United Kingdom Swedish royalty attend premier of new ABBA digital concert in London Sweden’s King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia attended the premier of a new ABBA digital concert in London, alongside the band members themselves, with the innovative concert depicting the band as they were in their 1970s heyday. 27/05/2022
Hear Taiwanese musicians show solidarity with Ukraine in protest concert Similar musical performances have been taking place all across the globe. 16/03/2022
Partner content Expo 2020 concerts: 15 performances to see before the end of the world’s biggest show As we enter the final fortnight of Expo 2020, the performance programme at the world fair continues to draw crowds. 16/03/2022
Culture news Creative industries put pressure on Brussels over ticket resales A group of 150 organisations representing Europe's creative industries are lobbying Brussels to clamp down on "exploitative" ticket resale market 14/03/2022
Hear Why were Korean fans not allowed to sing at BTS' return concert? Thousands of fans attended BTS' first concert in South Korea since 2019 at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul 11/03/2022
Culture news Storm Eunice tears huge hole through roof of London's O2 Arena The East London venue is due to host the likes of Simply Red and Dave in the next week. 18/02/2022
Green Opinion Can a love of music unite people in the fight against climate change? Linda Adams, head of partnerships at Ecologi writes about how artists can inspire environmental action and get involved in the climate conversation. 14/02/2022
Hear Neil Young 'Harvest' tribute concert to take place in Paris The event will bring together a host of French musicians, singers, and composers, all fans of Young's 1972 chart-topping album 'Harvest'. 07/02/2022
Culture news Elton John postpones Texas concerts after contracting COVID-19 The concerts, part of John's "Farewell Yellow Brick Road" tour, were scheduled for January 25 and January 26. 26/01/2022
Hear Groundbreaking concert will showcase symphony recorded in isolation Mahler's eighth symphony is renowned for requiring large amounts of musicians. This will be the first performance of the piece since the pandemic started. 19/01/2022
Scenes The Afghan children's orchestra plays again “Music is a powerful force for transforming lives. Music can teach children how to live in peace and harmony. They're responsible to get the necessary skills and knowledge to be able one day to help the country once again.” 26/12/2021
Culture news Budapest's Concerto performs in new film for Christmas 'Carpathian Rhapsody' will be available to stream online for free in the next five days. 23/12/2021
Partner content Konstantin Ishkhanov: InClassica is ‘beacon of light’ for music fans Just imagine, 37 renowned soloists, 11 esteemed conductors and seven leading international orchestras in one place. That's exactly what the acclaimed InClassica International Music Festival in Dubai offered audiences from August 28 to September 26, 2021. 08/11/2021
Sweden Two dead after man falls seven storeys at ABBA tribute gig in Sweden Police said an 80-year-old fell into the open foyer of the building in Uppsala, striking two spectators. 03/11/2021
Cult Contemporary composer Alexey Shor takes centre stage at InClassica International Music Festival Contemporary composer Alexey Shor was one of the composers who featured at the 2021 InClassica International Music Festival, with a series of his most beloved pieces performed by renowned soloists and orchestras. He received high praise from audiences, musicians, and critics. 31/10/2021
Culture news Adele announces two gigantic homecoming gigs in London's Hyde Park The British singer has announced two huge London shows to accompany the release of 2021's most anticipated album, 30. 26/10/2021
Culture news Iconic London music venue Koko to reopen after devastating 2020 fire The small theatre, situated on the south end of London's iconic Camden Market, has hosted the likes of Coldplay, Taylor Swift, and Madonna for intimate shows. 21/10/2021
Culture news Billie Eilish confirmed for Glastonbury as youngest ever headliner The 19-year old will take to the Pyramid Stage next year after her second album, Happier Than Ever, went multi-platinum. 04/10/2021
Hear Ed Sheeran, Stevie Wonder, Coldplay & others perform to fight poverty Here's what to expect from the star-studded global gig on Saturday 25 September. 23/09/2021
Cult Pianist Andrey Gugnin performs Alexey Shor's 'Childhood Memories' Moscow-born pianist Andrey Gugnin performs Alexey Shor's Childhood Memories, a composition that reflects on memories from his childhood as well as the daily life with his own children. 20/09/2021
Cult Watch back: Cellist virtuoso Mischa Maisky performs Russian repertoire Mischa Maisky is considered to be one of the most important cellists of our time. He performed at the InClassica International Music Festival under the baton of Sergey Smbatyan, a renowned expert in the Russian repertoire. 16/09/2021
Cult Watch back: Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja performs hauntingly beautiful arias Watch the "Operatic Gala: From Malta with Love" concert starring Joseph Calleja live from the InClassica international music festival. 15/09/2021
Hungary Hungarian conductor promotes vaccination by receiving jab onstage The world-renowned conductor Ivan Fischer was given a booster COVID jab through a hole in the sleeve of his shirt, while he continued conducting with his other arm. 27/08/2021
no comment Music in the catacombs: the New York Philarmonic performs in cemetery As New York's classical music scene gets back on its feet, musicians from the New York Philarmonic perform at the Green-Wood cemetery during a dress rehearsal for the "Death of Classical" series. 03/06/2021
Spain Thousands attend rock concert in Barcelona in COVID screening test Some 5,000 people are being allowed into the venue to watch Spanish rock group Love of Lesbian after passing a same-day COVID-19 screening. 27/03/2021
Living 'Live Aid for the climate crisis' endorsed by celebs and activists Climate Live 2021 will take place across more than 40 countries starting in April next year. 20/11/2020
