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SUMMARY:Tamizdat at SHARPE Festival & Conference\, Slovakia
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat is proud to be hosting the panel Songs of Resistance: Music’s Political Power at SHARPE Festival & Conference\, Bratislava.\nFor more information\, see the SHARPE Festival & Conference website. \nPanel: Songs of Resistance: Music’s Political Power\nHost: Matthew Covey (Tamizdat\, USA)\nSpeakers: Ana Marjanidze (3:AM / TRANSFORMA\, GE)\, Nasra A. Omar (Artist / Arts Council Norway\, NO)\, Michal Kaščák (Pohoda Festival\, SK) \nIn many countries around the world\, the music sector is engaged with political activism and resistance. Both as a catalyst for grass roots activism\, and also as a laboratory for progressive social change\, musicians\, music workers\, and music have unique power that can be harnessed for activism. The current geopolitical climate has made this work seem particularly urgent\, but it comes with risks and liabilities. In this panel\, the panelists will talk about the value of leveraging music toward progressive social and political change\, as well as the responsibilities\, dangers\, and limitations that come with this work.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-sharpe-festival-conference-slovakia/
LOCATION:Nová Cvernovka\, Račianska 78\, Bratislava\, 831 02\, Slovakia (Slovak Republic)
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250501
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat at the 2025 Cultural Mobility Forum in Riga\, Latvia
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat will be present at this year’s Cultural Mobility Forum\, an initiative of On The Move. On the Move’s Cultural Mobility Forum collectively investigates international artistic and cultural mobility trends. As a unique knowledge platform\, the network works together with its members and partners to design thematic panel discussions and contextualise global mobility issues. \nFind the program and read more about the Cultural Mobility Forum 2025 here!
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-the-2025-cultural-mobility-forum-in-riga-latvia/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250512T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20250509T195718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250509T195718Z
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat & APAP Webinar: Artist Visa Update and Briefing
DESCRIPTION:As international performers encounter evolving requirements at the U.S. border\, artists from abroad are navigating new complexities and uncertainty when touring and working in the United States. \nJoin us for an informative and timely webinar\, presented in collaboration with APAP\, Tamizdat & CoveyLaw\, featuring three leading immigration attorneys—Lee Clark\, Matthew Covey\, and Will Spitz—as they unpack the latest developments in artist visa processing and procedures. \nWhether you’re an artist\, agent\, presenter\, or org working with global talent\, this session offers real answers and up-to-date guidance to help you navigate the current visa landscape. \nMonday\, May 12\n1:00–2:00 PM EDT\nRSVP to the webinar here
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-apap-webinar-artist-visa-update-and-briefing/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250603T134000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250603T134500
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20250529T201933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T201933Z
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SUMMARY:Fear & Reality: Immigration Enforcement and Live Music in New York City
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat’s Matthew Covey is delivering a short presentation\, Fear & Reality: Immigration Enforcement and Live Music in New York City\, at the 2025 New York Music Month Conference at the NYU Skirball Center in New York. If you are at the NYMM\, make sure to check it out.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/fear-reality-immigration-enforcement-and-live-music-in-new-york-city/
LOCATION:NYU Skirball\, 566 LaGuardia Pl\, New York\, NY\, 10012\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250617T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Paris:20250617T180000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20250529T203646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T220903Z
UID:6986-1750154400-1750183200@tamizdat.org
SUMMARY:Tamizdat at the UNESCO Civil Society Forum
