Episode 8: The European Forum on Music 2023

From 8 to 10 June 2023, over 150 representatives from more than 20 European countries gathered at the House of Music Hungary in Budapest for the 11th edition of the European Forum on Music (EFM). The topic of this years Forum was 'Sustain Music' and throughout the three days, cultural professionals came together to talk about creating a safe and welcoming musical ecosystem; one that promotes inclusivity, embraces diversity, and strives for social, economic, and environmental sustainability; an ecosystem that ultimately sustains music in all its forms and processes.For many, the concept of sustainability automatically sparks conversations around climate change and the ecological transition. However, the EFM 2023 highlighted that the concepts of sustainability are broad, and the world of music is a big, diverse place. During this episode, we hear from some of the participants in this years forum to learn more about their experience as well as what sustainability means to them. Matt Brennan (University of Glasgow): 1.33 – 8.17 Sonja Greiner (European Choral Association): 8:37 – 17:30 Aysha Hussain (Keychange): 17.56 – 27.53 Alfons Karabuda (International Music Council): 28.25 – 32.44 Yvan Boudillet (Utopia Music): 32.44 – 40.04 Benjamin Feyen (Cultural Creators Friendship Group): 40.22 – 47.29 Marta Lozano Molano (Wazo Coop) 47.44