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NEU/NOW Festival 2012 – Call for nominations20 December 2011The European League of Institutes of the Arts (ELIA) announces the fourth NEU/NOW Festival, presenting the most exciting and creative NEU artistic talent NOW emerging across Europe and beyond. The...- European Theatre Convention launches “Young Europe 2” on multilingual artistic education20 December 2011For the 2nd time, the [[http://www.etc-cte.org]ETC develops with the support of the Culture Programme of the European Commission the 2 year European artistic education project: “Young Europe 2:...
- European Composer and Songwriter Alliance organises Creators Conference on 2/3 February 201219 December 2011Following the successful launch of the first Creators’ Conference in Stockholm in 2010 initiated by the Swedish Society of Popular Music Composers (Skap), the European Composer and Songwriter...
- Registration Gaudeamus Prize 2012 has started14 December 2011Registration for the Gaudeamus Prize 2012 has started! Composers of any nationality who are born after September 9, 1981 may enter their compositions. The works may already have been performed, but...
- Call for Applications for Arts Network Asia (Ana) Project Grants 201213 December 2011Arts Network Asia (ANA) would like to invite artists, cultural workers, arts activists, and arts communities in Asia to apply for the ANA 2012 Grants scheme. Deadline for submission is 31 December...
- More Europe initiative is launched in Brussels9 December 2011Opinion leaders appeal to policy makers to use culture more strategically to create a stronger voice for Europe in the world Brussels, 8 December – A one year-long civic initiative More Europe...
- EUNIC publishes Europe-China Cultural Compass29 November 2011Are we meaning the same, when we say the same? -- This was the leading question at the start of the EUROPE-CHINA CULTURAL COMPASS project, an initiative by partners of EUNIC in China, the Goethe-...
- Padovani wins ECPNM European Competition for Live Electronic Music Projects 201128 November 2011The Italian/Brasilian composer José Henrique Padovani has won the ECPNM European Competition for Live Electronic Music Projects 2011 with his composition “Aviagem e o rio”. The competition was...
- Innsbruck Festival of Early Music 2012: A journey to “the beauty of the unknown”28 November 2011Artistic director Alessandro De Marchi presented the programme of the Innsbruck Festival 2012. The 36th Innsbruck Festival will feature performances of operas by Provenzale, Bontempi, Monteverdi...
- Atelier for Young Festival Managers28 November 2011PRESS RELEASE; Brussels/Ljubljana, 30 October 2012" title=" The fifth Atelier for Young Festival Managers (Ljubljana, Slovenia, 14-21 October 2012), initiated by the European Festivals Association...
- EFA Collective and Affiliate Members’ Meeting - Dublin/Ireland, 16-18 February 201228 November 2011From 16-18 February 2012 in Dublin/Ireland, the Association of Irish Festival Events (AOIFE) welcomed a delegation of the European Festivals Association (EFA) and hosted EFA’s annual Collective...
- EFA launches Working Group “Communicating Festivals – Communicating Europe”28 November 2011In 2012, the European Festivals Association (EFA) celebrates its 60th anniversary. As one of the actions, EFA brings together Communication, PR and Marketing Experts of major European festivals in...
- Creative Europe: Commission unveils plan to boost cultural and creative sectors23 November 2011Thousands of people working in cinema, TV, culture, music, performing arts, heritage and related areas would benefit from increased EU support under the new 'Creative Europe' programme unveiled by...
- EFA presents "Europe for Festivals – Festivals for Europe" at European Parliament’s CULT Committee23 November 2011On 22 November 2011, the European Festivals Association (EFA) presented a proposal for a continued focus for festivals “Europe for Festivals – Festivals for Europe” to the Members of the...
LUCERNE FESTIVAL at the Piano in 2011 is dedicated to Franz Liszt21 November 2011Whoever wishes to gain an overview of the art of piano music should pay a visit to Lake Lucerne in November. LUCERNE FESTIVAL at the Piano annually brings together the outstanding representatives...- Round Table: Festivals meet Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou21 November 2011On 26 January 2012, Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth, invited directors of major European festivals for the annual round table "Festivals...
- Access to Culture platform organises workshop on "Access to Culture in the Digital Era"18 November 2011The Access to Culture Platform (ACP) and its working group on Audience Participation are focusing on access to culture in the digital era this year. In collaboration with all members of the working...
- European Parliament public hearing on Culture and the EU's external actions17 November 2011On 22 November 2011 at 3pm, the European Parliament’s CULT Committee will hold a public hearing on Culture and the EU's external actions. As a follow-up on the EP resolution on the Cultural...
- EMC's Working Group Youth invites to endorse “Manifesto for Youth and Music in Europe”16 November 2011With its Manifesto for Youth and Music in Europe the Working Group Youth (WGY) of the European Music Council (EMC) calls upon policy and decision makers on a local, regional, national and European...
- EFA presents "Europe for Festivals – Festivals for Europe” at European Parliament’s CULT Committee16 November 2011On 22 November 2011, the European Festivals Association (EFA) presented a proposal for a continued focus for festivals “Europe for Festivals – Festivals for Europe” to the Members of the...
