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Partnership with European research institutions
What is a European independent ensembles? In Germany, it is a collective group where musicians are all equal. In France, it is a group of musicians gathered for a specific project around a leader, an “entrepreneur”. In Spain, it is an ensemble that renews the idea of “classical music” into a blend of so-called “art […]
Why is a network of independent ensembles necessary?
Jacques Toubon, FEVIS Chairman, introduces the European cooperation project and underlines its first achievements. He encourages all ensembles to join forces to build a common identity. This intervention was filmed at the occasion of the Classique First days, organized by BureauExport in Paris in November 2013.
Amendment to the Customs Code applied today
A new amendment of the Customs Code was published in the Official Journal on October 31st and is to be applied from today onwards. It concerns international musicians entering the European Union with portable instruments. It is now stated that they will be free from import duties if the use on EU ground is temporary […]
Avignon 2013 – Jacques Toubon speaks for European artists
FEVIS Chairman and former Minister of Culture in France, Jacques Toubon, speaks up at the occasion of the Avignon forum 2013. The following quotes sum up his intervention that you may find in French here. “We need to act. There is a need for a European policy for Culture, which implies to modify the corresponding […]
FEVIS Europe signs article in British magazine TAXATION
FEVIS Europe signs an article in October 31st issue of the British specialized magazine Taxation. It summarizes the issue of article 17 of the OECD tax convention model and its consequences such as double income tax for artistic activity abroad. In order to read and comment on it, please go to http://www.taxation.co.uk/taxation/Articles/2013/10/30/315691/fair-play-all The article was written […]
Call for experts, European Commission
The European Commission is hiring experts to evaluate the upcoming applications to the Creative Europe Programme 2014. If you speak several languages and have a valuable experience in the cultural sector, you may apply to contribute the this evaluation process. Not only would you gain in expertise on European funding attribution, but it would allow […]
Agreement with the British Ministry of Transport
Best Practice among FEVIS Europe members and partners The Musicians’ Union negotiated a general agreement with the Ministry of Transport in the UK. This agreement allowed them to issue a card that travelling musicians carry along with them as they tour with their instruments. This example of national best practice may inspire other national associations to […]
