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12th April: Royal Philharmonic featured in Playstation, pop critic defends the Arts Council, and why GEMA is under critique

Thursday 12th April '18

In today's news: Orchestral music reaches new audiences through video games, BBC National Orchestra of Wales celebrates 90 years, Washington Performing Arts CEO is Pushing DC’s classical music scene forward, performance of "Edward W. Said Days" …

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6th January: Menuhin competition shortlist, UK music consumption up 4% & arts in schools threatened

Wednesday 6th January '16

Classical News In today's news, a report reveals that UK music consumption increased by 4% in 2015, the Menuhin Competition shortlist is dominated by females and the BBC Proms Inspire scheme is expanded for 2016. Also, …

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11th July: Concert pianist Nicholas McCarthy on music education and the Paralympics, Michael Billington asks why the Arts Council is punishing ENO for innovation and imagination and Principal Guest positions for Vänskä and Stenz

Friday 11th July '14

Classical News The Telegraph Concert pianist Nicholas McCarthy on music education and the Paralympics The first left-hand only pianist to graduate from the Royal College of Music tells Lucinda Everett why he's glad he was a late bloomer …

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2nd July: Arts Council Funding decision day summary, ENO the biggest loser in Arts Council funding shake-up and Michael Giacchino reveals pun-heavy Planet of the Apes track listing

Wednesday 2nd July '14

Classical News The Guardian Arts Council Funding decision day summary English National Opera see funding cut by 29%, 670 arts groups share annual grants totalling 340m a year and only a small increase in funding outside London. The Independent English National …

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19th June: Myleene Klass continues BRIT run while Einaudi set to play iTunes Festival

Wednesday 19th June '13

Classic FMMyleene Klass to present Classic BRIT Awards 2013The multi-talented Classic FM presenter will be taking to the stage for her sixth consecutive Classic BRITs ceremony. GramophoneBristol Old Vic launches Proms for a modern ageDaniel Hope, …

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23rd November – Arts Council UK and the BBC, Aachen’s new general music director and the ethics of concert disruption

Wednesday 23rd November '11

Arts Council UKThe SpaceArts Council UK and the BBC have announced a partnership to create the Space - an experimental digital arts media service and commissioning programme that could help transform the way people connect …

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