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JMI Euro-Arab Youth Music Summit

AEC Executive Director attended the Euro-Arab Youth-Music Summit 2025 organised by Jeunesses Musicales International in Brussels.

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Calling leaders of socially engaged arts organisations!

The Alliance for Socially Engaged Arts is happy to announce that applications for the 2025 cohort are now open. Don’t miss your chance to join this journey of learning, impact and leadership.

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Sentiamoci a Parma – Ear training workshop and forum

Join the 10th edition of “Sentiamoci a Parma” in Parma (Italy) at Conservatorio “Arrigo Boito”. The event takes place on April 9-10-11-12, 2025.

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Applications welcome – Classeek’s Ambassador Programme

Applications are now open for the Classeek Ambassador Programme 2025-26. Instrumentalists and composers are encouraged to apply before the deadline on February 13, 2025.

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1st Sakamoto Competition

The Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre and its partners are proud to announce the 1st International Ryuichi Sakamoto Film Music Competition. Stay tuned!

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Join the AEC DEI Panel of Experts

Applications are now open to join the AEC Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Panel of Experts for the 2025-2028 term. The Panel will build upon the work carried out by previous groups on similar topics, within the framework of past Creative Europe projects led by the AEC. The deadline for applications is 14 February 2025.

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AEC & EPASA Join Statement on Human Rights Violations in Georgia

Joint Statement on Human Rights Violations in Georgia

The Association Européenne des Conservatoires Académies de Musique et Musikhochschulen (AEC) and the European Performing Arts Students' Association (EPASA) strongly condemn the human rights violations in Georgia following the parliamentary elections, widely criticised by international observers.

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Register to AEC EPARM 2025!

The AEC European Platform for Artistic Research in Music (EPARM) 2025 will take place at the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre in Tallinn (Estonia) on 3 – 5 April 2025. Register by 21 March!

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Register to the AEC Pop & Jazz Platform 2025!

Registrations are now open for the AEC Pop & Jazz Platform 2025, happening in Pamplona, Spain, from 27 February to 2 March. Secure your spot by registering early, as spaces are limited and close by 17 February.

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Advocacy: Presentation of EU Commissioners and a Joint letter to Commissioner Glenn Micallef

In this year's last newsletter we take a closer look at the new EU Commissioners and their responsibilities, which will have an impact on the AEC's upcoming advocacy activities. But first, you can read a welcome letter to Commissioner Glenn Micallef.

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