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Five Lessons: A Sabbatical in the Digital Age

Monday 2nd December '24

As the Head of Digital at WildKat, where we specialise in the cultural field, I’ve always valued the intense, high-energy and high-impact nature of the work. All of us in the industry are constantly strategising, …

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Gregor F. Narholz releases his new album, HOLST: The Planets’ today with Sonoton Music

Friday 22nd November '24

Today marks the release of composer’s musical adaptation of Holst’s Planets, featuring the Synchron Stage Orchestra conducted by Gregor himselfHOLST is a take on the renowned Suite, breathing new life into one of titular composer's …

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Violinist Davina Clarke releases new album The Art of Obligato today with VOCES8 Records

Friday 22nd November '24

Davina Clarke released her second recording The Art of Obligato a passionate exploration of the Baroque style through the arias and violin sonatas of J.S. BachThe recording explores Clarke’s deep admiration for obligato writing, …

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Caroline Leisegang releases her fifth Studio Album, ‘Comes the Night’

Thursday 31st October '24

Acclaimed classical composer Caroline Leisegang released her fifth studio album, Comes the Night, on October 25, 2024 to all digital streaming platforms. Having studied piano and cello, Caroline went on to study at Trinity College of …

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We Need to Talk About How We Talk About Classical Crossover

Wednesday 23rd October '24

“You’re an opera singer? I LOVED Phantom of the Opera!”“Classical music is just so relaxing.”“What do you think of Jackie Evancho?”“You should try out for American Idol!”I heard all of those statements, and countless others …

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The National Youth Orchestra Unveils New Generation of Changemakers

Wednesday 23rd October '24

Teenage musicians representing all areas of the UK will ignite passion for orchestral music at every level.The National Youth Orchestra (NYO) has announced the arrival of the next generation of changemakers in orchestral music. Teenage …

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Winner Announced at this Year’s Concours de Genève Voice Competition

Wednesday 23rd October '24

Chelsea Marilyn Zurflüh Wins First Prize at the 78th Concours de Genève Voice CompetitionThe First Prize of the 78th Concours de Genève, which took place on 22 October at Grand Théâtre de Genève, has been …

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The French Label La Boîte à Pépites release ‘Rita Strohl Vol. 3’, a unique collection of Rita Strohl’s orchestral works

Tuesday 22nd October '24

The album ‘Rita Strohl - Vol. 3’ is the third instalment of a series of releases from the label, La Boîte à Pépites, offering a comprehensive overview of Strohl's diverse compositions for orchestraRita Strohl is …

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Winners Announced at this Year’s Concours de Genève Composition Competition

Monday 21st October '24

Léo Albisetti and Caio De Azevedo Win Joint First Prize at the 78th Concours de Genève Composition CompetitionThe First Prize of the 78th Concours de Genève, which took place on 20th October 2024 at Victoria …

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Soprano Angel Blue Charms at the Last Night of the Proms

Thursday 17th October '24

‘Angel Blue wowed the Royal Albert Hall with her vibrant, engaging stage presence’ with her performance at this year’s Last Night of the PromsAngel Blue took the stage at the Royal Albert Hall last Saturday …

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Music as a Prayer for Ukraine: The Vivere String Quartet’s New Album

Thursday 3rd October '24

On October 4th, the Ukrainian Vivere String Quartet will release their profoundly moving album Prayer for Ukraine with Phenotypic Recordings.This heartfelt musical tribute, featuring original compositions by Ukrainian composers, captures the nation’s suffering and resilience, from its historical …

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TikTok vs Youtube: A Nostalgia-Fueled Battle

Thursday 26th September '24

Saturday morning cartoons, public phone booths, string headphones, the smell of your grandparent’s house…certain moments in life conjure a deep sense of nostalgia. Have you noticed that social media can do the same? That’s right–we’ve …

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Nicholas Michael Smith – Insights

Wednesday 25th September '24

Nicholas Michael Smith OBE is a British conductor, composer, arranger, and music educator, who will see the premiere of his new opera, THE STONE GOD, this November at the Bloomsbury Theatre, London.After graduating from St …

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PR Manager Wanted: Join WildKat PR’s Dynamic London Team

Tuesday 24th September '24

WildKat is seeking an experienced full-time PR Manager to join our London office and lead impactful campaigns within the classical music and cultural industries. You will work closely with our global team, including Directors, PR …

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Music@Malling returns tomorrow, bringing world-class musicians into the heart of the Kent community

Thursday 19th September '24

An enriched programme for audiences in the Kent community and beyond, exploring six centuries of musicMusic@Malling returns with an eclectic programme spanning the Renaissance through to the music of our time. Running from 20th-28th September …

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Presenting the Voice Semi-Finalists for the 78th Concours de Genève