- The EuroTrail – Re-thinking Realities: a day of debate at the European Parliament16 November 2011On 29 November 2011 in Brussels at the European Parliament, the Europe of Cultures Forum organises a meeting entitled “EuroTrail - Re-thinking Realities”. The event is organised in...
- Europe at a crossroads: Barroso urges in State of Europe speech for comprehensive reforms15 November 2011On 9 November 2011, José Manuel Barroso, President of the European Commission, spoke at the "Berliner Europa-Rede", a strong appeal for deeper integration, unity and democracy. “Provided there...
- Atelier IZMIR 2011: Connecting international festival leaders, paving the way for future Ateliers15 November 2011The fourth edition of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers took place in Izmir (Turkey) from 24 to 31 October 2011. 38 participants from 27 countries and eight renowned festival managers met,...
- Atelier News #5: Journey through the festivals of the world31 October 2011On Friday, 28 October 2011, the Atelier for Young Festival Managers was back to İKSEV’s offices for a new day of work, presentations, debates and networking. The day was launched with a...
- Atelier News #7: End of the week, new beginning!31 October 2011Sunday, 30 October 2011, draw the Atelier for Young Festival Managers IZMIR 2011 to a close. After a morning of exploring the city of İzmir, the participants gathered in the meeting room of the İ...
- Atelier News #6: To the roots of civilizations30 October 2011On Saturday, 29 October, the Atelier for Young Festival Managers investigated further the challenges of being an artistic director, before visiting the Ancient City of Ephesus, a cradle of...
- "A Soul for Europe": Common Call for Citizenship through Culture signed by MEPs28 October 2011On 11 October 2011, at the European Parliament in Brussels, the Advisory Board and the Advisory Board Parliamentarian Working Group of the civil society initiative “A Soul for Europe” endorsed...
- EU civil society platforms launch joint statement on structured dialogue process in culture28 October 2011At the occasion of the European Culture Forum (20/21 October 2011, Brussels) the three civil society platforms – Access to Culture Platform, Platform on Cultural and Creative Industries and...
- Atelier News #4: Discussing co-productions and meeting the artist28 October 2011On Thursday, 27 October, the Atelier for Young Festival Managers took place at the Izmir’s brand-new MÜZIKSEV, Turkey’s first music museum. The working day was kicked-off with an in-depth...
- Rose Fenton introduces the Atelier: “much more than a 7-day training programme”28 October 2011On 24 October 2011, Rose Fenton, Director of Free Word (London, UK), introduced participants to the objective and vision of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers IZMIR 2011 on behalf of all...
- Atelier News #3: Experienced festival directors disclose their strategies and driving forces27 October 2011Wednesday, October 26, Izmir. Views of the enormous container ships passing through Izmir, presentations underlined by the sound of the muezzins calling believers to prayer and delicious local food...
- EAEAC informs: bug in eForm “Support for Festivals” (Strand 1.3.6)26 October 2011To all festivals wishing to apply for funding under Strand 1.3.6 of the European Union’s Culture Programme regulating the support to European cultural festivals: The Executive Agency Education,...
- Atelier News #2: Second Atelier day sparking many “aha moments”26 October 2011Tuesday, 25 October, was the first full “working” day of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers in Izmir and it was an intense and typical Atelier-day. The participants are still learning each...
- Atelier News #1: Inspiring start for the 4th Atelier for Young Festival Managers25 October 2011On Monday, 24 October 2011 in Izmir, the opening ceremony of the 4th edition of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers was held in the brand new Music Museum created by the Atelier host, the Izmir...
- Robyn Archer at Atelier IZMIR 2011: “Let’s make sure we serve artists, in their own right”25 October 2011During the Opening Ceremony of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers IZMIR 2011 on 24 October 2011, Robyn Archer, Creative Director of The Centenary of Canberra (2013) and Artistic Director of...
- Atelier for Young Festival Managers IZMIR 2011 starts today: Follow online!24 October 2011The Atelier IZMIR 2011 is running from 24 to 31 October 2011 in Izmir (Turkey)! Starting today with an inspiring opening session, the fourth Atelier is set to be a great success. Follow the EFA...
- The Presenters of the Atelier IZMIR 2011: Fruzsina Szép20 October 2011Fruzsina Szép is the Programme Director of the Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary. She is joining the team of presenters of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers for the first time in IZMIR...
- Public invited to Opening of Atelier IZMIR 2011 with Robyn Archer20 October 2011The Atelier for Young Festival Managers IZMIR 2011 (24-31 October) is set to be a great success. The European Festivals Association (EFA) and this edition’s host, the İzmir Foundation for...
- Outstanding programme for the Atelier IZMIR 2011, Opening ceremony with Robyn Archer19 October 2011The Atelier for Young Festival Managers İZMIR 2011, taking place from 24 to 31 October 2011, will be opened with a keynote speech by the internationally renowned Australian festival director Robyn...
- Record number of international delegates at Dutch Classical Music Meeting 201118 October 2011Organizer Music Center the Netherlands looks back with great satisfaction on its three day event The Dutch Classical Music Meeting (DCMM). On 15, 16 and 17 October more than 300 international music...
