The #synergy project is co-funded by the EU programme Creative Europe to strengthen the cultural cooperation and competitiveness of the cultural and creative industries in the Western Balkans. Its aim is to increase the capacity of the classical music industry in the Western Balkans to operate transnationally and internationally by creating opportunities for cultural professionals, composers, and emerging performers to develop new skills and gain professional experience and expertise.

As part of the project,the Ljubljana Festival is holding a workshop on financing classical music and art. It will include all project partners, who will share their expertise and experience, local cultural managers and professionals, and representatives of music and art management organisations to give talks.

11.00 am – 1.00 pm Financing Classical music: Different funding opportunities and ways to achieve financial sustainability – presentation with discussion
Mr. Darko Brlek, Artistic and General director of Festival Ljubljana
Mr. Andrej Drapal, Consultant of Consensus d.o.o.

3.00 pm – 5.00 pm Financing art: Different funding opportunities and ways to achieve financial sustainability – presentation with discussion
Mr. Blaž Peršin, Director of Museum and Galleries of Ljubljana
Mr. Tibor Mihelič Syed, Director of Mladinsko Theatre