Short Description
Eastern European Music Academy connects music professionals across the region and helps spotlight local talent. We offer a video library, a hybrid educational programme, and organise delegations to key music industry events. In 2025, the project is led by Music Export Ukraine, with the support of the European Union through the LIVEMX program.
Eligibility
We welcome applications from emerging music professionals based in Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
HOW YOU WILL LEARN
[Online via Zoom] The classes of the academy will take place every week on Thursdays between 19:00 and 20:30 CET and Saturdays between 10:00 and 12:00 CET, from the 4th of September till the 27th of November 2024. Occasional changes in schedule are possible, students will be informed beforehand.
[In-person] Ten best students of EEMA will travel to ESNS 2025 in the Netherlands to meet each other in-person, apply the knowledge they gained during the digital sessions and expand their professional networks with the real contacts from music business. Travel, accommodation and delegates’ passes to the event will be covered by organisers.
How to Apply
Online Application
Scholarships
8 scholarships are available (full and 50%). You can apply for the scholarship by filling in the respective part of this application form.
Entry Fee
Costs of the EEMA, including the participation in the international event are mostly covered by the the European Union through the LIVEMX programme. Students will be asked to contribute with a participation fee of 150 EUR as a co-funding measure to cover the cost of running EEMA. Several scholarships are available. Selected students will be requested to pay the fee before the start of the programme. Please note, we have only 60 places for the programme. Selected students will be requested to pay the fee at the earliest convenience to secure their spot.
Location
Netherlands
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 30 July 2025
Website Link: https://eema.live/
