IMC News
The Brisbane Declaration
'2020: a Sharpened Vision for the Musical World'
Paris, June 30, 2014 - As an international gathering of over one thousand music professionals, the 5th IMC World Forum on Music has invited, planned, heard, experienced, discussed, debated, consulted and taken notice of over one hundred presentations from all over the world highlighting different aspects of the 'ecosystem' of music in the second decade of the twenty-first century.
African Music Rostrum - Deadline Extended to 15 July
In the wake of the cultural renaissance launched by the African Union since 2008, the African Music Council (AMC) – regional group of the International Music Council, NGO official partner of UNESCO – will organize the 11th session of the African Music Rostrum in the framework of the Pan African traditional music festival « FEUX DE BRAZZA » 2014, planned to take place in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, from 2nd to 8th August 2014.
The XIth African Music Rostrum is organised in the framework of the African Music Development Programme, with the financial contribution of the European Union (European Development Fund) and the assistance of the ACP Group of States.
You can download the call for application in English and French.
Music and Politics: a shared responsibility
This year's annual conference of the European Music Council will take place in 2014 from 19 – 22 June in the Swiss capital of Bern. In cooperation with the Swiss Music Council and the Yehudi Menuhin Forum Bern, the Forum will evolve around the theme "Music & Politics: A shared responsibility". Inspired by the host country, the 4th European Forum on Music will explore what Europe can learn from Switzerland, the so-called “nation of will” ("Willensnation"). The widely acclaimed slogan “unity in diversity” is claimed by both the European Union and Switzerland as one of their main characteristics. What does this diversity look like? What are the challenges of it? And how is this diversity reflected in Europe? Registration is still open at www.emc-imc.org.
IMC announces results of the 2014 International Rostrum of Composers
Helsinki, May 9, 2014. - The 61st International Rostrum of Composers (IRC) took place at Yleisradio in Helsinki, May 6-9 2014,organised by the International Music Council and Finnish Broadcasting Company (Yle).
The 2014 Rostrum gathered representatives from 27 national radio networks from four continents, which presented 50 works composed within the five years preceding the Rostrum.
#culture2015goal: Join your colleagues in calling for urgent recognition of culture’s role in development
Paris, May 1, 2014 - The International Music Council has partnered with other key international networks to launch a Declaration on the Inclusion of Culture in the Sustainable Development Goals and is calling on the international community to support the campaign: The future we want includes culture.
International Jazz Day - On Global Outreach
Regarding the global outreach, it is such an inspiring and enlightening experience to connect with people all over the world - literally in every single country - especially with those who are in countries with political, financial or security challenges.
Coup d'envoi du Programme de développement de la musique en Afrique
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, le 4 mars 2014. - Le Conseil international de la musique et ses partenaires de coopération dans sept pays africains et en Allemagne sont heureux d’annoncer le lancement officiel du Programme de développement de la musique en Afrique (PDMA), qui entreprendra, durant les trois ans à venir, d’aider à former un secteur de musique durable en Afrique, avec comme axe prioritaire, une augmentation des perspectives d’emploi pour les acteurs du secteur. Ce projet bénéficie d’une contribution financière de l’Union européenne et du concours du Groupe des Etats ACP.
New Way to promote Human Rights Around the World
Join IMC and disseminate the information! Upon the initiative of the NGO-UNESCO Liaison Committee, in partnership with UNESCO, a thousand young people will gather in Paris on March 6, 2014 on the theme: "Education, Sport, Cultural Diversity: new attitudes to promote human rights in the world". Many artists will animate the celebration and IMC will also present a new video about the 5 Musical Rights! Join us and spread the news!
Make Music! Be Heard! Placement Press Release
Young people involved in music in Europe today have much to offer the music sector, yet their voice is often not heard! This project seeks to give young people the know-how and confidence to make a stand for their needs and rights, whilst at the same time help the 'older generation' recognise the benefits of including young people in all aspects of an organisation's activity.
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