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.

Adelaide City of Music is a hotbed of musical talent, nurturing generations of authentic and compelling voices that continue to captivate audiences worldwide. While household names like Cold Chisel, Orianthi, and the incomparable Sia form Adelaide’s contemporary musical legacy, it’s a continual emergence of talent that refreshes and enables Adelaide to remain competitive on the world […]

Ramallah City of Music celebrates International Jazz Day 2024 with this piece from Mohammed Najem entitled Jaffa Blossom.

On April 30th, the Südtirol Jazzfestival Alto Adige and the municipality of Bolzano will take part in the Unesco International Jazz Day events with a marching band walking through Bolzano’s city center. The Municipality of Bolzano in collaboration with the Südtirol Jazzfestival Alto Adige will host the Italian marching band “Funk Off” on April 30th […]

The UNESCO Creative Cities of Music Network has announced a collaborative music video to celebrate International Jazz Day on April 30, 2024 while raising awareness for Sustainable Development Goal #13 – Climate Action. Ten (10) cities from the global UNESCO Cities of Music Network (UCCN) have produced a collaborative video featuring the traditional Korean folk […]

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, […]