<< Background >>The project focuses on the revitalisation of the classical music sector and the creation of a network of musicians (in Romania and across the continent) that are oriented towards the development of new skills and competences in relation to demands and evolution on the market, as well as in connection with their own needs. The project develops instruments and produces results that foster the empowerment of professionals in the field of classical music. Professionals in the field of music need to enhance their competences and their networking capacity, with a focus on audience development. In order to preserve the relevance of their activity, these professionals need to develop new skills in a digital world with a more volatile public. The project is built on the needs of the musicians (collected through a survey conducted in late 2020 by the group of three partners: Trib Art (Romania), Jeuness Musicale (Hungary), Organization for European Programmes and Cultural Relations(Cyprus) and the associated partners in the project (Musica Ricercata-Romania, Flanders Arts Institute-Belgium, Classical Next-Belgium and Fundacio Epica La Fura dels Baus- Spain). The survey consisting in applying a questionnaire of 25 closed questions, aimed to identify the needs of the musicians. We have collected 134 responses and we were able through a quantitative analysis to crystallize a set of needs: more diverse professional opportunities and income streams, variety of artistic choices, connect with more people, personal and artistic development through digital competences, advocacy and entrepreneurialism, creative self expression, making a contribution and having an impact, health and wellbeing, equal opportunities.Participants will be encouraged to network and develop new ideas with their colleagues - both from their cities and from the other participating cities (during training courses, focus groups and testing activities).<< Objectives >>The project will focus on a set of objectives:1.To support 54 artists active in the field of classical music in Romania, Cyprus, Hungary, Belgium, Spain to increase their abilities and competences in the current context, through a set of instruments and activities organized in the project.2.To develop a network of communication and collaboration between 150 musicians and more than 20 public and private organizations active in the field of classical music, through digital instruments and meetings throughout the duration of the project.3.To foster social inclusion of a number 6 musicians from disadvantaged categories (with health conditions or unemployed), through the activities we conduct in this project.<< Implementation >>The total number of beneficiaries who will access these resources throughout the entire period of the project will be 5 000 musicians, cultural operators, other professionals în the sector, as well as professors and teachers in the vocational schools for classical music and of course participants of the public in audience development. 2. FOCUS GROUPS and participation of musicians, cultural operators and other professionals in the sector in the elaboration of the project results. The RESULTS derived from the focus groups are a better understanding of the needs of the music sector across the EU and offering grassroot solutions for a modern approach towards the revitalisation of the classical music performances and competences. 3. TRAINING COURSES (2) for musicians and cultural operators in the field of classical music -during these training courses (LTT- learning, teaching and training activities) musicians and other cultural operators will learn how to use the instruments we have developed in the project. They provide feedback and test the instruments in their day to day professional activities.The RESULTS of these training course are mostly qualitative- upskilled music teachers, who introduce in their teaching programme activities with increased relevance and betterconnection to modern education (technology based and creativity oriented)4. PEER LEARNING ACTIVITIES- sessions organized by each of the participating organizations (sharing experiences from the training sessions and from class)- beneficiaries 36 musicians and other cultural operators. The RESULTS we obtain: transfer of knowledge, interaction with peers and good dissemination of the project results5. TESTING activities- evidence-based work- each of the musicians and cultural operators participating in the project will hold for diaries throughout the project to express how the porject has influenced their professional activity, in which we will measure the level of impact of the deliverables- tested by 54 professionals in all 3 countries of the partnership. The RESULTS of the testing activities combined with the results of the training activities is a consolidated approach towards renewing competences for the classical music sector in the 3 countries in which the project is implemented, with the potential of expanding this result and the subsequent impact of the project (mainly through the associated partners in Romania, Belgium and at international level through the Classical Next conference).5. TRANSNATIONAL Project Meetings-We will organize 4 project meetings in the project, with 2 participants from each partnerRESULT : improved cooperation and solid management of the project3. 4 MULTIPLIER EVENTS presenting the results (sharing the results with the local, regional community and also interested parts from the host country and neighbouring countries)- a total of 130 participantsThe project will also have a relevant dissemination platform through the Classical Next conference which is the biggest European conference for the sector of classical music.