World Choir Games set for South Africa
For the first time in its history the World Choir Games (WCG) will take place on the continent of Africa, with South Africa selected as … Read more
Broadway stars release charity single
Broadway singing stars have come together to record a charity single, with the proceeds going to the victims of the recent Orlando nightclub shooting. Burt … Read more
Hsu wins big in Houston
American violinist Luke Hsu has taken top place on the podium at Houston Symphony’s Ima Hogg Competition. As well as a gleaming gold medal round … Read more
Palestinian orchestra brings message of peace
Palestine Youth Orchestra (PYO) makes its first trip to the UK this summer, following on from a successful tour across Europe in 2015. Its performances bring a … Read more
BCMG pick Caroline Newton as executive producer
Birmingham Contemporary Music Group (BCMG) has appointed Harrison Parrott’s Caroline Newton as executive producer. In her new role Newton is responsible for both company management … Read more
Chris Cotton to leave Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall’s esteemed CEO Chris Cotton has announced he is retiring after seven years in the top job. He leaves behind an organisation in … Read more
Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation new USD1.3million fund for schools
‘Disgracefully the arts have too often borne the brunt of shortsighted cuts to educational budgets’ – Andrew Lloyd Webber Stealing the stage at the 2016 … Read more
WFIMC general assembly to open in Armenia
The World Federation of International Music Competitions’ (WFIMC) 60th General Assembly gets underway in Yerevan, Armenia, on Wednesday. The Geneva-based group represents over 115 music … Read more
Spotlight on jazz composers in 2017
The £10,000 (€12,572) Arts Foundation Award, in partnership with PRS for Music Foundation, will this year recognise jazz composers representative of the UK scene. The … Read more
British Council boosts arts output
The British Council has unveiled a new arts strategy and a GBP30m (€38.3m) Cultural Protection Fund that it hopes will boost the reach of British … Read more