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Rethinking Digital Practices and Spaces – Open Letter
We, cultural and media players who benefit from EU funds, ask the European Commission and its Creative Europe funding programme to take the threats caused by the growing power of digital capitalism represented by tech giants into consideration, and to take a leading role in tackling them.
Read moreCall for papers – International Conference Berio: labyrinths in music
The Conservatory of Milan invites proposals for an international conference marking Luciano Berio’s centenary. Deadline: 30 April, 2025
Read moreAEC unveils “Play Green! Recommendations for a Sustainable Future in Higher Music Education”
The Play Green! Recommendations for the Green Transition in Higher Music Education have been developed by the AEC Goes Green Working Group within the ARTEMIS, aiming to provide guidance on how the sector can actively contribute to tackling climate change.
Read moreVIETMUS Musichathon: a hands-on laboratory on digital tools and remote music performance
The event brought together experts, educators and students from 25 to 30 March in Hanoi for an immersive programme focused on training sessions about new methodologies and performance possibilities.
Read moreThe AEC Council met in Salzburg
The AEC Council held its annual in-person meeting on 19 – 20th March 2025 in Salzburg, Austria.
Read moreAEC Council discusses focus areas for AEC advocacy
At its recent Council meeting held in Salzburg, we identified key focus areas for our advocacy work, including access to music education, funding stability, artist rights in the digital era, and student empowerment - all priorities will shape AEC’s strategic efforts in the coming years.
Read moreAEC New Creative Europe Grant
AEC is proud to launch the implementation of its Strategy 2030 with the financial support provided by the European Commission for the period 2025-2028.
Read moreThe AEC Pop & Jazz Platform 2025 in Pamplona, Spain
From 27 February to 2 March 2025, the AEC Pop & Jazz Platform (PJP) brought together over 150 participants from more than 20 countries at the Conservatorio Superior de Música de Navarra (CSMN) in Pamplona, Spain.
Read moreOpera Out Of Opera 2 final performance
Opera Out of Opera 2 held an immersive final performance of La Bohème in Salzburg, featuring young talents from Mozarteum Universität, Conservatorio Santa Cecilia di Roma, and KHiO. Led by Maestro Michelangelo Galeati, the event combined live and recorded elements for a unique opera experience.
Read more14th SEADOM Congress – Celebrating Diversity and Connection in Southeast Asia
Empowering Music in Society: the 14th SEADOM Congress celebrated Diversity and Connection in Southeast Asia from March 6 to 8, 2025, hosted by the Princess Galyani Vadhana Institute of Music in Bangkok.
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