Conference

The conference programme has established itself as one of the key features of Classical:NEXT, offering a wide variety of useful and inspiring themes for all sectors.

Set up to keep delegates up-to-date with new developments and provide the right know-how to cope with current issues, the conference is a place to find new partners.

It is comprised of Conference Sessions, Network Meetings, Mentoring Sessions and off C:N Presentations.

More information on each conference event coming soon!

What is a Conference? Events 2019 Overview 2019

Conference Events 2019 (A-Z)

Conference Session

Business Sponsorship in the Music Industry

A sustainable model for today's musical marketplace

Chaired by Helen Leitner

Conference Session

Composer Gender
Equality

Why gender equality in concert programming is essential

Chaired by Claire Edwardes (Australia)

Conference Session

Design an
Orchestra!

If you were to build an orchestra from scratch, what would it look like?!

Chaired by William Norris (UK), with Sophie Lewis, Matthew Swann and Catherine Arlidge

Conference Session

Digital Classical - What Is Really Working?

Bursting the balloon of digital

Chaired by Andrew Burke (UK)

Conference Session

Equality on the
Podium

Working towards a new normal

Chaired by Lydia Connolly, with James Murphy

DIY Session

Freelancer
DIY Exchange

An open forum to discuss the opportunities and challenges of being a freelance artist.

Trudy Chan, Alex Groves (UK), Fabian Russ

Network Meeting

Global Orchestra
Network Meeting

Equity, Diversity, Inclusion: Next steps for the 21st Century Orchestra

Mark Pemberton (UK), Jesse Rosen (USA), Francisco Joubert Bernard (Puerto Rico)

Pre-Conference

Higher Music Education Pre-Conference

Enabling mutual change for higher education and the industry

Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance (UK), Thornton Schhol of Music (US), Royal College of Music (UK), New World Symphony US), Royal Conservatoire (The Hague)

Network Meeting

Network Meeting for Medium Sized Ensembles and Orchestras

A new place for inspiration, exchange, information and much more.

Koen Maes (Belgium)

Conference Session

They Don't Teach You That At the Conservatoire?

Come Build a 21st Century Conservatoire

Chaired by David Bahanovich (UK), with Mist Porkelsdottir, Abra Bush and Stefan Gies

Conference Session

What If It's All
Classical Music?

Can There be "Classical Music" for the Whole World in the 21st Century?

Chaired by Frank J. Oteri (US)

Conference Session

Yes, We
CAN!

Reflect & Involve ALL of Our Community

Chaired by Jim Hirsch (US)

More to
come

More conference events to be announced soon.

What is a Conference Session?

At the heart of the Classical:NEXT Conference are the jury-selected conference sessions featuring interactive formats such as mini-workshops, group discussions and debates as well as presentations and panels.

See all Conference Sessions 2019.

What is a Network Meeting?

Network Meetings provide a place to form new alliances or deepen existing relationships: this semi-formal format provides a platform for established or emerging international networks to get together, brainstorm, develop ideas and connect with potential memebers or partners.

See all Network Meetings 2019.

What is a Mentoring Session?

Receive personalised advice from specialists from various fields and occupations at our Roundtable Mentoring. Each expert will lead a 45-minute roundtable mentoring session with max. 5 participants. Sign up for a mentoring slot and check for availabilities by emailing our conference team.

See all Mentoring Sessions 2019.

What is a off C:N Presentation?

Besides the jury-selected Conference programme our off C:N Presentations offer delegates an additional space to present their projects, products or services.

See all off C:N Presentations 2019.

Conference