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EFA announces Ateliers for Young Festival Managers 2013/2014: express your interest17 December 2012Following the intense experience of five Ateliers for Young Festival Managers in Görlitz (2006), Varna (2009), Singapore (May 2011), Izmir (October 2011) and Ljubljana (October 2012), the European...- Atelier for Young Festival Managers – Beirut/Lebanon, 5-12 October 201311 December 2012The Atelier for Young Festival Managers, that was planned to take place in Beirut from 5 to 12 October 2013, was postponed due to the situation in the region. The European Festivals Association (...
- EFA General Assembly and Conference 2013 – Granada/Spain, 18-21 April 201311 December 2012PRESS RELEASE, Brussels, Belgium, 23 April 2013] The 2013 General Assembly & Conference of the European Festivals Association (EFA) took place from 18-21 April in Granada, Spain, and was hosted...
- EFA Collective and Affiliate Members’ Meeting – Belgrade/Serbia, 15-18 March 201311 December 2012The 2013 Collective and Affiliate Members’ Meeting (CAMM) of the European Festivals Association (EFA) took place from 15-18 March 2013 in Belgrade/Serbia and was hosted by the Serbian Festivals...
- Round Table: Festivals meet Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou – Brussels/Belgium, 12 February 201311 December 2012PRESS RELEASE; Brussels, 18 February 2013" title=" On 12 February 2013 the European Festivals Association (EFA) and Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture,...
- EFA BOOKS 5 "Inside/Insight Festivals" to be launched in Singapore5 December 2012On 11 December 2012 in Singapore, EFA BOOKS 5 “Inside/Insight Festivals. 9 Festival Directors – 9 Stories”, published by the European Festivals Association in co-production with CultureLink...
- Former EFA President Henderson: Central School of Speech and Drama receives Royal Title4 December 2012“We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded Royal Title from today (28 November 2012), we will be called The Royal Central School of Speech and Drama,” says Principal, Prof. Gavin...
- EFA 60 Years On: EFA releases Jubilee publication and film29 November 2012On the occasion of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the European Festivals Association (EFA) the festival network released its Jubilee publication and first film entitled “60 Years On:...
- Cultural catch-up: Brussels Conversations discussed developing citizenship through culture29 November 2012The European House for Culture together with the Marcel Hicter Association, the Access to Culture Platform, “A Soul for Europe” and the Philosophy Festival, as well as its partners, organised...
- From Brussels to Amsterdam: Amsterdam Conversations on Cultural Dimension of Citizenship28 November 2012On 30 November 2012 in Amsterdam, the Amsterdam Conversations 2012 will take place. In the context of the initiative A Cultural Coalition for a Citizens' Europe, Felix Meritis and partners present...
- Minister Deenihan outlines Cultural policy priorities for Irish EU Presidency28 November 2012Ireland’s Presidency of the Council of the European Union begins on 1 January 2013 and runs for the first half of the year. On 26 November 2012, Jimmy Deenihan TD Minister for Arts, Heritage and...
- Alexander Schubert wins ECPNM Competition27 November 2012At the final concert of the 5th European Competition for Live Electronic Music Projects 2012, organised by the European Conference of Promoters of New Music (ECPNM) on 3 November in Antwerp,...
EFA represented at conference of the Bulgarian Festivals Association26 November 2012On behalf of the European Festivals Association (EFA), Biljana Zdravkovic, EFA Board member, President of the Serbian Festival Association (SEFA), took part in the Conference of the Bulgarian...- "It's about Europe. It's about you. Join the debate" – 2013 is the 'European Year of Citizens'26 November 20122013 has been officially named "The European Year of Citizens". 20 years after the introduction of EU Citizenship, the year will focus both on what has already been achieved for citizens and on...
- No Borders Orchestra ready for next steps after inauguration concert at BEMUS Festival23 November 2012The first No Borders Orchestra concert took place at the Opening of the 44th Belgrade Music Festival (BEMUS) on 11 October 2012. After rehearsal sessions and workshops in Kanjiza which were led by...
- Culture Action Europe: Act now! Sign and disseminate online letter prior to EU Summit21 November 2012On 22 November 2012, the EU national leaders will meet do debate the next EU budget 2014-2020. Their decisions will impact our common future. Culture Action Europe has prepared an online letter...
- Brussels Conversations (16/17 November) to discuss citizenship in Europe: Why should I care?15 November 2012Democracy, rights, human values and participation: The European House for Culture and its partners invite to join the Brussels Conversations 2012 on “the Cultural Coalition for a Citizens’...
- Call for proposals: Culture as a vector of democracy and economic growth12 November 2012The European Commission has published a new call for proposals for ‘Supporting culture as a vector of democracy and economic growth’ under the thematic programme “Investing in People”....
- Press release: Brussels Conversations 2012 on A Cultural Coalition for a Citizens' Europe9 November 2012The European House for Culture together with the Marcel Hicter Association, the Access to Culture Platform, "A Soul for Europe" and the Festival of Philosophy bring the initiative A Cultural...
- Brussels Conversations 2012 promising high-level exchange about a citizens' Europe7 November 2012The European House for Culture – together with the Marcel Hicter Association, the Access to Culture Platform, "A Soul for Europe", the Festival of Philosophy, as well as its partners the European...
- “A Soul for Europe”: Berlin Conference to take place 10 November 20126 November 2012The fifth Berlin Conference, organised by the civil-society initiative “ ASoul for Europe”, will take place on 10 November 2012 in Berlin, Germany. The 2012 Berlin Conference aims to take a...
