Producer jailed for Kathleen Battle Broadway fraud
A would-be theatre producer has been arrested for fraud. Roland Scahill – a former theatre agent – raised USD165,000 (€146,000) from investors, after claiming he … Read more
UK charity announces new grant for young musicians
A new bursary has been set up to support the next generation of UK musicians. The Career Development bursaries, created by charity Help Musicians UK, are … Read more
Melbourne wins with new arts centre
Monash University in the suburbs of Melbourne is to build a AUD45m (€30.5m) performing arts centre. Named for philanthropist Ian Potter, the Ian Potter Centre for the … Read more
Promoters clash over Edinbrigh Festival Fringe’s Assembly Rooms
One of Edinburgh’s best-known fringe venues has come under criticism from its former tenants. Salt’n’ Sauce Promotions has said that the new digital theme for … Read more
Gramophone awards announced
Gramophone has announced the winners of its Classical Music Awards 2016. The annual prizes across 12 categories are among the most prestigious in the industry, … Read more
Hong Kong dancers make history
Hong Kong will be represented for the first time at one of the biggest contemporary dance events in the world. Contemporary dancers from Hong Kong … Read more
Williams begins work on Star Wars: Episode VIII
Composer John Williams has announced he will compose music for the eighth film in the Star Wars series. Star Wars: Episode VIII is due for … Read more
Adelaide and Edinburgh Festivals join forces
The world’s two largest arts festivals have joined forces. Adelaide Festivals and Edinburgh Festivals will strengthen cultural ties between the two, after signing two memorandums … Read more
Film scores brought to life at Southbank Centre
The Southbank Centre has announced a year-long season of classic film soundtracks played live by orchestras. Film Scores Live will showcase famous films scored live … Read more
Rambert celebrates 90th anniversary in style
To celebrate its 90th anniversary Rambert is taking over National Theatre’s River Stage festival for a whole weekend from 19 – 21 August. The dance … Read more