The program of events
The BRICS Melody project in 2026 is taking place in two Russian cities — Ulyanovsk and Moscow, and each will have its own program. A closed creative laboratory and recording of a music album will take place in Ulyanovsk. There are three parallel directions waiting
for you in Moscow: a business forum, master classes for children and the main festival.
for you in Moscow: a business forum, master classes for children and the main festival.
Moscow
April 24-25
April 24-25
Here, traditional music becomes a universal language, understandable without words. We create an environment
for creative exchange, professional growth of musicians
and acquaintance of young people with the rich cultural heritage of our countries.
for creative exchange, professional growth of musicians
and acquaintance of young people with the rich cultural heritage of our countries.
Business Forum
"BRICS Countries:Traditions
and Intercultural Dialogue"
April24
"BRICS Countries:Traditions
and Intercultural Dialogue"
April24
The discussions focus on the preservation of cultural heritage, educational strategies, the role of ethno—music in the modern media environment and the potential of creative industries. The forum will become
the key expert platform of the project. Representatives of the ministries of culture, education and youth policy of the BRICS countries, rectors of leading conservatories, leaders of creative industries and youth organizations will meet here to discuss how traditional music is becoming an instrument of cultural diplomacy and strengthening humanitarian ties between our countries.
the key expert platform of the project. Representatives of the ministries of culture, education and youth policy of the BRICS countries, rectors of leading conservatories, leaders of creative industries and youth organizations will meet here to discuss how traditional music is becoming an instrument of cultural diplomacy and strengthening humanitarian ties between our countries.
7
sessions
9
countries
30+
experts
1100
participants
Forum Program
10:30 – 11:45
Congress Hall
Plenary session:
"Traditions and modernity of the BRICS peoples:
culture in dialogue"
"Traditions and modernity of the BRICS peoples:
culture in dialogue"
12:15 – 13:30
Congress Hall №2
Discussion:
"Traditional culture as a driver of music projects and creative industries"
"Traditional culture as a driver of music projects and creative industries"
12:15 – 13:30
Congress Hall №3
Discussion:
"Music as an instrument of intercultural
dialogue"
"Music as an instrument of intercultural
dialogue"
12:15 – 13:30
Congress Hall
Discussion:
"Musical tradition in the educational policy of the BRICS countries: challenges and solutions"
"Musical tradition in the educational policy of the BRICS countries: challenges and solutions"
12:15 – 13:30
Congress Hall
Discussion:
"Traditional music in creative industries: from heritage
to modern products"
"Traditional music in creative industries: from heritage
to modern products"
12:15 – 13:30
Congress Hall
Discussion:
"Continuity of generations: youth as a carrier
of the cultural code of the BRICS countries"
"Continuity of generations: youth as a carrier
of the cultural code of the BRICS countries"
Performers Festival
on traditional musical instruments
of the BRICS countries
25th of April
on traditional musical instruments
of the BRICS countries
25th of April
This evening you will hear rare instruments: Indian sarangi, Chinese guzheng, South African uhadi, Iranian daf, Arabic oud, Brazilian pandeiro, Indonesian kachapi and many other rare instruments of the BRICS countries accompanied by the Ulyanovsk State Orchestra
of Russian Folk Instruments.
of Russian Folk Instruments.
Date: April 25 (Saturday)
Time:17:00
Location: National Center" Russia"(CongressHall)
Admission is free (registration is required)
Phone for inquiries: +7(904)197-76-67
*Admission to theconcertisfree of charge. Registration is organizedthrough the platform of the national center "Russia". Pleasenote: on theday of the event, the ticketmust be presentedat the entranceinprintedformoron the screen of a mobiledevice.