- Open Method of Coordination groups in the field of Culture: new reports available30 October 2012The European Commission coordinates cooperation with and between national authorities throughout the EU on cultural matters connected to the Agenda – through the EU’s open method of...
- ENCATC releases brochure for its first Academy on Cultural Relations and Diplomacy30 October 2012The ENCATC Academy "Cultural Relations and Diplomacy" will be held in Brussels from 5-7 December 2012. The ENCATC Academy is an intensive 3-day learning programme on the field of cultural relations...
- Press Release: Atelier for Young Festival Managers LJUBLJANA 2012 great success30 October 2012PRESS 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...
- Roberto Cimetta Fund to organise exchange platform MADARAT (20-22 November, Beirut)29 October 2012The Roberto Cimetta Fund (RCF), launched in 1999, aims to support artistic mobility between Europe, the Arab world and Mediterranean countries in order to rebalance the flow of artistic production...
- Fourth European Cultural Capital Report published29 October 2012The fourth European Cultural Capital Report is an update on the growing European Capital of Cutlure (ECOC) knowledge bank that began with an evaluation report produced for the European Commission (...
- REMA Conferences in Copenhagen on Early Music in Nordic countries, and "early early music"25 October 2012From 16 to 18 November, REMA meets in Copenhagen, by invitation of the Copenhagen Renaissance Music Festival. Conferences organised in partnership with NORDEM (Nordic Early Music Federation) about...
- Atelier News #6: in-depth discussions of the essentials of the previous days22 October 2012Friday, 19 October 2012, Ljubljana. The sixth day of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers was a day of in-depth discussions: together with presenters Hugo De Greef, Bernard Faivre d’Arcier and...
- Atelier News #7: "Once an Atelier, always an Atelier"22 October 2012Saturday, 20 October 2012, Ljubljana. The final day of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers “was one of reflection, celebration and many fantastic quotes,” says participant Gemma Connell in...
- Atelier News #5: Cultural visits, press conference, book launch, boat trip and more20 October 2012Thursday, 18 October 2012, Ljubljana. The fifth day of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers was again a busy one, with a lot of different agenda points: the morning consisted of visits of...
- Atelier LJUBLJANA 2012 to close with high-level ceremony on 20 October19 October 2012On Saturday, 20 October 2012 in Ljubljana, at 18:00 at the City Hall, the Closing Ceremony of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers LJUBLJANA 2012 will take place in the presence of the President...
- Atelier News #4: "Mutual inspiration in an ideas arena"19 October 2012Wednesday, 17 October 2012, Ljubljana. The participants of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers in Ljubljana started their fourth day with a plenary session with Michal Merczinsky, Director of...
- "Inside/Insight Festivals": EFA BOOKS 5 launched at Atelier LJUBLJANA18 October 2012PRESS RELEASE; Brussels/ Singapore/ Shanghai, 18 October 2012" title=" The fifth volume in the EFA BOOKS series published by the European Festivals Association (EFA), the umbrella organisation for...
- Atelier News #3: “Bouncing ideas and streams of creations”17 October 2012Tuesday, 16 October 2012, Ljubljana. The Atelier for Young Festival Managers in Ljubljana will provide us with more than just a toolkit to find solutions in challenging times; it will allow us to...
- Atelier News #2: Festivals in unusual contexts – a lot of food for thought16 October 2012Today, 15 October, was the first working day of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers in Ljubljana. In small groups of eight persons each, moderated by one mentor, we had the opportunity to go...
- Atelier News #1: “Welcome, fools, to our world”15 October 2012On Sunday, 14 October 2012 in Ljubljana, the Opening Ceremony of the 5th Atelier for Young Festival Managers was held at the enchanting Ljubljana Castle in the presence of the Mayor of Ljubljana,...
- Robyn Archer opens Atelier LJUBLJANA 2012: “We are all participants“15 October 2012On Sunday, 14 October 2012 in Ljubljana, internationally renowned Australian festival director Robyn Archer gave an inspiring keynote to open the 5th Atelier for Young Festival Managers. At the...
- Atelier for Young Festival Managers LJUBLJANA 2012 starts today: Follow online!14 October 2012The Atelier LJUBLJANA 2012 is running from 14 to 21 October 2012 in Ljubljana (Slovenia)! Starting today with an inspiring opening session, the fifth Atelier is set to be a great success. Follow...
BOZAR and ECHO invite to seminar on “Funding for the Arts in Challenging Times” in Brussels12 October 2012BOZAR (Centre for Fine Arts, Brussels) & ECHO (European Concert Hall Organisation) are pleased to invite to their upcoming seminar on “Funding for the Arts in Challenging Times”, co-...- Public invited to opening of Atelier LJUBLJANA 2012 with Robyn Archer12 October 2012On Sunday, 14 October 2012 in Ljubljana, at 19:00 at the Ljubljana Castle, the Atelier for Young Festival Managers LJUBLJANA 2012 (14 to 21 October) will be officially opened. Internationally...
- Atelier LJUBLJANA 2012: intense exclusive training and high-level public events9 October 2012PRESS RELEASE, Brussels/Ljubljana, 9 October 2012" title=" The Atelier for Young Festival Managers LJUBLJANA 2012 – initiated by the European Festivals Association (EFA) and hosted by the...
- European House for Culture invites to "Brussels Conversations" (16/17 November)8 October 2012The European Festivals Association (EFA) joins forces with the European House for Culture and partners and invites for the Brussels Conversations 2012 on a Cultural Coalition for a Citizens’...
