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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Conferences, festivals and competitionsConference30 Aug 2026
EPTA UK Conference 2026
EPTA UK
Birmingham Conservatoire, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Conference6 Oct – 9 Oct 2026
AAPPAC 2026 Hong Kong Conference: The Next Act – Shaping the Future
Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres (AAPPAC)
West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong, Hong Kong
USA
Conference30 Sept – 3 Oct 2026
NAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference
National Association for Music Education
Long Beach, United States
Conference9 Oct – 13 Oct 2026
Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo
Hong Kong Arts Development Council
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Conference17 Oct, 10:30 am – 18 Oct 2026, 2 pm
Association of British Choral Directors' 40th anniversary Annual Convention
Association of British Choral Directors (abcd)
Great Hall, University of Reading, Reading, United Kingdom
News & insight
Reporting, features and interviewsHong Kong Arts Development Council
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.
22 Jul 2026
Association of Asia Pacific Performing Arts Centres (AAPPAC)
AAPPAC 2026 conference in Hong Kong to explore the future of performing arts
Cultural leaders, policymakers and performing arts professionals from across the Asia-Pacific will gather at Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District from 6-9 October for the Association of Asia Pacific Perfoming Arts Centres' Annual Conference 2026.
20 Jul 2026
Choral Celebration Network Foundation
Registrations open for 2027 Mzanzi Conductors Convention in Cape Town
Delegate registrations and choir applications are now open for the 2027 Mzanzi Conductors Convention, taking place at Cape Town City Hall from 12 to 14 March 2027.
11 Jul 2026
Technology in Music Education UK
Superbooth 26: Exploring the Future of Music Technology
PhD researcher, accessibility specialist and TiME Ambassador Matt Shuttleworth attended Superbooth 26 to explore the latest instruments, innovations and emerging trends from across the music technology sector.
24 Jun 2026
Coventry University
‘AI cannot answer the most important questions’: Benoît Granier on music education, creative identity and Sonic Futures 2026
Returning to China for the first time since Covid, Coventry University’s Benoît Granier opened an international conference at Xi’an Conservatory of Music with a message for music educators: the future is not about teaching students which AI tools to use, but helping them understand what they want those tools to do.
17 Jun 2026
SXSW London
British Music Embassy returns to SXSW London with two-night UK talent showcase
The British Music Embassy will present two nights of UK music at SXSW London, with UK Music, PRS for Music and the British Council among the partners supporting the showcase.
02 Jun 2026
Organisations
Directory listings and partners- SXSW LondonMUSIC:ED PartnerFestival / competition organiser · Event organiser
SXSW London is a multi-disciplinary conference and festival bringing together leaders and innovators from across technology, business, music, media and the creative industries. Held in Shoreditch, the event features talks, performances, exhibitions and networking opportunities exploring new ideas, emerging talent and developments shaping the future of culture and industry.
London · United Kingdom - Music Teachers' AssociationMembership organisation / association
The Music Teachers’ Association supports music teachers and school music departments across the UK through professional development, advocacy, publications, networking, and an annual conference.
London · United Kingdom - BRBRBrighton Music ConferenceCorporate / brand · Event organiserBrighton · United Kingdom