IAM Vol 21 Issue 9

 

Pan Pacific Focus for September

Welcome to the September issue of International Arts Manager.

This month’s cover feature profiles Louise Herron, CEO of Sydney Opera House. For more than a decade, she has reshaped the Opera House through its ambitious Renewal programme and marked its 50th anniversary with a year-long celebration. Now, she sets her sights on making it truly “Everyone’s House”. The feature forms part of our Pan-Pacific Focus, which also includes a profile of Wang Hongxin, Harbin’s Director for Culture, Sports and Tourism; the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo’s (HKPAX) global call for submissions for its October 2026 International Showcases and Pitching Works; and a closer look at South Korea’s vibrant performing arts scene.

Also in this issue

News
The Met looks to winter in Saudi Arabia
Work begins at Britten Pears Arts on building upgrade
New agreement between San Francisco Opera and AGMA
CIISA announces first trailblazers
UK orchestras and choirs enter Year 2 of inclusive recruitment initiative
EIF celebrates largest audiences in more than 10 years
MK Impresari launches in London
Primo Artists opens first European office
Upcoming events

Musical Chairs: From promotions to retirement – find out who’s on the move

Classical Music Signings: Keep up to date with the latest industry news

Competitions and Awards
sideNotes: Embracing the legacy of Ferruccio Busoni

AMA: Full House:
Matt Ecclestone shares some key talking points from AMA’s annual conference

APAP:
A View from Here: Lisa Richards Toney explains the art of future-proofing 

ISPA: Global Voices: In conversation with Nelson Chia (Nine Years Theatre) and
Sasha Gibb (Tāwhiri Festivals)

WOMEX 2025 Preview

South Korea’s performing arts scene

Wang Hongxin: Harbin’s Director for Culture, Sports and Tourism

Stage by Stage: Louise Herron, CEO of Sydney Opera House

HKPAX calls for submissions for October 2026 International Showcases
and Pitching Works

Profile: Guitarist-composer Christina Sandsengen on Tombeaux

Diary: Emma Hay.
A week with Edinburgh International Festival’s Senior Programming Manager