Music Projects

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      Presented by the Music Subnetwork of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network For the third edition of the Jazz Day Relay organized by the Member Cities of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN), the theme isLearning for Lasting Peace – SDG Goal 4: Quality […]

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 […]

On November 19, Daegu, a UNESCO City of Music, hosted a captivating performance by Archa, a folk music ensemble from Ambon, Indonesia. Founded in 2021, Archa is a five-member ensemble from Ambon, Maluku, consisting of vocalists, bassists, and percussionists. Their performances revive ancient songs and spiritual sounds from various islands and villages in Maluku, under […]

The city of Daegu hosted the 2024 UNESCO Creative Cities of Music Daegu Global Forum from October 10 to 11, 2024. Designated a UNESCO City of Music in October 2017, Daegu has organized an annual global forum and performances since 2018. This year’s forum, themed “Expanding Sustainable Global Partnerships for Cultural Cooperation,” included expert presentations, […]

Don’t forget to join the audience vote! It’s no longer a novelty, but still a great challenge: Starting on November 20, 2024, the third edition of the Glocal Piano Project (which is in fact the first stage of the new edition of the Busoni Competition) will be hosted by Steinway & Sons Showrooms in twelve […]

November 8th marked London’s 3-year anniversary within the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. Being a part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN) has provided incredible opportunities for London artists, music industry and local partners. Music brings community together and through this designation, London is using music to drive positive social and economic change in the […]

PAOLO FRESU’S THEATRICAL AND MUSICAL OPERA DEDICATED TO MILES DAVIS AND ON STAGE IN BOLZANO   Tetro Stabile Bolzano (TSB) presents its last production. “kind of Miles” is a theatrical and musical piece written, composed and performed by Paolo Fresu that evokes the creative and visionary universe of Miles Davis, the immense musician who died […]

As the Metropolitan Municipality of Şanlıurfa, we are organizing a major launch event on October 23-24, 2024, to celebrate our city’s rich musical heritage and designation as a UNESCO City of Music. We wish to share this beautiful event with the UNESCO Music Cities network. Şanlıurfa’s music presents a heritage deeply rooted in history, enriched […]