JM International

🎶 The World Youth Choir has returned home after an unforgettable Alumni Session 2024 in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, hosted by HarbourVOICES! 🌍✨

This year, the choir brought together 32 gifted singers from 24 different countries, performing under the artistic leadership of Cecilia Rydinger from Sweden. They delivered stunning classical choral pieces while delving into the rich musical traditions of Scandinavian and Canadian Indigenous cultures.

The choir had the privilege of learning from Andrew Balfour, Hussein Janmohamed, and André De Quadros, who shared powerful stories of resilience, hope, and understanding, emphasizing the importance of overcoming exclusion. A standout moment was their collaboration with the Indigenous children of the Ullugiâgatsuk Youth Choir on Andrew Balfour's piece "Four Directions."

Jacob Collier, the festival's headliner, conducted an inspiring 3-hour workshop on his composition "World, O World," which culminated in an extraordinary performance at the Gala Concert. Jacob himself led the 1400 singers, creating a truly unforgettable experience.

🎟️ Episode 50 is out! Rocking Resilience with Maria Krutsenko & Anna Voloshynaof of The Sixsters

🔊In this episode of JM International’s ‘The Power of Music’, we are joined by the inspiring Maria Krutsenko & Anna Voloshynaof of The Sixsters, an all-girl punk-rock band formed by young musicians united by their passion for music. From their beginnings with themes of self-discovery and adolescence to their powerful anti-war songs, The Sixsters have continually evolved, especially in response to the challenging situation in Ukraine.

We'll explore their journey, including the formation of the band, the impact of the war on their music, and the incredible story of how they reunited after a time apart to create a song in just ten minutes. The band shares their experiences of dealing with changing members, the support they received after fleeing Ukraine, and their dream of participating in Eurovision representing Germany. We'll also discuss the importance of staying true to oneself in all situations and the unique dynamics of being a band of five despite their name and – of course – the power of music.

📢 Link to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0IKqxSNTzhCZZAu0MxL54I?si=150c9ab646744bf3

ℹ️ JMI is a global network of NGOs that empowers young people through music across all boundaries. For more info go to jmi.net or check out all the amazing opportunities for musicians on Mubazar.

🎶🌍 Exciting news! We have 5 new members to introduce! 👇

- Regjun tal-Punet, Malta 🇲🇹
- Quemambo, Argentina 🇦🇷
- Jusinn Orchestra, South Korea 🇰🇷
- Roots In Tune, Ireland 🇮🇪
- European Folk Network

We welcome these incredible organisations to the JMI family, and celebrate the rich musical offerings they bring to our global movement! Together we will connect young people through music! 🌏

Episode 49 is out! How to Reach New Audiences in Classical Music with Cecilie Nielsen (RasmussenNordic)

🔊In this episode of JM International’s ‘The Power of Music’, we are joined by Cecilie Nielsen, Culture Consultant at RasmussenNordic. Cecilie helps cultural institutions such as orchestras, ensembles, and museums get practical tools, strategies, and data to become more attractive to more audiences across the world.
We delve into the world of classical music research and how to find new audiences in classical music. Our discussion highlights the need to care as much about the art itself as about the audience, addresses the issue of only old faces on posters, and explores the magical ability of music to transport us beyond the physical. We also examine how to think differently about branding, the importance of celebrating and clapping for a great musical performance, and – of course – the power of music.

📢 Link to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3ozPaaeP1iO4NcYa6TnyIN?si=bEjW3D_BSI2StElpGT2K4A

ℹ️ JMI is a global network of NGOs that empowers young people through music across all boundaries. For more info go to jmi.net or check out all the amazing opportunities for musicians on Mubazar.

🎟️ Episode 48 is out! Breaking Borders: Global Insights into JMI’s World of Youth and Music with our President, Nenad Bogdanovic

🔊In this episode of JM International’s ‘The Power of Music’, we are joined by Nenad Bogdanovic, the Executive Director of the Euro-Arab Youth Music Centre, Planning and Development Coordinator at the Organisation for European Programmes and Cultural Relations, and the President of JM International. Nenad brings a wealth of experience and insight into how music can bridge cultures and support young people globally.
We'll explore Cyprus' unique position between three continents as the home of the Euro-Arab Youth Music Centre. Our discussion highlights the importance of intercultural dialogue and music exchanges, the significant role music plays in fostering these connections, and we take a deep dive into the institutional makeup of JMI, examining the challenges of managing such a diverse and expansive organisation. Additionally, we discuss the experience of being a “one-man band” as a cultural organiser, and – of course – the power of music.

