EPASA NEWSLETTER

EPASA Newsletter is your update on what’s happened and what’s happening in the coming time in the EPASA community. You’ll find short summaries from board meetings, working groups, an overview of upcoming events, open calls, and much more!

Welcome to the EPASA Newsletter

The Board of EPASA is excited to launch our very own digital newsletter - for all members and others interested in the EPASA community.

The newsletter is a shared space, and we warmly encourage everyone to contribute - whether it's news, events, opportunities, or releases. If it matters to you, it belongs here. Have a look at our submission guidelines on our website HERE, and don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. To contribute, email hello@epasa.eu with the subject line "Newsletter Submission."

You'll find...

News Columns - stories and updates relevant across our community

What's Happened - short recaps from recent activities

What's Happening - upcoming events and opportunities

EPASA Releases - works from our community

We hope this becomes a space to connect, share and stay inspired!

The EPASA Board

EPASA Launches National Ambassador System

EPASA is expanding! We are excited to introduce our new National Ambassador System, connecting performing arts students across Europe even more.

We are currently looking for motivated students and recent graduates to become the first generation of EPASA National Ambassadors. Ambassadors help connect students, institutions and the wider European performing arts community by...

• representing student perspective from their country,

• buiding connections between institutions,

• advocating for the future of performing arts education,

• and helping shape a stronger European student network.

This is a unique opportunity to engage in advocacy, build international connections, and take part in EPASA's work on a European level - including participation in the AEC Congress in Hamburg this November.

The National Ambassador System is funded by the Association Européenne des Conservatoires (AEC) through its Creative Europe project.

EPASA & AEC Joint Statement on Erasmus+

EPASA and Association Européenne des Conservatoires (AEC) have published a joint statement contributing to the development of the 2028 Erasmus+ Work Programme.

While Erasmus+ remains one of Europe's most important initiatives, the statement highlights key challenges that still need to be addressed - particularly around accessibility, administrative capacity, digitalisation, and flexibility. Together, we call for a programme that is mroe inclusive, better resourced, and able to respond to the realities of students and institutions across Europe.

Erasmus+ plays a crucial role not only in education, but in strengthening cultural exchange and the European community. Ensuring its future effectiveness is therefore a shared responsibility.

🇪🇺 Read the full statement HERE.

AEC Congress 2026: Call for Student Contributions

Association Européenne des Conservatoires (AEC) has opened its Call for Contributions for the AEC Annual Congress 2026, taking place in Hamburg on 4-7 November.

This year's theme, "From Institutions to Interactions: Responsive Education and Relevant Practices in the Arts", invites ideas and reflections on how performing arts education can become more connected, relevant, and responsive to today's realities.

Students are warmly encouraged to submit proposals - whether it's a workshop, presentation, poster, or another interactive format. Contributions can be submitted under three strands: Innovating Classical Music, Comprehensive Learning and Teaching, Leadership and Strategy in the Music (Education) Sector.