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Celebrate International Music Day with friends and family - get together for a jam session or dance party to show your love of music!
Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to celebrate International Music Day on Oct. 1! This special day has been around since 1982, when it was founded by a French composer and musicologist in order to spread the joys of music and connect people from all around the world. Every year on this day, thousands of musicians and music lovers come together to share their love of music and create unforgettable memories. From classical tunes to modern-day pop hits, there is something for everyone to enjoy – so grab your friends, put on your favorite playlist, and join us in celebrating International Music Day!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1982</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Founding of International Music Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>French composer and musicologist, Joel Cohen, proposed the idea of a day to celebrate music known today as International Music Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2000</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Digital Music Grant</div><div class='timeline-text'>The UNESCO International Fund for the Promotion of Culture granted funds to a project aiming to preserve digital music, connecting it with International Music Day celebrations.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2005</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Worldwide Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>Countries around the world officially recognized and celebrated International Music Day, uniting global communities through the power of music.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Music Education Focus</div><div class='timeline-text'> The World Music School was founded, promoting the power of music education and cultural exchanges in celebrations on International Music Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2019</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Empowering through Music</div><div class='timeline-text'>Many charities began using International Music Day to raise awareness and funds for music therapy and music education, highlighting the empowering and healing power of music.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2021</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Music in Pandemic Times</div><div class='timeline-text'>Despite the Covid-19 pandemic, celebrations moved online, with virtual concerts, DJ sets, and music lessons, underscoring music's role in connecting and comforting people during difficult times.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a jam session</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up your friends who play instruments and put together an impromptu jam session. You can either stick to one genre of music or mix it up with different types of music.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Go to a live concert</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out your local concert listings and find a show that you want to attend. Whether it's jazz, rock, pop, classical, etc., there's bound to be something that appeals to your taste.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Attend a music festival</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Music festivals are popping up all over the place, so find one near you. There are festivals for all different kinds of music from EDM to country.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Create a playlist</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a playlist of your favorite songs and share it with your friends or family. You can even make it a themed playlist like "90s Alternative" or "Summer Road Trip".</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Learn an instrument</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time to learn how to play an instrument. Whether it's the guitar, drums, or even the didgeridoo, learning an instrument is a great way to celebrate International Music Day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Music is universal</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>No matter what language you speak or culture you come from, music has the power to connect us all and bring us together. On International Music Day, it's a chance to celebrate our diversity and unite us through one common language - the love of music!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Music spreads joy and creativity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Creating and listening to music can be an incredibly powerful form of self-expression that can help to spread joy, happiness and negativity. It can be used as a way to explore different cultures and creative ideas, while having fun at the same time!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Music helps build relationships</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>From singing with friends and family at parties to sharing playlists with people you care about, music has the amazing ability to bring people closer together and foster meaningful connections between them. Celebrate International Music Day by making some new musical memories with your loved ones!</p></div></div>
International Music Day is celebrated on October 1 every year. In 2024 International Music Day will occur on a Tuesday.
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