Gig inc IAM is the most indispensable read for professionals in the performing arts. Thousands of cultural executives rely on Gig inc IAM every fortnight to help them stay on the pulse of their industry.

Gig started its life as the definitive news and recruitment title for the international classical music industry. Following its merger with International Arts Manager in 2006, the title now offers comprehensive coverage of all aspects of the performing arts. It's the fortnightly window on the ever-evolving performing arts industry and offers solutions to the questions raised and challenges offered in this fast-paced sector.

Every fortnight:

• International breaking news - A comprehensive and authoritative look at the news that matters
• Opinion pieces from those in the know - Industry insiders, business heads and cultural big-wigs offer their unique take on the sector
• Profiles of key industry figures - in-depth look at those people changing the face of the performing arts
• Country Focus and Gig Supplements - From cultural centres across the globe to the world's top festivals and competitions, Gig inc IAM offers extensive analysis offers extensive analysis on the organisations leading the way in music and delivers exclusive interviews with those people making the difference
• Gigue - A dedicated dance section on the pulse of industry developments
• Industry gossip, venue developments, education news, recruitment and more

Every fortnight we feature a range of articles on a wide variety of topics including marketing; touring; rights; human resources; fundraising; customer care; technology; travel; venues.

Gig/IAM is the must-read for those working in:

Orchestras, funding bodies, opera, dance, government departments, choirs, ensembles, service organisations, theatres, agents, venues, consultancies, promoters, drama, broadcasting, competitions, festivals, publishing, recorded media, arts councils, libraries, associations.

• Classical world mourns Richard Hickox
• London Mayor releases ´Cultural Metropolis´ strategy
• Reactions to The Netherlands´ arts funding restructure
• Interviews with William Christie, Jörg Widmann, Feargal Sharkey and more