25th March: Geneva International Music Competition moves first part online, 1 in 5 play music in their free time in Germany, La Folle Journée de Nantes is postponed again
Thursday 25th March '21
Geneva International Music Competition moves first part onlineFollowing a deadline extension due to the ongoing impact of coronavirus, the Geneva International Music Competition (GIMC) has moved its first two rounds online.The competition, this year …
Read15th January: Jorja Smith and Celeste to host new series for BBC Radio 3, No date for the reopening of cultural venues, Messiaen Days on “Fear and Hope” postponed
Friday 15th January '21
Singers Jorja Smith and Celeste to host new series for BBC Radio 3 celebrating ‘comforting’ musicBBC Radio 3 is launching two new ‘mood-led’ series from Brit Award-winning singer-songwriters Jorja Smith and Celeste.The first series, ‘Tearjerker with …
Read8th January: ‘Pupils should continue to have access to a quality arts education’, says DfE, No reopening of the cultural venues before February, International Telemann Competition postponed
Friday 8th January '21
‘Pupils should continue to have access to a quality arts education’, says DfEThe Department for Education (DfE) has today published guidance for education provision during the third national lockdown, stating that arts subjects should continue …
Read1st April: Live Nation launches Crew Nation charity fund, Wagner Festival Bayreuth cancelled, Spotify and National Music Centre launch music fundraiser
Wednesday 1st April '20
Live Nation launches Crew Nation charity fund with $5m donationThe concerts giant is contributing an initial $5 million (£4m) to the fund to help support concert crews globally. Live Nation will match the next $5m …
Read24 March: ‘Culture in Quarantine’ festival, Manu Dibango died, Lübeck Brahms Festival
Tuesday 24th March '20
BBC announces ‘Culture in Quarantine’ festivalIn response to theatre closures, the BBC will be streaming performances straight to living rooms across the UK. Including pre-recorded performances of productions, such as Mike Bartlett’s Albion and Emma …
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