POLYPHONY
International Association of Theatre and Performing Arts in and for Indigenous, Regional and Minoritized Languages
Activities
Founding Meeting on Zoom | 06.02.2026
The POLYPHONY Association was founded in Bautzen on 6 February 2026 as an international network for theatres and performing arts in and for Indigenous, Regional and Minoritized Languages. Building on the cooperation and experience developed through the project phōnē – Giving Minority Languages a Voice, the association provides a platform for artistic exchange, joint initiatives, and the strengthening of linguistic and cultural diversity through theatre. Its purpose is to foster sustainable collaboration among member organisations and to promote the visibility, use, and development of minoritized languages in contemporary performing arts.
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General Assembly in Kristiansand | 11.-14.09.2026
From 11 to 14 September 2026, members of the POLYPHONY Association will meet in Kristiansand for the association’s first General Assembly. The gathering will be dedicated to shaping the future of POLYPHONY by defining its long-term vision, organisational framework, shared values, and ways of working together. Workshops and discussions will contribute to the development of key principles and documents for the association, including a policy handbook, membership procedures, the regularity of meetings, and possible membership fees. At the same time, the programme will foster artistic exchange, reflection, and strategic dialogue on the continued growth of the association.
European Day of Languages | 26.09.2026
The European Day of Languages on 26 September offers an important occasion for the POLYPHONY Association and its members to raise awareness of Europe’s linguistic diversity and of the challenges faced by endangered languages. POLYPHONY encourages its member organisations to mark the day through communication and public relations activities that strengthen the visibility and public perception of Indigenous, Regional and Minoritized Languages. More information here.