The author: Crystal Wang (王从余 Congyu Wang) is a renowned accordionist and educator in China. She currently serves as Member of the CIA Music Committee, Deputy Secretary-General of Chinese Accordion Association (CAA), Director of Accordion Professional Committee of Shanghai Musicians Association, Dean of the Department of Western Music at the Shanghai Normal University Music College, Professor of the Accordion Major, and Master’s Supervisor.
Enjoy this comprehensive overview of art events from July to August taking place across China this summer. These events will bring together accordion enthusiasts, masters, and rising stars from around the world for a series of concerts, competitions, workshops, and cultural exchanges.

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On February 28, 2025, the Gade Music Research Institute  (伽地音乐研究院), organizer of the Zhongsin International Music Competition, was officially approved as a Member unit of the International Music Council (IMC), Official NGO partner of UNESCO in the category of “national and specialised organisations”.

This marks the first time a Chinese private music institution has gained representation within the IMC, securing greater international voice for China’s music industry.

The Zhongsin International Music Competition, one of the activities co-organized by the Gade Music Research Institute, will benefit from this milestone. In the future, our artists, judges, and contestants will gain increased opportunities to showcase their talents on UNESCO platforms in areas such as education, performance, and cultural outreach. The competition’s offline practice base—the Gade Community Music Hall—will continue advancing music public welfare initiatives and promoting the IMC’s Five Music Rights.

As a member unit, the Gade Music Research Institute will enjoy the following benefits:

• Join the world’s largest and most inclusive network of music organisations, sharing knowledge and experience covering all fields of music globally.
• Access networking opportunities with IMC members to expand the institute’s mission and influence.
• Receive professional support from the IMC team for project initiatives and advocacy work, including participation in curated workshops and roundtable discussions.
• Obtain exclusive project information (grants, calls for projects, awards, research, etc.).
  Partner with the IMC on its programs or on local, regional, or international projects.
• Receive invitations and/or preferential rates for participation in IMC and Regional Music Council events.
• Stand for election to the Boards of the IMC and Regional Music Councils and exercise voting rights.
• Promote institute activities and news on the IMC website and social media, and be listed in the IMC member directory.
• Receive the global music development publication Music World News, a resource covering global music developments, debates, trends, musicians, and music-driven projects impacting global society and culture.
• Access the IMC-member exclusive Newsflashes information service.
• Inform and contribute to IMC participation in UNESCO projects and initiatives in culture, education, and youth fields, and advocate for initiatives within UNESCO.
• Become a member of the relevant IMC Regional Music Council (if applicable) and enjoy additional benefits.

Click below IMC member letter to enlarge and read:

Promoting Global Music Culture Exchange and Development

Becoming a member unit of the International Music Council, Official NGO partner of UNESCO, signifies international recognition of the Gade Music Research Institute’s organizational management, artistic standards, and social impact by an authoritative global body.

This status creates significant opportunities for the institute’s global development. These include collaboration with top international music institutions and artists, participation in multiple IMC and UNESCO projects in culture, education, and youth fields, and the ability to advocate initiatives within IMC and UNESCO.

As an IMC member, the Gade Music Research Institute will continue to promote the exchange and development of global music culture, working alongside the IMC to advocate and promote the Five Music Rights.

Introduction to Gade Music Research Institute: Building an International Community Music and Arts Ecosystem

Founded in 2019 in Chengdu, China, the Gade Music Research Institute (Gade Music Research Institute)  is a non-profit social organization (NGO) initiated by Gade Cultural Enterprise in collaboration with hundreds of senior musicians worldwide. Its mission is to advance music education development, promote international exchange and cooperation, and focus on community cultural development.

The Institute is dedicated to:

• Researching and promoting innovative approaches to music education, enhancing teaching quality through high-performance art curation to cultivate outstanding musical talent.
• Facilitating international music and cultural exchanges through partnerships with world-class music conservatories.
• Integrating music academic research with industry development, elevating both to new heights through continuous effort.
• Optimizing community resource allocation, enhancing resident participation, and improving community living environments through public welfare projects like the Community Music Hall, thereby building a comprehensive international community music and arts ecosystem.

Below: Gade Music Research Institute pictures of activities. Click to enlarge.