The Cities of Music

Equaliser (EQ) is an open-source gender equality project designed to raise the participation and opportunities for women entering or working in the music sector.

As DEM MOB took to the stage at the 2023 Primavera Sound festival on a warm summer night in Barcelona, their electrifying performance captured the hearts and minds of a global audience, transcending linguistic barriers and igniting sparks of inspiration and optimism. With each beat, DEM MOB wove a story of resilience and hope, infusing […]

ACOM would like to congratulate Colin Cornish, CEO of the Adelaide Symphany Orchestra for his well-received presentation at the Yamagata Creative Cities International Conference 2023 in Japan. The only English presentation, extensive support was provided by conference organisers to ensure the material was translated and understood by everyone present. Yamagata joined the UNESCO Creative Cities […]

On April 30, 2023, exceptional jazz performance was the soundtrack of the day and lead the UNESCO International Jazz Day celebrations across Adelaide. Since its inception in 2011, the global community has united annually to celebrate International Jazz Day through performances, educational programs, and community outreach initiatives that give everyone the chance to enjoy the […]

UNESCO Adelaide City of Music was proud to welcome Hanover City of Music’s Junges Vokalensemble for their highly anticipated performance, in collaboration with local choirs, the Adelaide Chamber Singers, and the Elder Conservatorium Chorale. Held on July 25th, 2023 at the University of Adelaide’s at Elder Hall, the event was a culmination of years of […]

Co-creation of an immersive concert between the creative cities of La Havana (music) and Enghien-les-bains (media arts) “Noche insular” is a great example of dynamic interdisciplinary cooperation between cities. The concert, magnified by immersive technology, is the fruit of a collaboration between two creative cities: Havana (Cuba), a creative city in the field of music, […]

  Discover the next chapter in Merseyside’s music scene with our latest ‘Spotlight On’ video, showcasing the state-of-the-art Kempston Street Studios in Liverpool. This facility, which opened its doors in October 2022, is not just a recording studio but a creative haven born out of the legacy of the Grammy award-winning Parr Street Studios. Forced […]

OPEN CALL! Green Streets of Europe is a transformative residency project addressing environmental challenges within the performing arts sector.  From 2023 to 2025, four European festivals for performing arts in public spaces will collaborate with artists to explore and co-develop more sustainable formats for international touring and festival programming. The key driver in the project […]

II Festival Leiria Cidade Criativa da Música with three days of music and 15 creations in absolute première. The Leiria Cidade Criativa da Música Festival is returning to the city of Lis for the second edition on the 7th, 8th and 9th of December 2023, with three days of music in its absolute premiere on […]

Daegu hosted the “2023 UNESCO Creative City of Music Daegu Global Forum” on November 9th for two days, aimed at building partnerships between UNESCO Creative Cities. Since joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network in October 2017, Daegu has been leading annual international forums and performances, with this year’s theme being “Climate Action and Roles of […]