Euro-Arab Youth Music Centre: https://jmi.net/programs/euro-arab-youth-music-centre

📢 Link to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1QmRZRk1mAjatzYsUCuwYA?si=5df08MZrTLuyxKDxzvdUxQ

ℹ️ JMI is a global network of NGOs that empowers young people through music across all boundaries. For more info go to jmi.net or check out all the amazing opportunities for musicians on Mubazar.

Fair Play Music 2024 is a wrap! What an amazing experience we shared together with these amazing artists and activists in Vilnius, Lithuania at Lukiskes Prison 2.0, closing out Transparency International's IACC International Anti-Corruption Conference!!

Thanks and praise to Cill, Faith M***a, The Sixsters and Antikvariniai Kašpirovskio dantys for their wonderful music and commitment to speaking truth to power! ❤🔥🤘🥳

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🎟️ Episode 47 is out! Turing ‘Playboys’ into Responsible Men with Cill (Cill)

🔊In this episode of JM International’s ‘The Power of Music’, we are joined by Cill, a Nigerian singer-songwriter who leverages storytelling for social change. Cill has collaborated with the Music for Democracy Network, won the 2019 Accountability Music Award, and is one of JMI’s Fair Play Ambassadors. We explore her transition from a corporate job to a music career and the adventures that come with it. We'll delve into topics such as corruption in Nigeria, artistic censorship, and influencing the young generation's mindset. We'll discuss how music can relax and transform 'playboys' into responsible men.

📢 Link to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4pbY75YENToWkmY9f5T56P?si=_YFlOL06QwuK1Gm7kJ2j3A

ℹ️ JMI is a global network of NGOs that empowers young people through music across all boundaries. For more info go to jmi.net or check out all the amazing opportunities for musicians on Mubazar.
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🎟️ Episode 46 is out! Why kids need high-quality live music with Noora Herranen (Konserttikeskus)

🔊In this episode of JM International’s ‘The Power of Music’, we explore the impact of experiencing quality live music performances for children, illuminating the wonderful world of YAM (Young Audiences Music). We delve into how a concert at sea can be a life-changing experience, discuss the importance of exposing kids to a variety of musical genres and styles from a young age and the value of pausing to imagine the world from a child's perspective.

📢 Link to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/20t6ngsjRY0R7Wn3ttg8Gh

ℹ️ JMI is a global network of NGOs that empowers young people through music across all boundaries. For more info go to jmi.net or check out all the amazing opportunities for musicians on Mubazar.

🎟️ Episode 43 is out! Spreading the Power of Music in Underserved Communities (with Johno Keating and Joelle Khayat of the Delia Arts Foundation)

🔊 In this episode of JM International’s ‘The Power of Music’, we speak about spreading the power of music in underserved communities. We discuss the importance of understanding a local context and working with local partners and artists, how to decide when to adapt to the local context and when to stand up for something you feel is important, and how the differences in music scales can make us aware of our cultural insensitivities. As the Delia Arts Foundation runs multiple projects in Gaza, we talk about the shift to providing humanitarian aid, the decisions that have to be made, and about the role of music in times of war, and – of course – the power of music.

📢 Link to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4aIfpmJdkPwWO9gPkn3OBD?si=320bd2ac5aa14aad

ℹ️ JMI is a global network of NGOs that empowers young people through music across all boundaries. For more info go to jmi.net or check out all the amazing opportunities for musicians on Mubazar.

🎟️ Episode 44 is out! The Wonderful World of Ethno (with Lamija Sarić)

🔊In this episode of JM International’s ‘The Power of Music’, we speak about how to lose and rediscover your love for music, creative ways of being ‘forced’ to learn a new instrument and how to channel your inner nerd into music. We learn about the genetic translation of music over generations, the effect of music on our neurobiology and the beauty of traditional music. We discuss the magic of Ethno, and of course – the power of music.

For this episode we are joined by Lamija Sarić. She is a Student of Genetics and Bioengineering, Youth Music Project Coordinator, Music Researcher and the Chair of the Ethno committee. Ethno is JMI’s program for intercultural learning through peer education in folk, traditional, and world music.

