Space Ensemble (SE) is a multidisciplinary cultural organization based in northern Portugal that combines artistic creation with technological innovation to promote cultural accessibility, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Initially formed as a fluid musical ensemble, SE has expanded into cultural production, participatory projects, and non-formal education focused on music and the arts. 

  SE develops original artistic events and performances, community-based co-creation projects, and educational programs that use music as a tool for youth engagement, social inclusion, and creative development. The organization works with a core team of five staff members and collaborates with freelance artists and educators, led by artistic director Nuno Alves and project development and communication officer Sofia Pancada.

  SE has strong experience in arts-based education and Erasmus+ projects, including Play2Grow and Trainers4Creativity. Its flagship initiative, Escola do Rock Paredes de Coura, is recognized as a best practice in non-formal youth education, fostering artistic expression, cultural exchange and creativity. SE primarily works with young people aged 13 to 25/30, while also engaging broader community and intergenerational groups, ensuring inclusive access to cultural participation and lifelong learning.