Full members
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Adelaide Festival Centre (Adelaide)
http://www.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au
Australia’s first capital city arts venue presenting theatre, dance, music, and exhibitions with diverse festivals to inspire, challenge, educate, and entertain audiences of all ages, experience, and cultures.
Aichi Arts Centre (Nagoya)
http://www.aac.pref.aichi.jp
A consolidated culture facility focused on promoting activities in culture and the arts, comprising Aichi Prefectural Museum of Art, Aichi Prefectural Art Theater, Aichi Promotion Service, and Aichi Prefectural Library.
AANT Centre (Darwin)
https://www.yourcentre.com.au/
AANT Centre is Northern Australia’s leading performing arts and cultural venue, presenting diverse local, national and international works while championing First Nations arts, culture and community engagement.
Arts Center Incheon (Incheon)
https://aci.or.kr
Arts Center Incheon is a concert hall exclusively used for classical music. Equipped with 1,727 seats surrounding the stage and the best sound design, it aims to expand art’s horizons endlessly by interacting with the world through music.
Arts Center Incheon’s concert hall is located where the sky meets the sea, this high-end art space encourages you to bring romance and sensitivity into your life and communicate through art.
Arts House Group (Singapore)
https://artshousegroup.sg/
Arts House Group (AHG) is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to enriching lives through the transformative power of the arts. As a key part of Singapore’s arts and cultural landscape, AHG presents the nation’s two flagship festivals: the Singapore International Festival of Arts and the Singapore Writers Festival, and oversees six key arts venues: The Arts House at the Old Parliament, Victoria Theatre and Victoria Concert Hall, Drama Centre, and the creative hubs Goodman Arts Centre, Aliwal Arts Centre, and Stamford Arts Centre.
Asia Culture Center (Gwangju)
https://www.acc.go.kr/en/index.do
Asia Culture Center (ACC) is an international art and cultural exchange organization that produces new, future-oriented results through the convergence of Asia’s past and present arts and culture with innovative ideas and beliefs.
Auckland Live (Auckland)
http://www.aucklandlive.co.nz
Champions and presents new and existing works in theatre, dance, music and visual arts in a number of iconic venues, and prides itself on opening the doors to people of all ages to engage with live entertainment.
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Bucheon Arts Center (Bucheon)
https://www.bac.or.kr
The Bucheon Arts Center is a concert venue in Bucheon, South Korea. The BAC has two auditoriums: the concert hall with 1,445 seats has higher acoustics with gorgeous pipe organ with 4,576 pipes, and arts theatre with 304 seats of black box type can hold various types of performing arts.
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Canberra Theatre Centre (Canberra)
http://www.canberratheatrecentre.com.au
Canberra’s premier performing arts venue, providing world class performing arts and entertainment to the people of Canberra and surrounding regions.
Classic Busan (Busan)
https://classicbusan.busan.go.kr/Home/ko/Main
Busan Concert Hall is a classical music venue comprising a Concert Hall and a Chamber Hall, which provides a welcoming space where artists and audiences thrive through shared musical experiences.
Cultural Centre of the Philippines (Manila)
http://www.culturalcenter.gov.ph
Created in 1966 to promote and preserve Filipino arts and culture. Aside from performing arts, the CCP also encourages the growth of aspiring artists in mass media, literary and visual arts.
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Daegu Concert Hall (Daegu)
https://www.daeguconcerthouse.or.kr/eng/index.do
A classical-music performance hall, renown for its superior acoustics and a hub for orchestras and world-class artists around the world.
Daejeon Arts Center (Daejeon)
https://www.daejeon.go.kr/djac/index.do
Daejeon Arts Center is a multi-performance venue that accommodates every genre of performance, an Art Hall and an Ensemble Hall.
Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (Kuala Lumpur)
http://www.mpo.com.my/
Home to the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO), its architectural design and superior acoustics combined with its prime location make the hall a must-visit destination for travelers and Malaysians alike.
