 It is connected with the work of the International Youth Orchestra Academy, and was founded in 1994.The Bayreuther Osterfestival was founded by Prof. Dr. Ulrich S. Schubert and Dr. Andreas Göldel in co-operation with director Prof. August Everding and the Australian conductor Sir Charles Mackerras.The Festival, with its charity concerts for the benefit of children who suffer from cancer, takes place every year at Easter.