March 19th – March 25th: Report States ‘Critical Time For Music Education’, In Honour of Michail Jurowski, Bolshoi Star Ballerina Flees Moscow, Interlochen and NY Philharmonic Collaborate
Friday 25th March '22
ISM Report Reveals 'A Critical Time For Music Education'The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) has published its latest report on music education in England, revealing ‘huge inequalities’ in the provision, ‘inadequate funding’, and ‘devastating testimony’ from music …
Read7th December: Covid has devastating impact on music education, Scaglione and the Orchestre National d’Île-de-France return, Cologne Opera went online with Korngold’s “Die tote Stadt”
Monday 7th December '20
Covid has had devastating impact on school music education, report findsA report published by the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) reveals that Covid-19 has had a ‘devastating’ impact on music education in schools, with almost …
Read6th November: ISM seeks clarification, More money for culture in Germany, Bruno Mantovani new head in Monte Carlo
Friday 6th November '20
ISM seeks government clarification on lockdown measures for music teachersWith new lockdown measures commencing in England today (5 November), the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) is seeking clarification from the government on the implication of …
Read23rd July: ISM updates UK live performance guidelines; US Music Foundation dismisses son of eponym for racist statements; Pulsations, a classical music festival to revive culture in Bordeaux
Thursday 23rd July '20
ISM updates UK live performance guidelinesThe UK’s Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) has issued new guidance in line with the government’s updated advice on measures to contain the spread of Covid-19.As the country progresses to …
Read19th May: Brexit and music sector, cultural industry, contamination in orchestras and Tanglewood cancels summer season
Tuesday 19th May '20
Music sector cannot cope with effects of Covid-19 and a hard Brexit, says ISM reportThe Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) has launched its fifth report into the impact of Brexit on the music sector. The …
Read27th April: Coronavirus Interruption Loan inadequate for suffering music sector, Robert Schumann Prize for Olga Neuwirth, Vienna State Opera unveils season 2020/2021
Monday 27th April '20
Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme inadequate for suffering music sector, ISM’s flash survey revealsThe Incorporated Society of Musicians’ (ISM) latest flash survey, which focuses on the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) has revealed that …
Read6th March: ISM calls for full sick pay for teachers with coronavirus, Thomas Hampson sent home, Lissner to leave after 2020-2021 season
Friday 6th March '20
ISM calls for full sick pay for teachers affected by COVID-19The Incorporated Society of Musicians, the UK’s professional body for musicians, is calling for music education hubs to ensure compensation for those affected by the …
Read7th November: The ISM releases ‘How to… Negotiate a contract’, Arthur Waser Award for trumpeter Lucienne Renaudin Vary, The Long-Thibaud competition wears the French colours high
Thursday 7th November '19
The ISM releases ‘How to… Negotiate a contract’The ISM has announced the release of its ‘How to…Negotiate a contract’ resource, the latest in its ‘How to…’ online series. Building on practical industry advice offered at …
Read31st July: The ISM responds to the Women and Equalities Committee’s new report, New standards introduced to improve EU digital royalty flow, Rheingau Music Festival: Flutist Stathis Karapanos…
Wednesday 31st July '19
The ISM responds to the Women and Equalities Committee’s new reportYesterday the Women and Equalities Committee has published its report, Enforcing the Equality Act: the law and role of the Equality and Human Rights Commission …
Read13th July: Mariss Janson extends contract with Bayerisches Rundfunk Orchester. ISM and Musicians’ Union announce code of practice to tackle discrimination.
Friday 13th July '18
In today's news: Mariss Janson to extend contract with Bayerisches Rundfunk Symphonieorchester to 2024. Record season for Düsseldorfer Tonhalle. ISM and Musicians' Union announce code of practice. Trouble in Tahiti: watch Bernstein's swinging one-act opera. Composer …
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