Mieczysław Karłowicz Philharmonic in Szczecin

FilHERmonia is an annual series of events that represents another chapter in the Philharmonic's history, dedicated to themes related to women, art, and health. For years, October has been globally recognised as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and FilHERmonia focuses not only on medical aspects but also on this topic's psychological, social, and cultural dimensions.
Women representing various fields of art and science, such as artists, musicians, conductors, composers, managers, and music lovers, have always been part of the Philharmonic. The entire month is devoted to caring for the body, skin, spirit, and mind while simultaneously creating an atmosphere of sisterhood. We believe that constant development, which requires moments of pause, finding harmony, and self-care, is a critical element of life.
FilHERmonia is an initiative created by women, about women, and for women. It combines art and science and emphasises the symbiosis of spirit and body. We focus not only on breast cancer prevention but also on mental health, both in everyday life and during illness. During each event, we emphasise both the history of predecessors and the present while also looking to the future.
As part of the FilHERmonia series, concerts are organised, led by outstanding female musicians under the baton of renowned conductors and dedicated to magnificent female composers. In addition, each edition offers lectures, workshops, film screenings, exhibitions, and promotion of preventive examinations. These events are an integral part of the Philharmonic's seasonal program while aligning with the global "Pink October" initiative. FilHERmonia is not just a series of artistic events but also a platform promoting health and balance for all women and their surroundings.

The "I Hear Good Sounds" (Słyszę Dobre Dźwięki [SDD]) campaign primarily educates about the dangers of noise pollution but also inspires to create spaces of silence, relaxation, and good sounds. At the very beginning, it informed the citizens about how to create an acoustically friendly environment and how to navigate in a world filled with sounds. We educated the province's inhabitants about the ecology of sounds through conferences, workshops, outdoor activities, banner campaigns, hearing tests, and contests for School and City Harmony Zones. Later, the organizers began to consider good sounds more broadly – in the context of inclusive culture. They decided they should be accessible to everyone, regardless of age, place of residence, or health condition. And so the idea of an annual summary of the campaign and a festival of inclusive culture was born: the "I Hear Good Sounds" Festival, a festival for families, seniors, and youth, where are invited outstanding artists to create a community of good sounds.
The campaign stands out not only through its educational activities (targeted at age-diverse groups of recipients - from children and youth to seniors) but also thanks to its innovativeness and non-standard actions. The initiative goes beyond traditional educational methods (especially those proposed by musical institutions) through, among others, education about hearing, organising free hearing tests, supporting the creation of School Harmony Zones in schools, and a festival addressing therapeutic aspects of sound and psychophysical well-being, as well as the role of music in shaping it. This places the entire campaign as a pioneer in making communities aware of the importance of hearing health and the impact of surrounding sounds on our well-being.
Organising events as part of the I Hear Good Sounds Campaign changes the social approach to noise and health issues while also serving as an example of a modern approach to health education.