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= International Music Council = From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The International Music Council (IMC) was created in 1949 as UNESCO's advisory body on matters of music. It is based at UNESCO's headquarters in Paris, France, where it functions as an independent international non-governmental organization. Its primary aim is to facilitate the development and promotion of international music-making.

The IMC currently consists of of 120 members, divided into 4 categories (National Music Councils, International Music Organizations, Regional Music Organizations, National and specialized organizations in the field of arts and culture, having direct access to over 1000 organizations in some 150 countries and to 600 million persons. It is represented by regional councils in Europe, Africa and the Americas.

Their task is to develop and support programmes specifically tailored to the needs of the IMC members and partners in their region. Through these councils and members, the IMC has links to over one thousand music-related organizations worldwide.

Prizes and projects
One of the IMC's well-established and regular activities is its yearly International Rostrum of Composers, a forum offering broadcasting representatives the opportunity to exchange and publicize pieces of contemporary classical music.

In addition, IMC has developed many other projects; among others: the IMC UNESCO Music Prize and African Music Development Programme (AMDP).

The IMC UNESCO Music Prize has been awarded from 1975 until 2005 by the International Music Council, as of 1978 in cooperation with UNESCO. The Prize was addressed to both musicians and musical institutions whose activities supported the enrichment and development of music, in the light of the purposes of the United Nations Charter and UNESCO’s Constitution. The Prize was assessed by following four categories, namely:


 * Composition: awarded to composers for their overall creative output
 * Performance: awarded to individuals and ensembles in the field of popular, traditional, "classical" music or jazz, for their overall concert activities
 * Musicology/music journalism: awarded to musicologists and music critics for the body of their research or criticism
 * Music pedagogy: awarded to members of the teaching profession for their overall educational output

The last laureate of the IMC UNESCO Music Prize was Mikis Theodorakis .

The African Music Development Programme, launched in 2014 by the International Music Council, took place in 9 African countries. The 3-years-long project was implemented with the financial support of the European Union and the technical assistance of the Organisation of African, Carribean and Pacific States (ACP), and aimed at supporting the music industry through a series of targeted actions, such as increasing job opportunities for actors of the sector.

Advocacy
IMC advocacy action, related to music issues and context, is targeted both to intergovernmental, international organizations and national governments via IMC National Members. Some advocacy is carried out in alliance with other international organisations.

Five Music Rights
The International Music Council advocates for access to music to all, through a set of values which are at the basis of the action of both the International Music Council and its regional councils: those core beliefs have been gathered under the name of Five Music Rights.

The Five Music Rights were firstly proclaimed in Tokyo, during the International Music Council’s General Assembly of 2001, and have been promoted since that year onwards by the International Music Council and related bodies, through advocacy activities, programmes and other initiatives (such as the Music Rights Awards and the appointment of the "Five Music Rights Champions" ). The articles contained in the Five Music Rights chart (originally written in English) have been traslated into French, Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin Chinese.

The principles underline both the right for access to music to all children and adults (rights 1-3), the right for artists to be able to develop their artistry with proper means, and, finally, to be recognised and remunerated for their work (rights 4-5).

5 Music Rights

THE RIGHT FOR ALL CHILDREN AND ADULTS

1.To express themselves musically in all freedom

2. To learn musical languages and skills

3. To have access to musical involvement through participation, listening, creation, and information

THE RIGHT FOR ALL MUSICAL ARTISTS

4. To develop their artistry and communicate through all media, with proper facilities at their disposal

5. To obtain just recognition and fair remuneration for their work

The International Music Day
The International Music Day was initiated in 1975 by Lord Yehudi Menuhin, former president of the IMC, to encourage :


 * the promotion of our musical art among all sections of society
 * the application of the UNESCO ideals of peace and friendship between peoples, of the evolution of their cultures, of the exchange of experience and of the mutual appreciation of their aesthetic values
 * the promotion of the activities of International Music Council, its international member organizations and national committees, as well as its programme policy in general.

The International Music Day takes place every year on 1st October.

IMC presidents

 * Alfons Karabuda (2019-present), Sweden
 * Emily Achieng’ Akuno (2017–2019), Kenya
 * Paul Dujardin (2013–2017), Belgium
 * Frans de Ruiter (1998-2001) (2009–2013), Netherlands
 * Richard Letts (2005-2009), Australia
 * Kifah Fakhouri (2001-2005), Jordan
 * Jordi Roch (1994-1997), Spain
 * Eskil Hemberg (1992-1993), Sweden
 * Lupwishi Mbuyamba (1988-1991), Zaire
 * Marlos Nobre (1986-1987), Brazil
 * Gottfried Scholz (1984-1985), Austria
 * Barry S. Brook (1982-1983), United States
 * Frank Callaway (1980-1981), Australia
 * John Peter Lee Roberts (1978-1979), Canada
 * Yehudi Menuhin (1969-1975), United States
 * Narayana Menon (1967-1968) (1976-1977), India
 * Vladimir Fédorov (1965-1966), France
 * Mario Labroca (1959-1964), Italy
 * Domingo Santa Cruz (1957-1958), Chile
 * Steuart Wilson (1954-1956), United Kingdom
 * Roland Manuel (1950-1953), France

See also[edit | edit source]

 * International Council for Traditional Music

External links[edit | edit source]

 * The IMC's website