18th September – 24th September: Choral Music Sales Rise 700%, Vogler and Oberlinger Receive Order of Merit, The Festival d’Aix-en-Provence, Orchestra Receives $2.1M for EDI Efforts
Friday 24th September '21
Presto Music Reports 700% Year on Year Rise in Choral Music SalesPresto Music has reported a 700% year-on-year rise in choral music sales for July 2021, suggesting the imminent return of choirs post-lockdown. Choral music sales …
Read21st April: two new partners for NYCGB Young Composers Scheme, Streaming boosts Universal Music’s business, Régis Campo winner of the Grand Prix lycéen des compositeurs 2020
Tuesday 21st April '20
NYCGB announces two new partners for Young Composers SchemeNational Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB) has announced two new partnerships for its Young Composers Scheme: Steinberg Media Technologies (Technology Partner and Innovation Grant Sponsor) and …
Read12th July: UK Music Industry Declared Climate and Ecological Emergency, Sir Stephen Cleobury wins Musicians’ Company, German Music Industry Grows By 7.9 Percent
Friday 12th July '19
UK Music Industry Declares Climate and Ecological EmergencyThe declaration has been administered by the newly formed Music Declares Emergency (MDE) group, an independent organisation created by music business professionals and artists.Signatories include Universal Music, Sony …
Read30th April: Mood in Music, the launching of Deutsche Grammophon+, Herbert Blomstedt receives ‘Order of the Rising Sun’ award
Monday 30th April '18
In today's news: Ben Chaplin reflects on Mood Music, classical music used to calm conflict between Muslim and Buddhist communities in Thailand, General Music Director Evan Christ is put on probation for the duration of the …
Read21st December: Linbury Prize winners announced, Amazon has an 80-person orchestra just for employees and Nuno Coelho wins international conducting competition
Thursday 21st December '17
In today's news: New Music Dublin festival director claims rumoured cutbacks would have trickle-down effect, the winners of the Linbury Prize for Stage Design have been announced and YouTube signs Universal Music deal amid subscription …
Read20th December: Alison Balsom’s argument with British Airways, Zubin Mehta cancels concerts with Berliner Philharmoniker and launch of the new music app Weav
Wednesday 20th December '17
In today's news: Alison Balsom calls British Airways a “greedy disgrace”, Joseph Colaneri denies allegations of sexual misconduct, new startup syncing music to activities launched. Also, Zubin Mehta cancels concerts with Berliner Philharmoniker, Costa Pilavachi joins RSNO board …
Read23th November: Anne-Sophie Mutter honoured by Bavarian State Foundation prize, ECM Records commences streaming, The Sixteen to present Marco Galvani premiere
Thursday 23rd November '17
In today's news: Anne-Sophie Mutter honoured by Bavarian State Foundation prize, ECM Records commences streaming, The Sixteen to present Marco Galvani premiere, Conductor Justus Frantz cut his fingertip, Diapason d'or Award for 2017 announced.Royal Society …
ReadWildKat PR welcomes Philharmonix
Thursday 2nd November '17
WildKat PR is delighted to welcome Philharmonix to our roster! Philharmonix is an all-star ensemble, which brings together 3 members of the Vienna Philharmonic, 2 Berlin Philharmonic soloists, one of the most versatile Austrian pianists, …
Read17th August: Former El Sistema student released, refugee children perform with Joyce DiDonato
Thursday 17th August '17
In today's news: Protest violinist and former El Sistema student Wuilly Arteaga released from custody in Venezuela, and Joyce DiDonato performs with refugee children in Greece. Michael Haensel has died, Baltic Sea Philharmonic on tour, and "Bundesakkordeonorchester" receives …
Read13th February: £1 million endowment for young musicians, artist ownership debate at Grammy’s, opera and the human psyche
Monday 13th February '17
In today's news, The National Endowment for Music aims to support pupils' musical ability by donating £1 million to the Arts Council of Wales to aid after-school music services that were affected by cuts. Frank Ocean …
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