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"Burning the candle at both ends" and biking through Jersey City to clear his head—get a glimpse into the daily life and inspirations of Samuel Pott, Founder & Artistic Director of Nimbus Dance. ✨ 👉 tinyurl.com/bdz9wyrb

Lyric Opera of Chicago has announced a record-breaking, unrestricted gift of $25 million from Vice Chair of its Board of Directors, Penelope Steiner, making this one of the largest individual contributions in the company’s history. 👉 tinyurl.com/2h5kwewh

"While I continue to believe in the benefits, I find myself questioning the true gains of internationalism in the performing arts as I spend more time attending marketplaces, festivals and network events in various countries." By Grace Okereke 👉 tinyurl.com/2mtc3ny9

The latest IAM Magazine is out now! This month, our cover features Cristian Măcelaru, Artistic Director of the George Enescu International Festival. Enjoy your FREE copy of the magazine. Just enter the code FREE_MAGAZINE at checkout. ✨ 👉 tinyurl.com/k63kch3t

ISPA is preparing to convene its 2025 mid-year congress in Lugano, Switzerland. This gathering will bring together creative leaders from around the world to explore how the arts can act as a powerful catalyst for societal transformation. 👉 tinyurl.com/5ev7ttxa

🎭 Big news in the opera world! 🎼 Florida Grand Opera appoints conductor Pablo Mielgo as Music Director. 🎤 Barbara Lynne Jamison takes the helm at Opera Colorado as General Director & CEO 👉 tinyurl.com/tbmah577

Earlier this month, APAP hosted our monthly member town hall. A week later, the American arts world was rocked when longstanding federal grants were cut swiftly. Across town halls and virtual meetups, one question echoes: Where do we go from here? 👉 tinyurl.com/5xyhmu92

Cristina Uruc, Manager of Artexim—the Romanian agency behind the George Enescu International Festival and Competition—has been unanimously elected President of the European Association of Artist Managers (AEAA) for the 2025–28 term.

The World Federation of International Music Competitions will host its 2025 General Assembly in Harbin, China, from 25 to 29 June, bringing together directors of international music competitions, artist managers and cultural policymakers. 👇 tinyurl.com/4bjxewnd

📣 Don’t miss the Classical Unlocked x PRS Showcase on Mon 3 June at The Ditch, Shoreditch, part of sxswlondon This event features a headline set from renowned saxophonist and presenter Jess Gillam, and performances from Tokio Myers and Vulva Voce 👉 tinyurl.com/nffuu5c2

"Sergiu Celibidache, for those of you who knew him personally, was not exactly what we would call an "easy-going" character." Read Florian Riem's latest blog entry now on our website 👇 tinyurl.com/2ff2dnxd

🎼Competition Results 🎼 🎤 Mezzo-soprano Ana Rita Coelho has won the Grand Prix Édige at Cascais Ópera International Vocal Competition in Portugal. 🌟 The 70th Kathleen Ferrier Competition has been won by mezzo-soprano Lily Mo Browne 👉 tinyurl.com/fd5v9d65

From social media to ticket sales, and graphic design to copywriting, Aurora Orchestra's Marketing Manager Harriet Orbell shares what it’s like behind the scenes at the orchestra. 🎻 🌟 Read the full diary on our website: tinyurl.com/he6rcfdy

Manchester is once again set to prove its credentials as a premier European destination for classical music with the return of Manchester Classical, taking place at The Bridgewater Hall from 27 to 29 June 2025 👇 tinyurl.com/254cn5tc

Discounted Promotional packages available in International Arts Manager June edition. Contact [email protected] to learn more.

"We all make mistakes as we navigate our way through the lens of our own life journey. If we are lucky, we get a little wisdom and guidance from the generation before us. [...] but sometimes we want to learn the hard way" By Grace Okereke 👉 tinyurl.com/5ader2ry

🎤 Classical Music Signings! ✨ Centre Stage Artist Management welcomes Nadezhda Karyazina for general management. 🎶 IMG Artists signs Daniela Mack for general management. 🌍 Askonas Holt welcomes Cecilia Molinari to its global roster. 👉 tinyurl.com/5d4drfm5

Juliette Barber caught up with Samuel Pott, Founder and Artistic Director of Nimbus Dance, for a this month's Six in Sixty interview 👇 tinyurl.com/4u6mwr3e

🎶 Upcoming events🎶 🎻 Manchester Classical (27–29 June): Top UK ensembles and Radiohead’s Jonny Greenwood playing Steve Reich. 🎼 Classically Black (18 Oct): Bold performances, panels, and a celebration of Black voices in classical music. 🔗: tinyurl.com/b78bnvmh

The latest issue of IAM is out now. This month, our cover feature explores the Chinese Culture Festival. We speak to two of its leading voices: Oscar-winning composer and conductor Tan Dun and the visionary choreographer and visual artist Shen Wei. 👉 tinyurl.com/fe84sm46