In response to ongoing developments in Serbia that continue to have a negative impact on the academic and cultural communities in the country, the IN.TUNE Governing Board has adopted a statement expressing strong solidarity with the students, staff, teachers, artists and leadership of the University of Arts Belgrade, a founding member of the alliance, during its meeting on 11 May at the Universität für Musik und darstellende Kunst Wien.

Read the full statement. 

A shared rhythm across borders

On 1 May, the Orchestra Hall at the Escola Superior de Música de Catalunya (ESMUC) became a meeting point for musical traditions, creative experimentation and international collaboration. Hosted within the framework of the IN.TUNE European Universities Alliance, the world premiere of META•RYTHMIC brought together composition students from ESMUC and performers from the National University of Music Bucharest (UNMB) in a collective chamber music project shaped across borders.

Supported through the IN.TUNE student project call, META•RYTHMIC was created as a collaborative work for violin, clarinet and piano. More than a concert, it was the culmination of an artistic process that connected students and composers from Spain, France and Romania through a shared exploration of rhythm and cultural exchange.

Performed by NOISE404 Ensemble, an emerging collective of young composers and performers dedicated to contemporary music, the premiere invited audiences to hear how distinct musical traditions can be transformed into a single artistic voice.

How can music create connection, inclusion and social impact? The new “Socially Engaged Musicking” Blended Intensive Programme invites IN.TUNE students to explore artistic practice as a force for community engagement. With online collaboration, an intensive week in Vienna and international mentoring, participants will develop new ideas beyond traditional concert settings. Students will gain practical experience, create their own socially engaged projects and earn 4 ECTS credits. Applications are now open for Bachelor final-year and Master students from IN.TUNE partner universities.

In Summer 2026, the IN.TUNE Universities Alliance offers students a unique opportunity to participate in summer schools at partner institutions that explore the connection between artistic practice and societal engagement. We are offering three scholarships of €1,200 each for the Barcelona Arts Summer School in Barcelona and isaCommunity in Vienna, as well as three scholarships of €700 each for the Entrepreneurial Bootcamp: Explore New Playgrounds in The Hague. The scholarships are intended to cover participation fee (for Vienna), travel, and accommodation. All participants will be invited to an online follow-up workshop in autumn to reflect on their experiences and discuss how these may inform their future artistic and professional development.

Over 90% of musicians experience physical problems during their careers, making health knowledge essential rather than optional. Earlier this year, the IN.TUNE alliance organised the Lifelong Healthy Musician online course, attracting hundreds of students and professionals from across Europe. Led by expert teachers, the course explored physical, cognitive and psychological wellbeing, offering practical tools to support sustainable musical careers. We spoke with two of the course teachers about their experiences and why this topic matters.