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RisorgiMarche is a sustainable open-air festival that combines music, nature and community in the landscapes of central Italy. Created after the 2016 earthquakes, it promotes environmental care and social inclusion through a unique, environmentally responsible format.

FestivalFinder.eu invites festivals from across Europe to update their profiles for 2025. By doing so, festivals can increase their visibility among audiences, artists, journalists, and policymakers, and access valuable opportunities such as the EFFE Label and EFFEA grants.

Lacuna Festivals operate from a non-commercial, anti-capitalist standpoint where the focus is on exchange of knowledge, skills and artists by and for creatives of all backgrounds, abilities and expertise.

Manchester International Festival talks about how people in the organisation plays a vital role in the diversity of festivals.

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.