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat is proud to announce that we have been granted observer status to attend as a participant to the Fifth edition of UNESCO’s Civil Society Forum. The Civil Society Forum takes place in the context of the 10th session of UNESCO’s Conference of Parties to the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions to be held in Paris from the 17th – 20th of June\, 2025. This convening will take place in-person at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris\, France. \nThe Civil Society Forum is a biennial event\, held prior to each session of the Conference of Parties\, which provides an interactive framework of exchange and dialogue among civil society actors in the areas covered by the 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions. \nThe 5th edition of the Civil Society Forum will be held on 17 June 2025 in hybrid format\, online and in presential at UNESCO Headquarters. The participants of the Forum are civil society organization representatives who have requested to participate in the meetings of the governing bodies of the 2005 Convention.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-the-unesco-civil-society-forum/
LOCATION:UNESCO Headquarters\, 7 Place Fontenoy\, Paris\, Île-de-France\, 75007\, France
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20250627T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20250627T170000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20250623T185521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T185521Z
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SUMMARY:Live Arts Lab: Market access in a fairer music sector
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat’s Matthew Covey is proud to be working together with Marie Fol on a series of gatherings called the Live Arts Lab. At Music Week Poland in 2025\, this invite-only\, closed-door mini-summit will bring together policy makers and industry leaders to explore ways that law\, policy\, industry best practices\, and consumer initiative can create fairer access to markets across the global music ecosystem. The Fair Culture Charter will be our starting place in this intensive\, collaborative\, interdisciplinary workshop. It will encourage new connections\, candid communication\, cooperation\, allyship\, and actionable results. The Fair Culture Charter is the initiative of a consortium facilitated by the German Commission for UNESCO. \nSpeakers:\nMarie Fol\, Live Arts Lab\nMatthew Covey\, CoveyLaw / Tamizdat\nLutz Möller\, Fair Culture (German Commission for UNESCO)\nAnupama Sekhar\, independent expert \nAt the Polish History Museum\, Warsaw\, Conference Room 1 at 1:00PM.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/live-arts-lab-market-access-in-a-fairer-music-sector/
LOCATION:Polish History Museum\, Mokotowska 33/35\, Warszawa\, 00-560\, Poland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250628T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20250623T185838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T185838Z
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat at Music Week Poland: Entering the US Market: Showcases\, Visas\, and How to Know When to Go
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat’s Matthew Covey is proud to be moderating a panel for Music Week Poland\, at the Polish History Museum in Warsaw\, Conference Room 2\, 10:00 AM on the 28th of June\, 2025. \nThe US remains a priority market for many musicians\, but it’s hard to know when it’s the right time in a musician’s career to make the move. The legal\, strategic\, logistical\, and financial barriers make it difficult to build an audience in the US. In this session a major US showcase booker\, an immigration attorney\, and an artist will share lived experiences and talk about the best ways to make your mark on the US. \nSpeakers:\nMatthew Covey\, CoveyLaw / Tamizdat\nDev Sherlock\, SXSW\nIzabela Rekowska\, Izzy and the Black Trees
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-music-week-poland-entering-the-us-market-showcases-visas-and-how-to-know-when-to-go/
LOCATION:Polish History Museum\, Mokotowska 33/35\, Warszawa\, 00-560\, Poland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20250628T143000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Warsaw:20250628T153000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20250623T185153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250623T185210Z
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat at Music Week Poland: Contracts & Equity: Using contracts to make a fairer music sector
