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Since 2011…. Over a dozen double-billed tours across Europe, in 8 countries 1 EACEA funded triple bill tour (UK, Poland, Italy) 3 major festivals; London – Oslo – Rome 2 other “mini-fests” in the UK Official co-producers in Ireland, Italy, France, Poland, Norway. The B ig 4…. IMPORTING….
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Since 2011…. • Over a dozen double-billed tours across Europe, in 8 countries • 1 EACEA funded triple bill tour (UK, Poland, Italy) • 3 major festivals; London – Oslo – Rome • 2 other “mini-fests” in the UK • Official co-producers in Ireland, Italy, France, Poland, Norway
The Big 4…. • IMPORTING…. Creative and highly-regarded European ensembles into the UK, exposing them to UK audiences, at relatively low risk • EXPORTING…. (it’s a BOGOF!!) UK artists into Europe, working in partnership with co-producers allowing them also to tour with lower risk • SUPPORTING…. UK artists in touring the UK, providing assistance, booking, finance, logistical and promotional tools • CREATING…. New works and collaborations between UK and European musicians on each tour
Audience development • Between genres – types of venues; promotional avenues; creative programming; identity of band at the centre • Education – school concerts; workshops; M&F Youth Ensemble TBA • Young team, young bands – constant exploration of how to be creative within production and management too
…And then..? • Talks in progress – Finland, Sweden, Germany, Estonia, Russia, further afield • Full education programme/project for 2015 • Involvement of new UK ensembles from next year • European festivals continue – Warsaw 2015; Toulouse 2016 with always a UK presence