At the opening of the PIN Conference in Skopje, a panel discussion titled “From Bid Book to Real Life” was held, focusing on the challenges and practices involved in implementing the European Capital of Culture title. Participants included representatives from cities that have already undergone the ECoC process, such as Novi Sad and Veszprém, as well as future host cities, Nikšić and Skopje.
On behalf of the Nikšić 2030 – European Capital of Culture and UNESCO City of Music project, Mato Uljarević spoke at the panel. Other participants included Balázs Weyer (Veszprém-Balaton 2023 ECoC / UNESCO City of Music), Sara Vuletić (Novi Sad 2022 ECoC / UNESCO City of Media Arts), Lena Ingwersen (Music Cities Network), and Violeta Simjanovska (Sibelius Academy). The panelists focused on key steps that enable cities to transform the ECoC title into tangible and sustainable change.
The PIN Conference is one of the most significant music conferences and showcase festivals in the region, serving as a key platform for connecting European music professionals, sharing knowledge, and developing the cultural and creative sectors in the Balkans. This year’s edition brought together over 400 participants from across Europe and featured 55 musical showcase performances over three days.
The conference provided an important opportunity to promote Nikšić as a regional music destination, in the context of its UNESCO City of Music designation and the 2030 European Capital of Culture project.