18 Amazon Legal artists set for pocket shows before producers and labels at Motins in Belém. Free sign-ups until Feb 18 could launch careers.
The Psica Bet opens its talent hunt. Northern Brazil’s biggest festival picks 18 acts from the nine Amazon Legal states.
They perform at Motins – Pan-Amazonian Meeting of Music and Peripheral Culture, March 5-7 in Cidade Velha, Belém. Music producers, national labels and festival curators watch.
Join the Amazon showcase
Sign-ups run until February 18, free online: https://acesse.one/QffAJ. Selected artists get up to R$3,000 travel aid. Results on February 23.
Full call: https://l1nk.dev/QffAJ.
“The goal is to bring Northern Brazil’s new music scene to the stage and connect artists with festival bookers who tour nationwide. It’s a key showcase.”Gerson Dias, Psica director
Judging covers career path, originality and community impact. 50% spots for Black artists, 50% for women. Reserved for Indigenous, disabled and trans talents.
Motins boosts peripheral scene
Psica Bet is part of Motins, featuring panels, workshops and business rounds at Casa Dourada, Palafita and Praça das Amazonas.
“It’s a tool for social change, linking Amazon biome artists, sparking creative economy and building cultural networks.”Jeft Dias, Psica director
Success story: Ian Wapichana from Roraima went from Bet to Psica’s main stage in 2025.
“It’s an honor to join a festival that gives vital space, voice and respect to Indigenous peoples,” the artist said.
Details
Psica Bet
Sign-ups: Feb 11-18
Results: Feb 23
Call and form: https://l1nk.dev/QffAJ
Master sponsor: Petrobras. Sponsors: Mercado Livre (Rouanet Law), O Boticário. Support: TIM (Semear Law). Producers: Psica Produções, Pará Cultural Foundation, Pará State Government, Ministry of Culture and Federal Government.
Photo: Press Release