- EFA BOOKS 5: Inside/Insight Festivals. 9 Festival Directors - 9 Stories8 October 2012PRESS RELEASE; Brussels/ Singapore/ Shanghai, 18 October 2012" title=" The fifth volume in the EFA BOOKS series published by the European Festivals Association (EFA), the umbrella organisation for...
- Classical:NEXT calls for contributions for its 2013 edition in Vienna5 October 2012Exclusively dedicated to classical and art music, Classical:NEXT is an international forum for professionals from all branches within the genre: the arts presenters, promoters and artist managers...
- The presenters of the Atelier LJUBLJANA 2012: Gerard Mortier5 October 2012Gerard Mortier is the General Director of the Teatro Real de Madrid. He contributed to the EFA BOOKS 3 "Cahier de l’Atelier. Arts festivals for the sake of art?", joined the team of presenters of...
- Nordic-Baltic Festival Conference to take place in Stockholm on 12-13 October 20123 October 2012Swedish Music Festivals has been granted support from the Nordic Culture Fund and Music Development and Heritage Sweden to arrange the second Nordic-Baltic Festival Meeting and a member’s...
- The presenters of the Atelier LJUBLJANA 2012: Fruzsina Szép3 October 2012Fruzsina Szép is the Programme Director of the Sziget Festival in Budapest, Hungary. She joined the team of presenters of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers for the first time in IZMIR 2011...
- EFA members continue to celebrate Diamond Jubilee: September and October Highlights1 October 2012In September and October, members of the European Festivals Association all over Europe dedicate concerts, competitions, conferences and more to the Association’s Diamond Jubilee under the motto...
- African Creative Economy Conference to take place 14-16 November 20121 October 2012From 14-16 November 2012 in Dakar, Senegal, Arterial Network will host its second annual conference on the African Creative Economy. The aims of the conference are to provide practical analysis and...
- The presenters of the Atelier LJUBLJANA 2012: Michal Merczyński28 September 2012Michał Merczyński is the director of the National Audiovisual Institute (NInA) in Warsaw. He joined the team of presenters of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers for the first time in IZMIR...
- The presenters of the Atelier LJUBLJANA 2012: Jonathan Mills26 September 2012Jonathan Mills is the Festival Director and Chief Executive of the Edinburgh International Festival (UK). He joined the team of presenters of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers in 2009 in...
ECSA interviews Ivo Josipovic, President of Croatia: a journey from music to politics24 September 2012Ivo Josipovic, President of Croatia, professional composer and former Director of Music Biennale Zagreb, talked to the European Composers and Songwritr Alliance (ECSA) about his background in music...- BOZAR organises roundtable with President Barroso, artists and intellectuals21 September 2012On 17 September 2012, the Centre for Fine Arts of Brussels (BOZAR) and the European Commission co-organised a roundtable with its President, José Manuel Barroso, and 20 renowned artistes and...
- Composition Contest in Izmir: winning work "Kuyucakli Yusuf" dedicated to EFA20 September 2012Murat Cem Orhan’s composition “Kuyucakli Yusuf” won the 8th Dr. Nejat F. Eczacibasi National Composition Contest organised by the Izmir Foundation for Culture Arts and Education (IKSEV) in...
- The presenters of the Atelier LJUBLJANA 2012: Nele Hertling20 September 2012Nele Hertling joined the team of presenters of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers in Görlitz (2006), Varna (2009), Singapore (May 2011), Izmir (October 2011), and will now participate, for...
- President Barroso exchanges with artists and intellectuals on culture and future of Europe19 September 2012President Barroso shared his views on culture and the future of Europe with European artists and intellectuals from the cultural world. Three main concerns were discussed: the impact of the...
EFA Jubilee celebrated in Izmir: Finale Excitement of the Young Composers18 September 2012Only a few days to the result of the 8th Dr. Nejat F. Eczacibasi National Composition Contest, finale excitement has gripped the young composers whose works will compete. On 18 September 2012,...- Konstantin Heuer wins Gaudeamus Prize 201212 September 2012After the closing concert of the Gaudeamus Muziekweek 2012 on 9 September, the winner of the Gaudeamus Prize 2012 was announced. Out of the thirteen nominees, the international jury consisting of...
- REMA to organise European Day of Early Music11 September 2012In 2013, the European Early Music Netowrk (REMA) will organise for the first time a European Day for Early Music. It will take place on 21 March, a symbolic date, as it is the birthday of Johann...
- The presenters of the Atelier LJUBLJANA 2012: Bernard Faivre d’Arcier11 September 2012Bernard Faivre d’Arcier joined the team of presenters of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers in Görlitz (2006), Varna (2009), Singapore (2011) and will now participate, for the fourth time,...
- EFA Press Release: Atelier for Young Festival Managers LJUBLJANA 201211 September 20125th Atelier for Young Festival Managers : European Festivals Association brings together 35 participants and 9 presenters from all over the world. The Atelier for Young Festival Managers –...
- Evidence-based Cultural policies can contribute to economic and social development7 September 2012The development of effective, evidence-based culture policies can contribute to the global struggle for economic recovery and growth, with simultaneous benefits to society, was the conclusion of...
- Japan Foundation Europe: Performing Arts Grant Programme 2013-147 September 2012Established in 1972, the Japan Foundation is Japan’s principal agency for cultural relations between Japan and overseas countries. The Japan Foundation’s Performing Arts Japan (PAJ) programme...
Sir Simon Rattle encouraged young composers at MusMA Atelier in Ljubljana7 September 2012From 20-23 June 2012, the latest atelier of the collaboration project MusMA – Music Masters on Air was organised in Ljubljana. MusMa is an ambitious international collaboration on many artistic...
