MEED
MUSIC EUROPE EDUCATION CONGRESS
Welcome to Hungary dear participants. We are waiting for you at the BMZ Private Musicschool.
MEED is a European network connecting music educators, cultural organisations, and creative professionals to share ideas and develop innovative approaches to music teaching. Coordinated by Topophone in Toulouse, France, the project promotes collaboration across countries through workshops, mobility programs, and international exchanges.
Its mission is to make music education more inclusive, creative, and accessible, while strengthening dialogue between traditional and contemporary teaching methods. MEED also works on building a shared online platform that collects and spreads good practices and learning resources from across Europe.
By bringing together teachers, musicians, and cultural actors, MEED helps shape a future where music is a tool for communication, participation, and social connection — beyond borders and disciplines.
INFORMATIONS
Getting Around- From the Liszt Ferenc National Airport you can get the city with the transport/transfer buses. (Details from Matthias)
- Location of the Venue: 1021 Budapest Tarogato street 2.
(scroll down for the map) - website: www.bmz.hu
- phone number: +36302244169
- Location of the Hotel: 1023 Budapest, Frankel Leó street 35
- website: www.csaszarhotel.hu
- phone number: +36204686073
- Location of the Jamsession: 1022 Török Street 2
- website of the Jam: www.dantekult.hu
Budapest has an excellent public transport system operated by BKK (Budapesti Közlekedési Központ). You can travel by metro, tram, bus, or trolley, all with one ticket or travel pass.
Download the BKK FUTÁR app — it shows real-time departures, routes, and ticket options.
Buy tickets from purple BKK machines, at metro entrances, or use the BudapestGO app for mobile tickets.
Night buses run until early morning, and taxis (like Bolt or Főtaxi) are reliable — avoid unmarked cabs.
Biking is becoming popular: you can rent MOL Bubi bikes at many points around the city.
- Instead yellow submarine” you can choose yellow trains to reach every location.
- from the Szell Kalman square to the BMZ: train 61 or 56.
- from the Szell Kalman square to the Hotel Csaszar you can use the yellow train 17, 41 and the 6.
- from the station Margit híd Budai hídfő—-which means Bridge of Margaret Buda side, you can reach the Culture Center/pub–Dantekult on foot. around 3 minuets.
- this station from the Szell Kalman square again a few minuets on foot.
Let's roll!
F'n'B
We can offer you different type of meals for the vegetarian and for meatlovers also. In round brackets, don’t forget, in Hungary we have great, delicious wines from the best vine regions.
The Hungarian cuisine famous for the spicy meals, with a lot meats and paprika/ powder. We would like inform you, if you want to get great offers,
do not hesitate, and ask us at the office. (room 007)
Eating & Drinking
Hungarian cuisine is rich and hearty — don’t miss gulyás soup, lángos, or túrós csusza.
Vegetarian and vegan options are easy to find in the city center (look for Hummus Bar, Napfényes, Vega City).
Tap water is safe, but locals often drink fröccs (wine with soda) or craft beer.
Tipping is usually 10% in restaurants and cafés (sometimes added to the bill).
Opening hours
If you want to join us earlier, because you want to practise, or print something or check the devices for your presentation, or you want just to be there and have a nice, strong espresso with us, we are waiting for you from 8.00 am. The office room is the 007.
Local Advice
Always validate your transport ticket before boarding!
The Danube divides the city — but both sides are worth exploring.
Be polite and patient in official places (banks, offices) — things may take time, but people are helpful.
Sundays are quieter; many stores close early.
Don’t forget to look up — Budapest’s architecture is full of hidden beauty.
GÓBÉ CULTURAL ASSOCIATION- TRADITION IN MOTION
The Góbé Cultural Association was founded by the members of the Góbé band to create a professional, non-profit framework for their artistic, educational, and cultural activities both within and beyond the group’s work. Our mission is to preserve and renew Hungarian folk traditions, foster artistic innovation, and connect generations and cultures through music.
We support emerging musicians and ensembles with management, mentoring, and professional guidance, helping them navigate both the Hungarian and international music scenes. Through our AllEars Management branch, we provide booking, promotion, and strategic development for world and folk music artists.
Our international engagement is strong: we are involved in projects such as Ethno Hungary, part of the global Jeunesses Musicales International network, and the MEED Education Erasmus+ program, which promotes innovative music education across Europe.
Each year, we organize the Boglart Folk and World Music Festival, a unique meeting point for musicians, teachers, and audiences, combining workshops, concerts, and open sessions that celebrate creativity and cultural exchange.
Beyond events and projects, the Association serves as a platform for international collaboration, educational initiatives, and cultural diplomacy, building bridges between Hungary and the wider world.
At Góbé Cultural Association, we believe that folk music is not only heritage — it is a living, evolving language that can inspire, connect, and empower communities across borders.
ABOUT THE BMZ
BMZ Music School – Where Music Becomes Joy
At BMZ Magánzeneiskola, learning music is more than education — it’s inspiration, creativity, and community. Located in the heart of Budapest, BMZ welcomes students of all ages to discover the joy of music-making in a friendly, vibrant, and professional environment.
Our young and passionate teachers are not only skilled educators but also active performing artists, bringing real-world experience and energy into every lesson. From piano, guitar, drums, and strings to wind instruments and voice, BMZ offers personalized, flexible lessons shaped around each student’s goals and personality.
What makes BMZ unique is its atmosphere: cheerful classrooms filled with music, encouragement, and curiosity. Students learn through play, collaboration, and creative exploration — whether in band workshops, recording sessions, concerts, or summer camps.
FAQ
Welcome to Budapest – A Quick Guide for Newcomers
Budapest is one of Europe’s most beautiful and livable cities — a place where history, culture, and modern life blend effortlessly. Whether you’re here to study, work, or simply explore, this guide will help you find your way around and make the most of your time in Hungary’s capital.
Everyday Essentials
Shops: Most grocery stores (Spar, Aldi, Lidl) are open until 8–9 p.m. Smaller ones or “non-stop” stores stay open late.
Pharmacies (Gyógyszertár): Look for the green cross; one in each district is open 24/7.
Currency: Hungary uses the forint (HUF). Cash is still widely used, but cards are accepted almost everywhere.
Tap water is drinkable across the city.
Emergency numbers: 112 (general EU emergency), 104 (ambulance), 107 (police), 105 (fire).
Culture & Free Time
Budapest’s cultural life is thriving — from thermal baths (Széchenyi, Gellért) to ruin bars, museums, live music, and parks.
Buda side: quieter, historic, with hills and castles.
Pest side: lively, full of cafés, nightlife, and shopping.
You can find free events almost every weekend — check sites like WeLoveBudapest.com or Funzine.hu.
Language Tips
Hungarian (Magyar) can be challenging, but locals appreciate it if you try:
Hello = Szia! (informal) / Jó napot! (formal)
Thank you = Köszönöm
Please = Kérem
Yes / No = Igen / Nem
Cheers! = Egészségedre!
CHECK OUT
It is a honor to be part of this great event, to work together with all of you. Thanks to visit us, and do not forget when you leave Budapest you can use public transport to get the Airport. We suggest you to use the 100E bus from the DEÁK TÉR- DEÁK square. The tickets are available at the bus station.
You can’t use any other tickets to traveling. (just in case if you listening Jamiroquai travelling without moving)
