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Popronde

is the biggest travelling music festival in the Netherlands for new and emerging musical talent. It takes place every autumn in more than 40 cities throughout the country. In every city, they organize up to a 100 shows in different locations, ranging from regular music venues to cafes, record stores, churches and even hairdressers. Providing a great breeding ground, the festival is an institutionalized stepping stone to a career in the music industry.

Ricciotti Ensemble

is a Dutch symphonic street orchestra of 43 young, socially engaged musicians dedicated to bringing live symphonic music everywhere. Since 1970, they have actively sought out diverse audiences—at home, work, on the street, in parks, concert halls, and institutions like elderly homes, asylum centers, shelters, and prisons. They reach people of all ages and backgrounds, both in the Netherlands and abroad, whether or not they have access to public life.

Each performance features a mix of short pieces across genres, including classical, pop, jazz, and non-Western music. During tours, the orchestra plays up to five performances daily, setting up within minutes (with a record time of 1 minute and 36 seconds). Staying true to their social mission, all performances are free for the audience.

Fast Forward Classical

is a booking agency for artists and concerts founded in 2020 by Justus Wille in Hamburg. We represent progressive classical music as well as genre-defying projects that are grounded in the classical tradition while exploring new pathways into the future. We support artists uncovering new spaces and we believe in sustainability, diversity and tolerance. This includes being open to new ideas. We strive to find ways of representing classical music in the 21st century that feel authentic and contemporary. Not everything has to be made different, but much can be made better.

Wonderfeel

is a three-day outdoor festival for classical music. The seven stages are spread out over 60 acres of nature reserve near Amsterdam (NL) and offer over 100 performances: from medieval to minimal, from classic hits to brand new notes, with lines to jazz, pop and non-western music. The program also includes dance, poetry, music documentaries, walks, talks, yoga, and various activities for children. The audience listens while relaxing on benches, on beanbags under the trees, or simply lying in the grass.

Parade

is a travelling outdoor theater festival that visits the Netherlands largest cities each summer, staying approximately 3 weeks at each location. This year it is pitching its tents in Eindhoven, The Hague, Utrecht and Amsterdam.

During de Parade, around 80 different theater, dance, mime, and music performances are presented for audiences of all ages in theater tents.

ECOS Festival

has been held every summer since 2017 in the Murcia region of Spain to celebrate early music of the highest possible quality and increase recognition of municipal and regional heritage.

The ECOS Festival bring together concerts, nature, heritage, children’s activities and tourist experiences around early music. All this is complemented by ECOS Labs, a springboard for young professionals focused on their international early music circuit.

Festivaletteratura

is one of Italy’s most anticipated annual events. Since its inception in 1997, this five-day festival of gatherings with authors, readings, performances and concerts has seen artists come from all four corners of the globe to come together in Mantua, getting first-hand experience of the truly unforgettable festive atmosphere.

The Festival plays host to world-famous writers and poets, some of the most interesting voices from emerging literatures, artists and scientists who foster a more complex notion of literature.

Rewire

is an annual international festival for contemporary adventurous music and one of the leading festivals for new music in Europe. The festival curates internationally significant works and commissions around ten new performances each year. Presented genres range from contemporary electronic music, modern composition, and new jazz to experimental pop, avant-garde music, and sound art. The program consists of concerts, multidisciplinary performances, installations, artist talks, lectures, panels, workshops, screenings and soundwalks.

ReMusica Festival

is one of the main pillars of cultural life in Kosovo in the fields of music and education. Its mission since 2002, is the promotion of contemporary music and conveying innovative expression in the art of music, through channels of different stylistic tendencies. This focus expanded over the years to include older musical styles as far back as the Renaissance. For a newborn country like Kosovo, ReMusica was of great significance in promoting Kosovar artists and culture. As a result, it is Kosovo’s most prominent music festival with a large international network of fellow festivals and artists.

Into The Great Wide Open

is an annual pop music and arts festival on the beautiful, car-free island of Vlieland in the Netherlands. Set against the island’s stunning natural landscapes of dunes, forests, and the North Sea, the festival offers an intimate and immersive experience. Its multidisciplinary program includes not only alternative pop music but also visual arts, film, and family-friendly activities, making it a unique gathering for culture lovers of all ages.

Sustainability is at the heart of the festival, which aims to minimize its environmental footprint through innovative practices, such as the use of zero-emission construction equipment. Into the Great Wide Open fosters a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere where artists and audiences can freely connect, embracing the island’s peaceful setting.

Brussels Jazz Orchestra

is not the kind of jazz orchestra that sticks to standards. They prefer to achieve the highest level by composing original music, creating unique arrangements and playing inventively as well as passionately. In fact, it really is jazz with a dynamic orchestral sound, with a classic strength in which each musician is also a brilliant soloist. Call it an ‘orchestrated passion for jazz’ that incites BJO to create world-class music.

In 2023, Brussels Jazz Orchestra blows out 30 candles. Festive activities include an anniversary tour in October 2023 with several musical guests including Bert Joris, Tutu Puoane, Lynn Cassiers and Osama Abdulrasol.

Noorderzon Festival

of Performing Arts & Society is the somewhat curious combination of a cutting-edge international art festival and a large-scale summer fest for 135,000 visitors. The heart of the festival is the idyllic Noorderplantsoen (a city park) in Groningen, NL, where, for eleven summer days, a freely accessible festival village appears almost out of nowhere to provide a setting for theatre, dance, music, literature, aftertalks and lectures in combination with eating, drinking and social encounters. Performances take place in tents or on outdoor stages in the Noorderplantsoen, as well as at many locations in the inner city of Groningen (Noorderzon DownTown).

