2nd March: Are we facing a vinyl drought? German Organiser Association fears coronavirus economic slump, French Culture Community worry about coronavirus
Monday 2nd March '20
Is the music industry facing a vinyl drought?The music industry is closely watching for any potential impact from a blaze at a US vinyl facility.While there were reports that the fire at Apollo Masters in …
ReadAugust 27th: Noam Sheriff passed away, GCSE concern, Atonal Music in Berlin
Monday 27th August '18
In today's news: The Israeli conductor Noam Sheriff passed away. The Berlin Initiative for new music holds a concert for the homeless. A great concern has been raised over the decline in music uptake at GCSE. …
Read4th January: Igor Levit wins 2018 Gilmore Artist Award, Digital streaming becomes the biggest contributor to UK music sales for 2 decades, Founder of the Juilliard String Quartet, Robbert Mann has passed away at age 97
Thursday 4th January '18
In today’s news: Igor Levit wins the Gilmore Award. Robert Mann has died. Christoph von Dohnányi will take over a new Salome Production at the Berlin Staatsoper. A new electronic organ is being installed at …
Read5th December: Holden Madagame changes his vocal technique, vinyl sales on the rise and Peter Martins accused of sexual harassment.
Tuesday 5th December '17
In today's news: Holden Madagame goes from mezzo soprano to tenor, vinyl industry continues to rise, INES announces first acts to be part of the talent exchange programme. Also, RAM appoints Nikolaj Znaider as visiting professor …
Read9th November: An interview with clarinetist Kinan Azmeh, rediscovery of lost Kurt Weill’s song, Menuhin Competition announces record-breaking applications
Thursday 9th November '17
In today's news: Creating a piano with electric paint, Hans Zimmer's fear of the stage, AudioCoin and its future in the music industry, Blockchain as the new P2P file sharing technology, The rise of mobile apps in …
Read7th August: Simon Rattle returns to UK, Soundcloud saved?
Monday 7th August '17
In today's news: Simon Rattle returning to UK to become Music Director of the London Symphony Orchestra, Soundcloud to be saved by a pair of investment funds, and concert goers more likely to give to …
Read8th May: Komische Oper Berlin gets new principal conductor & National Symphony Orchestra records vinyl album
Monday 8th May '17
In today's news: Philharmonia app for PlayStation, Lichfiel Garrick has a classical twist, and Beatles manager get honoured by tribute. Ainars Rubikis becomes the new principal conductor of the Komische Oper Berlin, and Karel Mark …
Read21st April: 2017 Proms Announced & Bill Murray ventures into the Classical Realm
Friday 21st April '17
In today’s news: The New York Times reports that Murray is working on a classical music tour, and the German Orchestra Association criticises the AFD party. The Barbican’s Sound Unbound weekender set to give classical music …
Read10th February: RSNO journeys to US, teachers battle low tuition fees, and new technologies emerge
Friday 10th February '17
In today's news, the National Youth Orchestras of Scotland announces their 2017 season based on the americas, and music teachers worry that tuition fees can't keep up with cost of living. At the last minute …
ReadLooking ahead to 2017 – highlights of the year
Wednesday 21st December '16
'2016 - what a year it has been! It’s been a year full of political and cultural changes and we look forward what 2017 holds in store. We have also had to adapt WildKat’s set up and …
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