Call for contributions – AEC Pop & Jazz Platform 2026

The next AEC Pop and Jazz Platform (PJP) Meeting will take place at the Metropolia University of Applied Sciences in Helsinki (Finland) on 12 – 15 February 2026 under the title “Power of Music: self-expression, community engagement and wellbeing in music”.

The AEC Pop and Jazz Platform Working Group (PJP WG) invites contributions for its upcoming conference. Members of the PJP community are encouraged to submit proposals under the following themes:

• Self-expression in music (improvisation, composition, performance, artistry, etc.)
• Community engagement with music and in music
• Artistic citizenship in music
• Fostering student ownership
• Wellbeing aspects (physical, mental, emotional, societal, etc.) in music and music education
• Curricula and curriculum design
• Music in society

…and more!

To showcase the diversity and creativity within the PJP community, we are launching two calls for contributions:

• A call for Workshops (45 min. hands-on workshop + 15 min. Q&A)
• A call for Open Floor sessions (20 min. presentation + 10 min. Q&A)

The deadline for sending the proposals is 7 November. 

All selections for both the Workshops and the Open Floor sessions will be communicated by 19 November.

Information about the event, including programme, fee payment and practical information will be published soon on the event’s webpage.

We are very much looking forward to seeing you all in Helsinki!