2017 saw the first ever Palestine Music Expo (PMX) take place across three days. It brought Palestinian artists and international industry professionals together, in an effort to build mutually beneficial relationships and develop valuable music industry networking opportunities in Palestine. The event was a huge success to say the least and will continue to be the major annual event on the Palestine music calendar for the coming years.
6000 audience came to see the live performances
PMX mobilizes young people and musicians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT) to work together to build a music industry that can provide economic and employment opportunities as well as create platforms for creativity and debate, strengthening the voices of those who are directly affected by living conditions in the OPT.
Palestinian artists will build on the opportunities and exposure of PMX to develop trade, cultural capital and a stronger economy for Palestinian music as well as support and further develop Palestine’s global music industries.
Since 2017 and counting
OVER THE PAST 3 YEARS, PMX HAS STREAMED 5 BANDS FROM GAZA LIVE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EVENT.
In October 2019, 66 cities have been designated as UNESCO Creative Cities by the Director-General of UNESCO, Audrey Azoulay. As laboratories of ideas and innovative practices, the UNESCO Creative Cities bring a tangible contribution to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals through innovative thinking and action. Through their commitment, cities are championing sustainable development actions that directly benefit communities at urban level.
