INDUSTRY NEWS
December 2024

The monthly update on business news for professionals in the performing arts and audiovisual industries:
posting new productions, industry previews, calls, deadlines or job ads while connecting coproduction partners, vendors and buyers. Brought to you by the IMZ International Music + Media Centre, the international business network supporting performing arts through audiovisual media.


AVANT PREMIÈRE 2025

IMZ Performing Arts Documentary Pitching Session

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

Last chance to submit your documentary projects to the IMZ Performing Arts Documentary Pitching Session for a chance to present in front of industry leaders and win a €5,000 cash prize.

NEW PRODUCTIONS

Bedřich Smetana – The Secret

Czech Television

The new production of the seventh and penultimate opera by Bedřich Smetana.

Celebrating Christmas

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A festive concert with baritone Benjamin Appl, soprano Elsa Dreisig, and the Regensburger Domspatzen.

Gala from Berlin 2024

EuroArts Music International

To round off the year, star pianist Daniil Trifonov performs Brahms' virtuoso Piano Concerto No. 2 with the Berliner Philharmoniker & Kirill Petrenko.

Gift of Heart (Christmas in Rio) single release

Legacy and Alchemy

The 1st single from Bossa Nova Noites I: Bahia Nights album is Gift of Heart featuring Curtis King, Jr., Najee, Monique Elen and Mari Bodas.

Introducing a Unique Licensing Opportunity

SCARLATTI Arts international

SCARLATTI Arts, ORF and DG present Magnificat by J. S. Bach and C. P. E. Bach under the direction of Pablo Heras-Casado at the Int. Baroque Festival Melk.

La Monnaie: Mikael Karlsson’s Fanny and Alexander

EuroArts Music International

This winter, Ingmar Bergman’s masterpiece will come to life on the opera stage, in a creation by composer Mikael Karlsson and librettist Royce Vavrek.

Mika plays Baloise Session

C Major Entertainment

Author of hits such as Relax, Take It Easy and Love Today, Mika's brings his exceptional charisma and pop star attitude to Baloise Session.

MMM | The Wrath of Nina Simone

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In 1965, the civil rights movement in the USA was approaching its climax. Jazz icon Nina Simone performed her first concerts in Europe.

Stagescreen's New Janis Joplin film

Stanza Media

Stagescreen has completed filming A Night With Janis Joplin, the West End musical, ready for screenings in cinemas in UK and globally in March 2025.

United by Mahler

Czech Television

The concert under the baton of Maestro J. Hrůša aims to faithfully recreate the spirit and atmosphere of the historic premiere of Mahler's Symphony No. 7.

AWARDS

'Balagan' Honoured by German Record Critics’ Award

Accentus Music

Accentus Music's release Balagan earns a spot on the German Record Critics' Award Long List, celebrating its most captivating virtuosity.

Accentus Music Earns Seven ICMA Nominations

Accentus Music

We are happy and proud that seven Accentus Music releases receive nominations for the 2025 International Classical Music Awards.

NHK Wins Rose d’Or Award in Arts Category

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) secured the Rose d’Or Award in the Arts category for their documentary Ryuichi Sakamoto: Last Days, which explores the life and career of the famous composer.

The Austrian Jazz Award Returns in Great Style

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

After a 15-year hiatus since the last presentation of the “Hans Koller Prize”, the Austrian Music Council (ÖMR) has successfully revived the Austrian Jazz Award, in an effort to shine a brighter spotlight on the country’s jazz scene.

ZDF/ARTE Wins the International Emmy® for Arts Programming

IMZ International Music + Media Centre

IMZ Member ZDF/ARTE won the Arts Programming category at the 52nd International Emmy® Awards Gala, held on Monday, 25 November 2024, in New York City.

INDUSTRY NEWS

Discover Austria: Film Funding, Locations, and Partnerships with FILM in AUSTRIA

Austrian Business Agency

FILM in AUSTRIA is the first and central point of contact for international film, TV and streaming productions that plan to shoot in Austria.

Save the Date: Golden Prague Festival 2025

Czech Television

Mark your calendars for the 62nd International Television Festival Golden Prague, taking place 24-27 September, 2025, at the Municipal House in Prague.

IN THE MAKING

Broken Promises featuring Monique Elen Live!

Legacy and Alchemy

Broken Promises featuring Monique Elen ... Live from the Bossa Nova Noites: SOUL BRASILEIROS TV concert in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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