MITO SettembreMusica: a month of music in Milano and Torino7 September 2012MITO SettembreMusica, a month of music turns Milano and Torino on their ears! The programme is brimming with concerts featuring classical, jazz, rock and pop, ancient music and avant-garde, world...- Centenary of Canberra: “Seed now, blossom in 2013 and flower for another hundred years”7 September 2012In 2013 Australia’s capital Canberra turns 100 and a year-long programme of celebrations has been planned to mark the occasion. The Centenary of Canberra’s Creative Director Robyn Archer says...
- The presenters of the Atelier LJUBLJANA 2012: Robyn Archer6 September 2012Robyn Archer joined the team of presenters of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers in Varna (2009), Singapore (May 2011), Izmir (October 2011), and will now participate, for the fourth time, in...
Ravenna Festival partner of EU funded project “Network for African Talents”5 September 2012The Fondazione Ravenna Manifestazioni (project leader and organiser of the Ravenna Festival) engages in a partnership with Kulungwana Associação para o Desenvolvimento Cultural, Festival...- REMA Showcase for young ensembles3 September 2012The next REMA Showcase will take place from 15 to 17 March in Marseille. It is a unique opportunity for young ensembles to meet and perform in front of many early music promoters at an early stage...
- No Borders Orchestra to open 44th Belgrade Music Festival30 August 2012The No Borders Orchestra is to be launched with the first concert at the Gala Opening of the 44th Belgrade Music Festival (BEMUS) on 11 October 2012. The Orchestra selected in the auditions held by...
- The presenters of the Atelier LJUBLJANA 2012: Hugo De Greef29 August 2012The 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...
- 60 Years On: bridging past, present and future - EFA releases Jubilee publication and film27 August 2012On the occasion of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the European Festivals Association (EFA) the festival network released its Jubilee publication and first film entitled “60 Years On:...
- Interview Silvia Fehrmann: "Creating access to contemporary art"31 July 2012In the months to come, the blog of the European Festivals Association (EFA) "Festival Bytes" will feature a series of interviews with experts in the field of digital communication in festivals. To...
- Members celebrate EFA's Diamond Jubilee: a series of concerts coming up all over Europe27 July 2012In July and August, the Mosel Musikfestival, the Flanders Festival Bruges, the Ohrid Summer Festival, the Festival Internacional de Música Castell de Peralada and the Santander International...
- European Early Music Network announces Showcase 201324 July 2012The European Early Music Network (REMA) announces its next REMA Showcase – a showcase for young European artists which takes place every two years. The next edition will take place in Marseille,...
Interview Davinia Galea, Malta Arts Festival: More than just a series of events23 July 2012The Malta Arts Festival, which joined the European Festivals Association (EFA) this year, took place from 1-18 July 2012. In an interview Davinia Galea, Executive Director of the Malta Council for...- European Commission proposes countries to host European Capitals of Culture after 201920 July 2012The European Commission adopted its proposal for the continuation of the European Capitals of Culture initiative and transmitted it to the European Parliament and the Council for the ordinary...
Edinburgh International Festival is looking for Festival Bloggers18 July 2012Are you a keen blogger and writer? Do you love music, theatre, opera and/or dance? Edinburgh International Festival is looking for a team of passionate and enthusiastic bloggers to write reviews,...- Cyprus EU Presidency: Citizens at the heart of EU policies16 July 2012We must put citizens at the heart of EU policies was the message of the Cypriot Minister of Education and Culture Mr. George Demosthenous in today's presentation of the priorities of the Cyprus...
- Cyprus EU Presidency looking “Towards a Better Europe”16 July 2012During its Presidency of the Council of the European Union (1 July-31 December 2012), Cyprus will work “Τowards a Better Europe”, more relevant to its citizens and to the world; meaning a more...
Ljubljana Festival: Orchestra Academy and Master Classes in Slovenia5 July 2012The Ljubljana Festival is delighted to inform about the BRANIMIR SLOKAR ACADEMY – Orchestra Academy (Maribor International Orchestra 2012) and Master Classes in Slovenia. The Orchestra Academy is...- Access to Culture Platform’s Working Group on Audience Participation calls for contributions27 June 2012The Access to Culture Platform’s Working Group on Audience Participation announces its call for research for a publication entitled “The Cultural Component of Citizenship: an Inventory of...
- Interview with Kathrin Deventer: Let’s talk about Europe26 June 2012The Malta Arts Festival joined the European Festivals Association (EFA) at the occasion of the Association’s 60th Jubilee in May 2012. Teodor Reljic of MaltaToday spoke to Kathrin Deventer,...
- “A Soul for Europe” receives EU Grant within “Europe for Citizens” programme26 June 2012The project “A Cultural Coalition for a Citizens’ Europe” of the initiative “A Soul for Europe” is one of 27 projects selected for funding by the Education, Audiovisual and Culture...
- Sir Simon Rattle patron of next Music Masters on Air atelier in Ljubljana20 June 2012From 20 to 23 June 2012, the next atelier of the collaboration project MusMA – Music Masters on Air is organised in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The project brings together some of the most influential...
- Zubin Mehta and Israel Philharmonic Orchestra to open 61st Santander International Festival20 June 2012The Santander International Festival (FIS) will offer 61 events throughout the month of August, the same number as years of the FIS. Ten premieres, four world premieres and six in Spain, will be...
- The Role of Culture in a Time of Crisis: Update from the Team Culture Conference18 June 2012On 6 June 2012, in the framework of the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Danish Minister of Culture Uffe Elbæk, European Commission Commissioner for Education, Culture,...
