Classical:NEXT is the largest global gathering of professionals for all sectors of classical and art music. The annual event consists of an interactive conference, project pitches, showcase concerts, expo, innovation award and networking. Classical:NEXT brings together artists, managers, presenters, orchestras, labels, educators, press, media, publishers and more, providing them with a place to meet and connect, do business, brainstorm, create and be inspired. It aims to help the global scene optimise what this art form is and can be, as well as how it is presented, disseminated and received.
HEAD OF GLOBAL ENGAGEMENT & CULTURAL STRATEGY
With a small team working year round, the role often goes beyond what the description outlines. Each of us contribute when and as necessary to help support the team and to continue to realise the full potential of the event.
Main responsibilities include:
- Development of business strategy
- Running the Fellowship Programme, Innovation Award, team management and all communications, press and wider engagement
- Outreach to new partners and global network activation
- Writing and mailing all press releases and regular newsletters, website updates and articles for press
- Working and collaborating with local event partners
- Organising press accreditation and registrations
- Organising and managing all press interviews and on-site press area, as well as all on-site media production and event post-production
- Organising external PR and additional industry networking events throughout the year to keep up sector engagement and press relations
- Copywriting and proofreading of all internal & external texts (programme, website, speeches, etc.)
- Contribution to, maintenance of and creating and sharing of content across all social media platforms
- Point of contact for all delegations, politicians, press representatives and attendees during the event
- Representing Classical:NEXT as a guest and/or speaker at international conferences and events:
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European Forum of Music - Timisoara, June 2026
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League of American Orchestras Conference - Baltimore, USA, June 2026
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SXSW London - London, June 2025
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HKPAX - Hong Kong, Oct. 2024
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IMZ Academy Workshop - Milan, July 2019
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Gramophone Classical Music Awards - London, Oct. 2019
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Outreach trip to Qatar Philharmonic and Qatar Music Academy - Doha, Dec. 2019
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Association for British Orchestras - Manchester, Jan. 2020
