Music, Design, and Form in One Festival

The MUSIC.DESIGN.FORM Festival began its journey at the Szczecin Philharmonic in 2018. In the first edition, we focused on broadly defined design. Over five festival days, we created a space that became a showcase for various aspects of contemporary design and music, merging legendary names with modernity. What happened then gave us wings and inspired subsequent editions!

The festival's themes change annually, each one telling a unique story. We have explored audioluminescence – a word we coined to signify the fusion of sound and light as artistic material and metaphor. We also delved into soundscapes, seeking inspiration in the musical interpretation of the environment. The pandemic and its restrictions pushed us towards minimalism, which proved immensely inspiring. Harmony, symbolising the search for balance in the universe of art, guided us in the fifth edition, seamlessly transitioning into energy the following year – from the energetic transmission of music to education on ecological awareness and sustainable development.

Talking about the MDF Festival, it is impossible not to mention what makes it unique: the venue. The architecture of the incredible building, which for several festival days becomes a canvas for our unconventional and sometimes wild ideas, is an integral part of the festival experience. We take participants to unexpected corners of the building, changing the functions of rooms, playing with light, images, and sound, and adding and subtracting elements to create a new quality.

In its short but intense history, the festival has attracted over 20,000 participants who attended 66 events. Not only classical music lovers or modern art enthusiasts but all those who, like us, seek inspiration and want to experience art innovatively. Every year, we strive to offer them a journey – not just through sounds and images but also through changing trends in art and design. We invite well-known artists and those who are just starting to shine in the art world. We present premiere compositions, visionary installations, and innovative ideas. All of this creates cohesive elements of the colourful mosaic of experiences that is the MUSIC.DESIGN.FORM Festival.

IMAGINE – The Untapped Power of Imagination in the 2024 Edition

Creating a world through imagination means daring to dream, envision, and conceive future possibilities. By imagining new scenarios and goals, we can inspire ourselves to take action leading us toward achieving our dreams. It is also a way to cope with difficulties and adversities, allowing us to view situations from new perspectives and find creative solutions.

In everyday life, imagination can be a tool for developing creativity, flexible thinking, and building mental resilience. It teaches us openness to change and adaptation to new situations. It is also a means of developing empathy and understanding others by imagining their perspectives and experiences.

IMAGINE is the theme of the seventh edition of the MDF Festival, which will take place from October 3-6, 2024. Following this theme, the festival will become a space for creativity, imagination, and reflection on contemporary challenges. Imagination is a force that allows us to transcend the boundaries of reality, explore new possibilities, and create new realities. In the festival context, using imagination will be a key element not only for art and design but also for our mental well-being.

During the MUSIC.DESIGN.FORM Festival 2024, participants will have the opportunity to explore this theme through various events – concerts, workshops, and discussions. By studying art, design, and music, we will encourage the discovery of the potential of our imagination and its impact on our lives.