- EFA President Darko Brlek looks at EFA 60 Years On18 June 2012At the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the European Festivals Association (EFA) in 2012, EFA President Darko Brlek reminds of the achievements of festivals and the Association in the past 60...
- EFA Jubilee across the world: a weekend of celebration coming up15 June 2012On 16 and 17 June 2012, the Diamond Jubilee of the European Festivals Association (EFA) is celebrated with three events in Bulgaria, Germany and Mexico. The Varna Summer International Music...
- Vilnius Festival celebrates EFA's Diamond Jubilee: from modern dance performance to world premiere15 June 2012Founded in 1997 by Lithuania’s largest concert organisation – the National Philharmonic Society – the Vilnius Festival has become one of the country’s most significant music events. Each...
Tbilisi International Festival of Theatre announces 2012 Georgian Theatre Showcase13 June 2012The fourth edition of Tbilisi International Festival of Theatre takes place from 14-30 September, 2012 in Tbilisi, Georgia. Established in 2009, TBILISI INTERNATIONAL aims to attract creative,...- BOZAR CEO Paul Dujardin meets Martin Schulz, President of the European Parliament12 June 2012European Parliament President Martin Schulz insists on the importance of young Europeans and young artists for Europe Amid the current European debates on competitiveness and banks, the crisis in...
- Berlin for Europe: Kathrin Deventer moderates discussion with Martin Schulz and Hans-Gert Pöttering12 June 2012Berlin for Europe – that was the motto of the 5th anniversary celebration of the Foundation Zukunft Berlin on 4 June 2012. Kathrin Deventer, Secretary General of the European Festivals...
- Positive Impulses: Arts Management Network publishes article on EFA Jubilee11 June 2012“In times of crisis, is the art sector the last paradise?” asks Dirk Heinze, Editor-in-Chief of the Arts Management Network: “Yes and no. Yes, because the arts and creative sector is a value...
- Kathrin Deventer contributed to reflections about Valletta, European Capital of Culture 20186 June 2012The first Maltese arts festival joined the European Festivals Association (EFA) in May 2012: the Malta Arts Festival. Now, EFA Secretary General Kathrin Deventer visited the island for an exchange...
- How culture can boost regional development: Commission releases new handbook6 June 2012Some tips for a more strategic use of the EU Structural Funds to foster the potential of culture in your region or in your city: A Group of experts from EU Member States set up as part of the...
- Atelier LJUBLJANA 2012: great response after first Alumni meeting, deadline extended5 June 2012Following four editions of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers – Görlitz/Germany (2006), Varna/Bulgaria (2009), Singapore (2011) and Izmir, Turkey (2011) – 20 Alumni gathered for the first...
- Team Culture 2012 to discuss the role of culture in times of crisis4 June 2012As part of the Danish Presidency, the Danish Minister for Culture Uffe Elbæk is hosting an Inspiration and Dialogue Meeting entitled “Realising and Releasing the Potential of Culture” in...
Istanbul Music Festival opened its 40th anniversary edition4 June 2012The Istanbul Music Festival, the first festival of the Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV), is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2012. From 31 May to 29 June, the 40th Music Festival...
Vilnius Festival starts on 1 June1 June 2012Today, 1 June 2012, the Vilnius Festival starts. It was eagerly awaited for the whole year, and it will last for just a week. From New York to Paris, from medieval melodies to jazz passages - the...- FestFlash "EFA 60 Years On": Celebration and Debate in Bergen1 June 2012The European Festivals Association (EFA) celebrated its 60th anniversary with its Jubilee Gala from 23-25 May 2012 in Bergen, Norway. Thanks to all participants who made their way to Bergen to...
- "60 Years On": EFA releases Jubilee publication and film31 May 2012On the occasion of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the European Festivals Association (EFA) the festival network released its Jubilee publication and first film entitled "60 Years On:...
- European Festivals Association sets the Bergen Agenda31 May 2012The 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...
- FestFlash "EFA 60 Years On": EFA Jubilee programme highlights at a glance29 May 2012In two days, the EFA Jubilee "60 Years On: Festivals and the World" takes place in Bergen, Norway: the European Festivals Association (EFA) is looking forward to meeting 180 representatives of...
- Results of ECPNM European Competition for Live Electronic Music Projects 201218 May 2012For this year's ECPNM European Competition for Live Electronic Music Projects in total 24 proposals were received from composers coming from 14 different European countries. The jury, consisting of...
- FestFlash "EFA 60 Years On": When past and future meet18 May 2012Only a few days left until the European Festivals Association (EFA) celebrates its Diamond Jubilee in Bergen, Norway. The third edition of the FestFlash of the European Festivals Association...
- 60 Years On: The European Festivals Association celebrates its Diamond Jubilee in Bergen18 May 2012From 23-25 May 2012, the European Festivals Association (EFA) celebrates the 60th anniversary of its foundation in Bergen, Norway. Embracing the motto "60 Years On: Festivals and the World", 180...
- euro|topics becomes media partner of the EFA Jubilee16 May 2012The European Festivals Association (EFA) and euro|topics, the online platform providing a daily, up to date press review, have engaged in a media partnership. To promote trans-European discussion...
- Atelier for Young Festival Managers: deadline approaching, new presenters announced14 May 2012The fifth Atelier for Young Festival Managers takes place from 14-21 October 2012 in Ljubljana. The application deadline is 31 May 2012. Meanwhile, two more presenters have confirmed their...
- International Union of Cinemas launched “Cinema: Digital Innovation Award”8 May 2012UNIC, the International Union of Cinemas, has launched the Cinema: Digital Innovation Award to encourage radical new thinking that helps film theatres reach out to new audiences using the internet...
