Classical

PRS Foundation announces New Music Biennial 2019

PRS Foundation has revealed the 19 new works selected for the New Music Biennial 2019 that will offer a snapshot of UK contemporary music across two major festivals, on air and online.

Viagogo fails to overhaul business practices

The secondary ticketing website Viagogo has failed to meet the deadline of implementing substantial changes to its practices required by a court order served in November 2018, according to Fanfair Alliance.

Interview: Riot Ensemble

‘I can only see cross-genre projects and cross-disciplinary work as taking things forward.’ Riot Ensemble discuss their new commission Solstices and the opportunities available in contemporary classical music.

SYO announce 75th anniversary auditions

Stoneleigh Youth Orchestra (SYO) have opened applications to audition for their 75th anniversary season, which is set to feature concerts at Cadogan Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall.

John Joubert RIP

Award-winning choral and orchestral composer John Joubert has sadly passed away at the age of 91.

UK orchestras need government assurances over Brexit, MPs warn

British orchestras need assurances from government they can easily access the European market – their most important overseas territory – following Brexit, MPs have urged.

9 new acts for 2019: tastemakers tips

For our first playlist of 2019, we hand over the baton to some of the UK's best musical minds to learn who they'll be keeping their eyes and ears on this year...

Playlist: Just Joined Winter 2018

Get to know some of the ace music-makers who have just joined PRS for Music, including classical ace Blasio Kavuma, Scottish shoegazers Yakima and Polish techno producer Zamilska...

Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment leader Matt Truscott performs at the Vauxhall Tavern

Interview: Orchestra of the age of Enlightenment

'The musicians themselves have often found the intimate atmosphere in pubs transformative' - OAE's John Holmes on challenging the convention of concert halls...

Royal College of Music - String Quartet Fellowship

Apply for Royal College of Music’s String Quartet Fellowship

The Royal College of Music has announced a new one-year String Quartet Fellowship offering coaching, mentoring and access to a global network of professional contacts.

Latest news

MEGS awards £250,000 of funding to 20 British artists
The latest round of Music Growth Scheme (MEGS) funding will support British acts including Self Esteem, Dave, Afro B, Tusks and Frank Carter & the Rattlesnakes.
Warner Chappell Music signs Afro B
The music publishing arm of Warner Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, has inked a worldwide deal with UK songwriter, DJ and producer Afro B.
Tileyard Music appoints Neil Hughes as its managing director
Neil will join Tileyard Music’s co-founders Michael Harwood, Charlie Arme, Paul Kempe and Nick Keynes in growing the business into a leading independent music company worldwide.
British Country Music Awards reveals 2019 nominees
The Shires, Ward Thomas, The Wandering Hearts and Twinnie are among the shortlisters announced for the 2019 British Country Music Awards.