Participants
Brussels Jazz Orchestra (BJO) 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.
The ECOS Festival of Sierra Espuñal 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.
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.
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.
De 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The 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.
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.
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.
STROOM is one of EFF’s pioneers and planted trees in 2022.
Walden Festival is one of EFF’s pioneers and planted trees in 2022.
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.
Wonderfeel is one of EFF’s pioneers, planting trees since 2022.