- EFA 60 Years On: The Bergen Agenda - Join the Coalition8 May 2012The EFA Jubilee in Bergen will be the moment of dedicated discussions under the motto "Celebrate the Arts, Transform People, Imagine the World". The aim is to set the so called 'Bergen Agenda',...
- EFA Jubilee receives high political attention7 May 2012In the run-up of the EFA Jubilee, political decision-makers express their recognition of EFA's Jubilee activities including the development of the Bergen Agenda. The Jubilee in Bergen (23-25 May)...
- First ever Atelier Alumni meeting to take place in Bergen7 May 2012For the first time in the history of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers, previous Atelier participants will gather for an Alumni meeting at the occasion of the EFA Jubilee in Bergen. On 25 May...
- Jubilee newsletter: EFA launches 2012 FestFlash series30 April 2012In one month, the European Festivals Association celebrates its Jubilee in Bergen (23-25 May 2012) "EFA 60 Years On", hosted and co-organised by the Bergen International Festival. It will bring...
- Associations representing interests of creators issue statement against coercive contractual practic26 April 2012Following the European Composer and Songwriter Alliance’s (ECSA) complaint against coercive practices, several international associations representing interests of creators – like the...
- Creative Encounters: Call for Proposals for Asia-Europe Cultural Partnerships - Deadline extended26 April 2012The Asia-Europe Foundation (ASEF) and partners are supporting new artistic and networking collaborations in the framework of the Creative Encounters: Cultural Partnerships between Asia and Europe...
- EFA supports launch of African Festival Association25 April 2012On 19-21 April, the African Festival Association, AFRIFESTNET, was officially launched in Accra, the capital of Ghana. 60 representatives of 37 music, dance, theatre, film, visual arts, street arts...
- MusMA represented at EMC meeting in Istanbul24 April 2012From 19 to 21 April 2012, in Istanbul, at Borusan Music House, the European Music Council (EMC) organised its 2012 European Forum on Music. During the meeting, MusMA – Music Masters on Air, a...
- Creative Europe: learn about the EU’s new programme in 5 video interviews20 April 2012Want to learn more about Creative Europe? Listen to answers to some of the sector's questions in five short video interviews. Chris Torch from Intercult, Sweden, interviews Ann Branch, Head of the...
Lucerne Festival 2012: Music – A Question of Faith?18 April 2012LUCERNE FESTIVAL in Summer 2012 (8 August – 15 September) will focus on the theme of “Faith.” For centuries European composers wrote their works almost exclusively for the church, for...- Chopin Piano FEST Prishtina 2012 running from 12 April to 5 May12 April 2012Chopin Piano FEST “Prishtina”2012 is a festival of pianism established for the first time on the occasion of the 200th anniversary of Chopin in 2010 by the Kosovar Chopin Association. Because...
- EFA Jubilee co-produced with international partners11 April 2012The Diamond Jubilee is organised by a broad partnership of high-level international players from the cultural sector. From 23-26 May in Bergen, the Jubilee is co-organised by the European Festivals...
- EFA presents Jubilee programme, announces keynote speaker11 April 2012The European Festivals Association celebrates its Diamond Jubilee in 2012. One of the highlights is the EFA Jubilee in Bergen, Norway (23-25 May 2012), hosted and co-organised by the Bergen...
- EFA welcomes back: the Festival Aix-en-Provence and Reykjavik Arts Festival3 April 2012At the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the European Festivals Association (EFA) two festivals rejoined the Association: the Festival Aix-en-Provence and Reykjavik Arts Festival. EFA is looking...
- EACEA publishes results for grants for European Cultural Festivals 20123 April 2012The Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA) has published those European Cultural Festivals 2012 (Strand 1.3.6) that were selected for the annual EU grant following the call of...
- The Composers Factory: the European Composers Forum invites to join3 April 2012Without audiences, music does not take place. We have to put the strongest efforts into raising and developing open-minded, contemporary-thinking, and enthusiastic audiences who attend concerts,...
- How social are social networks? By Steve Austen29 March 2012How social are social networks, asks Steve Austen, and explores the change of networking behaviour since the rise of the internet and social networks. Steve Austen started his career as an art...
- Cultural Coalition for a Citizens’ Europe: Berlin Conference to take place 10 November 201229 March 2012In the face of a financial crisis on a scale not yet imaginable, the overarching concern of the Berlin Conference 2012 is the necessity to strengthen partnership participation of European civil...
- EFA congratulates Arterial Network on its anniversary27 March 2012The European Festivals Association (EFA) wishes the Arterial Network success in its future activities. The Pan-African network of artists, cultural activists, creative enterprises and others...
- Commission organises conference on audience development on 16-17 October in Brussels27 March 2012"Creative Europe", the Commission's proposal for its future funding programme for the cultural and creative sectors for the period 2014-2020, proposes an important new focus on audience development...
- Edinburgh International Festival Director Jonathan Mills congratulates EFA21 March 2012Jonathan Mills, Director of the Edinburgh International Festival, congratulates the European Festivals Association on its Diamond Jubilee. In 2012, the Edinburgh International Festival itself...
- Brussels event on 22 March celebrates Edinburgh International Festival21 March 2012Hot on the heels of the announcement of the full programme for [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/festivals/members/profile/22/Edinburgh%20International%20Festival/ ]Edinburgh International Festival 2012 (...
- EFA invites to launch of the Edinburgh International Festival in Brussels15 March 2012The European Festivals Association (EFA) invites you to a drinks reception to celebrate the launch of this year’s Edinburgh International Festival with Festival Director, Jonathan Mills. It takes...
