The central idea of this project was to promote music as a method to be used in different areas of civic participation. Music can be a tool for social inclusion, promoting European values, developing young people’s creativity and encouraging reflection about diversity and about common origins. Using music as a tool in youth work further has the potential to cater to people’s needs for expression (cultural, emotional, intellectual), and thus create the grounds for constructive discussion. Language plays a central role in the (re)production of stereotypes. Music as a way of communication can express what can’t be put in words. Certain connotations of our words can carry (unintended) negative meanings and tend to put people into categories. However, music as a way of communication can express what can’t be put in words and create a deeper level of connection. Making music together in a group therefore showed great potential in strengthening respect, solidarity and team work - some values that identify the European Union. This Project shared the Erasmus+ programme objectives and integrated the European youth strategy in the approach. In the project “Music – a common language for intercultural communication, 19 youth workers came together to explore the power of music as a tool for communication, intercultural understanding and social inclusion. The participants exchanged their regional music styles on the one hand, and discussed their experiences in youth work on the other hand, and brought together the two fields in creative ways. Making music together, the seminar encouraged a positive attitude in the participants towards their own, and others’ cultural expression, and fostered the development of interpersonal skills. Music created an environment where all cultures are welcome. The project encouraged active social and civic participation of young people through music, since music has the capacity to adapt to peoples’ identities and forms of cultural expression. Working together on a common goal strengthened the group and made each participant valued and relatable. An intercultural night with music presentation by the participants helped the youth workers appreciating their personal and group achievements made. The objectives of this project were • Exploring ways to create social impact through music • Sharing cultural heritage through non-formal music education and promoting the recognition of music as an educational tool in Youth Work • Facilitating intercultural communication in the European Union • Strengthening youth workers’ competence of learning to learn, and developing youth workers' skills in intercultural communication, intuitive music education and improvisation • Increasing active participation of young people in the European Union • Strengthening intercultural understanding and the sense of European identity • Opening up new perspectives on personal resources (skills, passions, talents)