Wednesday 18th September '24

Concours de Genève 2024 announces the singers selected for the semi-final of this year's competitionOf the original 32 candidates, these eight have been selected to participate in the semi-final round on 15-18 October, in which …

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Google’s Shock U-Turn on Phasing Out Third-Party Cookies: What It ‘Actually’ Means for Cultural Marketing

Wednesday 28th August '24

IntroductionLast month in a major shock to the marketing industry, Google announced a delay in its plan for phasing out third-party cookies with the Chrome browser. This has been a massive 'event horizon' in the …

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Countertenor, Zoltán Daragó set to release his debut album, Bach: Arias for Alto, on 13 September

Friday 23rd August '24

The exquisite countertenor will be releasing his debut album of Bach arias, with the third single, ‘Barmherziges Herze der ewigen Liebe’ out todayBach: Arias for Alto is a collection of 11 arias, recorded with industry …

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Tête à Tête returns to London from 24 August to 29 September 2024 with an exciting lineup for its festival of new opera

Wednesday 14th August '24

Tête à Tête: The Opera Festival 2024 presents a lineup that spans across multiple timelines and realities to resonate with new audiencesThe eclectic programme includes confessions in a nail salon (The Manicurist), a tale of …

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Twitter/X’s Newest Paywall

Friday 26th July '24

I don't know how they messed it up so bad, but they have.I started my journey on Twitter at the age of 12, 1 year under the required age to use it, which eventually caused …

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New album ‘Alexandre Kantorow Plays Brahms and Schubert’ set to be released on 1 November

Friday 19th July '24

The "fire-breathing virtuoso" will be concluding his cycle of Brahms' piano sonatas, with the first single, 'Die Stadt', by Franz Schubert out todayAfter becoming the first French pianist to win the Gold Medal at …

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ECHOES: Celebrating the Undying Beauty of Romantic Songs 

Thursday 18th July '24

Music possesses an extraordinary power to both connect and move people. The remarkable project, 'ECHOES', showcases this power beautifully. Three international classical music stars - soprano Katharina Konradi, mezzo-soprano Catriona Morison and pianist Ammiel Bushakevitz …

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The Bamberg Symphony in Residency at The Edinburgh International Festival 2024

Friday 12th July '24

The internationally renowned German orchestra brings three thrilling concerts to audiences in Edinburgh this yearSpurred on by the guiding theme of the Rituals That Unite Us, the Bamberg Symphony unites with the Edinburgh International Festival …

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Unraveling Threads: A not-so-happy Birthday to the “X”-inspired social media platform

Monday 1st July '24

Unraveling Threads: A not-so-happy Birthday to the “X”-inspired social media platformYou’re aimlessly scrolling through Instagram while waiting for the train and see your cousin posted a rant about Bridgerton on Threads. Wait…Threads? Isn’t this Instagram? …

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WildKat Welcomes Tenebrae

Thursday 27th June '24

WildKat is thrilled to be working with Tenebrae, creating a comprehensive long-term social media and digital marketing campaign, developing the digital audience, advertising strategy and first-party data infrastructure.Described as “phenomenal” (The Times) and “devastatingly beautiful” …

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Daniel Hope named Intendant & Artistic Director of the Gstaad Menuhin Festival & Academy from Autumn of 2025

Thursday 27th June '24

Daniel Hope will succeed Christoph Müller, who will be leaving Gstaad at the end of the 2025 festival after 24 successful years at the helmDaniel Hope is one of the world's most sought-after violinists and …

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Paul Smith, VOCES8 Foundation CEO: Marketing Insights

Monday 24th June '24

WildKat: As one of the most established names in classical and contemporary music, how has your digital marketing strategy evolved since the VOCES8 Foundation's inception?Paul Smith: I think if Barney and myself look back twenty …

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 Justus Rümenapp set to release his fifth album, “Out of Babelsberg” with the Babelsberg Film Orchestra

Monday 24th June '24

Since he couldn’t read notation as a child, Justus played exclusively by ear. He did this so effectively that nobody realised, and his career as a composer began.Pianist and composer, Justus Rümenapp, is best known …

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James Ross is set to release his enchanting new album Landscape to Light

Monday 3rd June '24

This June, composer and pianist James Ross will release his new album, featuring the Maxwell Quartet, on Phenotypic RecordingsThis Phenotypic Recording, out on 21 June, marks a rare opportunity for listeners to experience Scottish …

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The Dresden Philharmonic announce their new Principal Guest Conductor

Thursday 30th May '24

Tabita Berglund becomes Principal Guest Conductor of the Dresden Philharmonic from the 2025/26 seasonWith her charismatic performances and authentic, grounded nature, the Norwegian artist has established an outstanding international reputation and is regarded as one …

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