Crowdfunding: Power to the people

As government funding diminishes – and ethical complications arise over sponsorship from certain multinationals – musicians are seeking financial independence through crowdfunding, as Freya Parr discovers

Southbank Centre to launch new classical festival

Running in April and May 2025, the festival focuses on cross-genre collaboration

Liverpool Philharmonic to receive Paul Hamlyn Foundation endowment

The gift, which totals £4 million, is the largest single gift ever received in the organisation’s 184-year history

How Duo Pleyel created Christmas in April

Alexandra Nepomnyashchaya and Richard Egarr explain how they captured a festive atmosphere while recording their ‘Yuletide Treats’ album

National Youth Choir reveals 2025 Emerging Professional Artists

The choir's flagship development programme celebrates its 10th anniversary next year

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Breaking down the Budget

What does Labour's autumn Budget mean for classical music? Mark Pemberton explores how the changes...

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