About

LyriCoalition is a network of European opera professionals associations and unions formed in April 2020, which currently includes 7 countries : Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Sweden.

Despite the differences in all of the countries, we discovered through our frequent discussions that we have many common ideals and objectives, but also obstacles that we wish to overcome. Between borders there are varying structures and labour codes and the very nature of our employment is multifaceted, which can result in misinterpretation and legal, social and financial disadvantage.

As an opera professional association network, we are committed to international solidarity and have already undertaken major projects.

#createbridges

We aim to create bridges between the member organisations of LyriCoalition, in order to provide advice and information to artists working according to their terms.

#beyondborders

We will disseminate information and provide regular updates from each member country.

Each individual organisation will report on the progress of its strategic work and negotiations to counteract problems uncovered in the cultural sector by the pandemic.

#artistthinktank

We are, above all, an international think tank of artists. LyriCoalition brings together both young and established organisations, with rich experience in the arts.

By joining forces we expand our knowledge and encourage a cross-fertilisation of ideas.

#solidarity

It is the will to mutually defend our members. We aim to break the isolation that can be experienced by artists when working abroad and the disadvantages they may incur as a result of language barriers. We wish to shed light on uncomfortable truths and be an open ear for lost in the labyrinth of administration and exposed to abusive situations or precarious cancellation fees.

#contacts

You will be able to contact each member organisation directly through their representative on this page.

#unitaryactions

By connecting all aspects of the operatic ecosystem - agents, artists, cultural managers, institutions - we can reinvigorate the opera industry for the future.

LyriCoalition wants to be a beacon for those who have not resigned themselves to the absence of Art.

Culture has to gain back its rightful place and hardworking performers have to get

back on stage to share music, energy and happiness with their audiences.

About

LyriCoalition is a network of European opera professionals associations and unions formed in April 2020, which currently includes 7 countries : Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Sweden.

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As an opera professional association network, we are committed to international solidarity and have already undertaken major projects.