Dallas Symphony Orchestra cancels European tour
Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) has cancelled its European tour due to security concerns. The orchestra has acted on the advice of national and international security … Read more
Music therapy helps Syrian refugees
Composer and activist Nigel Osborne speaks to IAM about his work with Syrian refugees in Lebanon. ‘My ideas first came together in Kosovo,’ says Osborne. … Read more
Arts funding news for December
The Australian Government has given AUD115,000 (€75,972) to nine regional Western Australian artists and organisations. Eight of the awards are for community based programmes that … Read more
Ma Place est Dans la Salle unites French theatres against terrorism
Theatres across France have united for a day of solidarity on 18 December under the banner #MaPlaceEstDansLaSalle [My place is in the performance halls]. The … 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
Menuhin Competition to celebrate centenary in London 2016
The ‘Olympics’ of the violin world will be hosted London in April 2016 as it celebrates Yehudi Menuhin’s centenary. Some 44 of the world’s most … Read more
Google launches 360-degree performance platform
A new simulator developed by Google Cultural Institute (GCI) allows audiences to experience performances as though they were on stage themselves. It is part of … Read more
Manchester Camerata enhances board with three new appointments
UK-based ensemble Manchester Camerata continues its impressive growth strategy for 2015-16 with the appointment of three new board members to its team. New elected Camerata board … Read more
Fiona Gasper leaves Manchester’s Royal Exchange
After five and a half years in charge Fiona Gasper is leaving Manchester’s Royal Exchange Theatre (RX). However, she’s not moving far: her next job … Read more
Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation (ALWF) announces grants
Andrew Lloyd Webber might be best known for his musicals, but right now it is his foundation’s work that is making all the noise. In … Read more