​​THEVISION

People express and celebrate the rich diversity of cultural identities in Europe through folk and traditional music and associated performing arts.

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In order to do that they need to know it, know about it and have access to it. Therefore:
 

​​THEPURPOSE

The network exists to support the knowledge and practice of and access to the arts of tradition currently practised in Europe in their diverse forms and origins.

 

​In order to do that the Network aims to:

​​THEAIMS​​

To create opportunities for artists, organisers and audiences from European countries to meet, communicate and collaborate​​

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​To advocate the importance of the arts of tradition in Europe.​​

THEOBJECTIVES 

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• An annual conference and other opportunities for members to meet and share interests and ideas

 

• An information hub to enable mutual support and practical assistance between members

 

• Practical partnerships: co-commissioning, creative projects, creating work together

 

•  Fundraising and joint applications

 

• Development programme of good practice, skills and opportunities for artists and organisers

 

•  Policy and Advocacy

 

• Point of presence and access for media

 

• PR and media awareness for the sector

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