Conferences, workshops, festival visits... By becoming a REMA member, you will be able to participate in all of REMA’s events and boost your own activities!
REMA members are active in many fields related to Early Music: ensembles, festivals, concert halls, labels, agents, research institutes... you will get to know them better or make new relevant connections!
Since 25 May 2023, REMA has been open to all types of early music players (ensembles, festivals, concert halls, research institutes, labels, agents, conservatoires, etc.). An initial call for applications will be launched from August to 26 October 2023.
The REMA membership gives access to a wide range of benefits:
You will be a member of a representative, well-established network which has been representing the sector and defending its interests for over 20 years.
Through the meetings, working groups and conferences, you will be able to meet fellow early music professionals regularly and build long-lasting partnerships.
You will exchange knowledge with European colleagues, learn from experts in the cultural field and promote your own expertise.
Through these facilitated contacts, you will be able to share your artistic projects easily, as well as stay updated on the latest productions and creations.
Through REMA’s advocacy work and its partnership with other significant European networks, you will be represented on a European level and have easy access to information on partnerships and grants.
Your involvement in the network’s activities will impact yours, and you will thus contribute to a stronger, more diverse, more sustainable Early Music ecosystem.
You will have access to REMA’s communication channels towards the field and the wider audience.
Whenever you need external support, you will be able to get in touch with the REMA office to find solutions or relevant contacts.
With added visibility and new relevant connections, you will be able to put your Early Music activities in perspective and be a stronger advocate.
You will be able to contribute to the network’s activities and governance and involve your own partners in REMA’s projects.
Your membership will make your organisation more visible to policymakers at the local, national or European level.
Each year, a call for applications allows approximately 30 new organisations to join the REMA network. Applications undergo a review process by both REMA staff and the Board of Directors. In 2023, the call for applications will be held from August to 26 October.
Important:Since REMA broadened its membership to include all stakeholders in the early music sector, joining the network is now possible only through the annual call for applications.
To apply for REMA membership, please fill out the provided form in the 'Become a member' section (available only during the annual call for applications)
You will be asked to:
Provide information about your organisation.
Select a main activity: promoter, ensemble, education, research, agent, publisher or other. Once accepted, members can represent all of their activities.
Answer specific questions related to your main activity and submit relevant documentation (e.g., activity programme, list of publications, concerts, etc.)
Explain your motivation for joining REMA and how your values align with the network.
Submit a recommendation letter from an existing REMA member.
Additional : if you have participated in a network project in the past, include this information in your application.
TIMELINE FOR 2023 APPLICATION
The following timeline outlines the key events and stages involved in the application process for the year 2023.
August - 26 October: Application period open on the REMA website.
October: Initial review conducted by REMA staff.
Mid-October - Mid-November: Selection process by Board of Directors.
November: Announcement of final selection.
CRITERIA FOR JOINING
Applicants must have been in existence for a minimum of three years and possess a legal entity status. The Board of Directors evaluates the quality of applicants' activities and assesses the alignment of their values with those of REMA.
CODE OF CONDUCT
All new members must endorse the network’s code of conduct, established with the network members, which ensures adherence to professional ethics among REMA members.
The code of conduct delineates REMA members' expectations, defines unlawful or inappropriate behavior, and outlines the procedure for penalizing such conduct.
