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
Slipped Disc is the world's most popular classical music blog, created by esteemed music journalist and author Norman Lebrecht in 2007. The blog provides swift and reliable inside information on classical music and related arts, covering industry gossip, performance reviews, and significant developments within the classical music world. Known for its engaging and sometimes controversial content, Slipped Disc has become a vital resource for both enthusiasts and professionals in the music industry.
Blog slippedisc.com
Twitter Followers 19.3K Frequency 6 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, founded and edited by Robert Hugill, is an online classical music magazine that delves into opera, concert music, and recordings with passion and expertise. Robert, a singer, composer, and journalist, curates the site with a mix of concert previews, reviews, and interviews, averaging 15 to 20 articles weekly. The blog reflects his love for Handel and diverse musical interests, featuring contributions from various writers. Since its inception in 2011, Planet Hugill has become a vibrant platform for exploring the richness of classical music.
Blog planethugill.com
Facebook Followers 2.5KTwitter Followers 7.4K 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 7.8K Frequency 7 posts/month 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 9K 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 4 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 13.9KInstagram Followers 2.6K Frequency 1 post/month Since May 2017 Domain Authority 15 Get Email Contact
8. Classical-Music.com
Classical-Music.com, the digital home of BBC Music Magazine, is a premier resource for classical music enthusiasts. Launched to complement the renowned print magazine, it offers a comprehensive array of features, including news, interviews, podcasts, and reviews, catering to both seasoned aficionados and newcomers. The site serves as a vibrant hub, covering everything from the latest recordings by major labels to live performance highlights and insightful articles on musical figures and trends.
Blog classical-music.com
Facebook Followers 49.7KTwitter Followers 69.3K Frequency 9 posts/day Domain Authority 60 Get Email Contact
9. 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 388.4KTwitter Followers 135.7KInstagram Followers 42.3K Frequency 2 posts/week Domain Authority 86 Get Email Contact
10. Classical Music
Classical Music magazine is a leading publication dedicated to the world of classical music. It offers in-depth articles, interviews, and reviews covering a wide range of topics from historical musicology to contemporary performances. The magazine serves as a valuable resource for musicians, scholars, and enthusiasts alike, providing insights into the latest trends, recordings, and concerts. With contributions from esteemed music critics and experts, Classical Music magazine is an essential read for anyone passionate about classical music.
Blog classical-music.com
Facebook Followers 31.2KTwitter Followers 69.3K Frequency 25 posts/month Domain Authority 60 Get Email Contact
11. Planet Hugill
Planet Hugill, founded and edited by Robert Hugill, is an online classical music magazine that delves into opera, concert music, and recordings with passion and expertise. Robert, a singer, composer, and journalist, curates the site with a mix of concert previews, reviews, and interviews, averaging 15 to 20 articles weekly. The blog reflects his love for Handel and diverse musical interests, featuring contributions from various writers. Since its inception in 2011, Planet Hugill has become a vibrant platform for exploring the richness of classical music.
Blog planethugill.com
Twitter Followers 7.4K Frequency 8 posts/week Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact
12. 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
Twitter Followers 72.8KInstagram Followers 14.1K Frequency 1 post/week Domain Authority 62 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 7.6KTwitter Followers 47.3KInstagram Followers 5K Frequency 9 posts/week Domain Authority 8 Get Email Contact
14. 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 102KTwitter Followers 63.8KInstagram Followers 48.2K Frequency 2 posts/month Domain Authority 63 Get Email Contact
15. Making Music Blog
Blog makingmusic.org.uk
Facebook Followers 22.3KTwitter Followers 21.3K Frequency 3 posts/week Domain Authority 50 Get Email Contact
16. 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 9.7KTwitter Followers 16.6KInstagram Followers 4.5K Frequency 1 post/month Domain Authority 59 Get Email Contact
17. 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
Instagram Followers 1.7M Frequency 5 posts/week Domain Authority 70 Get Email Contact
18. 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 582Twitter Followers 5.6KInstagram Followers 1.1K Frequency 4 posts/month Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact
19. Melanie Spanswick
Piano Educator, Author, and Composer
Blog melaniespanswick.com
Facebook Followers 1.1KTwitter Followers 5K Frequency 4 posts/month Domain Authority 35 Get Email Contact
20. 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
Twitter Followers 1.8K Frequency 4 posts/month Domain Authority 39 Get Email Contact
21. 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 681Twitter Followers 4.8KInstagram Followers 6.7K Frequency 2 posts/month Domain Authority 24 Get Email Contact
22. 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/month Domain Authority 49 Get Email Contact
23. 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
24. 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 400 Frequency 2 posts/year Domain Authority 11 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 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 15.8K 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 4.6KInstagram Followers 6.2K 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 545Twitter Followers 3KInstagram Followers 11K 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 21.2K Frequency 2 posts/year Domain Authority 6 Get Email Contact
UK Classical Music Bloggers
Blogger Name | Designation | Blog Link | 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 | ||
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/ | |
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 | ||
Jon Jacob | Contributor | thoroughlygood.me | ||||
Ccaspell | Contributor | classicalsource.com | ||||
Lisa Stone-ford | Contributor | classicalsource.com |