed to alleviating poverty and injustice
- Not have attended a previous OC in-person summit
- Be available to attend and perform at OC Sunrise and OC2025 in-person, and at least two OC365 online gatherings
- Be open and willing to collaborate with other musicians from around the world who are part of our on-site programming
- Be able to engage in OC’s offerings that are primarily in English
Organizations must:
- Be actively working to alleviate poverty and/or injustice for at least 1 year
- Not have anyone in their organization that has attended a previous OC in-person summit
- Demonstrate financial need for this Award with a budget below $1 million USD
- A web presence (either a working website, Instagram page, Facebook, etc.)
From my learnings at Opportunity Collaboration I felt confident that it was time to start sharing my story, so I’m now sharing it across a variety of mediums. Thank you so much once again for the OC opportunity, it really was a personal and professional game changer. - Adam Braun, Founder & Executive Director, Pencils of Promise, Cambodia.
OC Musician for Justice Award Terms & Conditions
OC Musician for Justice Awardee receives a $2,890 award (fully covering their OC Sunrise, OC2025, & OC365 registration), and pay a refundable $295 administration fee, which is refundable after the awardee attends OC Global.
The OC Musician for Justice Award provides:
- All-inclusive room-sharing accommodations for 5 nights and 4 days, including meals, internet fees, onsite recreation and resort fees
- Full access to leadership programs and capacity building opportunities
- Opportunity to facilitate sessions for OC365 & OC2025
- Access to working discussion groups
- Organizational showcasing opportunities
- Networking concierge services
- Travel costs within Portugal to/from the event venue
- Most importantly, 4 days connecting with hundreds of the world’s most passionate social impact leaders.
OC Musician(s) are encouraged to come prepared to share their successful practices, illuminate partnership opportunities, and/or share innovative ideas!
The Opportunity Collaboration was absolutely stunning! I was awestruck by the great insights on leading a superior management team and how to have good relations with donors, tackled in a brief, concise way. For the first time in my life, I flew in a plane, visited a foreign nation and attended a high-profile conference. It was a life-changing experience. Long live Opportunity Collaboration! – Wiclif Otieno, Director, Kito International
Application Process & Deadlines
To apply, please complete this application.
- December 18, 2024 – February 12, 2025 Accepting Applications
- February 12, 2025 – March 31, 2025 Selection Process
- By April 25, 2025 Invitations Sent to Accepted Applicants
Accepted applicant(s) will need to register within 2-3 weeks of receiving their invitation letter.
Questions about your application or applying? Email fellowship@ocimpact.com.