30 Best UK Classical Music Blogs and Websites in 2024
UK Classical Music Blogs
Here are 30 Best UK Classical Music Blogs you should follow in 2024
1. Slipped Disc
The classical music news site. Slipped Disc was founded by the author and broadcaster Norman Lebrecht with the aim of providing swift and reliable inside information on classical music and related arts. Slippedisc was founded on another site in 2007 by the author and broadcaster Norman Lebrecht.
Blog slippedisc.com
Twitter Followers 19.3K Frequency 12 posts / day Since Feb 2007 Domain Authority 61 Get Email Contact Get Influential Bloggers ContactsGet access to 250k active Bloggers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the type of bloggers you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com . We'll share blogger's data in an Excel or CSV format.Email us
2. Planet Hugill
Planet Hugill is a London-based classical music blog written by composer, journalist and singer Robert Hugill. Get Classical music news, opera, concert & CD reviews, live performance previews, features and musings on contemporary music from classical music composer, Robert Hugill.
Blog planethugill.com
Facebook Followers 2KTwitter Followers 6.7K Frequency 2 posts / day Since Mar 2005 Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact
3. The Cross-Eyed Pianist
The Cross-Eyed Pianist is a blog about music and piano playing, and culture in general, written by pianist and piano teacher Frances Wilson. Get Articles on repertoire, teaching, concert and exhibition reviews, music ephemera, video, sound clips, and other related material.
Blog crosseyedpianist.com
Facebook Followers 2.9KTwitter Followers 7.5K Frequency 1 post / week Since Jun 2010 Domain Authority 43 Get Email Contact
4. CORYMBUS
The aim of Corymbus is to illuminate classical music for a diverse audience, through essay-form writing that is accessible, in-depth, and free to all.
Blog corymbus.co.uk
Facebook Followers 286Twitter Followers 9.5K Frequency 1 post / quarter Since Sep 2014 Domain Authority 31 Get Email Contact
5. The Land of Lost Content Blog
Content related to British classical music. I am over sixty years old: the end of the run of baby boomers! My main interest is British Music from the nineteenth century onwards. I love the 'arch-typical' English countryside.
Blog landofllostcontent.blogspot.com
Frequency 2 posts / week Since Jan 2008 Domain Authority 34 Get Email Contact
6. Classical Explorer
A fresh approach to Classical music. Exploring the repertoire with a ferocious curiosity, from pre-Renaissance through to the music of today. Recommendations, interviews, explorations.
Blog classicalexplorer.com
Facebook Followers 15KTwitter Followers 1.3K Frequency 3 posts / week Domain Authority 8 Get Email Contact
7. David Taylor Blog
Classical music blog by David Taylor. Here are some of my thoughts and ramblings on the world of classical music, as well arts entrepreneurship and career type things. David Taylor is Forbes 30 under 30, Arts Entrepreneur, CEO and Founder of Yorkshire Young Sinfonia Passionate about enabling the next generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and 'doers' in the arts, and helping young musicians the skills they need to thrive.
Blog david-taylor.org
Facebook Followers 850Twitter Followers 14.5KInstagram Followers 2.6K Frequency 4 posts / year Since May 2017 Domain Authority 15 Get Email Contact
8. Classical Music
Your guide to the world of classical music, downloads, artist interviews, news, reviews, podcasts, and more. Classical-Music.com is brought to you by BBC Music Magazine.
Blog classical-music.com
Facebook Followers 31.2KTwitter Followers 68K Frequency 3 posts / quarter Domain Authority 60 Get Email Contact
9. Classical-Music.com
Blog classical-music.com
Facebook Followers 49.7K Frequency 10 posts / day Domain Authority 60 Get Email Contact
10. Classic FM
Classic FM is a 100 per cent classical music radio station. Since we began broadcasting in September 1992, the station has brought classical music to millions of people across the UK. Classic FM has around 5 million listeners tuning in each week, making it the biggest classical music radio station in the world. Get the latest news from the classical music industry here.
