The Nordic countries sure have an impressive track record in grooming some of the world’s favourite musicians. We all know ABBA, Björk and A-ha, but who will be the next Nordic talents to conquer our ears & hearts?  

GESAC, together with a wide variety of European cultural organisations, have just published “Rebuilding Europe” a study highlighting the great size of Europe’s creative economy and “its vast untapped potential for a post-COVID recovery”.

Opportunities, signals and creativity in a virtual and post-pandemic live music industry Friday, 29 January 2021, 13:00 – 17:00 CET

These are undoubtedly one of the hardest times music venues ever had to face. Yet we are convinced that together, we are stronger to deal with the many challenges that lie ahead.

Back in September last year, 16 iconic venues in the four corners of the continent have joined forces to organise the Liveurope Online Festival – a truly cross-border festival adapted to Covid-times. 

We are joining forces with a range of partners around the globe to celebrate European music and promote new talent during the first edition of the European Music Week, 8 – 15 January 2021.  

Last week, and following years of negotiations, the European Institutions have reached a historical deal on Creative Europe (2021-2027), the EU framework programme for the cultural and creative sectors.

The liveliness that comes from being in a crowd, anxiously trying to spot the artist's silhouette as they walk onstage, the moment you hear the first chords, leaving the venue with a new favourite band.