With member organisations currently in 40 countries and contact organisations in another 15, JMI is a global network providing opportunities for young people to engage with music. The JMI network reaches over 6 million young people aged 13-30 per year through more than 40,000 activities, which embrace all styles of music, and coordinates cross-border exchange opportunities on the international level.
About JMI
Making a difference through music
JM International (JMI) is the largest youth music NGO in the world, created in Brussels, Belgium, in 1945 with the mission to "enable young people to develop through music across all boundaries". With a vast array of activities, JMI has established four priority activity fields: Young Musicians, Young Audiences, Youth Empowerment and Youth Orchestras & Ensembles.
A global network
Breaking down barriers
JMI places empowerment, with its emphasis on social inclusion and cohesion, at its core. For over 60 years, JMI has been 'Making a Difference through Music', using the power of music to bridge across social, geographical, racial and economic divides and creating a platform for intercultural dialogue.
promoting music excellence
JM International, commonly known as JMI, provides high quality music activities and opportunities to professional and semi-professional young musicians between the ages of 13 and 30. In addition, the organisation establishes platforms where those not traditionally versed in music can engage with it for personal, professional and/or for community development. Operating for over 70 years, JMI has experience in coordinating youth music cross border exchanges and one of our orchestras continues to travel the world as a symbol of excellence in music, solidarity and cooperation among the nations of the world.
Reaching every artist and audience through music programs
We specialise in helping young people to realise their potential through tailor made music programs, productions and competitions that embrace a global sound through a plethora of JMI disciplines. With the support and engagement of our network, we offer music opportunities that make a difference in the lives of young people and consequently their communities and we do this in 80+ countries, in 80+ languages across the world