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Introducing JMI’s New Member Organisations and Board 2024

Hot off the 79th JMI Annual General Assembly, we would like to introduce our recently accepted members and our newly elected JMI Board

about 1 month ago

The 79th JMI Annual General Assembly (AGA) was successfully held online from 24-25 June 2024. This year’s general assembly brought together over 60 delegates from across our global network to discuss and shape the future of youth and music.

The AGA included executive presentations covering reports from the Executive Director and Board, JMI programs, communications, and membership developments, alongside the adoption of JMI’s financial results and budgets for the upcoming years.

Legal matters reviewed during the AGA included the admission and exclusion of national and associate members and the election of new members for the JMI Board, Program Committees and Commissions.

Additionally, the JMI Action Plan for 2024-2025 was presented and future AGAs confirmed, with the 80th JMI AGA set to take place in Debrecen, Hungary, in 2025, followed by the 81st AGA online in 2026 and the 82nd AGA in Kampala, Uganda, in 2027.

As we look forward to the next edition in Hungary, in June/July 2025 and remain committed to empowering young musicians and audiences worldwide. Thanks to all who participated and contributed to the 2024 JMI AGA.

Introducing the JMI Board 2024

Roots In Tune // Ireland : Associate Member

Roots in Tune is a newly created not-for-profit body set up to “promote intercultural connections within Ireland”, part of which involves inviting artists from their home countries to Ireland to create co-operative projects.

Regjun tal-Punet // Malta : Associate Member

The Regional Council Regjun tal-Punent aids local councils and promotes community development by supporting organizations with musicians, choirs, and performers. It helps them expand networks, improve practices, and gain skills through Malta Arts Council and EU-funded projects. The Council also finances audio-visual needs and props, aids in marketing, and organizes events to showcase local talent.

Quemambo // Argentina : Associate Member

Quemambo is committed to leveraging art and music for community empowerment and social transformation. Their mission is to advance diversity, inclusion, and personal growth through various activities that unite people, encourage creativity, and celebrate cultural exchange. Their programs strive to cultivate a more inclusive, aware, and hospitable community where everyone has the chance to flourish.

Han-Dok Einhert (Hannaum) - Jusinn Orchestra // South Korea : Associate Member

The Han-Dok Jusinn Youth Orchestra is for students aged 10 to 18, selected through auditions. Active for one year, the orchestra performs biannual concerts in May and October. It began as a cultural exchange between a German music school and Yeosu's elementary school and has participated in the Berlin Contemporary Music Festival. The orchestra, one of 17 in Yeosu's schools, promotes themes of peace and character development through a blend of original and classical music.

European Folk Network : Associate Member

We are pleased to announce that JMI and the European Folk Network are now mutual members. This partnership underscores our commitment to promoting folk music and fostering cultural exchange across Europe. Together, we aim to strengthen our programs and celebrate diversity through collaboration.