- Edinburgh International Festival announces 2012 Season14 March 2012Line up announced today for Edinburgh International Festival 2012 (Thursday 9 August to Sunday 2 September 2012)! Launching the Edinburgh International Festival programme for 2012, Festival...
- ECPNM hosts 5th European competition for live-electronic music projects 201214 March 2012ECPNM, the European Conference of Promoters of New Music, hosts the fifth European competition for the composition and interpretation of live-electronic music projects. The deadline for entry of...
- Line up announced for Edinburgh International Festival 201214 March 2012Launching the Edinburgh International Festival programme for 2012 (Thursday 9 August to Sunday 2 September), Festival Director Jonathan Mills today said, ‘Every year, since 1947 we have set out...
- Participants of Atelier IZMIR 2011 congratulate EFA14 March 2012During the Atelier for Young Festival Managers in Izmir, Turkey (24 to 31 October 2011) the participants and presenters of the training programme initiated by the European Festivals Association (...
- Atelier for Young Festival Managers LJUBLJANA 2012: Call for Application launched13 March 2012The Atelier for Young Festival Managers is an intense, rigorous 7 days training programme addressed at emerging artistic festival directors worldwide. Initiated by the European Festivals...
- African Festival Network - AFRIFESTNET - to be launched in Ghana8 March 2012Following a seminar in July 2010 at the Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) at which delegates agreed to establish a network of African festivals and events, this network – AFRIFESTNET...
- Why culture and the arts can show us a way out of the crisis8 March 2012Despite the current gloom and doom, Europe has many reason for optimism and the cultural sector is a reservoir of hope, ideas and new economic growth, write Uffe Elbæk, Danish Minister for Culture...
- EFA 60 Years On: EFA celebrates its Diamond Jubilee in 20128 March 2012In 2012, the European Festivals Association (EFA) celebrates the 60th anniversary of its foundation. Under the motto “60 Years On: Festivals and the World”, the festival network is setting up a...
- EFA Secretary General discussed role of culture with European Young Leaders8 March 2012Key messages from the first “40 under 40: European Young Leaders” seminar (8-9 December) in Paris are: think European but work trans-nationally, re-engage with European citizens yet look beyond...
- Arterial Network celebrates its fifth anniversary8 March 2012Arterial Network, a Pan African network of artists, cultural activists, creative enterprises and others engaged in the African creative sector, celebrates its fifth anniversary since its founding...
- The Future of Festivals29 February 2012LIFT and the Jerwood Charitable Foundation invite you to join for a day of dialogue and networking with festival directors, producers, theatre makers, artists and policy makers to explore these...
- EFA 60 Years On: Association of Irish Festival Events welcomes EFA delegation23 February 2012From 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 and...
- European Parliament President Martin Schulz new Chair of “A Soul for Europe” Advisory Board22 February 2012Martin Schulz, the new President of the European Parliament, will take over the Chair of the “A Soul for Europe” Advisory Board from the former President Jerzy Buzek. The Advisory Board...
- Per Boye Hansen invites to EFA Jubilee Gala in Bergen22 February 2012Per Boye Hansen, Director of the Bergen International Festival, invites to the EFA Jubilee Gala in Bergen from 23 to 26 May 2012. Both, the Bergen International Festival and the European Festivals...
- The urgent need for dialogue between culture and European politics22 February 2012As the crisis bites on cultural budgets, artists and political leaders must work towards greater integration of culture in future EU policies and budgetary orientations, argues a high-level group...
- "A Soul for Europe" announces upcoming events and activities21 February 2012All upcoming activities of "A Soul for Europe" (ASfE) focus on the theme of responsible citizens for Europe. “A Soul for Europe” aims to ensure that Europe makes greater and better use of its...
- Second round table with Commissioner Vassiliou: exchanges to be continued13 February 2012On 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...
- Festival Bytes: EFA launches blog on digital media in festivals10 February 2012The European Festivals Association (EFA) - in collaboration with its Working Group "Communicating Festivals - Communicating Europe" - has launched a blog "Festival Bytes" (www.festivalbytes.eu)....
- EFA President invites to Jubilee Gala3 February 2012Darko Brlek, President of the European Festivals Association and Artistic and General Director of the Ljubljana Festival, invites to the Jubilee Gala of the European Festivals Association in Bergen...
- Mapping of intermediary organisations supporting performing arts circulation3 February 2012The SPACE network, acronym for Supporting Performing Arts Circulation in Europe, commissioned an exploratory research on the profiles and role of intermediary organisations in improving artist...
Worldwide Reading for Liu Xiaobo on March 20th 20122 February 2012Ladies and Gentlemen, On 20 March 2012, the international literature festival berlin (ilb) will organize a worldwide reading for the Chinese writer and winner of the Nobel Peace Prize Liu Xiaobo....- Launch of 2012 EU-China Year of Intercultural Dialogue2 February 2012Brussels, 01 February 2012 – The 2012 EU-China Year of Intercultural Dialogue will be officially launched today by Androulla Vassiliou, European Commissioner for Education, Culture,...
- Berliner Festspiele: appeal for a worldwide reading on 20 March 2012 for Liu Xiaobo2 February 2012The international literature festival Berlin (ilb), one of the festivals of Berliner Festspiele calls on cultural institutions, schools, radio stations and interested parties to participate in a...
- Tbilisi International Festival of Theatre calls for applications: 1 March deadline approaching1 February 2012The Tbilisi International Festival of Theatre calls for applications for participation for its 2012 festival edition (5-15 October 2012) under the motto “NEW!”. It celebrates works by artists...
