​​The Odin International Music Competition is organised by the European Academic Artists Association (EAAA). The initial establishment was formed by the artistic director Dr. Kevin Zhao in Dublin, Ireland, while the main operating branches are located in Italy, Denmark, UK, Estonia, and China. The European Academic Artists Association (EAAA) is a non-profit organisation with the aim to promote worldwide cultural and educational exchange. For this purpose, the association organises concerts, master classes, festivals, summer camps, competitions, conferences, as well as wide cooperation between different music institutes. Our board members have a wide range of activities as professional musicians, music teachers, social activists, etc.

Our aims include the following:
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• supporting the access to high quality music education 
• encouraging visits between higher education institutes
• providing opportunities for research and cultural exchange
• supporting teachers' exchange 
• promoting effective and compelling music education experiences
• fostering the development of professional knowledge and skills in music education
• promoting the diversity of musical traditions

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                                                            Kevin Zhao                                                     Richard Dubugnon
                                                        Artistic Director                                            Associate ​Artistic Director

                                                         

​​Board of the EAAA
                                                                      

Kathy Cammett (USA)​

Olivier Anthony Theurillat (Switzerland)

Ginevra Petrucci (Italy)

Benjamin Frith (UK)

Henrik Brendstrup (Denmark)

Marianne Zhao (Project Manager)