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Esplanade – Theatres On The Bay (Singapore)
http://www.esplanade.com
Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay is Singapore’s national performing arts centre, offering a rich line-up of about 3,000 performances featuring dance, music, theatre, visual arts and more annually, making the arts accessible for everyone.
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Geelong Arts Centre (Geelong)
http://www.geelongartscentre.org.au
Geelong Arts Centre is the largest dedicate regional arts centre in Australia and major attractor and creator of extraordinary arts experiences in Geelong and the G21 Region.
Gongju Cultural Arts Center (Gongju)
http://gongjuacc.or.kr/
Gongju Cultural Arts Center presents diverse performances, from traditional Korean arts to contemporary works. As a cultural hub, it fosters artistic exchange and enriches the local community with vibrant programmes.
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Hong Kong Cultural Centre (Hong Kong)
http://www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/hkcc/index.html
In presenting a wide range of compelling performances, the Centre plays a pivotal role in supporting arts development in Hong Kong and promoting cultural exchanges.
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Istana Budaya (Kuala Lumpur)
http://www.istanabudaya.gov.my
Aims to raise the standards of performing arts, develop artistic excellence in stage performing arts, popularise high-quality theatre productions and develop a higher sense of artistic appreciation.
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Macao Cultural Centre (Macau)
http://www.ccm.gov.mo
Conceived to serve the Macao audience, its state of the art facilities provide a wide range of quality programmes from performances and conferences to exhibitions to other projects organised by CCM and other hirers.
Melbourne Recital Centre (Melbourne)
http://www.melbournerecital.com.au
With a unique focus on music, the Centre presents and hosts hundreds of concerts each year, representing the pinnacle of the art form as practised by Australian and international performers.
Merrigong Theatre Company (Wollongong)
http://merrigong.com.au/
The Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC) is managed by Merrigong Theatre Company. Comprising three versatile spaces, it plays host to a variety of events, from internationally renowned theatre, music and comedy to a wide range of community events.
Monash University Performing Arts Centres (Melbourne)
https://www.monash.edu/performing-arts-centres/
Monash University Performing Arts Centres facilitates development of relevant and innovative performance arts practices and practitioners to combine and make a significant contribution to the cultural and intellectual life of Monash University and its communities.
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National Center for Traditional Arts (Taipei)
http://www.ncfta.gov.tw/?aspxerrorpath=/ncfta_eh/main/index.aspx
The Center, which opens in October 2017 will carry on the esthetic values of opera by cultivating talents in the coming generations, sharing its artistic and cultural resources, preserving the traditional classics while complementing them with contemporary forms of creativity and furthering the all-around development of performance art in Taiwan.
National Centre for the Performing Arts, Mumbai (Mumbai)
http://www.ncpamumbai.com
Committed to preserving and promoting India’s rich and vibrant artistic heritage in the fields of music, dance, theatre, film, literature and photography as well as presenting new and innovative work.
National Performing Arts Center – National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Kaohsiung)
http://www.npac-weiwuying.org/?lang=eng
Its superb location and rich history signify its mission of bridging the past with the future and connecting local and global talents.
National Performing Arts Center – National Taichung Theater (Taichung)
http://www.npac-ntt.org
Designed by Pritzker Prize winner Toyo Ito, the Theater actively participates in international collaborations while setting up programmes to invest in local talents.
National Performing Arts Center – National Theater & Concert Hall (Taipei)
http://npac-ntch.org/en
Shaping Taipei’s culture landscape and making performing arts relevant to everyone.
New National Theatre, Tokyo (Tokyo)
https://www.nntt.jac.go.jp/english/
Japan’s first and foremost national theatre for the performing arts of opera, ballet, dance and drama.
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Queensland Performing Arts Centre (Brisbane)
http://www.qpac.com.au
One of Australia’s leading centres for live performance, QPAC is a venue, a producer, an investor, a presenter and a public place which welcomes over 1.3 million visitors to more than 1250 performances each year.
