28-30Nov
Paris - Vendôme - Bourges

Muzika! New Voices of Lithuania

The 2024 Lithuania Season in France is a major cultural event marking the renewal of Franco-Lithuanian exchanges. This season, which runs simultaneously with its French Echo in Lithuania, is an invitation to cultural and human rapprochement between the two countries. At the heart of this event, Europavox stands out as one of the highlights of the Season with the project "Muzika! New Voices of Lithuania," an initiative aimed at promoting diversity and inclusivity in music.

Young Lithuanian and French artists from the contemporary music scene will come together for a tour at the end of November in Paris, Vendôme, and Bourges, in France, to offer vibrant and committed concert evenings.

Lithuanian artists Kamanių Šilelis and shishi will be onstage in Paris, Vendôme and Bourges, while different French new talents will perform in each of these cities.

Alongside the concerts, each stop on this tour will feature debates and discussions. In collaboration with associations and organizations working towards inclusivity, these moments of dialogue will allow artists and participants to explore diversity in music, reflect on current realities, and envision a more inclusive future for Europe:

NOVEMBER 28 – PARIS

Location: Petit Bain (7 Port de la Gare, 75013 Paris)

Debate: 5:30 PM – Free Admission

Behind the Scenes: Unpacking Gender Equality in the Music Ecosystem
Moderator: Dr. Martha Lomeli-Rodriguez (Play it Loud!)
Speakers: shishi (LT), Akira & le Sabbat (FR)
Panel in English

Join us for a panel discussion on gender equality in music, focusing on the representation of women, trans, and non-binary individuals. This interactive session will raise awareness of gender-related challenges in the industry while offering concrete actions to advance equality. Featuring a quiz, personal testimonies, collaborative exploration of key issues, and solution-oriented discussions, this event invites us to imagine a more inclusive and equitable music landscape.

In partnership with the “Play it Loud” project by JM International, JM Norway, and the International Music Council.

Concerts: 7 PM – Tickets

Akira & Le Sabbat (FR) – Kamanių Šilelis (LT) – OTTO DIVA (FR) – shishi (LT)

NOVEMBER 29 – VENDÔME

Location: Troisième Volume du Minotaure (2 Rue Cesar De Vendôme, 41100 Vendôme)
Doors Open: 5:30 PM
Debate: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Free admission

Music and Gender: Towards a Europe of Equality?
Speakers: Crenoka (Nastasia Paccagnini) (FR), shishi (LT)

As part of the Lithuania Season in France, Figures Libres and Europavox invite the public to a European dialogue on gender equality in music. Through testimonies and discussions with French artist Crenoka and Lithuanian band shishi, this event will address shared challenges faced by both countries: gender stereotypes, equal visibility and recognition of talent, mental health, and working conditions. Together, let’s explore how music can serve as a catalyst for social progress towards a more equal Europe.

Concerts: 8:30 PM – Free admission
Kamanių Šilelis (LT) – shishi (LT)
DJ set : _divalavida_ (FR) from Biau Endret collective

NOVEMBER 30 – BOURGES

Location: Antre peaux (24/26 Route de la Chapelle, 18000 Bourges)
Debate: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Free admission

Cine-Discussion: Inclusivity of Underrepresented Genders in Music
Moderator: LGBTQIA+ Center of Berry
Speakers: Julia Ronget (More Women On Stage), Anne-Zoé Leroi (Les Formations d’Issoudun), shishi

Join us for a short film screening followed by a discussion on the inclusion of underrepresented genders in music. This interactive session will highlight career obstacles and gender-specific challenges in the music industry while offering concrete steps toward a more inclusive Europe. Through stories and personal testimonies, collaborative exploration of key issues, and solution-driven discussions, this event offers a unique opportunity to imagine a more inclusive and equitable music landscape.


Concerts: 9:00 PM – Pay-as-you-want show
Kamanių Šilelis (LT) – Maddy Street (FR) – shishi (LT)

“Muzika! New Voices of Lithuania” is an initiative led by Europavox in collaboration with Loftas, one of Lithuania’s most dynamic cultural venues, and the Lithuanian Music Business Association. This project is also supported by Les Femmes s’en Mêlent, the Rockomotives, Antre Peaux and Réseau printemps, organisations recognized for their commitment to artistic emergence and visibility of women and gender minorities in arts and culture.