- EFA Jubilee Gala18 October 2011The European Festivals Association (EFA) celebrated its with a Jubilee Gala from 23-25 May 2012 in Bergen, Norway. Debate was shaped by 180 participants from 46 countries and regions in the world...
- The Presenters of the Atelier IZMIR 2011: Jonathan Mills17 October 2011Jonathan Mills is the Festival Director and Chief Executive of the Edinburgh International Festival in Edinburgh (UK). He joined the team of presenters of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers in...
- 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture wraps up as Chile takes the baton for 201412 October 2011The 5th World Summit on Arts and Culture concluded on Thursday 6 October 2011, generating a range of international initiatives to support arts practice and policymaking in Australia and...
- First Nordic Baltic Festival conference great success; EFA supports conclusions12 October 2011The first "Nordic-Baltic Festival Meeting" took place from 5-7 October in Reykjavik/Iceland at Harpa, Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre. 45 delegates from ten Nordic and Baltic countries...
- Atelier Legacy: former Atelier participants engage in collaboration7 October 2011Nadin Deventer and Piotr Turkiewicz attended the Atelier for Young Festival Managers in Varna, Bulgaria (2009). Since then, they have worked closely together, for example in a partnership within...
- IFACCA launches WorldCP: international database of cultural policies6 October 2011The Executive Director of the International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA), Sarah Gardner, today unveiled the prototype of a major new initiative, WorldCP, an...
- The Presenters of the Atelier IZMIR 2011: Michał Merczyński6 October 2011Michał Merczyński is the director of the National Audiovisual Institute (NInA) in Warsaw. He is joining the team of presenters of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers for the first time in...
- The Presenters of the Atelier IZMIR 2011: Nele Hertling4 October 2011Nele Hertling joined the team of mentors of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers from the very first edition in Görlitz (2006). She also took part in Varna (2009), Singapore (2011) and will...
- Audition call for participation in No Borders Orchestra tour 2012 launched30 September 2011The audition call for participation in the No Borders Orchestra (NBO) tour in 2012 has been launched. The No Borders Orchestra aims at the establishment of a symphonic orchestra that gathers the...
- The Presenters of the Atelier IZMIR 2011: Ching-Lee Goh29 September 2011Ching-Lee Goh is the Executive and Artistic Director of CultureLink Singapore. She joined the team of mentors of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers in SINGAPORE 2011 and now for the second...
- ENCATC 2011 Annual Conference "Culture Forecast" takes place 12-14 October in Helsinki28 September 2011Over 300 eminent academics, policy-makers, artists and students from over 36 countries have already confirmed their registration for ENCATC’s 2011 Annual Conference “CultureForecast”, which...
- Nordic music festivals meet in Reykjavik from 5-7 October 201128 September 2011A conference of music festivals called "Nordic-Baltic Festival Meeting" will take place from 5-7 October in Reykjavik/Iceland at Harpa, Reykjavik Concert Hall and Conference Centre. The conference...
Baalbeck International Festival spreads cultural image of Lebanon27 September 2011The 2011 edition of the Baalbeck International Festival was a great success. Despite the political situation which discouraged tourists from spending their summer in Lebanon, the high-quality...- The Presenters of the Atelier IZMIR 2011: Rose Fenton27 September 2011Rose Fenton, an independent Arts Producer and Advisor, is one of the most adventurous and influential producers of international contemporary theatre in Europe. She joined the team of presenters of...
Giovanni Antonini appointed Artistic Director of Festival Wratislavia Cantans as of 201326 September 2011From 2013 on Giovanni Antonini is going to be the Artistic Director of the International Festival Wratislavia Cantans – an oratorio and cantata festival which has been taking place in Wroclaw,...- Coming up: the 2011 European Culture Forum (20/21 October, Brussels)26 September 2011On 20 and 21 October, the European Culture Forum will bring to Brussels 800 participants from culture civil society, the EU Member States and EU institutions. This flagship event is a unique...
- The Presenters of the Atelier IZMIR 2011: Hugo De Greef26 September 2011The Atelier for Young Festival Managers was launched by the European Festivals Association (EFA) in 2006, when Hugo De Greef was the Association’s Secretary General (from 2004 to 2008). Today, he...
- The Presenters of the Atelier IZMIR 2011: Robyn Archer20 September 2011The European Festivals Association is proud to have eight renowned festival managers from all over the world on board for IZMIR 2011. Under the coordination of Hugo De Greef (Belgium) they will...
- EFA and its members in Wroclaw: which role for culture in a Europe of citizens?16 September 2011From 8-11 September 2011, the European Festivals Association and a number of its members gathered in Wroclaw at the occasion of the European Culture Congress, organised as part of the cultural...
- EFA supports Sarajevo as European Capital of Culture in 201416 September 2011Following the initiative of Ibrahim Spahic, Director of the International Festival Sarajevo – “Sarajevo Winter”, the European Parliament adopted a resolution on 2 May 2011 calling for...
- Yoshiaki Onishi (1981, Japan) wins Gaudeamus Prize 201114 September 2011On 11 September 2011, after the closing concert of the Gaudeamus Music Week at Museum Speelklok in Utrecht, the winner of the Gaudeamus Prize 2011 was announced. From the thirteen nominees the...
