EU conference on music: challenges, needs and opportunities of the European music ecosystem

Brussels, February 22, 2024 – The Charlemagne building of the European Commission will host the “Challenges, needs and opportunities of the European music ecosystem” conference. European Commissioner Iliana Ivanova for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education, and Youth will inaugurate the event.

This conference is part of the ongoing Music Moves Europe (MME) initiative, born out of the post-Covid-19 dialogue with the music sector initiated in 2023. The European Commission aims to enhance collaboration and unity within the music sector regarding EU policy matters.

Event Details:

Limited in-person attendance is by invitation only, but the conference will be available via live stream. Those interested can register to receive the stream link: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/EUConferenceMusicWebstream 

Music Moves Europe Dialogue:

The MME initiative, facilitated by a consortium of well-established music event organizations, includes 10 dialogue sessions and two conferences. The focus of the first conference is on addressing challenges, needs, and opportunities in the European music ecosystem. Discussions will center on how the European Union and its members can provide support through policy, regulations, funding, and dialogue facilitation.

Stay tuned for updates as the European music sector engages in constructive discussions with EU policymakers to navigate its future landscape. Fair MusE , represented by its Coordinator, will present its preliminary results and will actively participate in this important conversation as a member of the Horizon Europe music project cluster.

See the draft agenda here: https://culture.ec.europa.eu/event/eu-conference-on-music-challenges-needs-and-opportunities-of-the-european-music-ecosystem 

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