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Riverside Theatres Parramatta (Sydney)
https://riversideparramatta.com.au
Riverside Theatres is the centrepiece of performance culture in Sydney’s central city, Parramatta, offering live experiences you can’t have at home.
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Seongnam Arts Center (Seongnam)
http://www.snart.or.kr/main/main
The central venue of the arts and culture in the city, it organises cultural festivals dealing with a diverse range of art forms including dance, music and community arts, making significant contributions to the local cultural scene.
Seoul Arts Centre (Seoul)
http://www.sac.or.kr
Created in 1988 to faithfully fulfill its mission to develop and promote art and culture, expand opportunities of cultural enjoyment for people. The arts complex consist of the Opera House, three auditoriums, Hangaram Art Museum, Hangaram Design Museum and Seoul Calligraphy Art Museum.
Shenzhen Concert Hall (Shenzhen)
http://www.szyyt.com/
A modern professional hall specifically designed and constructed for music performance. The Shenzhen Concert Hall is designed according to international standards and constituted by Symphony Hall, Theater Studio and other subordinate facilities.
Shaanxi Performing Arts Centre
http://www.snpac.com/
Located in Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, China, the center is operated by Xi’an Aiyue Theatre Management Co., Ltd. It comprises Shaanxi Performing Arts Center, Xi’an Concert Hall, Kaiyuan Theatre and Xi’an Performing Arts Centre. Adhering to the operational philosophy of “One Venue, One Distinctive Brand”, it gives full play to the unique characteristics of each venue.
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre (Singapore)
http://www.singaporeccc.org.sg
A place where everyone can come together to learn and appreciate Singapore’s vibrant culture.
Sir Mutha Venkatasubba Rao Concert Hall (South India)
http://www.smvrch.com/
Setup by The Madras Seva Sadan for the propagation of Indian & western arts & culture.
Suntory Hall (Tokyo)
http://suntory.jp/HALL-e/
Pursuing the world’s most beautiful sound – Suntory Hall opened in 1986 in the heart of Tokyo and is recognised as a favourite destination for many home and international musicians.
Sydney Opera House (Sydney)
http://www.sydneyoperahouse.com
A World Heritage-listed masterpiece that belongs to all Australians, the Sydney Opera House is the country’s number one tourist destination and its busiest performing arts centre.
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Tongyeong Concert Hall (Tongyeong)
http://www.timf.org
Dedicated to classical music and music education with state-of-the art acoustics, fascinating architecture and a spectacular location. It is also the main venue for events related to the UNESCO Creative City of Music Tongyeong.
Taipei Performing Arts Center (Taipei)
https://www.tpac-taipei.org/
Designed by Rem Koolhaas, the three theaters, Grand Theater, Proscenium Playhouse and Multiform Theater can operate independently or combined to form a fourth theatre — the Super Theater. This “3+1” design offers a different kind of viewing experience for audiences.
The Star Performing Arts Centre (Singapore)
http://www.thestar.sg
Featuring a dazzling 5,000-seat purpose-built theatre equipped with cutting-edge audiovisual technology, tailored towards pop concerts, musicals, and large-scale meetings.
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West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (Hong Kong)
http://www.westkowloon.hk/en
Designed to be a world-class platform for the conservation, promotion and development of Cantonese Opera, the Xiqu Centre houses a range of facilities for research, education, training and exchange, and offer skills development programmes to help nurture young talent and support the development of new creations.
Peak-Associate Members
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International Artist Managers Association (IAMA) (London)
http://www.iamaworld.com
The only worldwide association for classical music artist managements, dedicated to raising professional standards in the business of music.
International Society for the Performing Arts (ISPA) (New York)
http://www.ispa.org
A global association of 500 arts leaders from 56 countries, who come together with the shared goal of strengthening and developing the arts internationally.
Global Cultural Districts Network (New York)
http://www.gcdn.net/index/
An initiative of AEA Consulting, GCDN fosters cooperation and knowledge-sharing among those responsible for planning and running districts with a significant cultural element.