Usedomer Musikfestival

has presented the stars and treasures of music from the Baltic Sea region since 1994. The annually changing country focus then showcases the entire musical diversity of Northern Europe. The musical wealth of the countries and regions connected by the sea is presented in atmospheric churches, picturesque castles, the magnificent buildings of imperial spas or in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern’s largest industrial monument in Peenemünde.

STROOM

introduced in 2022 by the Ghent Festival of Flanders, explores the Schelde river’s path between Ghent and Antwerp, blending music, art, and sustainability. This innovative festival reflects on nature and heritage through concerts, art installations, and eco-focused events, highlighting both local culture and global environmental issues. Set against the scenic backdrop of the Schelde valley, STROOM connects visitors with the landscape, offering experiences from large concerts to intimate performances. It emphasizes collaboration with local partners and artists to inspire a shared vision for a sustainable future.

St Martin in the Fields

Discover “The Conversation”, a new series at St Martin in the Fields (London) with writers interviewed about big issues facing the world, followed by a continuation of The Conversation with the audience in the Crypt Bar afterwards. The Conversation sits alongside the highly successful Autumn Lectures series and celebrates St Martin’s role as the birthplace of Shelter, Amnesty, Liberty and the Pride movement. The first series this summer – with writers Anita Anand, Jeremy Bowen, Jung Chang, Stephen Fry, Natalie Haynes, Helena Kennedy and Ben Okri – centres around peace, democratic vulnerability, equalities, and climate action. Chaired by Claire Armitstead, Peter Florence, and Caitlin McNamara. Every Monday between 20 May and 15 July at 7:30pm.

Flamenco Agency

is a platform that promotes artists, shows and knowledge on the art of flamenco at an international level. The vision of Flamenco Agency is to elevate and place Flamenco within the highest category of the performing arts. Flamenco Agency is specialised in the distribution of the best flamenco ballets in Spain, and consequently, in the world.

Flamenco Agency has collaborated closely with the most prestigious members of the European Festivals Association and EFFE label festivals including Ghent Festival of Flanders, Ljubljana Festival, Izmir International Festival, Ohrid Summer Festival, Gdansk Shakespeare Festival, Varna Summer International Music Festival.

Walden Festival

is an initiative from the founders of Klarafestival. The concept? Enjoying music in all its diversity on various stages in and around Brussels’ Leopold Park, the green heart of the European Quarter.

Walden Festival is the informal counterpart to Klarafestival, organised by Festival of Flanders Brussels since 2004 and now one of the largest classical music events in Belgium.

Weissenhorn Klassik Festival

Since its first edition in 2014, Weissenhorn Klassik Festival has grown to become an integral part of the regional cultural life. The Fugger château, the historical council hall and theatre – the tiniest theatre in Bavaria – are a scenery to many festival concerts. In these premises, the Weissenhorn Klassik Festival offers the unique opportunity to experience innovative and high-quality concerts in an intimate atmosphere, listening to some of world’s most sought-after musicians who normally only perform in large concert halls.

Schiermonnikoogfestival

combines music with nature. The festival offers master classes, music documentaries, lectures and trips into the island’s beautiful surroundings. Each year, over 60 musicians from across the world travel to the peaceful island of Schiermonnikoog, dedicating this week to their music and performance. The intimacy of chamber music and the unique nature of the island enhance one another’s beauty, and give the festival its unique character.

Princeton University press

2024 marks 25 years since Princeton University Press set up its European office. From a staff of three we have now grown to a team of 25 the majority of whom are based out of our office in Oxford, pictured above. Having started with a small editorial and publicity team, we have now expanded to include editorial, publicity, sales, marketing, rights, digital and audio. Members of the office are also actively engaged with sustainability, equity & inclusion, and accessibility initiatives.

As one of the many events we have planned to commemorate this anniversary we are delighted to partner with Festival Forest in the planting of 25 trees for each one of our 25 years in Europe, marking a step on our sustainability journey.

Sarajevo Fest

is a new festival in Bosnia’s capital that blends art and politics to address global crises. Focusing on critical issues such as war, climate change and human rights, the festival encourages dialogue and reflection. It emphasises the importance of empathy, freedom and communication and provides a platform for artists, intellectuals and audiences to engage with the pressing challenges of our time and to inspire action towards a more just and sustainable future.

Reykjavík Arts Festival

is a biennial multidisciplinary festival with a focus on new commissions and the creative intersection of the arts. It presents, to the widest possible audience, exhibitions and performances of contemporary and classical works in major cultural venues and unconventional spaces throughout the city.

Since its inception in 1970, Reykjavík Arts Festival has invited thousands of artists from all parts of the globe. Through this, the festival has helped to create a vast network of connections between national and international artists, been a catalyst for the creation of new works and a major force in the development of cultural diversity in Iceland.

Culturescapes

is a multidisciplinary biennial arts festival originating in Basel and across Switzerland, celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2023. Since 2003, the festival focuses on the cultural landscapes of countries and regions. With each edition the festival aspires to promote cross-border dialogue and mutual learning between cultures, as well as cooperation and networking. Its founders believe that cultural relations and understanding is a gateway to more inclusive, open, and fair societies. In 2023, the focus for Culturescapes’ 17th edition will be on the Sahara. Together with artists and curators from within and around Sahara, Culturescapes wants to talk about Sahara today.