“Awareness of the fierce competition to succeed as a classical musician ... haunted my student years and early career." www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/aga...

Concerts premiering new music this summer: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/pre...

Arts funding for individuals: - £1,500 for creative women and gender-diverse artists - £5,000 for Bristol-based artists & creative freelancers - €5,000 for emerging solo artists www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/classical-mu...

What's on this summer? A classical music sound bath, a concert in a pub & a queer opera double bill. www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/concerts-cal...

"It's been a long and painful journey to unravel my own efficiency." Pianist Cordelia Williams on reclaiming rest: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/aga...

An introduction to 15 operas by female composers, including 6 that you can see in the next few months: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/ope...

Jobs & opportunities: - Instagram content creator for music awards night - Project manager for autism project - Paid music leader training programme for 18-30 year olds www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

Out now: The Oxford Book of Organ Music by Black Composers uk.bookshop.org/a/10956/9780...

Jobs & opportunities: - Project manager at arts and mental health charity - Trustee at orchestral charity - Assistant to the chief executive www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

"Constantly having to compete with musicians whose parents pay for their living expenses" Your comments about music jobs 👇 www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/cha...

Lots of excuses to leave your house 👇️ www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/concerts-cal...

Jobs & opportunities: - Music librarian - Assistant to the chief executive - Founding editor of new print magazine www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

12 LGBTQ+ Choirs in London: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/lgb...

Can you name a female composer? Here are 10 to get you started... www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/10-...

Take part in a research survey: - Experiences of autistic musicians in conservatoires - Classical musicians who perform with in-ear monitors See the 'other opportunities' section: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

Current jobs (and more will be added this week): - Orchestral producer - Year-long fellowship for open-minded creatives - Healthcare musician www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

Inspired by the coffee-house culture that JS Bach enjoyed in 18th-century Leipzig, The Secret Garden Café Concerts are a new series of relaxed, intimate performances. www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/concerts-cal...

Grimeborn Opera Festival presents powerful new operas exploring the climate crisis, social injustice and women’s perspectives, alongside reimagined classics: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/concerts-cal...

What's on this month? An immersive experiment, a musical wine tasting, an outdoor musical trail and more: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/jun...

“I got a job through this site!” Jobs board: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

All composing opportunities on our site are FREE to enter (as far as we know). Always adding new ones as they come our way! www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

The response you get when you say you work in classical music but don't live in London

Jobs & opportunities: - Trans+ or gender non-conforming content creator - Tour and project manager at chamber orchestra - Conducting scholarship for 23-28 year olds www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

The people making classical music funny... www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/mus...

Part-time jobs in classical music: - Marketing manager at orchestra association - Music lecturer - Festival steward www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

Looking for a trustee role? These are listed in the "other opportunities" section of the Opportunities board. www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs

Arts funding for organisations & ensembles: - Up to £5,000 to commission works and performances - Up to £5,000 for classical music-related educational or outreach projects www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/classical-mu...

13 musical comedians with a background or interest in classical music: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/mus...

Classical music jobs: - Strategic music manager at music hub - Finance officer at ballet company - Director of London chamber choir www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/arts-jobs