Music8 Group (London)
https://music8.group
Music8 Group is an independent media company based in London, operating the international platforms MUSIC:ED and CHORALLY. The platforms bring together news, events, opportunities, jobs, resources and organisation profiles for the music education, choral and performing arts sectors.
Music8 Group works with educators, choirs, venues, institutions, publishers, festivals, professional networks and sector organisations, helping relevant activity to be discovered through structured editorial coverage and searchable platform content. The group is developing its coverage of performing arts centres and Asia-Pacific cultural networks, with a particular focus on education, participation, outreach, international collaboration and sector knowledge-sharing.
Performing Arts Connections Australia (Perth)
http://paca.org.au
PAC Australia is the national peak body representing and supporting performing arts presenters and creators. We lead the way in market development through the Australian Performing Arts Exchange (APAX).
World Federation of International Music Competitions (Geneva)
https://www.wfimc.org/
Founded in 1957, the World Federation of International Music Competitions is a global network of internationally recognized organisations dedicated to identifying the most promising young talents in music. While providing a forum for dialogue and exchanges between its members, WFIMC provides guidelines, aiming for artistic excellence, integrity and fairness, and thus sets a globally recognized standard.
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The European Festivals Association (EFA) (Belgium)
http://www.european-festivals.eu
www.festivalfinder.eu
The European Festivals Association (EFA) has been uniting distinguished music, dance, theatre and multidisciplinary arts festivals from Europe and beyond for more than 70 years in an interactive and ever-inclusive network at the service of the arts and artists.
Associate Members
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Artists Management Company Ltd (Switzerland)
http://www.artistsmanagement.com
Since its founding in 1969, Artists Management Company Ltd., based in Zurich, has gained an excellent reputation amongst artists, ensembles and promoters for its tailor-made services in the field of classical music and arts. AMC is specialised in the management of conductors, as well as in producing worldwide tours for symphony and chamber orchestras, period instrument ensembles, choirs, opera and ballet companies.
Apsaras Arts Dance Company (Singapore)
https://www.apsarasarts.com
Apsaras Arts Ltd is a Singapore-based non-profit arts organisation renowned for Bharatanatyam dance, innovative multicultural productions, arts education, and international performances that showcase Asian artistic excellence.
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Bangarra Dance Theatre (Sydney)
http://www.bangarra.com.au/
Bangarra Dance Theatre is a company of professional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander performers. We are storytellers. We are fire makers.
Broadway Asia (New York)
http://www.broadwayasia.com
Largest production, management, licensing and touring company of live entertainment productions throughout the Asia Pacific region.
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Charcoalblue (Melbourne)
http://www.charcoalblue.com
A leading, multi-national theatre, acoustic and digital consultancy, driven by a passion for all types of performing arts projects.
Chamber Made (Melbourne)
https://chambermade.org/
Interrogating the intersections of music, sound and contemporary performance, Chamber Made makes intimate works that defy, challenge and renegotiate artform boundaries, speaking directly to a 21st century Australia enriched by the meeting and intersection of cultures.
Creative Australia (Melbourne)
https://creative.gov.au/
Creative Australia is the Australian Government’s principal arts investment and advisory body. We invest in and champion Australian creativity.
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DLB Performing Arts (Paris)
http://www.dlbdance.com
DLB Performing Arts (DLB DANCE) is an artistic agency, committed to supporting choreography. It supports artists and companies and advises programmers. Created more than 30 years ago, DLB remains faithful to its guiding principle: to work with the best of dance in France and internationally.
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Far and Away Productions (Adelaide)
https://www.farandaway.com.au/about
Far and Away Productions founded by Lee-Anne Donnolley is based in Adelaide, South Australia. The company tours outstanding international and Australian artists from theatre, dance and music, plus collaborates in creating and producing new work.
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Gateway Theatre (Singapore)
https://gatewaytheatre.sg/
Gateway Theatre is an arts centre for children, youth and families. Home to performances big and small, of various genres and styles, it supports made-in-Singapore works that promote positive messages and social values. It is a place that allows artists to explore their creativity, and encourages the public to explore their imagination.