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat’s Executive Director will be moderating a panel on Contracting & Equity at Music Week Poland this week\, June 27th\, at 14:30 at the Polish History Museum\, Conference Room 2. \nContracts & Equity: Using contracts to make a fairer music sector\nAcross the music and performing arts industries\, there is a growing call for equity\, fairness\, and accountability. While many organizations express a genuine commitment to these values\, legal and licensing frameworks often fail to keep pace. How can we ensure that the structures shaping our work – from contracts to collective rights management – truly reflect these aspirations?In this session\, three leading entertainment attorneys will discuss how the legal landscape is evolving to meet the demands of a fairer creative economy. Drawing on real-world examples from recent years\, they will explore how contracts can move beyond risk management tools to become proactive instruments for justice\, transparency\, and better working conditions.At the same time\, the conversation will address the critical role of Collective Management Organizations (CMOs) in enabling a more equitable industry. From royalty distribution models to inclusive licensing frameworks\, CMOs are uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between creators’ rights and systemic change. How can legal innovation and collective licensing work hand-in-hand to ensure fair remuneration and representation for all rights holders? \nSpeakers: \nMatthew Covey\, CoveyLaw / Tamizdat\nAbi Lufadeju\, AJL Legal\nKarol Kościński\, ZAiKS
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-music-week-poland-2025/
LOCATION:Polish History Museum\, Mokotowska 33/35\, Warszawa\, 00-560\, Poland
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250811T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250811T174500
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20250805T231831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250805T232244Z
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SUMMARY:Planning for safety and compliance: Live venues and new immigration realities
DESCRIPTION:As federal immigration policy priorities continue to evolve\, live performance venues across the country face a number of new challenges. Knowing the law and having a plan are critical for keeping our institutions\, staff\, contracted artists\, and audiences safe and in compliance with the law. \nThis webinar will also include an update regarding artist visas and the impact of the recently passed federal budget. Organized by Tamizdat in cooperation with Association of Performing Arts Professionals (APAP) and National Independent Venue Association (NIVA)\, this timely webinar brings together legal experts with senior operations staff from venues large and small\, indoor and outdoor\, private and public. A written best practices guide will be made available following the session. \nAll are welcome to this critical information session on Monday\, August 11 from 4:30-5:45 p.m. Register now. \nModerator:\nMatthew Covey\, Esq. (Tamizdat / CoveyLaw) \nPanelists:\nBruce Buchanan\, Esq.\, Littler Mendelson P.C.\, Nashville\nJulie Groob\, COO at NY City Center\, New York\nSarah Rosen\, Sr. Dir of HR at the Public Theater\, New York\nRex Chen\, Esq.\, Supervising immigration lawyer at LatinoJustice\, New York
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/planning-for-safety-and-compliance-live-venues-and-new-immigration-realities/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250916T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Berlin:20250916T163000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250901T203108Z
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SUMMARY:touring artists info session: USA - Visa for Artists
DESCRIPTION:Sign up to attend the session here \nThe US remains a touring destination for many international artists\, despite many artists’ going concerns about the expense and risks associated with the US artist visa process. Attorney Will Spitz of CoveyLaw and Tamizdat will give a reality-check for artists considering going to the US to tour or showcase: what is going on in the US\, what are the risks\, what are the costs\, and is it still worth touring there?
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/touring-artists-info-session-usa-visa-for-artists/
LOCATION:Harzer Straße 119\, 12435 Berlin\, Harzer Straße 119\, Berlin\, Berlin\, 12435
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251003T123000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251003T133000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20250926T234447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T234447Z
UID:7052-1759494600-1759498200@tamizdat.org
SUMMARY:Tamizdat at Music Week Ireland: Touring the US & Visa Applications
DESCRIPTION:Please join Tamizdat at Music Week Ireland on Friday October 3rd at 12.30 in Dublin. For more information\, please navigate to the conference website and programme. \nBefore you leave for the U.S.\, you’ll need to get your visas in order. We chat to venue bookers\, agents and more as they share their tips and insights about your first trip to the United States. \nSpeakers – Matt Covey (Covey Law)\, Kyle Wilkerson (Sid The Cat)\, Mahmood Shaikh (Concerted Efforts)\, Sam Sumpter (Bands Do BK) \nModerator – Lisa Hresko (A2IM)
