Recognizing the importance of music in connecting people and empowering communities, Vranje (Serbia), a UNESCO Creative City of Music since 2019, will host the event "May the month of music” from 10 to 31May.
Organized by the Music School "Stevan Mokranjac" with the financial support of the Municipality of Vranje and the Ministry of Culture and Information of the Republic of Serbia, the event aims to allow the sharing of experiences and knowledge related to the field of classical music.
Highlighting music’s powerful educational role within communities, the 2021 edition will feature a total of 11 concerts, including the celebration of “Music School Day” on 31 May. The various performances will be held at the "Bora Stanković" theater and the Music School concert hall, while respecting the sanitary measures put in place by the city. The event will also bring together composers and musicians from Serbia and Macedonia to share their knowledge and experience among each other and with the citizens of Vranje.
Through “May the month of music” event, the city highlights its commitment to the Network’s mission and objectives, while affirming to recognize and mobilize culture and creativity as vehicles for sustainable local development. The city also reiterates the importance of music as an enabler for strengthening international cooperation.