The proposed project is a quest for a cohesive view of what currently exists and a questioning of the state of things as they are; an examination of how to cope with an unknown future using the tools that have been developed so far. In times with no illusions of utopia, the urge to find methods of self-empowerment - a backing-up for the unknown - is more urgently needed than ever before. Advanced sound and its strongly linked new cultural forms and technologies are the very perceptible examples for our society of how the human condition is changing and they deliver a low-threshold access for all generations to get acquainted with questions and needs and the possible societal changes beyond the impact of the harsh economic changes. The vision encapsulated is for an integrated framework and a series of activities, which will enable a significant stride toward unity for the co-applicants and the art forms they represent. Our aim is to build a strong and integrated European framework for new cultural forms related to sound and new technologies. A unity that is inherently inclusive and empowering for the vibrant cultural forms which are redefining European cultural identity.Objectives:*to commission world class inter-cultural artworks & present them in different trans-national settings*to support 'bottom up' or 'citizen' creativity & innovation, & provide pathways from 'prosumer' to professional *to test different engagement methods & engage large numbers of people by staging a series of events that are themselves experimental & involved in nurturing new cultural forms & technologies.* To increase the mobility of artists, audiences & professionals * To explore new methods of artistic collaboration, with a focus on advanced sound & related arts * To build stronger trans-EU connections by consolidating the ECAS network* To explore new methods of collaboration for people working working in the cultural sector.