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-music-week-ireland-touring-the-us-visa-applications/
LOCATION:Music Week Ireland\, Dublin\, Ireland
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251014T130000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20251013T183608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T183608Z
UID:7059-1760443200-1760446800@tamizdat.org
SUMMARY:Tamizdat at MONDO: Visas\, Borders & Burners - What Artists Need to Know About Travel to the US
DESCRIPTION:Join Will Spitz (Attorney\, CoveyLaw/Tamizdat) and Jess McAvoy (Performance Artist & Songwriter) next week as they discuss the complexities of US artist visas. \nVisas\, Borders & Burners: What Artists Need to Know About Travel to the US\nMirror Bar at Arlo Williamsburg Hotel\nTuesday\, October 14\, 2025\, 12:00 PM \nFrom rising costs to changing immigration rules and enforcement\, this panel will provide practical strategies for international artists to navigate the process as smoothly and affordably as possible — and avoid common pitfalls along the way. \nFind more info and register here.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-mondo-visas-borders-burners-what-artists-need-to-know-about-travel-to-the-us/
LOCATION:Arlo Williamsburg Hotel\, 96 Wythe Ave.\, Brooklyn\, NY\, 11249\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20251014T135041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T135121Z
UID:7072-1760526000-1760529600@tamizdat.org
SUMMARY:Tamizdat & CoveyLaw Office Hours
DESCRIPTION:CoveyLaw and Tamizdat are teaming up to provide a monthly webinar providing updates and chances to ask questions about current US visa issues. \nKicking off this series is “US Artist Visas: Delays\, Denials\, and Disruption – Is it getting harder to get a visa to tour in the US?” on October 15\, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. EDT. \nDuring this session\, Tamizdat director Matthew Covey and CoveyLaw associate Abyan Gurase who will dig into the issues that are troubling international touring artists these days\, as well as take questions from attendees. \nClick here to register.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-coveylaw-office-hours/
LOCATION:Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251022
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251026
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20251013T185205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T185205Z
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat & CoveyLaw at Amsterdam Dance Event
DESCRIPTION:CoveyLaw & Tamizdat representatives Will Spitz\, Harlan Levine\, and Kimya Zahedi will be in attendance at Amsterdam Dance event from October 22 – 25th.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-coveylaw-at-amsterdam-dance-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251024T111500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251024T124500
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20251013T184849Z
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat at WOMEX: Advocacy Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:Following its popular debut at WOMEX 24\, this session returns. As we navigate shifting political landscapes\, restricted mobility for cultural workers\, climate emergencies\, growing demands for inclusivity\, and shrinking arts funding\, advocacy remains crucial to uphold and advance our global community’s values and mission. Join fellow delegates in a dynamic\, collaborative space focused on solutions. This session will feature five interactive thematic group discussions on accessibility and inclusivity\, sustainability\, mobility\, funding\, and the protection of artists at risk. Participants will be encouraged to share experiences\, exchange good practices\, and collaborate on developing practical advocacy strategies – including fostering stronger connections between people with disabilities and those working to advance accessibility and inclusivity across the industry. By linking ideas with actions\, this format aims to spark alliances and generate concrete plans for addressing the challenges – and seizing the opportunities – facing artists and cultural professionals around the world. \nCoordinated by\nMatthew Covey (USA)\, Tamizdat / CoveyLaw; Marie Fol (France/Belgium)\, MFB; Sanni Kahilainen (Finland/France)\, International Music Council; Mauricio Lizarazo Prada (Colombia/Germany)\, Pachamama Culture / Music C•A•R•E•S; Sanni Virta (Finland)\, Kantele Association\, Finnish Folk Music Institute. \nJoin us on 24 Oct 2025 from 11:15 – 12:45 at WOMEX in Tampere\, Conference Room 2 of Tampere Hall. Click here for more info!
