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Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli will give his first headline concert in Wales as part of the inaugural Land of Song Festival at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium in May 2027.
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Music publishing specialists lead MPA’s September industry course
Senior figures from Boosey & Hawkes, Schott Music, Universal Production Music and Wise Music Group will explore different areas of the publishing business during the Music Publishers Association’s two-day introductory course in London.
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RSL and Casio partner to support keyboard education across India
The RSL exam board and Casio have announced a strategic partnership combining new learning resources with a nationwide programme of professional development for keyboard teachers in India.
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- Jul17+FestivalBBC PromsFeatured17 Jul, 7 pm – 12 Sept 2026, 10 pm · BBCRoyal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom
- 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
- 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
- Jan8+CourseCambridge Choral Academy Epiphany Singing RetreatFeatured8 Jan, 2 pm – 10 Jan 2027, 6 pm · Cambridge Choral AcademySt Catharine's College, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Mar20+ConcertCHORALSPACE Matthaus-PassionFeatured20 Mar, 3 pm – 23 Mar 2027, 10 pm · CHORALSPACEPhilharmonie Berlin, Berlin, Germany
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- Aug2+Summer schoolTianjin Juilliard Piano FestivalFeatured2 Aug – 16 Aug 2026 · Tianjin Juilliard SchoolTianjin Juillliard School, Tianjin, China
- Aug8+Summer schoolThe Rodolfus Foundation Senior Choral Course 3Featured8 Aug, 11 am – 14 Aug 2026, 6 pm · Rodolfus Choral FoundationSt Edward's School, Oxford, United Kingdom
- Aug8+Summer schoolOxford Cello School Adult CourseFeatured8 Aug, 8:30 am – 15 Aug 2026, 6:30 pm · Oxford Cello SchoolMalvern College, Malvern, United Kingdom
- Aug10+Summer schoolCreative Oundle for OrganistsFeatured10 Aug, 9 am – 16 Aug 2026, 5:30 pm · Creative OundleOundle School, Peterborough, United Kingdom
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