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The Istanbul Fringe Festival champions diversity and belonging through bold performances, uniting local and global talent to inspire connection and cultural exchange.

The Singing Hearts Summer Vocal Camp unites young people from diverse ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds through the transformative power of music and storytelling.

Primavera Sound is more than just a music festival; it is a platform for change and innovation. Listen to the insights of the festival’s pioneering efforts in diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA), setting a benchmark for the global festival community.

As the end of the year festive season approaches, a number of artistic and cultural festivals will light up the calendar. From Christmas concerts in historic settings to film festivals and spectacular New Year celebrations, these events bring communities together in the spirit of creativity and tradition.

Festa dei Boccalli shares a personal testimony about how does it feel to be able to creat when feeling trapped in your own body.

The “Count me in!” stories are online. You can find here all the stories that have been published so far. More will follow in the upcoming weeks, stay tuned!

L-Għanja Tal-Poplu (The People's Song) showcases original Maltese songs. The festival encourages the creation of songs with social themes by awarding a special prize to the song with the strongest social message.

Homo Novus is paying special attention not only to visibility and inclusion of diverse groups of society, but also to the accessibility of the festival for people with disabilities. In this story, Homo Novus shares its challenges and learnings.

KharkivMusicFest has become a powerful symbol of resilience and unity, placing a strong focus on supporting youth and fostering community bonds, even in the face of significant obstacles thrown up by the war raging in Ukraine for almost three years.

Mirabilia Festival developed an inclusive theatre workshop for students with disabilities within the school curriculum together with La Ribalta, a company primarily composed of actors and actresses with disabilities who perform theatre professionally.

JongFest is the youthgroup of Flanders Festival Ghent. They were given the opportunity to be actively involved in the festival and its programming, bringing innovative ideas and insights to enrich the festival and make it more inclusive and accessible.

VESTROCK is a unique boutique music festival held annually in Hulst, Netherlands, known for its intimate atmosphere and diverse line-up. Read about the implementation of NaviLens as part of the festival’s ongoing DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) programme.