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-womex-advocacy-networking-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251025T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat at WOMEX Tampere: All Americas Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat’s  Matthew Covey is co-coordinating the networking session All Americas Networking Session: Collaboration across the continents with Mercedes Caxaj (Guatemala/Canada)\, Sunfest  and Oliver Knust  (Chile)\, Chilemusica at this year’s WOMEX in Tampere\, Finland. \nIn this session\, the focus is on deepening connections across the Americas’ varied landscapes. Facilitated by Mercedes Caxaj\, Matthew Covey\, and Oliver Knust\, this networking event invites participants from all corners of the continents\, including Canada\, the Caribbean\, Central America\, Indigenous Nations and Communities\, Mexico\, South America\, and the U.S. Attendees will have the opportunity to share insights\, needs\, and solutions\, and celebrate the rich diversity that defines the regions\, while exploring innovative avenues for collaboration and growth. \nThis session takes place in Conference Room 2 at Tempere Hall\, in the center of Tampere\, just 500 metres from the bus station and railway station at Yliopistonkatu 55\, FI-33100.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-womex-tampere-all-americas-networking-session/
LOCATION:Tampere Hall\, Yliopistonkatu 55\, FI-33100\, Tampere\, Finland
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251025T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Helsinki:20251025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20251013T184635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T184635Z
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat at WOMEX: All Americas Networking Session
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, the focus is on deepening connections across the Americas’ varied landscapes. Facilitated by Mercedes Caxaj\, Matthew Covey\, and Oliver Knust\, this networking event invites participants from all corners of the continents\, including Canada\, the Caribbean\, Central America\, Indigenous Nations and Communities\, Mexico\, South America\, and the U.S. Attendees will have the opportunity to share insights\, needs\, and solutions\, and celebrate the rich diversity that defines the regions\, while exploring innovative avenues for collaboration and growth. \nCoordinated by\nMercedes Caxaj (Guatemala/Canada)\, Sunfest; Matthew Covey (USA)\, Tamizdat / CoveyLaw;\nOliver Knust (Chile)\, Chilemusica \nJoin us on 25 Oct 2025\, from 15:00 – 16:00 in Tampere in Conference Room 2 at WOMEX. Click here for more info!
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-womex-all-americas-networking-session/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20251031T180419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251031T180419Z
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat at CEC ArtsLink Assembly
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat is proud to participate in this year’s CEC ArtsLink Assembly: Defending Each Other at La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club\, NYC from November 6-7th. Matthew Covey and Rachel Switlick will be participating in peer-to-peer workshops among Arts Support Organizations in the working group Sharing and building collective strategies\, and among Artist Resettlement Organizations. Rachel Switlick\, SHIM:NYC artist liaison for Tamizdat and an independent self defense instructor\, will also present the session “Defending Oneself” on November 7th. \nWe look forward to seeing you there.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-cec-artslink-assembly-2025/
LOCATION:La MaMa Experimental Theatre Club\, New York City
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20251202T225339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T225339Z
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat and CoveyLaw Office Hours: Current EB-1 Info and Trends
DESCRIPTION:We are happy to announce the third edition of Tamizdat and CoveyLaw’s Office Hours series: Current EB-1 Info and Trends. \nRegister now! \nThis month we’ll be discussing current hot topics and trends around the EB-1 green card for artists/creatives/entertainers and those supporting these industries. Leading this session will be Partner Amanda Gupta and Associate JR Strauss from CoveyLaw’s General Immigration Team. \nJoin us on December 10th at 11am ET for timely insights covering: \n\nHow do you qualify for the green card of extraordinary ability?\nIf you’re on an O-1 now\, when is a good time to start the EB-1 process?\nIs it harder to get an EB-1 approved now\, under this new administration?\nWhat are some things to take into consideration before making the decision to go for it?\n\nYou can find an archive of past sessions here.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-and-coveylaw-office-hours-current-eb-1-info-and-trends/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260109T143000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20260102T155424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T155424Z
