Classical:NEXT conference cancelled due to Covid-19

Classical:NEXT, an international conference for the classical music industry, has been cancelled due to ongoing Covid regulations in the Netherlands.

An official statement from the organisers reads:

'Following up on the announcements of the Dutch government on August 13, it is with heartfelt sadness that we currently do not see a legal basis to make Classical:NEXT 2021 happen in September.

'We are stuck on the ground that indoor events without assigned seats are not permitted, and that events lasting for several days, including business events with overnight stays, are not allowed up to and inclusive September 19.

'This makes it impossible for us to organise Classical:NEXT the way it should be.'

Classical:NEXT 2022 will take place in a new location in Germany from 17-20 May.