San Francisco Conservatory of Music buys Opus 3 Artists
The San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) has purchased agency Opus 3 Artists. This is the first time a major agency has been bought by … Read more
Still no conductor for Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra
The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra (RCO) will be without a leader for at least another three years. RCO’s interim director David Bazen made the revelation in … Read more
Entire HK Phil quarantined after postive COVID test
The entire Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) has been quarantined after a musician tested positive for COVID-19. Some backroom staff have also been quarantined. … Read more
Musicians protest lack of support from UK Government
More than 400 musicians gathered outside the UK parliament on Tuesday 6 October to protest the Government’s lack of support for the music industry. Among … Read more
Andris Nelsons extends Boston and Leipzig stay
Andris Nelsons has signed a contract extension with Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) that will see him stay as music director until at least the end … Read more
BBC begins search for undiscovered historical composers
The Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) and BBC Radio 3 have put out a call for researchers specialising in Black, Asian and ethnically diverse … Read more
A third of UK musicians are considering quitting the industry
A new study by the Musicians’ Union (MU) in the UK has found that 34% of musicians are considering leaving the industry because of COVID-19. … Read more
Boston Symphony Orchestra musicians agree pay cut
Boston Symphony Orchestra (BSO) has agreed to a new deal with its musicians. The headline statistic is that the musicians will see their pay cut … Read more
Violinist sues his former quartet for half a million
A violinist is suing his former quartet, claiming they forced him to resign due to pressure from the Chinese Government. He is asking for USD500,000 … Read more
Columbia Artists closes after 90 years
Columbia Artists (CAMI) – one of the world’s biggest and best-known agencies – has ceased operations. The company was hit hard by COVID-19 and closed … Read more