- Music Masters on Air: “We have to do more for young composers”13 September 2011Ten festivals from all over Europe have joined forces in the festival collaboration project MusMA – Music Masters on Air: European Broadcasting Festival. After one year of cooperation, the...
- First Eastern Partnership Culture Congress to take place 21-23 October 2011 in Lublin12 September 2011The Eastern Partnership Culture Congress will be the first event of its kind devoted to cultural cooperation for Eastern Partnership countries, offering their representatives a possibility of...
- 20.000 signatures say we are more9 September 2011The we are more campaign calls on the EU Ministers for Culture to use the Informal Ministers' Meeting in Wroclaw on September 9th to support the 37% budget increase that the Commission recently...
- Kathrin Deventer to speak at Forum Wroclaw on 10 September, live stream available9 September 2011“A Soul for Europe” together with Narodowy Instytut Audiowizualny (National Audiovisual Institute, Warsaw) will organise “FORUM WROCŁAW – Culture and Active Citizenship in the Development...
- Successful finish to the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival 20117 September 2011On Sunday, 28August, the 26th annual Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival (SHMF) concluded its season to much adulation with a closing concert at the Kieler Schloss. After 130 concerts and 5 Music...
- European Theatre Convention moves – in – Europe!6 September 2011The European Theatre Convention (ETC), the largest pan-European public theatre network, expands its activities across Europe and opens a new executive office in Berlin at the "Deutsches Theater"....
- Forum Wroclaw: Culture and Active Citizenship in the Development of Europe5 September 2011“A Soul for Europe” together with Narodowy Instytut Audiowizualny (National Audiovisual Institute, Warsaw) will organise “FORUM WROCŁAW – Culture and Active Citizenship in the Development...
- 46th International Festival Wratislavia Cantans running from 2-18 September5 September 2011"Wratislavia Cantans" is one of the most prestigious festivals in Europe and takes place in the beautiful city of Wroclaw and the surrounding area of Lower Silesia. For over forty years the...
- Santander: plaque commemorates 60 years of Santander International Festival2 September 2011The Regional President, Ignacio Diego; the Mayor of Santander, Iñigo de la Serna; and the Director of the Santander International Festival (FIS), José Luis Ocejo, uncovered a plaque on Thursday,...
Imagine Paradise at the KlaraFestival: Man between utopia and reality31 August 2011On 1 September 2011, the opening night of the KlaraFestival takes place with free concerts in and near Brussels’ central station. The Brussels edition of the Flanders Festival International is...- Felix Meritis Foundation holds commemorative service on 4 September for Dragan Klaic30 August 2011Prof. Dr. Dragan Klaic (Sarajevo, 27th of April 1950) after a long though sudden sickness has passed away on the 25th of August 2011. The Felix Meritis Foundation holds a commemorative service on 4...
Berliner Festspiele celebrated on 27 August with 4,000 visitors30 August 201110 years of the Haus der Berliner Festspiele, 10 years of Artistic Director Joachim Sartorius, 60 years of the Berliner Festspiele and the completion of the renovations to Haus der Berliner...- Atelier IZMIR 2011 – 42 participants selected, 8 presenters confirmed30 August 2011The Atelier for Young Festival Managers – initiated by the European Festivals Association (EFA) – will take place in Izmir/Turkey from 24 to 31 October 2011, hosted by the International Izmir...
- Dragan Klaic - In Memoriam29 August 2011On 25 August 2011, Dragan Klaic, theatre scholar and cultural analyst, extraordinarily talented thinker and writer, left this world. The European Festivals Association extends its deep condolences...
- Berliner Festspiele celebrate Jubilee on 27 August26 August 2011On 27 August at 4 PM, the festive opening of the Jubilee Festival of the Berliner Festspiele takes place. Marking 60 years of the Berliner Festspiele, 10 years of the directorship of Joachim...
- A Soul for Europe engages in European debate in online magazine “The European”26 August 2011In May 2011, “A Soul for Europe” started a media cooperation agreement with "The European" – an online magazine for debates. Six articles by members of the "A Soul for Europe" Strategy Group...
- Kathrin Deventer explores “Why European citizenship needs a cultural component”26 August 2011As a member of the A Soul for Europe Strategy Group, EFA Secretary General Kathrin Deventer reflects in an article for the online magazine “The European” why Europe needs its citizens and which...
- Lucerne Festival Academy kicks off26 August 2011Just a week ago, 130 or so LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY participants from all over the world arrived in Lucerne, and on 2 September they will perform their first symphonic concert with a programme...
- 60th edition of Santander International Festival draws to a close26 August 2011The programme of the 60th Santander International Festival was composed of an intense schedule of summer events that try to elicit the historical weight of the European tradition with future cross-...
Stresa Festival celebrates 50th anniversary23 August 2011This year – 2011 – the Settimane Musicali di Stresa e del Lago Maggiore (Stresa Music Festival) is celebrating its 50th anniversary (21 May to 4 September). For the last five years it has been...- Magic Moments at the 2011 Innsbruck Festival from 10 to 28 August4 August 2011With a focus on baroque music from German lands at the 2011 Innsbruck Festival, artistic director Alessandro de Marchi also throws light on revolutionary political and social events that impacted...
