The Musical Society of Nigeria (MUSON) announced its 2026 festival will prioritize music education, performance and cultural development under the theme “Music Sustained,” premiumtimesng.com reported. Scheduled for October 23 to November 8 at the MUSON Centre in Lagos, the event marks the 30th edition of the festival while celebrating significant internal milestones.
According to the report, organizers highlighted the 37th anniversary of the MUSON Basic School of Music and the 20th year of its Diploma Programme. Committee Chairperson Sade Doherty stated these anniversaries recognize decades of providing music education to people of various ages, noting prominent alumni such as Yinka Davies and Kaliné. The festival aims to demonstrate that classical music and opera remain relevant to younger generations, specifically targeting Generation Z through tailored publicity campaigns.
The focus extends to technology integration with the return of the “Collabo: Music Meets Technology” symposium. This segment will examine how artificial intelligence and automation impact music production and live performance, focusing on the relationship between human imagination and intelligent machines. Additionally, the schedule includes a student opera production of “The Mikado” and a youth variety concert to showcase emerging talents. Organizers indicated these initiatives reflect a commitment to sustaining cultural contributions despite changing economic and sociopolitical conditions.
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