International Music Council

IMC is the world’s largest network of music organisations and institutions, founded by UNESCO and dedicated to the advancement of essential music rights for all people.

We stand for a world where everyone can enjoy access to music, where they can learn, experience, create, perform, and express themselves through music, and in which artists of every kind are recognized and fairly remunerated.

IMC brings together people, ideas and actions under the umbrella of the Five Music Rights.

We raise awareness and encourage members and others by

  • Advocating the Five Music Rights across society and to decision-makers in arts education, policy, and industry
  • Bringing together the expertise of music organisations and institutions supporting the Five Music Rights
  • Enabling and implementing initiatives advancing the Five Music Rights