- Classical:NEXT: new international forum for classical music premiers from 30 May to 2 June in Munich31 January 20122012 will see the inauguration of an international forum for classical and art music: Classical:NEXT will focus on the wonderful art of classical music – and on how to take it to its next level....
- Call for Nominations: ‘Charles V European Award’ 201230 January 2012The European Academy of Yuste Foundation released the call for nominations for the ‘Charles V European Award’ 2012. Its aim is to reward those persons who, through their effort and dedication,...
- EFA 60 Years On: EFA kicks off Diamond Jubilee, meets Commissioner Vassiliou27 January 2012EFA 60 Years On: the European Festivals Association (EFA) kicks off its Diamond Jubilee at the occasion of the annual round table with Commissioner Vassiliou. PRESS RELEASE; Brussels, 27 January...
- New artistic management of the Music Biennale Zagreb25 January 2012Eight very successful festivals, more accurately since the last century’s 19th Music Biennale Zagreb (MBZ) in 1997, and all the way to our 50th anniversary MBZ in 2011, Berislav Šipuš, in his...
- Bergen International Festival - host of EFA Jubilee Gala - also celebrates 60th anniversary23 January 2012The Bergen International Festival will host the Jubilee Gala of the European Festivals Association (EFA), as they both celebrate the 60th anniversary of their founding in 2012. The Bergen...
- New Artistic Coordinator at Ghent Festival of Flanders23 January 2012Press release - After five beautiful years at Ghent Flanders Festival, the talented Jelle Dierickx makes an international career move. The 2012 edition will be coordinated by the promising young...
- Martin Schulz elected President of the European Parliament19 January 2012MEPs elected Martin Schulz to be the new European Parliament president with 387 votes in favour out of 670 cast. The 56-year old German MEP will lead the European parliament for two and half years...
- Festival Internacional de Música y Danza de Granada looking for new Director16 January 2012The International Festival of Music and Dance of Granada is looking for a new Festival Director. The successful candidate will occupy the position of Director of the Consortium of the International...
- 2012 is the European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations13 January 20122012 is the European Year of Active Ageing and Solidarity between Generations. A chance for all of us to reflect on how Europeans are living longer and staying healthier than ever before — and to...
- ENCATC launches new international e-journal on Cultural Management and Policy12 January 2012On Monday 9 January 2012, ENCATC, the European network on cultural management and cultural policy education, has officially launched the first issue of the ENCATC Online Journal of Cultural...
- Act for culture in Europe: help collecting 100.000 signatures11 January 20122012 is a key decision-making year during which the EU budget 2014-2020 will be voted upon by Members of the European Parliament and Ministers from the Member States. EU support to culture over the...
- EFA celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2012: the Jubilee Year at a glance11 January 2012In 2012, the European Festivals Association (EFA) celebrates its 60th anniversary. "60 Years On: Festivals and the World" is the motto of the Jubilee. To celebrate the arts and to imagine the world...
- Berliner Festspiele: Thomas Oberender and his new artistic team introduce themselves11 January 2012An Edition, a new homepage for our website and a new image designed by the Swiss studio CRR mark the [http://www.efa-aef.eu/en/festivals/members/profile/9/Berliner%20Festspiele/]Berliner...
- European Capitals of Culture 2012: Guimarães (Portugal) and Maribor (Slovenia)10 January 2012Guimarães (Portugal) and Maribor (Slovenia) take over the title of European Capitals of Culture 2012 on 1 January. Both cities have a busy calendar of events planned for the year, with the aim of...
- The Danish EU Presidency 2012 and its priorities in the field of culture9 January 2012In the first half of 2012, Denmark holds the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. It is the seventh time Denmark holds the EU Presidency since joining the European Community in 1973....
- LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY 2012: application deadline 20 January9 January 2012For 2012 the LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY has once again created a multifaceted programme to equip highly gifted young instrumentalists from around the world with the knowledge and skills they need to...
- 2nd Forum on Festivals in the Arab Countries to take place 1/2 March in Bahrain9 January 2012The Second Forum on Festivals in the Arab Countries is the only state-level festival event hosted in the Arab region. With experts from various fields, this Festival Forum is one of the highlights...
- Meeting Points 6: Contemporary Art Festival from the Arab World takes place 12-14 January6 January 2012In collaboration with Young Arab Theatre Fund (YATF) from Brussels the Haus der Kulturen der Welt (Berlin) presents the transnational and multidisciplinary festival Meeting Points 6 from 12 to 14...
- Survey: Funding Opportunities for International Cultural Exchange in Asia5 January 2012The Asia-Europe Foundation and its online platform culture360.org are conducting research on Funding Opportunities for International Cultural Exchange in Asia. The research will focus on mapping...
- Albania becomes 37th country to participate in EU Culture Programme5 January 2012A Memoranda of Understanding was signed on 20 December 2011 by the Director General for DG Education and Culture, Mr Jan Truszczynski, and Albania's Ambassador to the EU, Mrs Mimoza Halimi,...
- Festival Ljubljana 2012: celebrating 60th anniversary4 January 2012The Festival Ljubljana is in full preparation of its 60th anniversary, which will be celebrated in 2012. The celebration will start with the opening of the festival on 20 June in Cankarjev dom,...
- First Gaudeamus Muziekweek New York to take place 25-28 January 20124 January 2012Since 1945, the Netherlands-based contemporary music festival Gaudeamus Muziekweek has presented groundbreaking and challenging new music by emerging composers from around the world. Working in...
