The Young Audiences Music Awards, launched by Jeunesses Musicales International, celebrates innovative musical productions for young audiences worldwide. Entries include unique performances aimed at engaging and inspiring musical curiosity in children and youth aged 0-18. How to apply Applicants need to submit the application form and a production DVD. Finalists must supply a 2-minute promotional […]
Pact Zollverein Residency Programme 2024
From August to December 2024 PACT Zollverein is offering a residency programme for the development and realisation of projects and productions. The programme is open to professional artists working in the fields of dance, performance, media arts or music. Participants will get: Studio space; Local accommodation; Weekly grant allowance for all of the residency project […]
What makes “All I Want for Christmas is You” so popular after thirty years? CORDIS answers
Every year, the catchy tune with the opening bell chimes and tour-de-force delivery re-enters charts worldwide in the weeks before Christmas. Whether you’re indoors or outdoors, the enduring track is unavoidable during the holiday season. The music industry and mainstream media have covered the cultural impact and reasons for the timeless, classic quality of a […]
June 21: European Day of Music
On June 21, Europe celebrates the European Day of Music, a day dedicated to the promotion of music as a universal language of humanity. On June 21, coinciding with the summer solstice, Europe celebrates the European Day of Music, a day dedicated to the vindication and promotion of music as a universal language of humanity. […]
Spanish artist awarded at the “Music Moves Europe” Awards
During the Eurosonic Festival (ESNS) in Groningen (The Netherlands), the winners of the “Music Moves Europe” were proclaimed last week during a ceremony attended by, among others, Alina Pash (Ukraine), a former winner of this award. The 2023 Jury Prize was given to the Italian singer Sans Souci. The other winners were Schmyt (Germany), July […]
Europa Creativa: Music Moves Europe
Objective Music Moves Europe will support sustainable music distribution, with a focus on live music. In line with MME’s overall objectives, the action will aim to enhance the competitiveness, innovation and diversity of Europe’s music sector. The purpose of this call is to select one consortium capable of promoting competitiveness, innovation and diversity within a large number […]
Music aids language-learning in autistic children
Acknowledging the special role of music in autism, EU researchers designed an effective intervention programme to improve speech in autistic children. Research shows that autistic individuals are more likely to have perfect pitch and prefer music to language, while language delay in autism tends to co-occur with better musical skills. Moreover, neuroimaging studies suggest that […]
Opera empowering marginalized people
Since its birth in the 16th century, opera has entertained both the wealthy nobility and the general public. The EU-funded TRACTION project is now using this art form to reach out to marginalised groups such as migrants, the rural poor and young offenders. Armed with two innovative tools, an EU-funded project is using opera to […]
Let’s sing! June 21 – European Day of Music
Happy Music Day! This June 21, as every year since 1975, when this date was declared the European Day of Music, the musical world is celebrating, because today, in a large number of cities around the world, this art will once again be available to the public free of charge. Origin of the European Day […]