Greenland Music Policy &
Artist Development
Conference 2026
April 23-24 | Nuuk, Greenland
Greenland Music Policy & Artist Development Conference 2026
April 23-24 | Nuuk, Greenland
Join leading international experts, Greenlandic artists, policymakers, and industry professionals for a unique two-day micro-conference focused on shaping the future of Greenland’s music ecosystem through policy, artist development, and collaborative dialogue.
The event is produced by the Centre for Music Ecosystems, The Nordic Institute in Greenland, the Culture Department of Kommuneqarfik Semersooq and is supported by the Nordic Culture Fund.
Booking
To express interest or inquire about participation, please contact: info@centerformusicecosystems.com or napa@napa.gl
Who is it for?
While the event and its contents will focus on the needs and challenges and opportunities faced by Greenlandic participants, we welcome attendees from further afield. Attendance is free of charge, but we do request that you register in advance by 17th April 2026.
About the Event
This conference is part of:
– The Music Policy Resilience Network’s (MPRN) mission to support robust music and cultural policies, highlighting music’s critical role in economic development, national identity, and community resilience.
– NAPAs focus on Creative Greenland, supporting the Greenlandic art and cultural industry.
Event Schedule & Session Details
DAY 1 Policy Day | Thursday, April 23
Venue: Katuaq – Cultural Centre of Greenland, Minor Hall
A day dedicated to fostering policy dialogue and stakeholder collaboration around the future for arts and culture in Greenland.
9:30 – 10:15
Opening Remarks
Welcome from Dr. Shain Shapiro (CME), Susanne Andreasen (NAPA), and Jonas Nilsson (Semersooq), who set the tone with insights into the Nuuk report and its urgent call to strengthen Greenlandic music policies.
10:15 – 11:30
Keynote Presentations
Why We Are Here
Contextualizing the conference goals, with a focus on national sovereignty, cultural identity, and economic resilience through music, referring to the Music Policy Resilience Network “Nuuk” report published in 2024 – Dr. Shain Shapiro (Center for Music Ecosystems) and Jonas Lundsgaard Nilsson (Semersooq).
International Best Practices
Signý Leifsdottir from Music Iceland shares successful strategies from Iceland’s music ecosystem, offering lessons adaptable to Greenland.
11:30 – 12:30
Short Interventions & Deep Dive Panel Discussion: What does a Locally Focused Greenlandic Music Policy Look Like?
Greenlandic stakeholders present perspectives on current music policy needs, infrastructure gaps, and cultural ecosystem challenges, moderated by Jonas Nilsson (Semersooq).
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch Break
13:30 – 14:30
Panel Session: Mapping Greenlandic Music Infrastructure
Expert panel featuring municipal leaders and cultural sector heads explores practical pathways to develop music infrastructure and support programmes.
14:30 – 15:15
Afternoon Break
15:15 – 16:00
Group Presentations and Discussion
Small working groups share insights on sustaining Greenland’s music ecosystem, guiding the creation of a collaborative 5-point strategic framework.
16:00 – 17:30
Networking Reception
Conclude Policy Day with informal networking at NAPAs office in Katuaq, offering an opportunity to connect and discuss collaboration intentions.
DAY 2 Artist Day | Friday, April 24
Venue: Entrepreneurs and Artists House (Invite Only)
Focused on practical artist development and strengthening Greenlandic musicians’ careers.
9:30 – 10:00
Morning Coffee & Pastries
10:00 – 12:00
Artist Development Workshop 1: Sync, Writing, Production & Management
Led by Stephen Budd of Stephen Budd Management and James Drury from ILMC, this workshop offers in-depth insights on songwriting, music licensing, and career management essentials.
12:00 – 13:15
Lunch Break
13:15 – 15:00
Artist Development Workshop 2: Export, Marketing & Career Growth Strategies
Strategic discussion and practical guidance on building international presence, promotion, and sustainable artist careers facilitated by industry experts James Drury, Shain Shapiro and Stephen Budd.
15:00 – 15:30
Afternoon Break
15:30 – 16:30
Panel Discussion: Key Components for Artist Support
Artists join international speakers and moderators in a dynamic conversation about practical support, mentorship, and infrastructure needs for Greenlandic creatives.