Orfeo ed Eurídice in the Festival Castell de Peralada29 July 2011“Orfeo ed Eurídice”, the new performance of La Fura dels Baus under the production of the Festival Castell de Peralada, will open on 29 July 2011 at 22.00 pm. The performance will be played...
MusMA for Franz Liszt28 July 2011Festival Ljubljana supports young Slovene artists and pays tribute to the great Franz Liszt Festival Ljubljana is a proud supporter of the international project Music Masters on Air, or MusMA,...- Festival Ljubljana: A tribute to the great Franz Liszt28 July 2011Festival Ljubljana supports young Slovene artists and pays tribute to the great Franz Liszt Festival Ljubljana is a proud supporter of the international project Music Masters on Air, or MusMA,...
- Syndeac calls to sign petition in favour of culture in Europe27 July 2011The National Syndicate of Artistic and Cultural Companies (SYNDEAC) has launched a petition in favour of a future European Union Culture Programme calling "For a real artistic and cultural ambition...
Tbilisi International Festival of Theatre announces 2011 Georgian Theatre Showcase27 July 2011The third edition of Tbilisi International Festival of Theatre takes place from 29 September until 16 October 2011, in Tbilisi, Georgia. Tbilisi International (in short) is a very young festival....- Czech Dreams 2011 were successfully kicked off25 July 2011On 2 July 2011 in Adorf/Germany, the festival opening concert of the international part of the third edition of the international cultural project Czech Dreams 2011 took place under the auspices of...
- MusMA Atelier for contemporary composers and performers in Granada great success20 July 2011From 27 until 30 June 2011, the first European MusMA Atelier for contemporary composers and performers took place in Granada. MusMA – Music Masters on Air: European Broadcasting Festival – is a...
- New On the Move research dossier: Green Mobility Guide for the Performing Arts19 July 2011Commissioned by On the Move to creative industries environmental experts Julie’s Bicycle, the Green Mobility Guide offers practical recommendations for professionals across the performing arts,...
- BELEF festival opens its 20th edition in Belgrade18 July 2011The 20th Belgrade Summer Festival BELEF, which will last until August 7 and comprise various programmes, started late on 15 July 2011 by a classical concert staged in the concert hall of Ilija M....
- 2011 European Culture Forum (20-21 October, Brussels): Registration open18 July 2011Don't miss out on the European Commission's key culture event of 2011! On 20 and 21 October, the European Culture Forum will bring to Brussels 800 participants from culture civil society, the EU...
- European Capitals of Culture in 2016: Wroclaw and Donostia-San Sebastián13 July 2011Both the Polish city of Wrocław and the Spanish city of Donostia-San Sebastián were recommended for the title of European Capital of Culture in 2016 by an independent selection panel. The formal...
- Innsbruck Festival of Early Music announces International Singing Competition for Baroque Opera12 July 201197 young singers from 34 countries will attend the 2nd International Singing Competition for Baroque Opera Pietro Antonio Cesti 2011! The 2nd International Singing Competition for Baroque Opera...
- ENCATC-University of Antwerp Debate: War economy or Warhol economy?12 July 2011Europe needs a “Warhol Economy” instead of a war economy said European Commissioner for Trade, Karel De Gucht, at the opening of the ENCATC-UA debate on managing the impact of the financial...
- EU budget 2014-2020: Commission plans new programme 'Creative Europe'11 July 2011The European Union has just proposed a multi-annual budget for 2014-2020. Responding to today's concerns and tomorrow's needs it focuses on priority funding at the EU level that provides true added...
- Success story Singapore Atelier: inspiring speeches, broad media coverage8 July 2011The first Atelier for Young Festival Managers in Asia (Singapore, 14-21 May 2011) was a great success with important contributions of 11 mentors and speakers, such as the keynote speech of Robyn...
- Poland takes over EU Presidency, ambitious cultural programme launched6 July 2011Between 1 July and 31 December 2011, Poland presides over the works of the Council of the European Union. Aside from its strictly political dimension, the Presidency also gives the country holding...
- IETM and KAMS publish “Coproduction manual”6 July 2011IETM and KAMS – Korean Arts Management Service - released a publication on June 22, 2011, for cultural operators and artists interested by cooperation in Asia, in Europe and between Asia and...
- Festivals join forces in EFA Working Group "Communicating Festivals - Communicating Europe"5 July 2011In 2012, the European Festivals Association (EFA) celebrates its 60th anniversary. In the run-up, EFA brings together its members, partner festival colleagues and networks, cultural initiatives and...
- Edinburgh Festivals releases groundbreaking study on the impacts of festivals5 July 2011Massive economic impact, huge tourism and promotional benefits and significant contributions to local and national identity and pride are all key findings from independent research published on May...
- The Berliner Festspiele will celebrate on 27th August4 July 201110 years of the Haus der Berliner Festspiele 10 years of Artistic Director Joachim Sartorius 60 years of the Berliner Festspiele The Berliner Festspiele will open the new cultural season in Berlin...
