Music Projects

A music delegation from Tallinn, Estonia, a UNESCO Creative City of Music, visited Daegu, South Korea, from November 5 to 8, to strengthen cultural ties and explore future collaboration between the two cities. The visit was in line with Daegu’s ongoing commitment to promoting cultural dialogue and expanding collaboration within the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. […]

The coordinators, focal points and Mayors of the UNESCO Music Subnetwork welcome nine new Music Cities to the Creative Cities Network. It is our pleasure to welcome each of you, your musicians and your vision for a global network of active and inclusive Creative Cities. Congratulations on your designation and membership as a UNESCO City […]

The City of Daegu hosted the 2025 UNESCO Creative City of Music Daegu Global Forum on October 17 at the Daegu Arts Factory, aiming to strengthen collaboration and cultural solidarity among UNESCO Creative Cities. More than 100 participants from 21 cities in 15 countries gathered to discuss and celebrate the theme, “Remembering Global Freedom and […]

The Korean traditional music ensemble Trigger, winner of the Grand Prize at the 2024 “Jump Up” Incubation Project for Emerging Gugak (Korean Traditional Music) Artists, will soon embark on an extraordinary European tour across UNESCO Creative Cities of Music. From September 8–19, Trigger will grace renowned stages, beginning with performances on September 10 at the […]

Presented by the Music Subnetwork of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network For the fourth edition of the Jazz Day Relay organized by the Member Cities of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network(UCCN), the theme is Music Moves the Goals!  The Music Subnetwork invites UCCN Cities to learn more about the Jazz Day Relay and to participate […]

The City of Daegu (South Korea) and the City of London (Canada), both UNESCO Cities of Music—collaborated through this Cultural Exchange Program under the themes of environmental sustainability and climate change by exploring, experimenting, and experiencing diverse expressions of art, music, and culture. Through the exploration of Indonesian musical instruments called ‘Gamelan’, the musicians co-created […]

EFFIR is a DIY and non-commercial music and arts festival in the forests of Östergötland.Dedicated to inclusivity, creativity, andsustainability, EFFIR provides a platform forexperimental music, art, and workshops whilefostering a sense of community EFFIR Music & Arts Festival is seeking partners from across the Nordic region to collaborate on artist exchanges, educational trips, and professional […]

UNESCO Jazz Day Relay III Learning for Lasting Peace -SDG 4    The 2025 Jazz Day Relay montage video is here!   Presented by the Music Subnetwork of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network and the London Music Office For the third edition of the Jazz Day Relay organized by the Member Cities of the UNESCO Creative Cities […]

The Theremin, the world’s first touchless musical instrument, has captivated both the scientific and artistic worlds since its invention by Russian physicist Lev Theremin in 1919. Played through electronic waves without physical contact, this mesmerizing device has paved the way for countless innovations throughout history. In Şanlıurfa, this extraordinary instrument resonated under the hands of […]