The Artistic Residency by Chelas É O Sítio is a project focused on creation, collaboration, and cultural affirmation, born from the creative energy of the resident artists in the parish.
Running for three months, the project kicks off at the end of April and offers a space for artists, DJs, and producers to meet, encouraging musical experimentation, the sharing of languages, and the construction of new artistic narratives. To provide opportunities for other neighborhoods in Lisbon, this residency includes artists from across the city, creating a more inclusive curatorial approach.
Developed across several spaces connected to creativity and youth, such as Kriativu, LX Jovem, and partner music studios of the association, this residency aims to showcase emerging talent and strengthen the Chelas community as one of Lisbon’s cultural epicenters, giving a platform to voices and aesthetics that reflect the contemporary identity of the city’s neighborhoods.
Among the participating artists are Igor D’Araujo, Pandon, and Real Boss, as well as DJs and producers DJ Slick, Milly, Young Max, and JaySav. The curation of participants was led by Sam The Kid and Nuno Varela, founding members of the Chelas É O Sítio association.
At the end of the residency, the work developed will be ready to be presented live at MEO KALORAMA, bringing to the stage the songs created throughout the process. This opportunity will be crucial for raising the profile and visibility of the artists involved, while also reinforcing the close collaboration between the festival and the hosting parish.
