As part of the Lithuanian Season in France, the Muzika! New Voices from Lithuania project celebrates diversity and inclusivity in music. This initiative highlights Lithuania’s contemporary music scene by inviting young Lithuanian and French artists to perform in Paris, Vendôme, and Bourges at the end of November, fostering a festive and engaging atmosphere.
Alongside the concerts, each stop of the tour features discussions and exchange opportunities. In collaboration with associations and organizations promoting inclusivity, these moments of dialogue allow artists and participants to explore diversity in music, address current challenges, and envision a more inclusive future for Europe.
Schedule of Discussions and Concerts:
28 November – Petit Bain, Paris
Discussion: 5:30 PM – Free Entry
Behind the Scenes: Unpacking Gender Equality in the Music Ecosystem
Moderator: Dr. Martha Lomeli-Rodriguez
Speakers: shishi (LT), Akira & le Sabbat (FR)
Roundtable in English.
Join us for a roundtable on gender equality in music, focusing on the representation of women, trans, and non-binary people. This interactive session will raise awareness of gender-related challenges in the industry while offering concrete actions to advance equality. With a quiz, personal testimonies, collaborative exploration of key issues, and solution-oriented discussions, this event provides an opportunity to envision a more inclusive and equitable music landscape.
In association with the Play it Loud project by JM International, JM Norway, and the International Music Council.
Concerts – 7 PM – Tickets: https://bit.ly/4844MEr
Akira & le Sabbat (FR) – Kamanių Šilelis (LT) – shishi (LT) – Otto Diva (FR)
29 November – Troisième Volume du Minotaure, Vendôme
Discussion: 6:00 PM – Music and Gender: Toward a Europe of Equality? – Free entry
Speakers: Crenoka (Nastasia Paccagnini, FR), shishi (LT)
Through testimonies and exchanges with French artist Crenoka and Lithuanian group shishi, this event addresses shared challenges between the two countries: gender stereotypes, visibility and equal recognition of talents, mental health, and working conditions. Together, we’ll explore how music can become a driver of social progress toward a more equal Europe.
Concerts: 8:30 PM – Free entry
Kamanių Šilelis (LT), shishi (LT)
DJ set by divalavida (FR)
More info: figureslibres.org
30 November – Antre Peaux, Bourges
Discussion: 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM – Free Entry
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)
More info: antrepeaux.net
