“Beyond Strings“
The World’s First Festival Uniting Eastern and Western Medicine for Musicians’ Well-being and International Cultural Exchange
Date: 28th to 30th of November, 2025
Location: Brussels, Belgium
Welcome to the first edition of “Beyond Strings”, an unprecedented international festival and platform dedicated to addressing the unique health challenges faced by musicians and fostering a vibrant exchange between Eastern and Western cultural traditions.
Musicians, the world over, often endure musculoskeletal disorders and other health issues due to the physical demands of their art. Beyond Strings aims to tackle this issue head-on by integrating the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) with modern Western music physiology.
Our vision is to establish a global community that explores the profound connection between music, health, and culture. By creating a dynamic platform for learning, exchange, and collaboration, we aim to support musicians’ well-being and celebrate the rich tapestry of global musical heritage.
Festival Schedule
Day 1
16:00 – 17:30
Opening Ceremony.
18:30 – 20:00
Concert: “Echos Across Time”
(Classical Western Music and Traditional Chinese Music).
Day 2
09:30 – 10:30
Workshop on Taiji (Traditional Chinese Qigong).
11:00 – 12:00
Workshop on Western and Chinese String Instruments: Differences and Similarities.
13:30 – 14:30
Lectures of Music Physiology and Traditional Chinese Medicine.
14:30 – 15:30
Workshop on Musicians’ Movements.
16:00 – 17:00
Workshop on Traditional Chinese Music Arrangement.
17:00 – 18:00
Masterclass in Musicians’ Physiology.
19:00 – 20:30
Young Musicians Concert.
Day 3
09:00 – 10:00
Workshop on Traditional Chinese Meditation.
10:30 – 11:30
Round Table Discussion
(Musicians, Artists, Music Physiologists, TCM Doctors, Western Doctors, Psychologists, Physical Therapists).
12:00 – 13:00
Closing Ceremony.
Highlights:
- Academic Forum: Engage with TCM experts, music physiology specialists, and international artists in dynamic dialogues.
- Art Performances: Experience original compositions that blend the “TCM Five Tones” tuning system with Western and Chinese musical traditions.
- Interactive Experiences: Immerse yourself in Eastern and Western health zones, featuring TCM techniques like acupuncture, massage, and Qigong.
- Interdisciplinary Workshops: Collaborate on strategies to integrate and promote TCM in musical health practices.
Our Approach:
- Integration and Exchange: Fusing TCM principles with music physiology and fostering deep cultural exchanges.
- Holistic Health: Providing long-term health prevention through TCM practices and addressing emotional well-being with herbal medicine and dietary therapy.
- Comparative Study: Analyzing traditional Chinese and Western instruments to enhance performance techniques and instrument design.
Our Team
Executive and Organizing Committee:
Academic Committee:
International Experts Committee:
International Cooperation and Exchange Department:
Marketing, Media, and Public Relations Department:
Finance and Legal Department:
Music, Instruments, and Art Divisions:
Our Sponsors:
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Our Partners:
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“We look forward to sharing new chapters of the Beyond Strings Project as it continues to inspire and connect communities worldwide”
–”Beyond strings” Organizing Committee
–IBAMA Organizing Committee