GTP Entertainment Ltd (London)
http://www.gtp-entertainment.com
GTP is a London-based producer and general management of theatre, family entertainment, concerts and exhibitions, focused on global touring.
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Hong Kong Arts Development Council (Hong Kong)
http://hkadc.org.hk
Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC) is a statutory body set up by the Government to support the broad development of the arts in Hong Kong. Its major roles include grant allocation, policy and planning, advocacy, promotion and development, and special projects.
Hong Kong Dance Company (Hong Kong)
https://www.hkdance.com/
Established in 1981, Hong Kong Dance Company (HKDance) was incorporated in 2001 as a charitable and non-profit-making institution and is financially supported by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. As one of the major performing arts companies in Hong Kong, our mission is to promote Chinese dance with contemporary artistic visions and Hong Kong character.
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InPulse Creatives, LLC (Saudi Arabia)
https://www.inpulsecreatives.com/
InPulse Creatives is an international arts & entertainment company with a focus on building a platform for creative partnerships and awareness in the Middle East and Asia Pacific.
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LG Arts Center (Seoul)
http://www.lgart.com/
One of the major presenting venues in Korea for the global and future-oriented programming, hosting the best productions and artists of national and international acclaim.
Lucy Guerin Inc (Melbourne)
http://www.lucyguerininc.com
Established in 2002 by Artistic Director Lucy Guerin, Lucy Guerin Inc (LGI) is an Australian dance company dedicated to challenging and extending the art of contemporary dance through the creation of new works that tour nationally and internationally, and by supporting emerging and established artists via its wide-ranging studio programs at WXYZ Studios in North Melbourne.
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Michael Cassel Group (Sydney and Singapore)
www.michaelcassel.com
Michael Cassel Group (MCG) is a live entertainment company formed to produce the world’s greatest musical and theatrical productions and live entertainment. Our mission is to inspire audiences by offering them the very best in live entertainment experiences.
Momentus Technologies (Sydney and Singapore)
http://gomomentus.com
Momentus Technologies is a global provider of industry-leading venue and event management solutions that empower organizations to create extraordinary moments. With over 60,000 users in more than 57 countries, Momentus serves the needs of convention and exhibition centers, higher education, corporate, stadiums and arenas, and arts and culture centers. Its powerful intuitive platform alongside intelligent data-driven solutions and unparalleled expertise provides customers a view of past, present and future event operations to increase end-to-end visibility, optimize efficiency and achieve business goals.
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National Arts Council (Singapore)
https://www.nac.gov.sg/
The National Arts Council (NAC) champions the arts in Singapore. By nurturing creative excellence and supporting broad audience engagement, our diverse and distinctive arts inspire our people, connect communities and profile Singapore internationally.
National Theater Company of Korea (Seoul)
http://www.ntck.or.kr/en
The National Theater Company of Korea (NTCK) Founded in 1950, the National Theater Company of Korea(NTCK) has been a prominent force in Korean theater for over 70 years, committed to producing exceptional stage productions for the public. In addition to its dedicated venue, the Myeongdong Theater in the heart of Seoul, NTCK offers an online theater platform (NTCK ON), allowing audiences to enjoy performances without the limitations of time or place. Furthermore, as a leading advocate of barrier-free culture in the performing arts, NTCK presents the largest number of accessible performances in Korea.
Nexus Arts (Adelaide)
http://www.nexusarts.org.au
Nexus Arts are leaders in culturally diverse and intercultural artistic practice. We are the only contemporary arts organisation in South Australia with this focus. With 40 years of history, Nexus presents contemporary art which explores, promotes and celebrates cultural diversity. We foster excellence by supporting culturally and linguistically diverse and First Nations artists with development programs and presentation opportunities, engaging broad audiences to experience diverse artistic practice.
