Classical:NEXT is the largest global gathering of professionals working in classical music and connected genres. The event takes place this year in Hannover, Germany from 17 to 20 May.

With some of the cohort receiving bursary support from Tŷ Cerdd, supported by Arts Council of Wales, we're pleased to share the full delegation from Wales heading to Germany for the event:
Bursary recipients
Jefferson Lobo
Katherine Rees
Siwan Rhys
David Roche
Beth House (Operasonic)
Gerard Cousins

Tŷ Cerdd representatives
Shakira Mahabir
Deborah Keyser
Jodi Voyle

Other Wales delegates
Sarah Lianne Lewis
Penny King (Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama)


Tŷ Cerdd will also be managing the Welsh presence at the event, including a Cymru/Wales stand at the expo.

At Classical:NEXT over 1,000 professionals from across the international industry – composers/music-creators, performers, ensembles, managers, presenters, record companies, publishers, media, educators and more – gather for:

  • interactive conference

  • showcase concerts

  • expo

  • networking


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