Culture Action Europe
IFEA Europe will be represented at the EU Cultural Forum held in Brussels, September 28 – 30, 2009, and at the concurrent member meeting of Culture Action Europe. While always seeking to nurture common interests and understanding between local event organisers and their immediate policymakers, we find it increasingly important to look at the more general framework for cultural affairs in Europe. Thus, we seek to engage in the cooperation between, on one hand, the festival industry and various special interest groups on a pan-European level, and the European lawmakers and cultural ministries' representatives on the other. Our October newsletter will include an update on matters relevant to EU cultural policies
IETM
IETM - Plenary meeting: ‘Eastern Promises’ will take place from 8th to 11th of October 2009, in Vilnius, Lithuania. Under the theme "Eastern Promises", about 400 participants will bring forward their vision of the concept East/West. In addition to the content sessions, participants will enjoy a rich performance programme, presenting Lithuanian artists. IETM meetings are firstly and mostly meetings of IETM members, but non-members are also welcome to attend under specific conditions. Visit www.ietm.org for more information.
IFEA China
The 5th China Festival Industry Conference, held November 6th to 8th, 2009, in Shanghai, promises to host more than 300 delegates from municipal government, media, festival organisers, service providers, tourist offices, cultural institutions, and universities. IFEA Europe has been invited to encourage our members' participation. For further information, visit www.ceff-asia.com
European Year for Creativity and Innovation
A conference celebrating the European Year for Creativity and Innovation will be held on November 11-12, 2009, at the W5 Centre in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The conference will provide an innovative programme of presentations, including a keynote by Feargal Sharkey, panels, with contributions from Professor Michael Alcorn, Joanne Stewart, Tom Bewick, Alastair McIlwain, Tracey Meharg, and others, a programme of exciting and interactive workshops and tours. For full details of the conference, including workshops and presentations, and how to book, please visit www.createninnovate.eu
WOMEX
Womex, the world music conference, will be held at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, October 28th – November 1st, 2009. The event promises to be as exciting as always, with excellent opportunities for festival organisers to meet directly with artists as well as the broader music industry. The Roskilde Festival, one of Europe's largest music events, is co-organising with the Danish Ministry of Culture a number of special interest networks. For more information, see www.womex.com/realwomex/
