International Journal of Music Mediation (IJMM): Participatory Opera and Music Theatre
Deadline for contributions: May 31, 2026
Opera and music theatre, traditionally associated with grandeur, hierarchy, and exclusivity, are undergoing profound transformations. Across continents, a growing number of artists, institutions, composers, and communities are reimagining these art forms through participatory practices – where creation is not done only for but also with others. Whether embedded in schools, hospitals, neighbourhood centres, prisons or refugee shelters, these projects invite a radical shift: they challenge established notions of authorship, virtuosity, and audience, while exploring how collective artistic processes can foster social engagement, visibility, and even transformation.
