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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

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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

Earth News

Euroviews. 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

Culture news

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

Culture news

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

In partnership with Media City

“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

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Konstantin Ishkhanov: InClassica is ‘beacon of light’ for music fans

Partner content presented by InClassica

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

In partnership with 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

Design

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

Culture news

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'

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

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

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

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

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

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