Supporting my peace partners in organising music sessions

In the MY PEACE project, Outside Media & Knowledge is the partner who guides all partners across Europe in organising meaningful music sessions. These workshops are designed to be more than musical activities—they aim to foster dialogue, inclusion, and peacebuilding. Outside recently developed a plan to support partners on this new task, and held a presentation presenting the plan, and strategies for implementation, including detailed technical guidance for recording these sessions.

Providing Clarity and Guidance

As co-leaders of the Music Production work package, Outside Media & Knowledge developed a comprehensive work plan to help partners plan and implement their music sessions. The work plan emphasises inclusivity, encouraging partners to recruit diverse participants, including youth, musicians, and peacebuilding advocates, with special attention to Ukrainian refugees, NEETs, and those from underrepresented backgrounds.

Their approach balances flexibility with a shared focus on facilitating discussions about peace, fostering intercultural exchange, and empowering youth leadership. Partners are encouraged to adapt their sessions to their local contexts while aligning with the project’s broader objectives.

Technical Support in Action

Outside Media & Knowledge provided partners with practical technical guidance to ensure their sessions will be well-prepared and effectively documented. This included:

• Instructions for multi-angle video recording to capture engaging and dynamic footage.
• Sound quality tips using affordable tools to ensure both music and dialogue are clearly recorded.
• Lighting and framing techniques for professional and visually appealing results.

They also addressed logistical challenges, such as room arrangement for optimal recording, and offered virtual solutions for partners unable to host in-person sessions. These detailed instructions ensure that partners are equipped to begin recording high-quality outputs when ready.

Looking Forward

Currently, partners are focused on recruiting participants and finalising preparations for their workshops. Once the sessions are recorded, Outside Media & Knowledge will move to the post-production phase. They will edit and craft the recordings into engaging videos, ensuring subtitles in all partner languages for accessibility. These outputs will be powerful tools for inspiring educators, musicians, and youth to replicate similar initiatives across Europe.

As the project progresses, we are all excited to see how these videos and sessions can spark further engagement and inspire others to see music as a tool for connection and peacebuilding.