Blog classicfm.com
Frequency 10 posts / week Domain Authority 70 Get Email Contact
11. Planet Hugill
Classical music news, opera, concert & CD reviews, live performance previews, features and musings on contemporary music from classical music composer, Robert Hugill. One of Saga Magazine's '50 Best Bloggers over 50'
Blog planethugill.com
Frequency 3 posts / day Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact
12. The Classical Source
Established in 1999, we're one of the oldest classical music news & review publications worldwide. Concerts & recording reviews features are published daily.
Blog classicalsource.com
Frequency 1 post / quarter Domain Authority 49 Get Email Contact
13. Classical Music UK
Classical Music is the only dedicated magazine and website for the Classical Music industry in the UK, with features, news and reviews for performers, agents, managers, promoters along with anyone with an interest in the music world. We provide unique insight into what's going on in the sector, with regular coverage of festivals, competitions, courses and concerts, as well as key career information for musicians and details of new appointments.
Blog classical-music.uk
Facebook Followers 7.6KInstagram Followers 6K Frequency 5 posts / week Domain Authority 8 Get Email Contact
14. Boosey & Hawkes Composers
Read all about classical music from Classical music and jazz composers. Boosey & Hawkes covers choral, opera, ballet, orchestral, chamber, piano, strings, concert and brass band music repertoire.Boosey & Hawkes is the leading independent publisher of classical music.
Blog boosey.com
Facebook Followers 8KInstagram Followers 3.9K Frequency 5 posts / week Domain Authority 59 Get Email Contact
15. Gramophone Blog
Personal blogs from the artists behind the best new classical music albums, presented by Gramophone. Gramophone is the comprehensive monthly guide to the best of classical music. From its peerless - and fearless - reviews to its penetrating interviews with the world's leading classical music artists, Gramophone has drawn on the talents of some of the finest writers on music for 97 years, and continues to do so.
Blog gramophone.co.uk
Instagram Followers 12.3K Frequency 10 posts / quarter Domain Authority 62 Get Email Contact
16. Edinburgh International Festival » Classical Music
Discover the best artists from opera, music, theatre & dance on the world's greatest stage. The Edinburgh International Festival was the inspired idea of Rudolf Bing, then the General Manager of Glyndebourne Opera, Henry Harvey Wood, the Head of the British Council in Scotland, and leaders from the City of Edinburgh. It was established in 1947 as a world-class cultural event to bring together audiences and artists from around the world, and over 70 years has gone from strength to strength.
Blog eif.co.uk
Facebook Followers 102KInstagram Followers 41.7K Frequency 14 posts / year Domain Authority 63 Get Email Contact
17. Thoroughly Good Blog
Get the latest News, reviews & opinions in the blog on classical music and artists from around the world. Thoroughly Good celebrates classical music in a podcast, on a blog, and on social media.
Blog blog.thoroughlygood.me
Facebook Followers 582Instagram Followers 1.1K Frequency 1 post / day Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact
18. Thoroughly Good Blog » Review
Thoroughly Good celebrates classical music. If you're new to classical music or you're looking for an introduction to it, this is one of a handful of good places to be. No flummery. Explore the reviews of the latest classical music here.
Blog blog.thoroughlygood.me
Frequency 2 posts / week Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact
19. British Classical Music: The Land of Lost Content
'Smart, well-written and knowledgeable' Saga Magazine
Blog landofllostcontent.blogspot.com
Frequency 2 posts / week Domain Authority 34 Get Email Contact
20. Alternative Classical
Explore a regular stream of a series of articles by Hannah Fiddy on topics including black classical composers, trans opera singers and mental health support for people working in the arts. Alternative Classical creates and promotes new approaches to classical music. We offer consultancy, creative direction, and artist/project management services to music organisations and individuals who create informal classical music experiences for diverse audiences.
