Request the formation of an expert group for music
Amateo has co-signed the welcome letter to Glenn Micallef, newly elected European Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport, alongside European Music Council and 58 other networks and associations from across Europe!
A letter signed by 60 organizations from across the music sector, highlight the core values based on the Five Music Rights proclaimed by the International Music Council (IMC) which indicate the experience of music and music-making as a vital part of the everyday life of all people.
The European music sector enriches the lives of Europeans through its diverse musical landscape. “Music is one of the pillars of European culture. It has an intrinsic value, enriching and inspiring those who engage in it. Music is an art form and, as such, has contributed and continues to contribute immensely to Europe’s legacy, building a rich heritage that preserves and celebrates the diversity of our continent’s cultural identities. Music can also serve as a tool that promotes individual development and brings change to many levels of society: it is a formidable unifier of people, a natural vehicle for social engagement and inclusion and a powerful agent for democratic values. Finally, music is involved in a variety of products that contribute to international trade,
economic growth and job creation” (European Agenda for Music).
There are many topics that should be discussed in a continuous and collaborative way in order to shape a music strategy for Europe. Therefore, the group of signatories request the formation of an expert group for music based on the model of the expert group for cultural heritage. Such an expert group should reflect up-coming measures such as the Culture Compass, the AI Strategy for the Culture and Creative Sectors, the negotiations for the future MFF, issues of remuneration and working conditions, access to cultural heritage and cultural activities as well as international cultural relations. This expert group needs to reflect the diversity of the music sector in all its aspects as outlined above.