📢 Link to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2ngCaFLV6T126I0ugphtFv?si=afb4cac8fa074178

ℹ️ JMI is a global network of NGOs that empowers young people through music across all boundaries. For more info go to jmi.net or check out all the amazing opportunities for musicians on Mubazar.com.

🎶 We're back from the JMI's Creative Resilience Training - 3rd Edition! 🌟

🌍 This year, from April 30th to May 3rd, we gathered in the beautiful Balatonboglar, Hungary, uniting our program committees and partners from Ethno World Encore Classical Imagine Music Experience YAM and IDEA.

A shout out to all the amazing JMI humans, who, over three dynamic days, dove deep into learning, sharing, and strategizing on further empowering young people across all boundaries through the power of music! 🤝🎵

And thanks to our amazing hosts Babel Camp 💛

📣 The 2024 edition of the Creative Resilience Training has now kickstarted at lovely Babel Camp in Balatonboglár, Hungary! 🇭🇺

The coming days will be filled with a bunch of exciting and insightful discussions on what's to come in the JM sphere. ✍️

🔜 Tonight, we'll have the privilege of welcoming the JM Jazz World Orchestra to Babel Camp, who will put on a highly anticipated live concert for us to enjoy! 🎷

Can't attend in person? Worry less! The full concert will be live streamed on our Instagram and Facebook, so don't forget to tune in today at 8.30PM!

📣The 2024 edition of the Creative Resilience Training has now kickstarted at lovely Babel Camp in Balatonboglár, Hungary! 🇭🇺

The coming days will be filled with a bunch of exciting and insightful discussions on what's to come in the JM sphere. ✍️

🔜 Tonight, we'll have the privilege of welcoming the JM Jazz World Orchestra to Babel Camp, who will put on a highly anticipated live concert for us to enjoy! 🎷

Can't attend in person? Worry less! The full concert will be live streamed on our Instagram and Facebook, so don't forget to tune in today at 8.30PM!

🎟️ Episode 43 is out! Mostly Luck: Music Business Music Business Tips and Tales with Alex Branson (Beatport)

🔊In this episode of JM International’s ‘The Power of Music’, we speak with Alex Brannson (Beatport) about how to make it in the music industry, by carrying equipment for other people, saying yes to something without knowing what it means, and by just taking a chance. Alex has a career spanning 20+ years in the music industry, and is now Senior Vice President of Music Services at Beatport and also has his own podcast ABC Music. We discuss the importance of a curious mind and a healthy dose of excitement. We cover the beginning of the digitalization of the music industry and the meaning of an ISRC, licensing and sync deals, and the difference of working for major and independent labels, and – of course – the power of music.

📢 Link to the episode: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0KnZlOZoEz7CN9B0ldXL98?si=dc38a99807df4571

ℹ️ JMI is a global network of NGOs that empowers young people through music across all boundaries. For more info go to jmi.net or check out all the amazing opportunities for musicians on Mubazar.

🌟 Classical musicians under 30! Join us in Budapest from June 26-30 for a unique training experience that redefines classical music performances for modern audiences.

What to expect 🎻?
👉 3 intensive workshop days.
👉 Masterclasses in audience engagement and innovative concert experiences.
👉 Personal project development with guidance from international experts.

🌍 Connect with talented musicians globally and build lasting networks: whether you're a soloist or an ensemble (up to 4 members), we're looking for classical musicians aged 18-30 who are ready to innovate and inspire.

📅 Apply here by May 20th: https://mubazar.com/en/opportunity/encore-2024-call-for-musicians

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🎟️ Episode 42 is out! Magic at the YAMsession Producers Forum (with Nika Bauman and Rune Thorsteinsson)

🔊In this episode of JM International's 'The Power of Music', we are joined by the artistic duo selected for the 2023 YAMsession Producers Forum in Brazil: Nika Bauman, a flutist, improviser, music theatre director, curator and multidisciplinary artist; alongside award-winning composer, musician, performer and fantastical project maker, Rune Thorsteinsson. We talk about accidentally mixing up instruments, the importance of finding your musical family, and the experience of producing together and playing into each other’s strengths. We discuss how to turn adults temporarily into kids using ‘magic’; and – of course – the power of music.

📢 Link to the episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4YHLlitdqSDvUm9W6LIOtp?si=f43d1e84b69143ef

ℹ️ JMI is a global network of NGOs that empowers young people through music across all boundaries. For more info go to jmi.net or check out all the amazing opportunities for musicians on Mubazar.