Blog alternativeclassical.co.uk
Facebook Followers 681Instagram Followers 6.3K Frequency 3 posts / year Domain Authority 24 Get Email Contact
21. Manchester Classical Music Blog
Manchester Classical Music Blog covers articles on classical music, opera, concert reviews and more. Robert Beale is a classical music writer for City Life Manchester and Manchester News MEN.
Blog manchesterclassicalmusic.blogspot.com
Twitter Followers 381 Frequency 2 posts / year Domain Authority 11 Get Email Contact
22. Melanie Spanswick
Piano Educator, Author, and Composer
Blog melaniespanswick.com
Facebook Followers 1.1K Frequency 2 posts / week Domain Authority 36 Get Email Contact
23. Making Music Blog
Blog makingmusic.org.uk
Facebook Followers 22.3K Frequency 4 posts / week Get Email Contact
24. inews » Classical Music
Latest UK and world news, politics, lifestyle and sport, with analysis and opinion from the i paper. For open minds
Blog inews.co.uk
Facebook Followers 388.4KInstagram Followers 43.7K Frequency 1 post / week Domain Authority 82 Get Email Contact
25. Classicalexburns Blog
Dedicated to making classical music more accessible. Classicalexburns publishes regular blogs on the classical music genre. This site aims to cover as much ground as possible, so whether you are a die-hard classical music enthusiast, or a novice to the genre, there will be something for your taste here.
Blog classicalexburns.com
Facebook Followers 1.2KTwitter Followers 1.2KInstagram Followers 327 Frequency 5 posts / year Since Aug 2015 Domain Authority 16 Get Email Contact
26. JDCMB
JDCMB is a Classical music blog by journalist and author Jessica Duchen. Topics include classical music, opera, ballet, recordings, books. Jessica's work has appeared in The Independent, The JC, The Guardian, The Sunday Times and numerous music magazines. She's the author of five novels, two biographies and a number of stage works combining words and music.
Blog jessicamusic.blogspot.com
Facebook Followers 1.5KTwitter Followers 14.5K Since Mar 2004 Domain Authority 44 Get Email Contact
27. Backstage with Robert Emery
Robert D.C. Emery: Renowned British conductor and pianist. Official site includes the popular 'Backstage with Robert Emery' blog and podcast. The easiest way to glimpse into the world that makes RDCE. The man. The musician. The entrepreneur.
Blog robertemery.com
Facebook Followers 8.9KTwitter Followers 4.9KInstagram Followers 6.2K Frequency 2 posts / year Domain Authority 21 Get Email Contact
28. Diary of a Londoness Blog » Opera and Classical Music
Explore London Opera and Classical Music reviews, and get the London lowdown on all the latest opera and classical music. Walk with me through the streets of London and beyond, and experience what it's like to live in the world's culture capital. Diary of a Londoness includes outings to museums and galleries, the theatre, cinema and opera, as well as where to eat, drink, shop, and what to do with the little darlings.
Blog diaryofalondoness.com
Facebook Followers 545Instagram Followers 11K Frequency 1 post / year Domain Authority 27 Get Email Contact
29. Shirley Ly Blog
Shirley Ly: A contemporary classical music composer and pianist, crafting heartfelt melodies that resonate deeply with listeners worldwide.
