Banca dati dei progetti dei PSR
Wind for Youth 12 (WFY)
Summary
In this Transnational Cooperation (TNC) project the Local Action Groups (LAG) Aktiivinen Pohjois-Satakunta and Linz-Land supported the mitigation of the risks of vanishing musical and cultural heritage, which are often caused by rural depopulation.
Lead Partner
LAG Partner(s)
Background
Initially, the LAG Aktiivinen Pohjois-Satakunta awarded the youth orchestra from the town of Ikaalinen (the “Ikaalinen Nuoriso-orkesteri”) with a small fund for a preparatory TNC project to support its search for foreign partners. Their efforts to enter into a new, lasting European partnership should turn into a success. They met with the Austrian orchestra “Musikverein Jung St. Marien”, whose enthusiastic musicians demonstrated a high level of commitment to the idea of TNC. A joint project plan was then developed in order to tackle the common challenge of rural depopulation and braindrain.
Common Objectives
The overall objective of the project was to maintain the quality of life for the rural population by providing access to music education. Rural youth tends to leave the countryside without taking measures to preserve their orchestra’s work and heritage, thus rural orchestras often risk to vanish. Therefore, the project specifically aimed to (1) facilitate international educational exchange for youngsters on topics linked to cultural and orchestra studies and (2) promote the development of international cultural tourism linked to the theme of music, thus ensuring that the youth is motivated to maintain and to take precaution that the orchestra function is maintained up to their adult age.
Main Joint Activities
Activities focused on the development of both social and technical skills, as well as international awareness, all of which was realised through continuous contact (Facebook, social media) between the youngsters involved. New technologies were used to jointly compose musical pieces and to perform synchronized rehearsals. The programme also included a conductor exchange, joint workshops and concerts in both locations, and the development of cultural tourism packages on the theme of music.
Results and Transferability
The project produced several cultural services for the local population both in Finland and Austria, including joint orchestra performances at farmers’ fairs, and local sports, religious and cultural festival events. Both orchestras have added music of the partner country to their own repertoire. Young music students obtained high quality educational input and a new motivation and reason to stay in or visit their hometown to maintain their hobby. An adult orchestra activity is in the process of being launched. Close pan-European friendships have evolved and have been maintained and deepened among the young people, by using social media and organising several private visits during 2012-2013.
Lessons learnt
Social networking proved crucial to manage and implement a European educational activity in full synchronicity. Both partners found the educational path chosen for the project very useful, as it facilitated profound collaboration and created cohesion. The important role of social media for establishing contact and maintaining friendship among the participating youngsters was highlighted. The newly created cultural music tourism-packages have delivered first successful experiences in both areas.
Project location and other information
Additional information about the Austrian group visit (in German language) to Finland in July 2012 can be consulted via the website of the “Musikverein Jung St. Marien”: https://www.jstm.at/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=230&Itemid=64 Information about the Finnish group's visit to Austria is also available (in Finnish language) at: https://www.ino.fi/linz.html
Total project cost (€)
100 000
EAFRD contribution (€)
31 574
National contribution (€)
35 926
Private contribution (€)
25 900
Other funding sources (€)
6 600
Project website
Contact name
Minna Nissilä (Ikaalinen Nuoriso-orkesteri)
Telephone
+358 44 321197
Languages for contact
English, Finnish
Document attachment
Original Language version
At a glance
Countries
Finland, Austria
Number of Partners
2
Final beneficiary type
Local Action Group, Other, Non-governmental organisations
Budget range
€100 000 - €500 000
Start date:
01/01/2012
End Date:
31/12/2012
Theme / Measure:
Implementing the LEADER Approach
Co-operation projects
421. Implementing co-operation projects
Keywords:
Cooperation, Cultural heritage, De-population, Education, Young people
Last update
16/11/2013