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European Music Council
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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.

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The European Commission has released the Culture Compass which outlines the strategic vision of the EU for culture and identifies key directions to guide EU policies.

Read the Cultural Compass here: culture.ec.europa.eu/document/a-c...

Stay tuned for further details and reactions.
November 12, 2025 at 2:32 PM
It was great to meet stakeholders from the music sector at SAMC. EU Commissioner G. Micallef announced that the awaited Culture Compass will be published at the beginning of November and will include topics such as culture and wellbeing, security and economy for a stronger and more resilient Europe.
October 17, 2025 at 1:43 PM
St. John Fortress Educational Campus in Šibenik hosted our Green Beat workshop as part of the SHIP Festival. We explored the green transition in the music sector, equipping participants with strategies to reduce carbon footprints, implement eco-friendly practices and foster eco-conscious behaviour.
September 15, 2025 at 2:09 PM
WE ARE HIRING! For our office in Bonn, Germany, we are looking for a PROGRAMME ASSISTANT.

Read more about the position: shorturl.at/w80LA

⚠️ APPLICATION DEADLINE: 22 September 2025

How to apply:
📩 Send your CV and motivation letter in English to Ms Ruth Jakobi at [email protected].
September 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
The EC has published its proposal for the MFF 2028–2034.

Culture will be part of the new AgoraEU programme. We need to ensure that we see a strong, reinforced Culture Strand reflecting the aims and needs of the sector and the continuation of music-sector specific funding.

More: shorturl.at/VcXxg
July 18, 2025 at 10:58 AM
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What is the EU going to invest in?

That depends on the long-term budget. The European Commission will present a draft today in the European Parliament.

🔗 Follow this event live on our YouTube account, today at 12.30 CET ➡️ youtube.com/live/c3lVajQ...
July 16, 2025 at 6:22 AM
From 11–12 June, over 100 music sector stakeholders came together in Brussels for the 13th European Forum on Music with the theme "Celebrating Musical Diversity".

The official press release is now available: mailchi.mp/emc-imc/efm2...

💡Check it out for key takeaways from the EFM 2025.
June 23, 2025 at 1:49 PM
HIGHLIGHTS: EFM 2025

"Music is life, music is blood, music is lifeblood."

From Nigeria to Germany and back, musician Ade Bantu spoke of racism, the community of hip hop jams, and building solidarity. He inspired the EFM audience to lead with action and to break down the barriers to true diversity.
June 23, 2025 at 1:44 PM