🎟️ Episode 41 is out! Oliver Mtukudzi’s manager lets you know what opportunities you are missing in the music industry.

🔊In this episode of JM International's 'The Power of Music', we're joined by Zimbabwean music industry savant Walter Wanyanya. Walter is the director of Ngoma Nehosho, which puts on both the Jacaranda and Jabulani Jazz Festivals, he managed the African legend Oliver Mtukudzi and is known to play a mean bass when not busy revolutionizing his local music scene. He discusses the keys to building a successful artist brand, the importance of authenticity, consistency, and relatability; as well as how to find the right opportunities in the music industry and use them to get where you want to go.

📢 Link to the episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1GglWam74fOEvznNZgyBIy?si=eebde020d9c74764

ℹ️ JMI is a global network of NGOs that empowers young people through music across all boundaries. For more info go to jmi.net or check out all the amazing opportunities for musicians on Mubazar.

Heads up! 🤠

Jm Serbia is streaming TODAY 7 PM the 52nd International Jeunesses Musicales Competition in Belgrade LIVE! Expect a lot of action and keep in mind that this year's instrument is the clarinet! 🎶

The event will go on for the next two days, and will also be streamed on YouTube at 7 PM! Links below:

Today's Live: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWGvFRjmD8o

Tomorrow's (29/03): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTv6C-vXDd0

(30/03): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-uzEJ3Djp0

👉 Last week we were in 🇳🇴 to kick off the new ! process funded by Erasmus+ ungdom and fostering gender mainstreaming, inclusion and accessibility in youth & music.

Ahead of us, are 3 intense years of , , and at the local and international levels 🌍 engaging young musicians and cultural organizers from JM International 🇧🇪 JM Norway 🇳🇴 International Music Council 🇫🇷 Songlines 🇸🇪 Euro-Arab Youth Music Center 🇨🇾 Projekat Femix 🇷🇸 JM Macedonia Музичка младина на Македонија 🇲🇰 Rock Donna 🇫🇮 JM Hungary 🇭🇺 Darshan Associazione Culturale 🇮🇹

🔗 Find out more about the project at www.playitloud.live
🎶 And stay tuned for new opportunities!

🎟️ Episode 40 is out! When to Seek Help: Creative Struggles, Burn Out, and Tuning into your Emotions with Rosana Corbacho (M.I. Therapy)

🔊In this episode of JMI's 'The Power of Music', we dive into the important subject of mental health in the music industry. We talk to Rosana Corbacho, a clinical and humanistic psychologist specialised in the music industry. She tells why she founded M.I (Music Industry) Therapy, discuss the importance of the struggles within creative process, and how to tune into your emotions.

📢 Link to the episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4I5DyksxhwBnsSjs9X0Gwh?si=eea27201de2c4fda

ℹ️ JMI is a global network of NGOs that empowers young people through music across all boundaries. For more info go to jmi.net or check out all the amazing opportunities for musicians on Mubazar.

🎟️ Episode 39 is out! Creative Approaches to Festivals and Life with Tammy Mbendera (The Festival Institute)

🔊In this episode of JMi's 'The Power of Music', we explore creative approaches to festivals and life with Tammy Mbendera, a Malawian artist, organiser and the founder of The Festival Institute. She sheds light on the challenges facing the music industry in Malawi and Africa at large, emphasizing the crucial role of talent identification and development for festivals, crafting an 'accidental' hit record, and the undeniable impact of music.

📢 Link to the episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3adxPrsr34D7uf5liuKOZR?si=998c8159a9ab40d8

ℹ️ JMI is a global network of NGOs that empowers young people through music across all boundaries. For more info go to jmi.net or check out all the amazing opportunities for musicians on Mubazar.

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💥 Heads up! We have entered the Made In New York Jazz Competition and we are counting on your support to take the magic of JMJWO even further!
🎺You can help us by leaving your precious vote at:
https://madeinnyjazz.com/jm-jazz-world-orchestra/

🌟 Thank you for your amazing support, always!

🎺🎷 Calling all young and talented jazz musicians! 🌍✨

There is still in time to join the JM Jazz World Orchestra 2024 for a summer of a lifetime in Croatia. Elevate your jazz game, collaborate with world-class talents, and tour across enchanting European venues!

🎶 Apply now for this jazz experience at:
https://mubazar.com/en/opportunity/jm-jazz-world-2024