Major arts prize in Taiwan announces winners
The winners of Taiwan’s prestigious Taishin Arts Award were announced at a grand ceremony this month, to guests from across the country’s cultural bodies, art … Read more
UK festival announces Wayne McGregor as director of dance
The Grange Festival in Northington, Hampshire, has announced it is to partner Studio Wayne McGregor to become the UK’s first country house opera festival to … Read more
Bombing at Manchester concert arena leaves 22 dead and 59 injured
One of Manchester’s biggest concert arenas, set to host artists as diverse as André Rieu, Kings of Leon and Radiohead this summer, was rocked by … Read more
RPS Music Awards winners announced
Projects that provide access to music were to the fore at this year’s RPS Music Awards, with Manchester Camerata, South-West Open Youth Orchestra (SWOYO) and … Read more
EFFE Labels awarded
Over 700 festivals representing 39 countries have been awarded the Europe for Festivals, Festivals for Europe (EFFE) Label 2017-18. The label designates festivals that reach … Read more
Decca Records appoints new president
Rebecca Allen has been promoted to president of Decca Records Group UK. Allen has spent 17 years at Universal Music, in which time she has … Read more
Manchester music education institution opens world-class Stoller Hall
A world-class music school in the northwest of England now has a professional 482-seat concert hall that boasts state-of-the-art design by Manchester-based stephenson STUDIO and … Read more
Creative Europe announces Culture-Cooperation funding recipients
Creative Europe has announced the latest recipients of its Culture-Cooperation funding. The fund was set up to support the circulation of cultural and creative works … Read more
Alice and Eleonore Schoenfeld International String Competition returns in 2018
The fourth edition of Alice and Eleonore Schoenfeld International String Competition (SISC) will take place in Harbin, China, in the summer of 2018. The competition was … Read more
Manchester Camerata to open Glastonbury
Manchester Camerata’s Haçienda Classical show has been picked for the prestigious Friday opening slot at this year’s Glastonbury Festival main stage. Featuring legendary DJs Graeme … Read more