Conference23 Aug, 9 am – 28 Aug 2026, 1 pm
World Symposium on Choral Music
International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM)
Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre, Macau, Macao
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UK Music marks 11 years of Music Academic Partnership
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World Choir Games crowns champions after 11 days of competition in Helsingborg
The 14th World Choir Games has concluded in Helsingborg, Sweden, with 250 choirs and groups from 42 countries and regions taking part in one of the world's largest international celebrations of choral singing.
INTERKULTUR · 17 Aug
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Learning the language of Renaissance improvisation
What makes Renaissance improvisation sound convincing before a single note has been written down?
The Maestro Online · 15 Aug
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AAPPAC online discussion to explore planning and delivery of major performing arts venues
Performing arts leaders from Hong Kong and Singapore will share experience of major venue development projects in the latest online edition of the Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres’ (AAPPAC) _Let’s Talk!_ series.
Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres (AAPPAC) · 14 Aug
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- Oct6+ConferenceAAPPAC 2026 Hong Kong Conference: The Next Act – Shaping the FutureFeatured6 Oct – 9 Oct 2026 · Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres (AAPPAC)West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong, Hong KongEarly bird· 31 Aug 202613 days left
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- Aug28WebinarBuilding and Reimagining: Insights into upgrading and building new performing arts spacesFeatured28 Aug 2026 · 3 pm–4 pm · Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres (AAPPAC)Online
- Sept10+CompetitionINTERKULTUR International Choir Competition Blackpool 2026Featured10 Sept, 9 am – 14 Sept 2026, 5 pm · INTERKULTURWinter Gardens (Empress Ballroom), Blackpool, United Kingdom
- Sept11+WorkshopCountry Choral Mixed Programme WeekendFeatured11 Sept, 6 pm – 13 Sept 2026, 2 pm · Country ChoralHigh Trenhouse, Settle, United Kingdom
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- Jan8+CourseCambridge Choral Academy Epiphany Singing RetreatFeatured8 Jan, 2 pm – 10 Jan 2027, 6 pm · Cambridge Choral AcademySt Catharine's College, Cambridge, United Kingdom
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- Aug16+Summer schoolNLMS Music Summer SchoolFeatured16 Aug – 22 Aug 2026 · New London Music SocietyUppingham School, Uppingham, United Kingdom
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