Focus on Canada – International Arts Manager volume 20 issue 9

Welcome to the September issue of International Arts Manager magazine, where we celebrate the rich tapestry of Canada’s performing arts scene.

In this bumper issue, we explore the biennial Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP), Canada’s largest composition competition, and meet its four laureates ahead of their Gala Concert in Montréal.

News

• Progress revealed in 2024 Canadian Orchestra Repertoire
• Is now the time to reduce VAT on concert tickets in the UK?
• Royal Opera and Rolex announce new partnership
• HarrisonParrott Group acquires Paris-based Solea Management
• Classical:NEXT 2025 unveils international jury and calls for proposals
• ISPA opens applications for Singapore fellowship programme
• UK arts councils appoint Attitude is Everything to develop accessibility standards
• Opportunities and 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: Taipei Performing Arts Center (T-PAC) welcomes the AAPPAC
• Competition winner news and deadlines

APAP: A View from Here

• Lisa Richards Toney on why passion doesn’t pay the bills

WOMEX Preview

Introducing… Del Sol Quartet

Rebel in the Arts:

Grace Okereke on the role of a freelance Marketing Manager

Canada Focus:

• Azrieli Music Prizes (AMP)
• Rafael Payare and the Orchestre symphonique de Montréal
• John Kieser, the new President of Honens International Piano Competition

Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX) Preview

Diary: Philip Setzer

• A week with Philip Setzer