The first edition of Open Melody took place from April 3 to 5 2026 at 2220 Arts + Archives in Los Angeles. OM26 featured 24 artists and groups from 10 US states, Canada, Japan, UK and Sweden.

Some relevant OM26 links:

• OM26 Livestream
  
• Chris Pugmire on France/OM26 for the Quietus
  
• Ned Raggett on OM26
  
• No One Turned Away interview with Sam Farzin on dublab
  
• Open Melody guest DJ session on dublab
  
• Long Rocks on the Beach interview with Sam Farzin on KCHUNG
  
• Musical Tracing Ensemble Plays OM26 & more (Bandcamp)
  
• Musical Tracing Ensemble Plays OM26 & more (Youtube)