Insights & stories
Explore the world of festival-making through a collection of insights and stories. From interviews with festival makers and city representatives in the EFAcast and inspiring articles in the Eye-to-Eye e-magazine to policy papers, publications, and toolkits, discover experiences, strategies, and ideas shaping festivals today.
EFAcast - Bratislava Music Festival
In this episode, Simon Mundy meets Marián Turner, General Director of the Slovak Philharmonic, and Juraj Bubnáš, dramaturg and program manager of the Slovak Philharmonic.
Eye-to-Eye Summer Edition 2025
In this new issue of Eye-to-Eye, six artists and authors share their thoughts on how the arts and festivals contribute positively to the world that seems upside down at times. They speak about empathy, critical thinking and deep listening.
Eye-to-Eye Winter Edition 2025
The state of mind, the state of virtual reality, the state of Europe and the world, the worlds we do not know, are all topics for reflection for artists, topics of discussion for festivals, and topics for EFA to give a platform to access to.
EFAcast - Construction Festival & Culturescapes
In this episode, Simon Mundy meets Dinara Khalilova, PR Manager of Construction Festival, and Jurriaan Cooiman, Founder and Director of Culturescapes festival.
EFAcast - Helsinki Festival
All EFA Members have been contributing to Europe’s artistic life for decades. In this episode, Simon Mundy meets Johanna Freundlich, Artistic Director of Helsinki Festival.
EFAcast - Fabula Literature of the World Festival
Count Me In! Report on the survey on DEIAB in arts festivals
The report of the "Count Me In!" survey presenting approaches to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging (DEIAB) in the seat of arts festivals is now available to all.
The TOOLKITS SERIES Festivals and Queer* communities