Blog shirleylymusic.com
Instagram Followers 14.4K Frequency 2 posts / year Get Email Contact
UK Classical Music Bloggers
Author Name | Designation | Media Outlet | Twitter Handle | Twitter Follower | LinkedIn Profile | |
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Jeremy Pound | Author | classical-music.com | @jeremypound71 | 2.4K | ||
Michael Tanner | Journalist | classical-music.com | ||||
Paul McGuinness | Journalist | classical-music.com | ||||
Stephen Johnson | Journalist | classical-music.com | ||||
Simon Heighes | Journalist | classical-music.com | ||||
Elinor Cooper | Journalist | classical-music.com | @cooperelinor | 998 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/elinor-cooper-878257b1 | |
Jessica Duchen | Journalist | classical-music.com | @jessicaduchen | 15.8K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-duchen-5918b125 | |
Daniel Jaffé | Journalist | classical-music.com | @danielgjaffe | 250 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-jaff%C3%A9-73307551 | |
Oliver Condy | Editor | classical-music.com | @olivercondy | 554 | ||
Charlotte Smith | Editor | classical-music.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-smith-63622386 | |||
Freya Parr | Staff Writer | classical-music.com | @freyaparr | 1.3K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/freya-parr-525b42121 | |
Amanda Holloway | Freelance Writer | classical-music.com | @amandaholloway2 | 1.8K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-holloway-78a893104 | |
Ivan Hewett | Author | classical-music.com | @ivanhewett | 1.9K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivan-hewett-7074101a6 | |
Debbie Graham | Author | classical-music.com | ||||
Erik Levi | Author | classical-music.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-levi-19237446 | |||
Terry Blain | Author | classical-music.com | @terryblain32 | 114 | https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-blain-56847b50 | |
Joe Jones | Author | classical-music.com | ||||
Andrew Green | Author | classical-music.com | ||||
Roger Nichols | Author | classical-music.com | ||||
Sean Wilson | Author | classical-music.com | @seano22 | 1.2K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean-wilson-369474111 | |
Julian Haylock | Author | classical-music.com | ||||
Rob Ainsley | Author | classical-music.com | @realcycling | 1.8K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-ainsley-4045084 | |
David Nice | Author | classical-music.com | ||||
Christopher Cook | Author | classical-music.com | ||||
Malcolm Hayes | Author | classical-music.com | ||||
norman lebrecht | Author | slippedisc.com | @nlebrecht | 19.3K | ||
Steve Wright | Author | classical-music.com | https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-wright-8778274 | |||
Hannah Nepilova | Author | classical-music.com | @Nepilova | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-nepilova-776a475b | ||
Lucy Chaudhuri | Author | classical-music.com | ||||
George Hall | Author | classical-music.com | @georgehallmusic | 2.1K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/george-hall-328ba336 | |
Rick Jones | Author | classical-music.com | @rnbjones56 | 65 | ||
Helen Wallace | Author | classical-music.com | @helenrichenda | 2.1K | ||
Claire Jackson | Contributor | classical-music.com | @claireiswriting | 517 | ||
Chris Haslam | Contributor | classical-music.com | @chrishaslam | 2.3K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-haslam-6a644017 | |
Rebecca Franks | Contributor | classical-music.com | @becca_jf21 | 3.6K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/rebecca-franks-46a02a29 | |
Tom Service | Columnist | classical-music.com | ||||
Richard Morrison | Chief Music Critic | classical-music.com | @richmomusic | 5.2K | ||
Robert Hugill | Founder | planethugill.com | @roberthugill | 6.8K | ||
Frances Wilson | Author & Founder | crosseyedpianist.com | ||||
Simon Brackenborough | Author & Founder | corymbus.co.uk | https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-brackenborough-48ba0068/ | |||
Colin Clarke | Author | classicalexplorer.com | @cageian | 1.3K | ||
Amy Driscoll | Publisher | classical-music.uk | ||||
Eleanor Minney | Author | blog.thoroughlygood.me/category/review | @minneymezzo | 1.8K | ||
Robert Beale | Author | manchesterclassicalmusic.blogspot.com | @robertbealemcr | 384 | ||
Oly Duff | Editor | inews.co.uk/topic/classical-music | @olyduff | 19.9K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliver-duff-0569585/ | |
Amy Iggulden | Deputy Editor | inews.co.uk/topic/classical-music | https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-iggulden-9734b53b/ | |||
Hanna Tavner | Executive Editor | inews.co.uk/topic/classical-music | @hannatavner | 2.4K | https://www.linkedin.com/in/hanna-tavner-27341822/ | |
Jessica Duchen | Author | jessicamusic.blogspot.com | @jessicaduchen | 14.8K | ||
Jon Jacob | Contributor | thoroughlygood.me | ||||
Ccaspell | Contributor | classicalsource.com |