International Music Council

International Music Council
AbbreviationIMC
Formation1949; 75 years ago (1949)
TypeINGO
HeadquartersParis,  France
Region served
Worldwide
Official language
English, French
President
Dr. Sheila Woodward
 United States
WebsiteIMC 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.

  1. ^ IMC relations with UNESCO. "IMC relations with UNESCO".