Produced by Britten Pears Arts in partnership with Counterpoints Arts as part of the Platforma Festival, this strategic ThinkTank was convened to explore and address the intersections between music, migration, and displacement. The initiative brought together artists, cultural leaders, policy makers, academics, funders, and grassroots organisations to collectively envision more inclusive, sustainable, and impactful ways to create opportunities for refugee and migrant musicians and foster meaningful musical participation among displaced communities.
The framing was as follows:
Migration is as old as humanity and as it continues to shape our society, music emerges not only as a form of cultural expression and emotional survival but also as a tool for community-building, advocacy, and socio-economic inclusion. This ThinkTank aims to generate actionable insights, identify structural barriers, and propose frameworks for ethical, long-term support, career development, and community engagement.
Britten Pears have produced a summary of the event.
You can also view some reflections on the event on the Britten Pears website.