<< Results >>1.All the project results we intend to develop are digitized and widely accessible to musicians and other professionals of the field, they can be accessed by whoever would be interested to use these new methodologies and instruments that will bring upscaling in the sector. Given the fact most of the activities and the contents have to be available online to be reachable, this project adapts to the new standards of modern times. Even more, given the effect of the pandemics, people will not be that prone to travel anymore, so it is wise to use online resources as much as possible.2.The project results focus on developing adapted competences for musicians and cultural operators - a modern and relevant music class has to use technology, but most musicians and cultural operators are not that familiar with technology, so the first IO will introduce them to online and digital resources to be used in their activity as well as to modern cultural management, PR and communication methods, production of events in the digital era.3.The project results are collaborative- they are developed in cooperation with associated partners and musicians and cultural operators from the countries of the partnership. The platform and the online publication as well as the assessment of audiences are activities in which we will include the 18 participants to the blended mobilities, the 36 musicians that participate in peer learning activities4.The activities make use of a new perspective on audience development through integration of digital solutions- the less and less engage audiences and also the reduced number of people who participate at classical music concert is one of the most problematic issue related to the sector. Digital solutions for audience development seem to be nowadays an appropriate option to tackle the remoteness of the public. 5.The activities foster inclusiveness- the project will include a number of 6 participants (2 from each country) that face two types of problems: musicians that are confronted with medical problems related to the music profession and musicians that have lost theri jobs because of the contraction of the sector. 6.The project promotes the value of environmental protection, through the use of less pluant means of transportation and through the use of recycled paper and materials in their day to day activities at the office.7.The project promotes collaboration between musicians and cultural operators through a collaborative platform and through peer learning activities. The platform will be an open resource space in which musicians and professionals willing to propose solutions and contents for competence development in the field of classical music could share their ideas, provide feedback and engage with the purpose of leveling up the field of music education and teaching. 8.Fostering cooperation between stakeholders in the field of music teaching and education. 9.Visibility of the project through constant communication with stakeholders and networks of partners and through weekly activity on the website and the Social Media Pages Quantitative results:-4 project results that will enrich the approach to the classical music sector-1000 questionnaires to which the audiences respond-3 dissemination activities and 130 participants in the activities-2 participations in the Classical Next Conference-2 LTT- training courses for 18 musicians and cultural operators who will test the project results in their activities in the classical music sector-36 peer-learning activities- each of the music teachers participating in the LTT will share knowledge and information with other 4 music teachers or other education practitioner interested in music teaching-48 website posts and 48 social media posts-12 meetings with associated partners throughout the project -either face to face or online.

"<< Background >>1/ The awareness of the inequalities Women/Men (F/M) that is currently underway, places us in a pivotal period in history, leading to a societal change, the disruption of pre-established benchmarks, major challenges, made possible by the activism of different social movements in favor of women. In March 2019, the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe adopted recommendation CM/Rec(2019)1, on preventing and combating sexism. The recommendation emphasizes that: ""sexism is a manifestation of historically unequal power relations between women and men, which leads to discrimination and prevents the full advancement of women in society. Sexism is manifest in many aspects of cultural life, especially through the pervasiveness of gender stereotypes, particularly music (...) Art and culture are essential shapers of attitudes and gender roles and it is therefore crucial to address sexism in these areas."" Many studies conducted have established the place of women in the music sector and point to these inequalities: discrimination in the hiring process, under-representation in leadership positions in Institutions and Conservatories, gender stereotypes of instruments and professional paths and educational guidance, invisibility of women composers, conductors ... Our project aims to raise awareness of gender equality within Musical Education Institutions, of different typologies (Academies, Universities, Conservatories, Training Centers) by making active staff, teachers and learners. We want to build tools, a modus operandi, which will make it possible to initiate long-term awareness-raising and inclusion initiatives.2/ The COVID-19 crisis has had a particularly strong impact on the education and music sector. The educational and creative work - which has a transnational dimension - have been put on hold. Because it was necessary to be physically distanced, the educational sector was put in default, faced with the challenge of pedagogical continuity. Music education had to be interrupted due to teaching staff’s lack of resources or knowledge in using existing digital tools. Collective and transnational musical practice must be reinvented in order to continue to promote encounters, social ties and professionalization. Thanks to cutting-edge technology (remote audio and video connection at very low latency), our cooperation will keep the link and will work for the renewal of music education in Europe. Our educational path, like a musical bounce, will enable music teachers and learners to think about the evolution of the practice of music education in an eco-responsible approach and within a digital revolution already underway. Through innovative cooperation practices, MUSICAL BOUNCE BACK - Promoting the Role of Women in Music and Connecting for a new Pedagogy - will help to provide solutions and promote Gender Equality within the European Music Education sector.