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Stand with Ukraine

Ukraine statement & petition

The EMC has issued a statement on Music Freedom Day (3 March) on its solidarity with the people of Ukraine. Additionally, the EMC together with other European cultural organisations, have come together to urge world leaders to provide FUNDS and SUPPORT for continued cultural collaboration in #Ukraine.

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Results published

MusicAIRE: results of the first call published

The provisional list of the MusicAIRE projects selected in the first call at the was published. Out of over 400 applications from over 40 countries in Europe and beyond, 22 projects were selected for funding.
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Book of Condolences

Former EMC President Beata Schanda has passed away

Beata Schanda, former President of the European Music Council (EMC) and former Executive Vice President of the International Music Council (IMC), passed away on Tuesday, 31 May 2022. Beata’s leadership has significantly shaped both the EMC and the IMC and paved the way for what the associations are today.
You may share memories or express condolences by following this link to the IMC-EMC online condolence book.
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European Forum on Music 2021

Keynote on "Claiming a front row seat - the place of music in society"

Angélique Kidjo

SHIFT - Shared Initiatives for Training

The SHIFT Inclusion Interview Series

Listen now to our interview with On the Move on Inclusive Design

MEMBERS SPOTLIGHT

Yam Awards - May 2022

The 13th edition of the YAMawards is officially open and accepting applications, with a new exciting category specially dedicated to School Concerts!

Participation is open to all live music productions for audiences up to 18 years of age. Entries from soloists, groups, ensembles or orchestras will be judged based on the quality of music, the quality of performance, the relevance/necessity of the program, audience communication and impact.

Previous winners include Orthemis Orchestra (Spain), Zonzo Compagnie (Belgium), Shadow Music (Norway), La Balle Rouge (France), Rikskonsertene/Kulturtanken (Norway), Oorkaan (The Netherlands), Smalands Musik&Teater (Sweden), Body Rhythm Factory (Denmark), Zonzo Compagnie (Belgium), Jazz for Juniors (South Africa) and Muziektheater Transparant (Belgium).

Applications close on the 20th of June, 2022 and nominees will be announced on the 15th of September 2022

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