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Allan Xenius Grige
Chairman IFEA Europe

The European network connecting professionals around the world.

4IN THIS ISSUE �

• FESTIVAK
• INVITATION�- MEDITERANNIA
• IFEA FOUNDATION
• WOMEX���

FESTIVAK

On Monday 1 October and Tuesday 2 October, IFEA Europe presents a number of activities at Festivak (Rosmalen, The Netherlands).

Monday 1 October :

• 14:00 - 15:00 hours�� Round Table Discussion (free)
• 16:00 - 17:00 hours�� Round Table Discussion (free)

• 11:00 - 15:00 hours�� Masterclass Creativity��79 Euros p.p. (including lunch)
• 16:00 - 17:00 hours�� Round Table Discussion (free)

You can also meet us at our booth at the expo.

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This month we focus on three IFEA members who offer valuable sponsorship services.

INVITATION - Mediterianna

Mediterr�nia, Fira d�espectacles d�arrel tradicional is a multi-disciplinary market for new creations inspired by and based on tradition and is held in the city of Manresa on the first weekend in November.�

The�invitation includes:

hotel & breakfast, transportation from/to the airport, creditation fee, etc.^*

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� Complete Invitation Letter



IFEA FOUNDATION

During the IFEA World Convention in Atlanta the IFEA Foundation hosts it annual Auction Night.

You can support IFEA Europe's education programme by submitting an auction item before the end of August and making a clear statement on the Auction Item Form that your donation is for IFEA Europe.

� Auction Donation Form
� More information on the IFEA Foundation



WOMEX

IFEA members around the world get 70 Euros reduction on their registration for WOMEX - the world music expo.


� More information on WOMEX

No more funding for "Event Denmark"
When FED, the association for Festivals & Events in Denmark, was founded at the end of 2005, the initiative was taken by IFEA members Lars Blicher-Hansen (Visit Denmark) and Allan Xenius Grige (Copenhagen Art & Culture Consult), who were at the time also members the "Event Denmark" task force.

"Event Denmark" was created in 2003 jointly by the Danish Ministry of Culture and the Danish Ministry of Economy and Commerce and was charged with developing the festival and event market in Denmark.

Brits Invade Spanish Beach Music Festival
BENICASSIM, Spain - Thousands of British music fans have flocked to Spain�s Benicassim music festival, drawn as much by the nearby beach as by the alternative pop rock and electronica acts.

New trade exhibition for Scotland in 2008
Scotland has a new trade exhibition focusing on the entertainment and installation technology sectors.

evenTech is planned to take place on 20-21 February 2008 in Glasgow.

We offer you:

• A network of over 4,000 professionals related to the festival and public event industry world-wide. IFEA Europe members automatically become members of IFEA World ( www.ifea.com). Reach out and make others reach out to you. Unmask your professional potential.
• Professional Development, training and education for individual members at different levels.
• Research, new developments and the impact of the festivals & events sector.
• Behind the Scenes Sessions, once a year we offer you exclusive opportunities to have a look behind the scenes of a particularly interesting event.
• Special Interest Meetings, where we focus on topics related to our sector.
• Exposure, information on all European members is distributed through our website and other publications.
• Special rates for members on products and services by IFEA European and ALL other IFEA World affiliates (Australia, Canada, China, Middle East, USA, South America).��

IFEA Europe acts in the interest of all cultural festivals and events in Europe, offers relevant products and services and offers valuable benefits to its members.

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