European Music Council

@emc-music.bsky.social

We work to improve the general conditions for music life in Europe. We advocate for the 5 Music Rights and the European Agenda for Music. Regional Group Europe of the International Music Council. Co-funded by Creative Europe.

https://www.emc-imc.org/

@emc-music.bsky.social Oct 9, 2026, 12:35 PM

GreenBeat Nexus is featured in the latest European Talent Exchange Magazine 🌱🎶 Ruth Jakobi, EMC Secretary General, shares how the project is supporting the green transition of Europe’s music sector and exploring music’s role in wider societal transformation.

@emc-music.bsky.social Oct 6, 2026, 1:52 PM

📣 The European Music Council joins 200+ cultural organisations opposing proposed €31.6M cuts to the 2027 Creative Europe budget.

We call on Member States to restore the full €417.35M budget and strengthen investment in Europe’s cultural and creative sectors. Read the joint letter: bit.ly/4yCH7Ya

@emc-music.bsky.social Oct 2, 2026, 8:54 AM

🌍 Yesterday in Bonn, EMC Secretary General Simone Dudt joined the “UNESCO bewegt: Fair Culture” panel to discuss fairer international cultural exchange, equal partnerships and cultural diversity. A valuable exchange as part of the Bonn SDG Days.

@emc-music.bsky.social Oct 1, 2026, 10:25 AM

🎶 Happy #InternationalMusicDay!

Today we celebrate music as a space for expression, and reaffirm our commitment to the #5MusicRights of the International Music Council, working towards a musical life where everyone can create, learn, participate and be fairly recognised.

@emc-music.bsky.social Sep 30, 2026, 7:38 AM

On 8 October, join the European Music Council for an online info session on how market concentration and discoverability are shaping cultural diversity in Europe’s music sector.With Live DMA and Panteia.

💻 Online
🌍 Open to everyone

#FiveMusicRights

@emc-music.bsky.social Sep 28, 2026, 6:50 AM

🎶 A new edition of Music World News is out!

From copyright and music industries to AI, cultural policy and global trends, explore a human-curated selection of stories shaping the music ecosystem worldwide.

👉 tr.ee/tfRRUG

@emc-music.bsky.social Sep 25, 2026, 7:02 AM

🌍 How can we make cultural exchange worldwide fairer?

EMC Secretary General Simone Dudt joins “UNESCO bewegt: Fair Culture” on 1 October in Bonn to discuss fair partnerships, cultural diversity and shared responsibility in international cultural cooperation.

More: bit.ly/4rpXTXv

@emc-music.bsky.social Sep 23, 2026, 6:49 AM

🎶 Could your city host EUROPA CANTAT junior 2029?

The European Choral Association seeks hosts for a festival bringing together young choirs from across Europe.

📅 July/August 2029
⏳ Apply by 31 October 2026
👉 bit.ly/4dsIEHC

#FiveMusicRights

@emc-music.bsky.social Sep 22, 2026, 7:40 AM

🎶 Our member AEC’s Congress explores how conservatoires can connect with society and the music profession.

📍 Hamburg | 4-7 November 2026
📅 Register by 12 October!

aec-music.eu/event/aec-an...

#FiveMusicRights

@emc-music.bsky.social Sep 18, 2026, 8:52 AM

🌍 EMC’s Ruth Jakobi and Katharina Weinert are at the Bonn Summit at Bundeskunsthalle, exploring culture’s role in democracy and international cooperation. Also a wonderful occasion to catch up with #BarbaraGessler!

#FiveMusicRights

@emc-music.bsky.social Sep 16, 2026, 6:33 AM

🎶 Our member REMA’s Early Music Summit brings professionals together to explore artistic practice, sustainable careers and the sector’s future.

🏨 Partner hotel rates extended until 25 September!
Find out more: www.billetweb.fr/early-music-...

@emc-music.bsky.social Sep 15, 2026, 11:49 AM

EMC Policy Advisor Katharina Weinert joined discussions at the European Parliament on 2 September on how ownership concentration affects cultural diversity and independent voices.

📣 Read the call for stronger European safeguards:
shorturl.at/5sVi3

@emc-music.bsky.social Sep 14, 2026, 12:32 PM

🎶 The European Heritage Hub has launched two new task forces to champion music in EU policy and support an inclusive digital future for cultural heritage.

👉 www.europeanheritagehub.eu/hub-launches...

@emc-music.bsky.social Sep 8, 2026, 6:44 AM

🎶 The European Music Council will attend the BONN SUMMIT, 16 - 18 September at the Bundeskunsthalle. We’re delighted that this forum on culture, politics and open societies is taking place in our home city. Join the conversation in Bonn! 🌍

🔗 bonnsummit.de

#FiveMusicRights

@emc-music.bsky.social Sep 2, 2026, 6:38 AM

🦷 Ready for GRINTA?

📅 22 - 25 Oct 2026, Trans Europe Halles gathers in South Tyrol for #TEH102 - celebrating the persistence, grit & fighting spirit of Europe’s independent cultural scene.

📍 Silandro, Italy
🎟️ Info & tickets: l1nq.com/5n642zg

@emc-music.bsky.social Sep 1, 2026, 7:56 AM

Happy to share this initiative from the International Music Council: with .MUSIC and MusicID, artists, creators, organisations and music professionals can build a verified online presence and contribute to a safer and more trusted digital music ecosystem.

🔗 Find out more : lnkd.in/e_dAUT4F