- Towards a cultural Europe: Kathrin Deventer’s contribution to CultureLink’s publication4 July 2011CultureLink's new publication, released in June 2011, “Networks: The Evolving Aspects of Culture in the 21st Century”, includes an article by Kathrin Deventer, Secretary General of the European...
- Festival Ljubljana invites for concert on 3 July celebrating Slovenia’s 20th anniversary28 June 2011Slovenia and Croatia are celebrating the 20th anniversary of the foundation of the states. During those 20 years, Slovenia realised its long dreams and successfully paved its way into the European...
- Culturelink releases publication "Networks: The Evolving Aspects of Culture in the 21st Century"10 June 2011Culturelink's new publication, edited by Biserka Cvjeticanin, marks twenty years of its continuous networking and research activities in cultural development, cultural policies, intercultural...
'George Enescu' Festival with "new identity" for its 20th edition9 June 2011Cultural exchange, excellence and new discoveries rank among the hallmarks of this September’s 20th ‘George Enescu’ Festival (1-25 September 2011). The biennial event offers a programme as...- Creative Encounters: Asia-Europe Foundation calls for artistic project proposals8 June 2011For the first time, the Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) combines forces with the Arts Network Asia (ANA) in collaboration with the European network Trans Europe Halles to present the “Creative...
- EUROPEAN MusMA ATELIER* for contemporary composers and performers in Granada8 June 2011“MusMA”, Music Masters on Air: European Broadcasting Festival, is an international collaboration project of some 10 major European festivals initiated by the Flanders Festival Brussels. MusMA...
- Dutch Classical Music Meeting 2011 to take place from 15-17 October in Amsterdam8 June 2011Presented by Music Center the Netherlands, the 4th edition of the Dutch Classical Music Meeting 2011 (DCMM; 15-17 October 2011, Amsterdam/Netherlands) is the largest b2b showcase and networking...
International Izmir Festival celebrates 25th anniversary6 June 2011The International İzmir Festival organized by the İzmir Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSEV) uninterruptedly since 1987 is 25 years old. The International İzmir Festival, which is a...- European Academy of Yuste Foundation announces European Research and Mobility Grants2 June 2011The European Academy of Yuste Foundation announces its European Research and Mobility Grants for European Studies ‘Charles V European Award - Javier Solana Madariaga’ and its “VI Summer...
- Second edition of the Chopin Piano FEST Prishtina 2011 great success2 June 2011The Kosovo Chopin Association was established in 2009 and organised the Chopin Piano FEST Prishtina in 2010 to honour the 200th anniversary of Chopin’s birthday. The 2011 Chopin Piano FEST...
- European Music Council’s Working Group Youth launches Manifesto for Youth and Music in Europe2 June 2011The Working Group Youth is a network of young people, most between the age of 18 and 30, who are involved in all kinds of music throughout Europe. In 2010 and 2011, the focus of the work of the...
China Shanghai Arts Festival delegation visits Vilnius Festival2 June 2011From 30 May until 2 June 2011 a delegation of the China Shanghai Arts Festival visits the Vilnius Festival. The guests participate at the festival opening performance on 31 May. The meeting...- Atelier for Young Festival Managers, 1st edition in Asia: taking it to a new level31 May 2011The Atelier SINGAPORE 2011 – initiated by the European Festivals Association (EFA) – concluded with remarkable and unexpected results. The 3rd edition of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers...
- SINGAPORE 2011: renowned festival managers from all over the world share their knowledge20 May 2011Leading and experienced festival operators, professionals and artists give lectures, lead workshops and take part in round tables and debates – all of them spending some days with the...
- Intense working schedule for SINGAPORE 2011 developed by Atelier mentors20 May 2011“The true role of a festival is to help artists to dare, to engage in new projects” - This striking sentence borrowed from Mr. Bernard Faivre d’Arcier, former director of the Festival d’...
- Opening Ceremony of the Atelier paved the way for a week of fruitful exchanges20 May 2011On Saturday, 14 May 2011, in Singapore, the opening ceremony of the third edition of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers took place. Held for the first time in Asia, the Atelier is jointly...
- Atelier closing ceremony "Serving Artists Serves the Public" takes place today in Singapore20 May 2011On 20 May 2011, the closing ceremony of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers, initiated and organised by the European Festivals Association (EFA), takes place in Singapore. The last session of...
- PEARLE/EAEA: Statement on mobility information services for artists and cultural workers19 May 2011The European social partners of the committee 'live performance' adopted, ahead of the Culture Council of 19 and 20 May 2011, a joint statement on the “mobility information services for artists...
- On the Move and PRACTICS call for improvement of conditions for culture mobility19 May 2011On the Move (OTM) and PRACTICS, two major European key players in supporting the trans-border mobility of artists and cultural operators, organise a joint press conference in Budapest on May 19th...
- Atelier for Young Festival Managers Singapore set to be great success13 May 2011The Atelier for Young Festival Managers SINGAPORE 2011 (14-21 May) received an overwhelming response with more than 120 applications from all over the world. The European Festivals Association (EFA...
- EFA General Assembly: New Board and members elected; out-of-the-box projects discussed5 May 2011The European Festivals Association (EFA) held its 59th General Assembly and Conference from 28 April until 1 May 2011 in Varna/Bulgaria. It was hosted by the “Varna Summer” International Music...
