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This collection of resources is a non-exhaustive overview of studies and publications on the music sector in Europe and beyond. It will be continously updated aiming to offer a broad overview of existing research on different aspects and parts of the music sector.
By using the filter on the left you can search for specific researches, if no filter is used the publications are listed by date. If you observe that important studies/researches are missing, please contact the EMC at: info@emc-imc.org
The Reach of Classical Music on Public Service Media in 2024
Classical music reached more than 157 million viewers through public service media in 2024. The new IMZ Industry Report explores how audiences across Europe and beyond engage with classical music on television and online platforms.
Reshaping EU International Cultural Relations
How can the European Union reshape its international cultural relations to foster more equitable, inclusive and reciprocal partnerships? Drawing on cultural mobility research and sector experience, On the Move calls for a renewed approach that places artists and cultural professionals at the heart of international cooperation. The article explores how accessible funding, fairer mobility opportunities and more inclusive policies can help overcome structural barriers and strengthen cultural exchange across borders.
The archipelago of cooperation A Guide to Successful European Cooperation Projects
What makes a strong European cooperation project? Relais Culture Europe’s guide, The Archipelago of Cooperation, explores how organisations can build a shared vision while preserving their individual identities. Inspired by the poet and thinker Édouard Glissant, it presents cooperation as a network of connected islands, where different experiences and perspectives create opportunities for exchange. Through nine interconnected themes, practical advice and questions for reflection, the guide helps organisations develop their ideas, strengthen partnerships and navigate the European project application process.
Mobility Funding Guide to Italy
The 2026 edition of the Cultural Mobility Funding Guide to Italy is now available, offering an updated and expanded overview of regular funding opportunities for artists, cultural professionals and cultural organisations working across borders. The guide brings together national, local and international resources from both public and private funders, helping cultural workers identify support for touring, residencies, collaborations, training, research, professional development and other forms of international exchange. It includes both outgoing opportunities for nationals and residents of Italy wishing to travel and work abroad, and incoming opportunities for international artists and cultural professionals who want to develop projects, collaborations or professional activities in Italy. Updated by On the Move in collaboration with its member Liv.in.g. – Live Internationalisation Gateway, the guide is designed as a practical resource for navigating mobility funding, while also highlighting the need for more accessible, fair and sustainable support for cross-border cultural collaboration.
Cross-Border Collaborations in the Performing Arts
This policy paper seeks to provide policymakers and funders with a clearer understanding of the main trends, challenges and needs shaping cross-border collaboration in the performing arts. It identifies key gaps in existing funding systems and outlines the types of support that are most urgently needed to enable international artistic cooperation to continue, evolve and thrive. Looking at the realities of 2026, the paper offers recommendations for rethinking, strengthening and sustaining international collaboration in the performing arts.
Cultural Mobility Flows Report: Cities as Enablers of International Cultural Mobility
How can cities become stronger drivers of cultural mobility? This cross-disciplinary publication explores how municipalities are supporting the international mobility of artists and cultural professionals through travel grants, exchange programmes, residencies and other city-led initiatives. Building on a Cultural Mobility Webinar organised by On the Move in collaboration with HowlRound, the report looks at successful examples, including initiatives linked to the European Capitals of Culture programme, and highlights the growing role of local authorities in creating meaningful international opportunities. While these schemes can help artists expand their careers, build new relationships and strengthen their professional sustainability, they often remain under-recognised compared to their real impact. The publication offers concrete recommendations for cultural stakeholders, pointing towards policy changes, funding models and collaborative frameworks that can make international mobility more accessible, especially for those facing structural barriers.