Time TBC
Evening Jam Session & Afterparty
A relaxed gathering of musicians to celebrate the community spirit and creative energy that defines Greenland’s music culture.
Grønlands musikpolitik og kunstnerudviklingskonference 2026
23.-24. april | Nuuk, Grønland
Deltag i en unik to-dages mikro- konference med førende internationale eksperter, grønlandske kunstnere, politikere og branchefolk, der fokuserer på at forme fremtiden for Grønlands musikøkosystem gennem politik, kunstnerudvikling og samarbejdsdialog.
Arrangementet er produceret af Centre for Music Ecosystems, Nordens Institut i Grønland, Kulturforvaltningen i Kommuneqarfik Semersooq og støttet af Nordisk Kulturfond.
Tilmelding
Hvis du er interesseret i at deltage eller har spørgsmål, bedes du kontakte: info@centerformusicecosystems.com eller napa@napa.gl
Hvem er det for?
Selvom arrangementet og dets indhold vil fokusere på de behov, udfordringer og muligheder, som grønlandske deltagere står over for, byder vi også deltagere fra andre egne velkommen. Deltagelse er gratis, men vi beder dig om at tilmelde dig på forhånd inden den 17. april 2026.
Om arrangementet
Denne konference er en del af.
– Music Policy Resilience Network’s (MPRN) mission om at støtte en robust musik- og kulturpolitik, der fremhæver musikkens afgørende rolle i økonomisk udvikling, national identitet og samfundets modstandsdygtighed.
– NAPAs focus Creative Greenland, som støtter den grønlandske kunst og kultur industri.
Arrangementsplan og detaljer om sessionerne
DAG 1 Politikdag | Torsdag 23. april
Sted: Katuaq – Grønlands Kulturhus, Lille sal.
En dag dedikeret til at fremme politisk dialog og samarbejde mellem interessenter om fremtiden for kunst og kultur i Grønland.
9:30 – 10:15
Velkomst og introduktione
Velkomst fra Dr. Shain Shapiro (CME), Susanne Andreasen (NAPA) og Jonas Nilsson (Kommuneqarfik Semersooq), der sætter tonen med indblik i Nuuk-rapporten og dens presserende opfordring til at styrke den grønlandske musikpolitik.
10:15 – 11:30
Hovedtalerpræsentationer
Hvorfor vi er her
Kontekstualisering af konferencens mål med fokus på national suverænitet, kulturel identitet og økonomisk modstandsdygtighed gennem musik med henvisning til Music Policy Resilience Network »Nuuk«-rapporten, der blev offentliggjort i 2024 – Dr. Shain Shapiro (Center for Music Ecosystems) og Jonas Lundsgaard Nilsson (Semersooq)
Internationale bedste praksis
Signý Leifsdottir fra Music Iceland deler succesfulde strategier fra Islands musikøkosystem og tilbyder erfaringer, der kan tilpasses Grønland.
11:30 – 12:30
Korte indlæg og paneldiskussion: Hvordan ser en lokalt fokuseret grønlandsk musikpolitik ud?
Grønlandske interessenter præsenterer perspektiver på aktuelle musikpolitiske behov, infrastrukturmangler og udfordringer i det kulturelle økosystem, modereret af Jonas Nilsson (Kommuneqarfik Semersooq).
12:30 – 13:30
Frokostpause
13:30 – 14:30
Panelsession: Kortlægning af grønlandsk musikinfrastruktur
Ekspertpanel med kommunale ledere og ledere fra kultursektoren undersøger praktiske veje til udvikling af musikinfrastruktur og støtteprogrammer.
14:30 – 15:15
Kaffepause
15:15 – 16:00
Gruppepræsentationer og diskussion
Små arbejdsgrupper deler indsigter om opretholdelse af Grønlands musikøkosystem og vejleder i udarbejdelsen af en samarbejdsbaseret 5-punkts strategisk ramme.
16:00 – 17:30
Netværksreception
Afslut Policy Day med uformel netværksdannelse på NAPAs kontor i Katuaq, hvor der er mulighed for at skabe kontakter og diskutere samarbejdsintentioner.
DAG 2 Kunstnerdag | Fredag 24. april
Sted: Entreprenør- og Kunstnerhuset (kun for inviterede)
Fokus på praktisk kunstnerudvikling og styrkelse af grønlandske musikeres karrierer.