The Europe Forum and the Turku Music Festival bring to the discussion the significance of art, culture, and music in defending democracy.
On Friday 29 August the Turku Music Festival will host a session at the Europe Forum: “Art, Culture & Music as Strategic Forces in the Defense of Democracy”. The conversation will explore how how creative expression continues to play a strategic role in defending democratic values and build hope even in times of crisis.
Panelists:
- Veera Heinonen, Director, Foresight and Training, Sitra
- Johanna Ruohonen, Development Director, Finnish Cultural Foundation
- Jussi Merikanto, Managing Director, Turku Music Festival
Moderator:
- Mikko-Pekka Hanski, Founder and Mission Leader, Solovey Music
The Solovey Music initiative brings together Finnish and Ukrainian musical traditions while supporting Ukraine in the midst of war. All proceeds from the project are directed to Ukrainian cultural actors. The initiative is led by Solovey Productions Oy.
Ukrainian melodies come alive tomorrow evening, 29 August, at the Turku Music Festival in Logomo, where Yona and Saimaa perform together with the Vantaa Pops Orchestra. Featuring songs from the album Solovey – Songs from Ukraine, the concert is both a unique musical experience and a tribute to Ukrainian culture — a call for peace through music.
