Advocacy
Beginning in a time when there was little understanding of the power of the arts to affect social change, we have witnessed the field growing in evidence, prominence, and adoption. We continue to advocate for the growth of music and the creative arts as a powerful approach to peacebuilding and social change worldwide.
We promote our vision of music as a tool for peace through keynote speeches and presentations at international conferences, collaborations with academic institutions, publications, dialogue through social networks and participation in virtual and live events that connect musicians worldwide.
Presentations & keynotes
We spread our message on live platforms, as well as through TedX, international media, podcast videos, conference streams, and social channels.
PODCASTS
ReSounding was produced through our advocacy initiative art27, a platform for the advancement of Article 27 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights – the right to cultural participation. Episodes explored the power of the arts in advocacy and in action.
Released: March 26, 2021
In our first episode of the new ReSounding podcast, our host Chris Nicholson spoke with Eduard Nazarski, the former head of Amnesty International Netherlands. Eduard is now working with the refugee advocacy initiative Alarm Europa, in order to resound the alarm for greater action to be taken for refugees and forced migrants.
Eduard draws on his career in international advocacy and policy lobbying, as well as his experience as a musician, to explore what makes an effective advocacy campaign and where music and performance plays a crucial role in making a statement.
You can support Alarm Europa at their website: https://www.alarmeuropa.nl/
This episode features the following musical performances from participants of Alarm Europa:
Wilco Oomkes – accordion rendition of Song of the Birds
Bart Scheenman and David Mackor – oboe and lute rendition of Song of the Birds
Ambassadors
Musician ambassadors and influencers carry our message to their fan bases, amplifying our reach to new audiences.
Remy van Kesteren
Harp, electronic music, innovator
Niwel Tsumbu
Silkroad Ensemble, Rhiannon Giddens band
Jawa Manla
Oud, voice, composer
Denise Jannah
Vocalist
Windborne
Old songs, bold harmony
Emily Benyon
Principle flute, Concertgebouworkest
Allyship
As well as speaking out for ourselves, we stand alongside our colleagues across the world, in the face of persecution and attack.
>> link to selected blog pieces here <<
TRAINING
The best way to understand our work and its impact, is to experience it. Through training sessions and experiential workshops, we share our methodology globally with organizations and companies.