A network of national music councils and music organisations in Europe, as well as being a regional group of the International Music Council (IMC). EMC builds knowledge, creates networking opportunities, supports and enhances the visibility of initiatives that help sustain people’s participation in music and cultural life.

EMC participates and coordinates several European-wide research and networking forums: the European Forum for Music Education and Training that brings together European organisations active in formal and non-formal types of music education; and ExTra! - Exchange Traditions that intends to stimulate the exchange between different music traditions present in today's multicultural Europe.