New restrictions in UK law could see a massive exodus of talent
From April those earning less than £35,000 (€44,700) will be asked to leave the UK. And for musicians, whose careers are peripatetic by nature and … Read more
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Royal Exchange Theatre announces new executive director
Mark Dobson has been announced as the new executive director of Manchester’s iconic Royal Exchange Theatre. Dobson was former chief executive Tyneside Cinema, a unique … Read more
Choreographer Matthew Bourne gets a call from the Queen
A number of notable figures from performing arts have been acknowledged in the New Year’s Honours list released by UK government. Among these is choreographer … Read more
Dennis Russell Davies brings Bruckner Orchester to UK
Austria’s Bruckner Orchester is to make its first ever tour of the UK in 2016. Fives dates will see the Linz group, led by American chief conductor Dennis … Read more
Beyond Borders funds nine major projects
PRS for Music Foundation (PRS) has thrown its financial backing behind nine UK and Ireland music projects under its Beyond Borders banner. Running since 2010, Beyond … Read more
Creative industry a powerful driver in UK economy
Creative Brits who saw their pay and job prospects slashed during the recession finally have something to celebrate. Research by the UK’s Department for Culture, … Read more
Young musicians to learn career tools at workshop
It’s a jungle out there for young musicians, but the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) are cutting a path through it with Make Music Work … Read more
Aspiring dance leaders debate future of art form
A new generation of dance artists gathered in the UK earlier this month for DanceEast’s eighth Rural Retreat. A diverse group of 22 aspiring dance … Read more
Opera Awards finalists announced
The finalists of this year’s International Opera Awards were announced today. Among the nominees are maestros Carlo Rizzi and Gianandrea Noseda for the Conductor award, … Read more
Welsh choir wins UK Choir of the Year Competition
Cardiff-based choir CF1 has been named Choir of the Year 2014 at the National Choir of the Year Competition. The UK’s leading amateur choral contest … Read more