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Expected results

The project will connect island venues via a dependable low-latency network to cultural hubs in Stockholm and Mariehamn using specially designed remote stations that communicate over existing optical fiber networks. The music schools SMI and ÅMI will provide music lessons to the island residents with SMI focused on young adult and professional musicians and ÅMI on young musicians.  Riksteatern and NIPÅ will collaborate to provide performing arts productions and workshops to the island communities.  The increased consumption of cultural activity and digital collaboration will increase inhabitant satisfaction and create real opportunities for culture and professional development. This will be a component in reversing the brain drain the islands currently experience — keeping current residents and attracting new ones.