WFIMC Marketing Forum
When: 5-7 June, Parma, Italy
Prior to the World Federation of International Music Competitions’ (WFIMC) 2024 General Assembly, the WFIMC is hosting a Marketing Forum, which is open to the public. Held at the Toscanini Foundation in Parma, this informative conference will prove invaluable to those working in marketing, especially in the competition and festival sectors. Sessions will cover online advertising and SEO, new classical music platforms, audience building, AI updates, sustainability, calls for application, social media, webcasts and more.
Registration is now open.
To register, visit form.jotform.com/240562595268061
For more information, visit:
wfimc.org/news-media/welcome-parma
Opera Conference & World Opera Forum
When: 3-8 June, Los Angeles, US
OPERA America welcomes the international opera community to Los Angeles for a week-long, global gathering of opera administrators, artists, trustees and advocates. The event begins with the World Opera Forum (3-5 June), hosted by LA Opera, bringing together opera leaders from across the globe to discuss the strategies needed to navigate the intersection of art, politics and technology. Following the forum, the Opera Conference (5-8 June) features a four-day agenda filled with debates, discussions and networking opportunities aimed at advancing the industry in the US and Canada.
European Forum on Music
When: 5-7 June, Sofia, Bulgaria
The 12th edition of the European Forum on Music will be exploring the current state of equity in music. Topics include geographical disparities, music education, navigating the digital world and shaping supportive political frameworks.
emc-imc.org/events/european-forum-on-music-2024
SXSW Sydney 2024
When: 14-20 October, Sydney, Australia
Returning to Sydney for a second year, this week-long event connects the world’s leading creatives across the tech & innovation, music, screen and games industries.
Classically Black
When: 19 October, London, UK
Black Lives in Music (BLiM), the driving force behind initiatives addressing racial inequality in the music industry, presents Classically Black, a symposium aimed at exploring the forefront of classical music. Produced by BLiM and sponsored by ABRSM, this groundbreaking event delves into the experiences of minorities in classical music and celebrates the contributions of Black music artists and creators. Featuring newly commissioned works by British Black composers Pete Letanka and Jason Yarde, performed and recorded by the BBC Symphony Orchestra, the event offers networking opportunities, interactive discussions, music workshops and an evening showcase headlined by the multi-talented Ayanna Witter-Johnson.
kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/black-lives-in-music-presents-classically-black/
WOMEX
When: 23-27 October, Manchester, UK
WOMEX – Worldwide Music Expo – is celebrating its 30th anniversary edition in Manchester. With over 2,600 professionals (including 260 performing artists) from 90 countries, this is the most international and culturally diverse music meeting in the world. The conference features a trade fair of over 700 exhibitors, talks, films and showcase concerts from around the globe.
2024 CINARS Biennale
When: 11-16 November, Montréal, Canada
This biennale event is one of the most important international performing arts conferences in the world and delegates will have the opportunity to attend workshops, networking events and visit the exhibition hall.