INDUSTRY NEWS
September 2025
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.
IMZ NEWS

IMZ to Launch New Magazine – Call for Contributions
IMZ International Music + Media Centre
We are excited to announce that the IMZ will soon launch its own magazine dedicated to performing arts in audiovisual media, and are welcoming contributions.

One Month left to Submit Your Proposals
IMZ International Music + Media Centre
The deadline for the Avant Première 2026 Open Call is approaching! Submit your proposals by 25 September and help shape this year’s conference programme.
NEW PRODUCTIONS

FOR ARVO: Concert in honor of Arvo Pärt
EuroArts Music International
On the occasion of Arvo Pärt’s 90th birthday September 5, 2025. From the Arvo Pärt Center, Laulasmaa, Estonia

Georgijs Osokins in Recital
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
Set on a wooded promontory near the Gulf of Finland, Latvia's most compelling pianist celebrates Estonia's greatest living composer.

Hauser live at Royal Albert Hall
C Major Entertainment
Live from the Royal Albert Hall, HAUSER invites you on an unforgettable musical journey that transcends boundaries and speaks directly to the heart.

Nelsons conducts Tenth Symphonies
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
Shostakovich’s first major work to be premiered after Stalin's death, provides a fascinating coupling to Mahler's work in this unmissable concert.

Season opening at Konzerthausorchester Berlin
Deutsche Grammophon GmbH
The Konzerthausorchester and Joana Mallwitz kicks off its new season in style with a programme marrying tradition and innovation to compelling effect.

SFDFF 2025 presents 'Tiler Peck: Suspending Time'
San Francisco Dance Film Festival
SFDFF 2025 returns 24 Oct - 09 Nov. Opening Night: world premiere of 'Tiler Peck: Suspending Time'. Full lineup announced 10 Sept.
IN THE MAKING

A New Era at Opernhaus Zürich
Accentus Music
A personal season opening with Elīna Garanča and new Intendant Matthias Schulz in an intimate recital of romantic works.
INDUSTRY NEWS

ARTE with New and Extended Presence at Reeperbahn Festival Hamburg
ARTE
ARTE goes Reeperbahn Festival – and hosts an inspirational get-together in Hamburg to discuss challenges and visions for Europe's music scene.

Glyndebourne Festival
EuroArts Music International
New collaboration with the Glyndebourne Festival & Maestro Broadcasting: World-class opera in the heart of the Sussex countryside.

It’s Time to Get Accredited!
TVP – Polish Television
It’s Time to Get Accredited for the 5th Heart of Europe TV Festival & Forum!

Karl Jenkins – The Composer Behind the Moustache
Poorhouse International
Poorhouse International has taken on world-wide distribution of: Karl Jenkins – The Composer Behind the Moustache.

Splotlight: 33 Films Advance in Golden Prague
Czech Television
The Golden Prague Festival unveils its 33 finalists! Explore top films celebrating music, dance & theatre from around the world.
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