Classical: NEXT

12-15 MAY 2025
BERLIN, GERMANY


SOUNDS AUSTRALIA STAND
STANDS 31 & 33

MEET THE AUSTRALIANS NETWORKING EVENT
WED MAY 14. 16:00 – 17:00

Classical:NEXT is the global networking and exchange hub dedicated exclusively to classical and art music, for all professionals – artists, managers, presenters, orchestras, labels, educators, press, media, publishers and more.

Classical:NEXT consists of an interactive conference, project pitches, showcase concerts, expo, innovation award and networking.

By taking part in Classical:NEXT, you join over 1,000 professionals from more than 45 countries worldwide.

Listen to a playlist of Australian classical music curated by Jane Aubourg

Official Event Website

Sounds Australia Activities at Classical:NEXT

Come meet Larry and Glenn from Sounds Australia at Stands 31 & 33 between Monday 12th May and Wednesday 14th May. We’ll also be hosting a networking event at the stand on the final afternoon of the Classical:NEXT Trade Fair.

Meet The Australians Networking Event
Wednesday 14th May – 16:00 to 17:00
No RSVP Required
Supported by the Australian Embassy, Berlin

You can also see the Australian delegates at the following events:

Official Showcase:

Jane Aubourg: Play Me Mend Me
13 May 2025, 15:30 – 16:00, Colosseum

Project Pitches: 

Concerts of the Future: A cutting-edge experience for VR
Presented by: Dr. Ciaran Frame
12 May 2025, 16:30 – 17:45, Kino 7

Belle Chen’s Ravel in the Forest
Presented by: Burke Turner
13 May 2025, 14:00 – 15:15, Kino 7

Clocked Out – Australian sonic innovators
Presented by Prof. Vanessa Tomlinson
13 May 2025, 14:00 – 15:15, Kino 7

Forever Changed: Immersive music celebrating neurodiversity
Presented by Nat Bartsch
13 May 2025, 14:00 – 15:15, Kino 7

A Book of Hours: A sonic and visual feast for the senses
Presented by Tamara Kohler
14 May 2025, 14:00 – 15:15, Kino 7

Meet-Ups:

DIY Sector Meet Up
Featuring Connor D’Netto and Natasha Lin
13 May 2025, 12:15 – 13:15, Kino 4

Off C:N Presentation:

New and natural approaches to classical music (Session One)
Featuring Belle Chen and Burke Turner
13 May 2025, 15:30 – 17:30, Colosseum

New and natural approaches to classical music (Session Two)
Featuring Belle Chen and Burke Turner
14 May 2025, 15:30 – 17:30, Colosseum

Conference:

From listening to playing: Reimagining musical participation for art music audiences
Presented by Dr. Ciaran Frame
14 May 2025, 10:30 – 11:15, Kino 4

Film Showcase:

KLASSIK Underground: Shifting Sounds
Presented by: Tahlia Petrosian
14 May 2025. 12:00 – 13:30, Kino 7