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SUMMARY:A Fairer Music Ecosystem: A Conversation
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 9 at the Wavelengths Conference in New York City for our panel A Fairer Music Ecosystem: A Conversation. \nThis panel will take place from 1:00 – 2:15 pm on January 9th at the Hilton Hotel Midtown\, New York City (Concourse A\, Downstairs). \nPanelists include: \nMatt Covey\, Executive director of Tamizdat and Managing Partner of CoveyLaw (Moderator)\nPaula Abreu\, Director of Presented Programming\, William Lockwood Jr. Chair\, McCarter Theatre Center (Panelist)\nShawn Choi\, Director of Marketing\, Kupferberg Center for the Arts\, Director\, SORI Artists (Panelist)\nJuan Souki\, Executive Director\, Mid Atlantic Arts (Panelist)\nRon Ozer\, Chapter VP\, NIVA\, Talent Booker\, Elkton Music Hall and Executive Director\, Arden Concert Gild (Panelist)\nBia Ferreira\, Singer\, Composer\, and Artivist (Panelist)
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/a-fairer-music-ecosystem-a-conversation/
LOCATION:New York Hilton Midtown\, 1335 Avenue of the Americas at 54th St.\, New York\, NY\, 10019\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260112
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260113
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20260102T155610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260102T155610Z
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SUMMARY:Live|Arts|Lab at Under the Radar
DESCRIPTION:The second edition of L|A|L (“L|A|L.2”) is produced in cooperation with Under The Radar Festival\, HowlRound Theater Commons\, the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts\, and the German Commission of UNESCO. It will be held at the Kenneth C. Griffin Sidewalk Studio\, David Geffen Hall\, Lincoln Center. \nLike each L|A|L\, the second edition will focus on one field of the performing arts—the global theater ecosystem. And like each L|A|L\, the second edition will contemplate fairness through the frame of one of the principals outline in the “Fair Culture Charter\,” in this case Principle #2: “access to diverse cultural expressions and resources\,” which draws heavily on the UNESCO’s 2005 “Convention on Diversity of Cultural Expressions.” \nL|A|L.2 will bring together 32 thought leaders from across the global cultural ecosystem—from five continents and fifteen countries—to design initiatives that promote the capacities of the theater sectors in disadvantaged communities\, nurture culture and arts education\, encourage international theater enterprises to follow fair practices\, and foster respectful cross-cultural engagement.\nFellows L|A|L.2 \nJoshua Alabi (Nigeria) \nAlia Alzougbi (UK) \nDebora Balardini (Brazil / France / USA) \nMarc Bamuthi Joseph (USA) \nJamie Bennett (USA / Canada) \nBill Bragin (USA / UAE) \nSami Daoud (Egypt / UK) \nMartine Dennewald (Luxembourg / Canada) \nRita Ezenwa-Okoro (Nigeria) \nSusan Feldman (USA) \nHéctor Flores Komatsu (Mexico / USA) \nBoo Froebel (USA) \nLynn Fu (China / USA) \nJamie Gahlon (USA) \nFizza Hasan (Pakistan) \nRika Iino (USA) \nMara Isaacs (USA) \nThomas O. Kriegsmann (USA) \nBarbara Lanciers (USA) \nLaura Mackenzie Stuart (Scotland) \nJonathan McCrory (USA) \nArian Moayed (Iran / USA) \nDr. Keith Nurse (Trinidad and Tobago) \nJeffrey Omura (USA) \nZeyba Rahman (USA) \nTanya Selvaratnam (USA) \nSachiko Soro (Fiji Islands) \nCaitlin Strokosch (USA) \nShanta Thake (USA) \nCynthia J. Tong (USA) \nAdrienne Wong (Canada) \n 
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/liveartslab-at-under-the-radar/
LOCATION:Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20260102T160010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T155820Z
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SUMMARY:January Office Hours: Who is banned? How new travel restrictions and bans impact US visa eligibility
DESCRIPTION:The Trump administration has issued and proposed a hailstorm of rules that aim to limit travel to the US for people from certain countries or with certain circumstances. At this timely webinar and Q&A\, CoveyLaw attorneys Kimya Zahedi and Claire Benoit will provide an overview of how these rules impact—or might impact—people planning to come to the US. Tamizdat attorney and legal fellow Liz Moller will also provide an update regarding advocacy efforts to push back against how these rules impact the cultural sector. \nRegister for the webinar here. \nSubmit your questions for the panelists in advance here.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/january-office-hours-who-is-banned-how-new-travel-restrictions-and-bans-impact-us-visa-eligibility/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20260131T013741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T151230Z
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SUMMARY:February Office Hours: Becoming a US Citizen: “Should I stay or should I go” in 2026?
