CBSO Chorus swap Midlands for Mexico
City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) is swapping the Midlands for Mexico, with the Chorus scheduled to play two concerts there this September. Alongside the … Read more
Shirley J Thompson: Spirit of Independence
Composer and writer Shirley J Thompson explains how she is bringing history to life in modern opera – and finding brand new audiences in the … Read more
Brisbane Festival 2015: director interview
The following excerpt is taken from the full interview in our print version of the magazine (Vol. 11, No. 13) For a relative newcomer to … Read more
Edinburgh Fringe Festival victim of fraud
A sophisticated fraudster has stolen GBP220,000 (€308,500) from the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society (EFFS) over an eight year period. The recently uncovered crime, committed by … Read more
RX theatre on taking a relaxed approach to performances
Attending a live theatre performance is an exciting and intense experience, but for those living with autism the assault on the senses can be overwhelming. The … Read more
New role for Simon Rattle at Barbican and Guildhall School
It’s turning out to be a stellar year for Sir Simon Rattle, who has landed his second major appointment of 2015 – this time as … Read more
Embedded offers composers residency opportunities
UK charity Sound and Music has launched the latest round of its artist residency programme Embedded, putting out an open call for composers looking to … Read more
Latest Funding News June/July
Iconic Glasgow arts complex The Arches has announced that it is to go into administration. The planned closure sparked a number of prominent arts and … Read more
Canada Council for the Arts announce radical funding model
The Canada Council for the Arts (CCfA) has announced its new funding model, in a programme shift reflecting a ‘commitment to making funding responsive and … Read more
Get featured in our Festival Guide
International Arts Manager’s Festival Guide will be published next month, and we want your input. Does your festival have something special planned for this year? Have you booked an … Read more