In reaction to the European Commission’s proposal for the future EU Cohesion policy, the European Alliance for Culture and the Arts advocates for a citizen-oriented approach of the Cohesion Policy supporting active citizenship and the involvement by communities and individuals. The statement highlights the essential role of culture and...
advocacy
On this page you can find our position papers, statements, reactions, and recommendations on current European topics that concern the live music sector in particular, and the creative and cultural sphere in general.
Position Papers – European Alliance for Culture & the Arts
Live DMA is member of the European Alliance for Culture and the Arts. The Alliance gathers 35 European networks urging policy makers to re-think the European approach and include culture and the arts in the long-term strategic goals of the European project.As member of the Alliance, we collectively produce and disseminate...
Boosting the EU culture budget – A call from Europe’s cultural & creative sectors
Together with 66 organisations from across the European cultural and creative sectors, we are urging the European Union to give a significant and much-needed boost to the EU’s budget dedicated to culture. In this joint letter, we share our thoughts on the place of culture in the EU budget...
Take a Stand
Live DMA joined the civil engagement campaign Take a Stand initiated by Yourope (European network for festivals). We are mobilizing to promote and encourage citizen initiatives in favor of a social and intercultural Europe, based on the values of solidarity and openness. Our concerts and festivals bring together millions of...
European Agenda for Music
On Wednesday the 21st of March 2018, the European Music Council invited the stakeholders of the European music sector to Brussels for the official launch of the European Agenda For Music – a strategic and visionary document that defines the sector’s collective needs and sets out priorities for the...