What is Imagine 2010?

110.000 young musicians all over the world have given it their all.
100 of the very best are coming to Trondheim, Norway this summer.
15 bands of all genres, 30 concerts in 3 days.
And it's all free!

All over the world, from Zimbabwe to France to Scandinavia, national Imagine festivals gathers thousands of young musicians playing all styles of music. These festivals highlight some of the very best young bands/ensembles in their respective countries, no matter if it’s rock bands, jazz groups, ensembles playing classical music, hip hop crews, DJs or something completely different Imagine brings them together in a melting pot of sound.

This summer, the best of the best from 12 of these countries are presented in one international festival: Imagine 2010. Some 15 bands and ensembles with around 100 extraordinary young musicians from all over the world will perform 30 concerts across the town of Trondheim during the St. Olav's Festival 2010. In addition to this, the artists will be engaged in workshops with some of Norway’s most innovative and respected musicians.

Who's behind Imagine 2010?

Imagine 2010 is arranged by Musikk og Ungdom (Jeunesses Musicales Norway) and Jeunesses Musicales International (JMI), in cooperation with St. Olav's festival, UKM and the DSV network.

Imagine 2010 is supported by Sangløftet, Trondheim kommune, Sør-Trøndelag fylkeskommune, Norwegian Culture Council, EU's culture programme and UD's travel support for musicians . 

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