Practitioner experiences of intercultural music engagement (ICME) in the community arts sector

Abstract

As our societies become increasingly diverse, empathy and intercultural understanding have become essential for sustaining socially cohesive communities. Community arts programs have become key sites for fostering connection and understanding between dominant and minority cultures, particularly through showcasing the works of minority artists. Yet, despite growing political support for organizations in this sector, recent research suggests that significant power imbalances exist between minority practitioners and the arts organizations who engage them. Using a collaborative dialogue approach, this article explores the experiences of community-based intercultural music practitioners. It also ..