- Invitation Conference: "A little bit of Opera?" (20–22 May, Antwerp & Ghent/Belgium)4 May 2011Vlaamse Opera, the International Arts Campus deSingel, Music Theatre Transparant and Production House LOD have the honour to invite you to the Conference and Symposium on the occasion of the...
- European Commission publishes results for "Support to European cultural festivals"2 May 2011An unprecedented high number of applications (674 from 32 countries) were submitted by the application deadline 15 November 2010 for strand 1.3.6 of the European Union’s Culture Programme...
- Festival Ljubljana 2011 ultimate events – tickets already available2 May 2011For the 59th time, Festival Ljubljana has done its best to make the summer at the Slovenian capital a memorable cultural treat. This year's festival will open on July 3 with more than 1000...
- VILNIUS FESTIVAL 2011: seven evenings ushering in the summer season2 May 2011This year the 15th Vilnius Festival will usher in the musical summer season with seven concerts to be presented at the National Philharmonic Hall and the National Opera and Ballet theatre in...
- 2011 EFA General Assembly and Conference to take place in Varna from 28 April-1 May27 April 2011The European Festivals Association (EFA) is holding its 2011 General Assembly and Conference from 28 April until 1 May 2011 in Varna/Bulgaria, hosted by the Varna Summer International Music...
- 4th IMC World Forum on Music: the music world to convene in Tallinn (26 Sep – 1 Oct 2011)15 April 2011Paris/Bonn/Tallinn – April 15, 2011. The International Music Council, the European Music Council and the Estonian Music Council are pleased to announce the 4th IMC World Forum on Music to take...
- Call for Participation: Tandem - A Cultural Managers Exchange Programme – Turkey-EU12 April 2011Tandem – A Cultural Managers Exchange Programme - Turkey-European Union – is a new initiative by Stiftung Mercator (Essen) and the European Cultural Foundation (Amsterdam) together with MitOst...
- International Arts Professionals Summer School to take place 18-22 July 2011 in Brussels8 April 2011The International Arts Professionals Summer School is an intense week of inspirational learning for creative practitioners, arts managers and cultural project managers interested in engaging with...
- EU Culture Programme "Support to European cultural festivals”: Publication of results delayed7 April 2011The European Commission announced a delay of the publication of results for the support to European cultural festivals (strand 1.3.6). The selection results will be published on the website of DG...
- Atelier for Young Festival Managers in Izmir: Application open until end of this week!6 April 2011The European Festivals Association (EFA) – together with the International Izmir Festival – invites 45 participants from all over the world to take part in the Atelier for Young Festival...
Interview with Berislav Šipuš, Music Biennale Zagreb: Mirabilia Memorabilia4 April 2011Music Biennale Zagreb (MBZ), the most important contemporary music festival in the region, is celebrating its jubilee. Full fifty years have passed since the first Biennale, which some still...- ECPNM calls for entries for 4th European competition for live-electronic music projects28 March 2011The ECPNM – European Conference of Promoters of New Music – hosts the fourth European competition for the composition of live-electronic music projects for orchestra. Deadline for entry of...
- “A Soul for Europe” – Istanbul Forum: Final publication available now21 March 2011The Istanbul Forum of the initiative “A Soul for Europe” entitled “Global Challenges – Cultural Visions” took place on 12 and 13 October 2010 in Istanbul. It was initiated as a laboratory...
Interview with Jonathan Mills: “What Europe needs is initiative”16 March 2011In an interview in the run-up of the European Culture Congress – organised from 8-11 September 2011 in Wraclaw in the framework of the Polish EU Presidency – Jonathan Mills, director of the...- High-level conference Budapest: "Culture as a driver for smart, inclusive and sustainable growth"11 March 2011European Commissioner for Education and Culture Androulla Vassiliou and the Hungarian Minister of State for Culture, Géza Szöcs participated in a conference on the contribution of culture to the...
- President of the Republic of Croatia patron of the Music Biennale Zagreb8 March 2011The management of the Music Biennale Zagreb (MBZ) is honored to announce that it has received a memo from the Office of the President of Croatia confirming that H.E. Ivo Josipović has accepted the...
- Ars Musica 2011 throwing open its doors to creativity2 March 2011For its 22nd edition, the celebrated contemporary music festival, Ars Musica, is throwing open its doors to creativity, showing just how diverse, unpredictable and playful today’s music can be....
- Berliner Festspiele celebrate three jubilees in 20112 March 2011Today, 2 March 2011, marks the beginning of the celebrations for the Jubilee Year 2011 – WE ARE CELEBRATING of the Berliner Festspiele. In 2011, the festival celebrates: 10 years at the Haus der...
- EU Culture Programme: Results for 2010 calls published1 March 2011The European Commission released the results of the 2010 calls for proposals under the multi-annual projects and cooperation measures (Strand 1.1 and 1.2.1) as well as for support for European...
Budapest Spring Festival with respect to the EU presidency and the Liszt Year28 February 2011The programme of the 31st Budapest Spring Festival (BSF), which was communicated to the press this Thursday in Vienna, reflects on two important events for Hungary in 2011: the acting EU presidency...- Atelier for Young Festival Managers IZMIR 2011: Application still open until 7 April 201128 February 2011The European Festivals Association (EFA) is glad to announce that applications for the third edition of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers in Europe can be delivered until 7 April 2011. The...