DESCRIPTION:Join CoveyLaw & Tamizdat’s February 11\, 2026 monthly Office Hours webinar at 11am EST for a practical breakdown of the US naturalization process: from pros and cons\, filing periods and eligibility requirements to new policies and common pitfalls that can delay or derail a case. \nWe’ll also cover common issues that can arise during the process\, the new 2025 civics test\, and what happens after a determination is made on your application. \nPerfect for anyone considering citizenship or navigating a complex case. Register now. \nSubmit your questions ahead of time using this form. \nSpeakers: \nAmanda Gupta\, Partner\, CoveyLaw \nKimberly Xavier\, Attorney\, CoveyLaw \nDavina Wells\, Legal Manager\, CoveyLaw
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/feb-2026-office-hours/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260217
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260221
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20260211T223711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T223821Z
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat Observer at UNESCO Convention on Cultural Diversity
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat was selected as an official “observer Civil Society Observer Organization to UNESCO’s 2005 Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions\, and will attend the 19th Session of the Committee of the Convention this February 17-19 in Paris.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-observer-at-unesco-convention-on-cultural-diversity/
LOCATION:UNESCO Headquarters\, 7 Place Fontenoy\, Paris\, Île-de-France\, 75007\, France
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20260311T202252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T162024Z
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SUMMARY:Catching Lightning in a Bottle: Effective Strategies for O and P Visa Evidence Collection
DESCRIPTION:Join CoveyLaw & Tamizdat’s March 18\, 2026 monthly Office Hours webinar at 11am EST for an overview of best practices for collecting evidence that USCIS reviews when adjudicating O and P petitions. \nThe requirements for O and P visas can be difficult to navigate\, and frequent policy changes to how USCIS reviews evidence have only made the process more confusing for applicants and their employers. Moderated by Matthew Covey\, attorneys Will Spitz\, JR Strauss will help attendees navigate the maze\, covering the types of evidence USCIS typically wants to see in O and P petitions\, how to organize documentation that is responsive to the regulations\, and strategies for generating new evidence to support future filings. They will also discuss common pitfalls and what to avoid when gathering evidence. \nSuitable for anyone considering or currently working on an O or P petition and their employers. \nParticipants:\n\n\nMatthew Covey\, Partner\nWill Spitz\, Partner\nJR Strauss\, Attorney\n\nRegister here. \nSubmit questions ahead of time for our Q&A Segment here.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/catching-lightning-in-a-bottle-effective-strategies-for-o-and-p-visa-evidence-collection/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501
DTSTAMP:20260403T191223
CREATED:20260311T201952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T201952Z
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SUMMARY:Tamizdat at the 2026 Cultural Mobility Forum
DESCRIPTION:Tamizdat is proud to be a participant present for this year’s assembly of the Cultural Mobility Forum\, organized by On the Move\, in partnership with Kooperativa – Regional Platform for Culture\, in Skopje\, Republic of North Macedonia\, from 29–30 April. The forum this year focuses on the vital theme of Cultural Mobility Justice and will take place at multiple locations in the city. \nThe Forum serves as a critical platform for addressing the systemic barriers that hinder the free movement of artists and cultural workers. Discussions will center on navigating visa obstacles\, dismantling institutional gatekeeping\, and addressing the economic and political disparities that impact international cultural exchange. \nWe look forward to joining our colleagues and partners in Skopje to contribute to these essential conversations and to further our commitment to a more equitable landscape for global artistic mobility.
URL:https://tamizdat.org/events/tamizdat-at-the-2026-cultural-mobility-forum/
LOCATION:Skopje\, Skopje\, North Macedonia
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