| Abbreviation | IMC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1949 |
| Type | INGO |
| Headquarters | Paris,  France |
Region served | Worldwide |
Official language | English, French |
President | Dr. Sheila Woodward  United States |
| Website | IMC Official website |
The International Music Council (IMC) was created in 1949[1] as UNESCO's advisory body on matters of music. It is based at UNESCO's headquarters in Paris, France, where it functions as an independent international non-governmental organization. Its primary aim is to facilitate the development and promotion of international music-making.
The IMC currently consists of some 120 members, divided into four categories (National Music Councils, International Music Organisations, Regional Music Organisations, National and specialized organisations in the field of arts and culture). It is represented by regional councils in Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Their task is to develop and support programmes specifically tailored to the needs of the IMC members and partners in their region.
- ^ IMC relations with UNESCO. "IMC relations with UNESCO".