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outer/most (Chicago)
http://outermostagency.com/
Established in January 2020, outer/most is an independent booking agency for artists who are leaders and innovators in their own respective art forms. Representing artists across a range of mediums whether it be music, dance or podcasts, we remain motivated by challenging the conventions of traditional agencies and embracing diversified touring strategies.
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Polyglot Theatre (Melbourne)
http://www.polyglot.org.au
Polyglot Theatre is a world-renowned contemporary theatre company based in Melbourne/Naarm making exceptional arts experiences for children and families. Our unique brand of theatre encompasses a wide variety of forms and is shared with audiences everywhere, from the world’s most prestigious theatres to the football grounds of regional Australia. We seek a world where all children are powerful: artistically, socially and culturally.
PRESTO Co., Ltd (Seoul)
http://prestocompany.kr
Founded in 2013, PRESTO Co., Ltd began by managing Korea’s top artists and now produces Asia tours and international productions in collaboration with leading performing arts and music organizations.
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Restless Dance Theatre (Adelaide)
https://restlessdance.org/
Restless Dance Theatre is Australia’s leading creator of dance theatre by dancers with and without disability. Our artistic voice is loud, strong and original. Restless brings artists with diverse minds, bodies and imaginations together to create contemporary dance theatre from everyday lived experiences; manifested into beautiful art, embedding inclusion into our screens, on our stages and in unexpected places. Restless Dance Theatre is a place where diversity is celebrated, and all artists thrive creatively.
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Schuler Shook (Melbourne)
https://www.schulershook.com.au/
Schuler Shook are a multidisciplinary design team with three distinct but overlapping services including Specialist Lighting Design, Theatre and Venue Planning, and Audio/Visual Design.
Shanghai Honor Culture Co. Ltd (Shanghai)
http://www.dancestages.org/
DANCESTAGES is established by Shanghai Honor Culture Co., Ltd. and is now one of the most important dance festivals in China, as well as a service platform to encourage cooperation and exchange between China and foreign dance companies.
Singapore Symphony Group (Singapore)
https://www.sso.org.sg/
Victoria Concert Hall is the Home of the Singapore Symphony Orchestra. The concert hall sees SSO musicians collaborate with international artists to present world-class performances, intimate chamber recitals and family programmes.
Seymour Centre (Sydney)
https://www.seymourcentre.com/
Seymour is the University of Sydney’s multi-venue performing arts centre which champions new voices, questions the status quo and inspires wide-ranging audiences through the creative expression of big ideas.
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Taiwan Philharmonic (Taipei)
https://npac-nso.org
Affiliated with the National Performing Arts Center in Taiwan and led by the artistic advisor Jun Märkl, Taiwan Philharmonic works with internationally acclaimed conductors and soloists and tours regularly overseas.
The Bridge Company (Seoul)
https://www.thebridgekr.com/
A classical music management and tour company, established to bridge between artists and audiences, with a commitment to provide social values through classical music.
The National Philharmonic Society of Lithuania (Vilnius)
https://www.nationalphilharmonic.eu/
The largest State concert agency in Lithuania, situated in the heart of Vilnius, home to the Lithuanian National Symphony Orchestra, Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, 2 string quartets, a chamber ensemble and a digital concert hall. A perfect synthesis of rich cultural heritage and innovative solutions.
TOPCONCERTS International Concert Presentation (Moscow)
https://topconcerts.ru
TOPCONCERTS International Concert Presentation organises tours of the greatest Russian artists (orchestras ,chorus ,ballets ,soloists) across Asia, Europe, as well as North and South America . With up to 70 concerts per year in major halls, the performances feature the greatest classical, pop and entertainment foreign and Russian artists in Moscow and St Petersburg.
The Kurland Agency (Boston)
https://www.thekurlandagency.com/
The Auckland Festival Trust (Auckland)
https://www.aaf.co.nz
The Auckland Festival Trust presents Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki Auckland Arts Festival, an annual globally recognised international arts festival that celebrates people and culture, and showcases the unrivalled location, cultural diversity and vibrant energy of New Zealand’s largest city.