<< Objectives >>1 - Strengthen collaboration between organizations in the fields of music education, educational engineering, research, innovation and musical creation on a European scale. Our cooperation brings together 6 organizations actively involved in these various fields: The organization of European programs and cultural relations (Limassol - CYP), PIANOANDCO (Marseille - FR), The Laboratory of acoustics and music technology LabMAT of the National and Kapodistrian University (Athens - GR), Casa do Professor (Braga, POR), The State Conservatory (Yerevan - ARM).2 - Act to improve the visibility of women in music and propose new methods of raising staff, teachers and music learners’ awareness in order to contribute to a more egalitarian society.Our project and its results will promote gender equality in the music sector with a wide educational and inclusive scope.3 - Experiment with collective musical practice remotely and explore its potential in order to ascertain its relevance and understand its ecological impacts.4 - Strengthen the creative potential of teaching staff and music learners and enable them to become active citizens as well as to acquire the key skills of the 21st century.<< Implementation >>Through a 29-month educational program, participants will alternate regular face-to-face and online meetings and workshops.Face-to-face:Four transnational meetings distributed over the duration of the project will ensure the construction of our program and will be essential meeting points for the development and solidity of our cooperation.Four one-week transnational workshops will bring together a community of over 40 music teachers, learners, composers and resource persons on gender equality issues. Alternatively, they will include work of reflection on this subject and instrumental practice of the repertoires of female composers. Four dissemination events will punctuate the educational path: feedback events offering the public release of the awareness concert, professional meetings, projections of documentary video clips, as well as an international conference, addressed not only to professionals but also to the general public, reinforcing and expanding the citizen engagement of MUSICAL BOUNCE BACK. Online:The health crisis has revealed the fragility of the continuity and regularity of educational work. To overcome this difficulty, the LoLa system is proving to be an essential tool, particularly in times of pandemic, and an ecological solution, to maintain the educational link between different partners. The LoLa system (LowLatency) is a high quality, low latency audio/video transmission system originally designed for music education and instrumental practice. The points of installation of this system on a European scale are still too rare while the possibilities offered by this technology re-open many scenarios for musical education institutions. Beyond the educational link provided by this innovative tool, it will also be a way for the MBB project to be as close as possible to the issue of Equality through regular meetings scheduled between the participants, composers and speakers.All of the collaborative working and piloting time that will mark our course will use Collective Intelligence methods and tools, making it possible to contribute to the educational and personal enrichment of all the participants.<< Results >>MUSICAL BOUNCE BACK will produce a PEDAGOGICAL KIT intended for musical education institutions comprising 4 components:> R1: A Modus operandi bringing together pedagogical methods and awareness tools on gender equality for teachers, learners and staff of musical education institutions as well as the creation of a digital badge ""Equality F/M” to validate this course on a smartphone application.> R2: An awareness concert and different related resources guaranteeing the resumption of the format: scores of musical works created by European female composers, stage and scenic directions, visual documentation and complete video recording.> R3: Documentary video clips made up of testimonies, portraits of 3 generations of musicians around questions about the place of women in music. How do we build ourselves with or without models?> R4: Feedback on the use of the LoLa system> intended for music teachers and future user organizations, integrating specific research on the carbon impact of this device.Beyond the tangible deliverables made, MUSICAL BOUNCE BACK will offer an experience of collaboration between operators from different sectors in different countries of Europe, and will induce new ways of acting and awareness among participants. We will carry out impact measurement work in order to make visible the transformations at work among the participants.MUSICAL BOUNCE BACK will actively participate in raising awareness of gender equality within the European Musical Education sector by developing resilient, innovative and eco-responsible solutions."

The New European Bauhaus (NEB) brings the European Green Deal to life through inclusivity, aesthetics, and sustainability, evolving from grassroots efforts to impactful implementation. Central to this is the NEB Facility, which bridges research and innovation (R&I) with roll-out efforts, focusing on local neighbourhoods. NEB4All supports the Facility by strengthening a transnational network of Horizon Europe (HE) and Policy (POL) National Contact Points (NCPs), fostering collaboration, sharing best practices, and empowering NEB NCPs to deliver exceptional support to NEB Facility stakeholders. NEB4All unites 28 NCPs from 25 countries, combining the expertise of experienced and newly appointed members. Through tailored training, mentoring, and peer learning, it enhances NCP capacities, improving stakeholder support, increasing participation in NEB calls, and elevating proposal quality. Key objectives of NEB4All include: (1) Building NCP Capacity: Providing training and tools to align HE and POL NCPs and bridge knowledge gaps. (2) Raising Awareness: Equipping NCPs to engage national stakeholders and promote the NEB Facility effectively. (3) Improving Feedback Mechanisms: Creating systems to collect stakeholder insights and deliver actionable feedback to the European Commission. (4) Supporting Stakeholders: Empowering applicants through matchmaking events and stakeholder meetings. NEB4All lowers barriers to participation for stakeholders like municipalities, companies, researchers (from technical backgrounds and social sciences, humanities and arts), and civil society, fostering connections across the NEB ecosystem. By ensuring high-quality services and gathering actionable feedback, it enhances the NEB Facility’s visibility, accessibility, and impact, driving sustainable innovation and inclusive growth across Europe.