- Study: Which future for Intercultural Dialogue in the 2014-2020 EU Culture Programme?21 February 2011Intercultural Dialogue is one of three specific objectives of the Culture (2007-2013) Programme of the European Union. How has this objective been translated into the practice of funded projects...
- Nominees selected for the Gaudeamus Prize 201118 February 2011The jury of the International Gaudeamus Muziekweek 2011, consisting of Miguel Azguime (Portugal), Rozalie Hirs (The Netherlands), and Tadeusz Wielecki (Poland), has nominated thirteen compositions...
- Mobility: presentations of Pearle seminar "Visa and Work Permits” available online17 February 2011All speeches, presentations and background texts related to the seminar "Visa and Work Permits. Incoming and Outgoing Mobility in the Live Performance Sector" organised by Pearle* on 5 October 2010...
- The European Festivals Association launches 2011 work programme14 February 2011The European Festivals Association (EFA) launches its 2011 work programme at the occasion of its first Board meeting 2011 in Sarajevo at the invitation of the International Festival Sarajevo “...
- Apply now: Tandem: Cultural Cooperation Placements Moldova – Ukraine – European Union4 February 2011Are you looking for new partners in Europe or interested in transnational co-operation with countries outside the European Union? The project “Tandem” makes it possible for cultural...
- Javier Solana to receive Charles V European Award of the European Academy of Yuste Foundation2 February 2011Prince Felipe and Princess Letizia will present the Charles V European Award to Javier Solana, President of Madariaga - College of Europe Foundation, on 11 February 2011 at the Royal Monastery of...
- Culture in Motion: 600 people registered for conference & new brochure published2 February 2011Around 600 people have already registered to attend the European Commission’s Culture in Motion Conference and the Stakeholder Consultation Meeting on the Future Culture Programme on 15-16...
- Hungarian EU Presidency: priorities in the field of culture presented1 February 2011According to the traditions, the rotating presidency’s ministers and state secretaries, who are presiding at various Council formations, presented the presidency’s programmes in individual...
- Conference in Budapest to discuss the role of culture in the success of Europe 202031 January 2011On 28 February and 1 March 2011 in Budapest, the Hungarian Presidency of the Council of the European Union is organising a conference entitled “The Contribution of Culture to the Implementation...
- Access! initiative launches open consultation on European Agenda for Youth and Music26 January 2011The Working Group Youth (WGY) of the European Music Council (EMC) is currently working on the European Agenda for Youth and Music, the major outcome of the Access! project. An open consultation has...
- Concentus Moraviae Festival releases 2011 programme20 January 2011The Concentus Moraviae International Music Festival of 13 Towns celebrates its 16th festival year. It will take place from 28 May to 25 June 2011 under the motto “Czech Dreams – Imprints and...
- Prix Ars Electronica 2011: Call for Entries20 January 2011The Prix Ars Electronica 2011, the International Competition for CyberArts, is open for entries! From its very inception in 1987, the Prix Ars Electronica is an open platform for various...
Cooperation Agreement signed between Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation and Carnegie Hall19 January 2011A new accord sets the stage for establishing a legacy of cultural excellence and fostering an understanding of the arts across the Region. In a momentous act the Abu Dhabi Music & Arts...- Launch Abu Dhabi Festival 2011: World Orchestra for Peace concluded to a thunderous applause19 January 2011Exhilarating concert truly embodied the theme of Abu Dhabi Festival 2011 ‘Harmony for Humanity’. UNESCO Artists for Peace Maestro Valerie Gergiev and the World Orchestra for Peace launched the...
- "Volunteer! Make a Difference": 2011 European Year of Volunteering10 January 2011"If our hopes of building a better and safer world are to become more than wishful thinking, we will need the engagement of volunteers more than ever," Kofi Annan said. It is in this spirit that...
- Hungary at the head of the Council of the EU10 January 2011Hungary followed on from Spain and Belgium to become head of the Council of the European Union on 1 January 2011. Hungary has taken on the presidency of the Council of the European Union for the...
- Committee of the Regions comments on Green Paper on cultural and creative industries7 January 2011On 1 December 2010, the Committee of the Regions adopted an Opinion on the Commission's Green Paper. In its opinion, the Committee welcomes the Commission's Green Paper and the European debate it...
Canary Islands Music Festival: first festival of 2011 kicks off its 27th season7 January 2011Music lovers from around the world are invited to the 27th edition of the Canary Islands Music Festival. From 7 January to 14 February 2011, the unique winter festival combines excellent music with...- Tallinn and Turku: European Capitals of Culture 20115 January 2011The two European Capitals of Culture chosen for 2011 are Turku in Finland and Tallinn in Estonia. In intensive year-long programmes both cities highlight the richness of cultural diversity in...
- Bosnia and Herzegovina becomes participant in the Culture Programme 2007-20135 January 2011On 21 December 2010, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing the terms and conditions for full participation of Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Culture Programme 2007-2013 was signed by...
