Europe

AI-Powered App Measures Creative Health Program Outcomes
A research partnership between Kenji Health, Queen Mary University, and four arts organizations in London has reimagined how we can evaluate the impacts of arts and health programs in rigorous and engaging ways.
Superar Suisse Featured at Inaugural Zurich Festival
A brand-new music festival in Zurich will feature Superar Suisse as their opening act.
Call for Proposals: Spaces of Culture
Arts and cultural organizations in Sub-Saharan Africa interested in partnering with European artists and cultural professionals are encouraged to apply for EUNIC’s Spaces of Culture program.
Agents of Change

Loukia Lazarou, Teaching Artist and Project Manager, Sistema Cyprus
The idea of hosting volunteers had two purposes: one, the additional staff would be an immense help for our organization, and two, they would provide relatable young role models for our students—especially important for those from vulnerable backgrounds. We wanted to create a structure that nurtures leadership, social responsibility, and cultural exchange, both for the young people in our orchestra and for the volunteers.
13th European Forum on Music Celebrates Musical Diversity
European musicians and music organizations are invited to attend the 13th annual European Forum on Music in Brussels (June 11–12) under the banner of “Celebrating Musical Diversity.”
Ed Sheeran Leads Call for UK to Invest in Music Education
Some of the UK’s biggest musicians are calling on UK politicians to restore funding for music education.
JMI Calls on Young Musicians for European Emerging Bands Contest
If you’re a young artist or band in Europe using music to raise awareness about social issues, you may have a shot at performing at the upcoming European Youth Event (June 13–14) in Strasbourg, France.
A New International Center for Reconciliation through the Arts

Ismar Porić, Artistic Director of House of Good Tones, as told to editors at The Ensemble
Few would disagree that imagining and constructing something good for humanity, in a place where vast harm has been done, is a creative act. Therefore, the completion of The Ensemble House in Srebrenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina can be seen as one of the world’s great creative triumphs in recent years.
SIMM Invites Proposals for Fall Events
SIMM’s (Social Impact of Music Making) April 15 submission deadline is fast approaching for their two events this fall.
Training for Musicians to Support Refugees and Migrants
Leeds Beckett University and Musicians Without Borders are collaborating to run a five-day training (June 9–13) for musicians interested in using their skills to support individuals affected by war and armed conflict.

