The European Festivals Association (EFA) celebrated its 60th anniversary with a Jubilee Gala from 23-25 May 2012 in Bergen, Norway. Debate was shaped by 180 participants from 46 countries and regions in the world, by delegates from sister festival networks from Africa, Asia and the Arab region, by Alumni of the Atelier for Young Festival Managers, and by politicians of EU, national and local levels.
Topics such as innovation, business and audience participation in digital times are feeding into the Bergen Agenda which is to characterise EFAs work in the years to come. Furthermore, the Association released its Jubilee publication and first film entitled 60 Years On: Festivals and the World and admitted five new members. The gathering saw many festive highlights including an artistic closing moment with Carte Blanche.