ICSOM 62nd Annual Conference
When: 21-24 August, Portland, Oregon, US
This year’s International Conference of Symphony and Opera Musicians (ICSOM) will be hosted by the musicians of the Oregon Symphony and Local 99.
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.
APAP|NYC 2025 Conference
When: 10-14 January 2025, New York City, US
Registration is now open for the APAP|NYC 2025 Conference.
Join fellow performing arts professionals from the world of presenting, booking and touring and make new contacts as you attend the many events, from professional development sessions and networking opportunities to artist discovery sessions, EXPO, showcases, and more.
New York 2025 ISPA Congress
When: 14-16 January 2025, New York City, US
ISPA’s (the International Society for the Performing Arts) popular event unites like-minded industry professionals for three days of seminars, workshops, discussions, and the unmissable Pitch New Works and Coffee Klatch.
Internationale Kulturbörse Freiburg (IKF)
When: 20-22 January, 2025, Freiburg, Germany
The IKF is Germany’s largest annual trade fair for stage productions, music, and events. During the three days, visitors can enjoy live showcases by international artists and ensembles, an extensive exhibition hall, and a diverse supporting programme, primarily catering to event organisers, agents, festival organisers, producers, and other professionals in the cultural sector.
Association of British Orchestras
When: 5-7 February, 2025, Gateshead, UK
Join over 300 delegates from the UK and overseas at this year’s conference which tackles the challenges of inclusive recruitment, emerging technologies, sustainability, and how we can shift the dial in the narrative around the impact and value of the work of British orchestras, on and off stage.
Bookings are now open, with a early booking rates available until 14 December.
abo.org.uk/what-we-do/connecting/abo-annual-conference
Chamber Music America 2025
National Conference
When: 13-16 February, 2025, Houston, Texas, US
This four-day event will explore the challenges facing the chamber music world and includes 14 panel discussions covering topics from gender equity and fundraising to programming, creative placemaking and interdisciplinary work; exhibitions; concerts and an awards ceremony.
chambermusicamerica.org/conference-showcase-guidelines/