Adapt and innovate: what’s in store at CINARS 2016
Since 1984 the CINARS Biennale has had to continually evolve to stay relevant for the Canadian performing arts sector. Maria Roberts speaks to founder Alain … Read more
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IAMA Toronto to address cultural crossroads
IAMA is heading north to Toronto for its second conference of 2016. Whereas its April meeting focussed on how artist managers could ‘shake it off’, … Read more
Big budget boost for Canadian arts council
The Canadian Government has announced a large spending increase in arts and culture, reversing many of the cuts made under the previous administration. Canada Council … Read more
New arts initiative to support welcome of refugees to Canada in first year of settlement
Canada Council for the Arts has announced a new arts initiative to support efforts to welcome Syrian refugees to Canada. The press conference took place … Read more
Performing Arts Centre opens in St. Catharines, Canada
A new CAD60m (€42m) performing arts centre has opened in St. Catharines, Canada. The 95,000-square-foot venue houses four performance spaces including a theatre, concert hall … Read more
Artist visas for the US and Canada: your questions answered
Consultant Robert Baird clarifies some grey areas. Read the original advice column here. Hi Robert, I recently read your article about performance visas for the … Read more
Canada is the NEXT big thing
The big ideas driving debates at 2015’s Classical:NEXT, taking place in Rotterdam from 20-23 May, will be Interaction, Visuals and Challenging The Genre. This will … Read more
Convergence art and tech summit unveils line-up
Audiences at a new international summit will have the chance to chat with a robot and conduct a concerto with a garden of interactive plants. … Read more
Beijing’s NCPA Orchestra makes North American debut
China’s National Centre for the Performing Arts Orchestra will make its North American debut next month. Under chief conductor Lü Jia, Beijing’s NCPA Orchestra will … Read more
Energising traditional folk with Le Vent du Nord
Formed in 2002, Québec folk four-piece Le Vent du Nord have built a global reputation for their high-energy live shows, innovative modern takes on an … Read more