The primary mission of Grame is to allow for the conception and realization of new works, ensure their influence and dissemination, and contribute to scientific and musical research whilst building the necessary bridges between innovation and the public.

All the these artistic activities are underpinned by the interaction of arts and sciences in which the computing component is quite present. Grame brings together a permanent scientific team specializing in three research themes: real-time communication system, the systems of musical representation and performance, and programming languages.

Grame produces the Biennale Musiques en Scène, which has now become one of the principal musical creation events in France and Europe. Heiner Goebbels will be the guest artist for the 2014 edition. The Journées Grame, alternating with the Biennale, represent a high point of musical creation in Lyon, in tune with the residency activity.

Strongly involved in a process of influence and transmission, Grame develops intense international activity allowing for disseminating its productions and know-how, through concert tours, master classes, scientific lectures and exhibitions, primarily in Europe, Asia and North America.