EU Culture Commissioner Ján Figel’ meets European festivals in Linz, European Capital of Culture 09
A Declaration of Commitment to confirm festivals’ engagement for a cultural Europe also in the future is signed by all present festivals and cultural representatives.
“Ambitious objectives need strong and sustainable partnerships! EFA and its members are signalising to the future EU Culture Commissioner to continue to stand up strongly for culture and recognise the role of arts, artists and arts festivals in the European integration process,” stresses EFA Secretary General Kathrin Deventer. With the aim to establish a sustainable cultural infrastructure and to leave a lasting impact on the city’s long-term cultural, economic and social development, Martin Heller, Artistic Director Linz – European Capital of Culture 2009 (www.linz09.at), echoes this view.
The press is invited to the meeting organised in collaboration with the Brucknerhaus Linz on 13 September at 14:00 at the premises of the Brucknerhaus.
Contact: Juliane Reissig, Communication and Project Assistant European Festivals Association Kleine Genttraat 46 9051 Ghent/Belgium T +32 9 241 8080 F +32 9 241 8089 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. www.efa-aef.eu