Conference23 Aug, 9 am – 28 Aug 2026, 1 am
World Symposium on Choral Music
International Federation for Choral Music (IFCM)
Macau Tower Convention & Entertainment Centre, Macau, Macao
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16 conductors shortlisted for 3rd Hong Kong International Conducting Competition
Sixteen young conductors from 12 countries have been selected to take part in the 3rd Hong Kong International Conducting Competition, to be held from 27–31 January 2027 at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall.
Hong Kong Sinfonietta · 28 Jul
Latest feature · Feature
UK government’s new music plan promises to connect classrooms, communities and careers
The government’s music strategy places education, access and grassroots development within a single national music ecosystem. Its ambitions have been warmly received, but sector leaders warn that long-term funding, effective coordination and meaningful involvement of practitioners will determine whether the plan delivers lasting change.
Department for Culture, Media and Sport · 15 Jul
Latest interview · Interview
HKPAX 2026: turning cultural exchange into international opportunity
Returning to Hong Kong in October, the Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo aims to move beyond the conventional arts-market model, creating practical pathways for touring, collaboration and exchange across Asia-Pacific and the wider international performing arts sector. Co-Director Anne Chan discusses the ambitions behind HKPAX 2026.
Hong Kong Arts Development Council · 22 Jul
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- NewsAAPPAC 2026 conference in Hong Kong to explore the future of performing arts20 Jul
- NewsWoojer joins Technology in Music Education UK (TiME)16 Jul
- NewsYing Wa College Choir named Choir of the World at 2026 World Choir Festival15 Jul
- NewsUniversities ‘vital’ to growth of UK creative clusters, report finds15 Jul
- NewsABRSM joins Technology in Music Education UK (TiME)15 Jul
- News‘Music has no borders’: World Choir Festival opens in Hong Kong with message of peace and inclusion13 Jul
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Conference30 Aug 2026
EPTA UK Conference 2026
EPTA UK
Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Oct1+ConferenceChor.comFeatured1 Oct, 9 am – 4 Oct 2026, 5 am · Deutscher ChorverbandKongresshalle am Zoo, Leipzig, GermanyApplication deadline· 31 Aug 202626 days left
- 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 202626 days left
- Feb26+ExpoThe Guitar Show & The Bass ShowFeatured26 Feb, 1 pm – 28 Feb 2027, 5 pm · Torn and FrayedCranmore Park, Solihull, United Kingdom
- Sept30+ConferenceNAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference30 Sept – 3 Oct 2026 · National Association for Music EducationLong Beach, United StatesEarly bird· 12 Aug 20267 days left
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- Jul17+FestivalBBC PromsFeatured17 Jul, 7 pm – 12 Sept 2026, 10 pm · BBCRoyal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom
- Aug1+WorkshopThe Rodolfus Foundation Senior Choral Course 2Featured1 Aug, 11 am – 8 Aug 2026, 6 am · Rodolfus Choral FoundationRoyal Holloway University of L, Egham, United Kingdom
- Sept10+CompetitionINTERKULTUR International Choir Competition Blackpool 2026Featured10 Sept, 9 am – 14 Sept 2026, 5 am · 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
- Sept19+CourseEl Convento Singing RetreatFeatured19 Sept – 25 Sept 2026 · They Shall Laugh and SingSierra de las Nieves National Park, Spain
- Sept23WorkshopSing Out Loud! Workshop for Social Service ProfessionalsFeatured23 Sept 2026 · 9 am–6 pm · Esplanade – Theatres on the BayEsplanade – Theatres on the Bay, The Cube, Singapore, Singapore
- Mar20+ConcertCHORALSPACE Matthaus-PassionFeatured20 Mar, 3 am – 23 Mar 2027, 10 am · CHORALSPACEPhilharmonie Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Apr23+CompetitionEuropean Brass Band Championships 2028Featured23 Apr, 9 am – 1 May 2028, 5 amSouthbank Centre, London SE1, UK, London, United Kingdom
Seasonal learning
Summer schools & holiday courses
Summer schools, academies, residential and intensive programmes and short holiday courses – with application and booking deadlines where available.
- Jul17+Summer schoolFlutes, Clarinets, Saxophones and Friends en Vacances Student Summer Music CourseFeatured17 Jul, 5 am – 23 Aug 2026, 12 pm · Flutes, Clarinets and Saxophones en VacancesEarls Hall, Cockfield, United Kingdom
- Aug1+Summer schoolThe Rodolfus Foundation Junior Choral Course 1Featured1 Aug, 11 am – 6 Aug 2026, 6 am · Rodolfus Choral FoundationWinchester College, Winchester, United Kingdom
- Aug1+Summer schoolNORVIS Early Music Summer SchoolFeatured1 Aug, 9 am – 8 Aug 2026, 6 am · NORVISBarnard Castle School, Barnard Castle, United Kingdom
- Aug1+Summer schoolOxford Cello School Children's CoursesFeatured1 Aug, 9 am – 8 Aug 2026, 5 am · Oxford Cello SchoolMalvern College, Malvern, United Kingdom
- Aug2+Summer schoolTianjin Juilliard Piano FestivalFeatured2 Aug – 16 Aug 2026 · Tianjin Juilliard SchoolTianjin Juillliard School, Tianjin, China
- Aug3+Summer schoolRCO Summer Course for OrganistsFeatured3 Aug, 2 am – 8 Aug 2026, 12:30 pm · Royal College of OrganistsSt Giles Cripplegate, London, United Kingdom
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Connections Through Culture 2026
Grants of between £5,000 and £15,000 are available for projects that enable cross-cultural exchange, creative partnership and long-term international collaboration. Applications must involve at least one UK-based partner and at least one partner based in an eligible participating country.
British Council 7 days left
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- FeaturedApplications open periodicallyBCI Frank Nemhauser Apprentice ProgramBerkshire Choral International
- FeaturedApplications open periodicallyAzrieli Music PrizesAzrieli Foundation
- FeaturedApplications open periodicallyGenesis Sixteen Conducting ScholarshipThe Sixteen
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- Band leader / musician rolesFeaturedUKRocksteady Music School · Nationwide, United KingdomEducation & training · Permanent · £27000–£34000 per annum.Rolling
- VolunteersUKSaffron Hall · Saffron Walden, United KingdomEvent delivery & production · Casual / sessional · VolunteerRolling
- Residential Course Staff – Pastoral & AdministrationUKNational Youth Choir · Various locations, United KingdomSafeguarding, welfare & pastoral · Casual / sessionalRolling
- Work experience rolesUKThree Choirs Festival · Gloucester, United KingdomEvent delivery & production · Casual / sessionalRolling
- VolunteersUKChoir with No Name · Various locations nationwide, United KingdomOperations & administration · Volunteer · Casual / sessionalRolling
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- Universal Studios JapanJapan
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