INCLUSION
through
PERFORMANCE

by Timotej Kotnik

What is Inclusion?
»Increasing integration and decreasing
expulsion from ordinary social
environment.«
Potts

Special Needs
What is considered “normal” in society through
history?

The Idea of Festival
“Igraj se z mano”

“Arts and crafts festival that focuses on
inclusiveness and diversity, geared towards
children and youth with special needs.”

Dimensions
25.000 Active Participants
15.000 Youngsters
400+ Volunteers
60+ Workshops every day
3000+ Educators and Education Experts

Performing and
INCLUSION
“Music as an art form of inclusiveness with no
boundaries.

“Music as a testing ground for the joint creation of
diversity.”

Handicap being an advantage and an upgrade to
the performance drawing not only symbolic but
real qualitative values.

Berklee Meets Ljubljana
Fusing elite musicians with local community and
children with special needs.

Does live music have
positive or even therapeutic
effects on performers and
the audience?