Objectives
The Music Research and Development Forum Nepal (MRDFN) aims to achieve several key objectives, which include:
- Promoting Music Research: Facilitating and encouraging scholarly research into various aspects of Nepali music, including its historical development, cultural significance, and contemporary trends. This involves supporting academic studies, publishing research findings, and organizing conferences or symposiums to disseminate knowledge.
- Fostering Innovation: Stimulating innovation within the Nepali music industry by providing a platform for musicians, composers, and producers to experiment with new techniques, technologies, and musical styles. This may involve organizing workshops, hackathons, or collaborative projects aimed at exploring innovative approaches to music creation and production.
- Supporting Education: Providing educational opportunities and resources to aspiring musicians, students, and music enthusiasts. This could include organizing training programs, masterclasses, and mentorship initiatives designed to enhance musical skills, knowledge, and professionalism.
- Preserving Cultural Heritage: Promoting the preservation and documentation of Nepal’s diverse musical traditions, including folk music, classical music, and indigenous musical practices. This involves conducting research, collecting oral histories, and archiving musical recordings to ensure the continuity and integrity of these cultural heritage assets.
- Facilitating Collaboration: Serving as a hub for collaboration and networking among musicians, researchers, educators, and industry professionals. MRDFN aims to create opportunities for cross-disciplinary exchange and collaboration, fostering a vibrant community of practitioners committed to advancing the field of music in Nepal.
- Advocating for the Music Industry: Advocating for the interests and welfare of musicians and music industry stakeholders in Nepal. This may involve engaging with policymakers, cultural institutions, and the public to raise awareness of the importance of music as a cultural and economic asset, as well as advocating for policies and initiatives that support the growth and sustainability of the music sector.
- Promoting Cultural Exchange: Facilitating cultural exchange and dialogue through music by fostering connections between Nepali musicians and artists from other cultures and regions. This could involve organizing international music festivals, artist residencies, or exchange programs aimed at promoting cross-cultural understanding and collaboration.
- Organizing Events, Training & Coordination: Organizing various types of musical events. Give training who wants to learn. Coordinating with national and international organizations to support share.
By pursuing these objectives, MRDFN endeavors to contribute to the enrichment, development, and promotion of Nepali music both within the country and on the global stage.
