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24-28 JUNE 2025

A Global Celebration of Music & Hope

It Takes a Village

to Connect, to Create, to Change

We live in a time of deep fragmentation — socially, spiritually, and ecologically. The myth of self-reliance and exaggerated individualism has taken us far from what actually sustains life: community, collaboration, and care.
 

Inspiration 101 is a global creative initiative that believes in rebuilding those connections — through music, story, and shared action. Artists, scientists, refugees, and cultural workers from over 50 countries are coming together this June in southern Italy — not just to perform, but to listen, reflect, and create across the lines that usually divide us.


The idea is simple but powerful: It takes a village.
Not just to raise a child, but to face the great challenges of our time — climate breakdown, inequality, war, disconnection.

 

So we start where we are. We dig where we stand. But we do it with the world in mind — and with the belief that no act of creativity, empathy, or cooperation is too small to matter.


This is not just a festival. It’s a village. And you are welcome.

A JOURNEY OF 1,500 DAYS IS ABOUT TO COME TO AN END

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Eric Forsmark - founder

It has been a creative adventure. A constantly evolving discovery. And now, we are approaching its most exciting part. Under the name of "ONE PLANET FESTIVAL – Live Music & Immersive Cinema Experience", IN THE LAST WEEK OF JUNE, over 60 musicians from various parts of the world will come together – many of them meeting in person for the very first time – after years of remote musical collaboration across continents. We have created 90 minutes of collaborative global fusion music, with each part built upon the next, like a planetary sound relay. One third of the tracks has already been pressed in a limited edition vinyl release. The first four concerts will take place in Giovinazzo, my adopted hometown in southern Italy – a deeply personal starting point. We’re all convinced that tickets for the Teatro Odeion will sell out quickly, but due to the unique nature of these concerts and the extraordinary presence of artists of this caliber, they will be live streamed worldwide via Viewcy.com, so that anyone can take part, no matter where they are. ALL OF THIS HAS BEEN MADE POSSIBLE solely and exclusively thanks to the dedication of passionate individuals — artists, filmmakers, friends — who believe in the power of creative collaboration. ​ The management of the Castel dei Mondi Festival recognized the value of this initiative from the very beginning, and thanks to their support and funding through PUGLIA CULTURE, on June 28 we will be able to present what these musicians have created — in the way it truly deserves: - Panoramic big-screen projection of the film - Immersive Dolby Atmos 19channel sound - Live performances by some of the featured artists All set against the breathtaking backdrop of Tenuta Bocca di Lupo (Minervino Murge). ​ BUT “101 FLAMES OF INSPIRATION” IS NOT JUST ABOUT MUSIC. It’s about trust — in the deep belief that culture, dialogue, and human connection can generate meaning, spark insight, and sometimes become a force for transformation. One of the days will also be dedicated to a creative dialogue between artists and people passionate about other fields: they will listen to one another, exchange ideas, and perhaps plant the seeds of collaborations that could truly make a difference. And when we close the doors of Bocca di Lupo and the artists head back home, it will mark exactly Day 1,500 of this journey. Yes, I’ve counted: exactly 1,500 days ago. And that’s a truly beautiful coincidence. A heartfelt thank you to each and every one of you who has already contributed in a thousand ways, and to those who will carry the flame of inspiration into the future. May this be proof that imagination — when shared — can truly move mountains. See you soon! Eric

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Creative Minds and Souls

Interdisciplinary dialogue

“101 FLAMES OF INSPIRATION” IS NOT JUST ABOUT MUSIC.

It is about trust — a deep belief that culture, dialogue, and human connection can generate meaning, spark insight, and sometimes become a force for transformation.

One of the days will also be dedicated to a creative dialogue between artists and people passionate about other fields: they will listen to each other, exchange ideas, and perhaps plant the seeds of collaborations that could truly make a difference.

  • Strategy, Media, and Communication

  • Environmental Science and Climate Action

  • Technology, AI, and Innovation

  • Ethics, Business, and Systemic Change

  • Democracy, Ethics, and Inclusion

  • Music, Culture, and Intercultural Collaboration

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