At the end of August 2019, the Eurovision Song Contest announced the 2020 event will take place in Rotterdam on the 12, 14 & 16 May in Rotterdam - coinciding with the original dates of the ninth edition of Classical:NEXT. Given the large influx of people Rotterdam will face during these dates and the many capacities the Eurovision Song Contest requires, accommodation will be limited and considerably more expensive for the duration of the event.
For the benefit of the Classical:NEXT community and its international delegates, Classical:NEXT 2020 will now take place on the following dates:
18 - 21 May 2020
De Doelen Concert Hall
Rotterdam, The Netherlands
Thanks to Classical:NEXT's local partner de Doelen, who did the utmost to find new dates in their venue and sufficient hotel contingents, Classical:NEXT is happy to announce that the ninth edition will still be held at De Doelen Concert Hall in Rotterdam, only a few days later than originally planned. Taking place the week immediately following the Eurovision Song Contest, Classical:NEXT 2020 will be held from Monday to Thursday, complete with a newly developed programme schedule, exciting new formats and different event hours.
The new schedule overview is as follows:
Day 1 - Monday, 18 May 2020
**NEW**
09:00 - 12:00 Expo Set Up (Expo access for exhibitors only)
09:00 - 18:00 Registration and Badge Pick Up for all delegates
09:30 - 11:30 Higher Music Education Pre-Conference (pre-registration needed)
12:00 - Official Opening and Welcome (Keynote and Reception)
12:00 - 18:00 Expo (open for all delegates)
13:00 - 18:00 Conference
20:00 - 23:00 Opening Night
Day 2 - Tuesday, 19 May 2020
10:00 - 18:00: Conference, Expo, Daytime Showcases, All-Day Registration and Badge Pick-Up
20:00 - late: Showcase Festival and Club Night in various venues
Day 3 - Wednesday, 20 May 2020
10:00 - 18:00: Conference, Expo, Daytime Showcases, All-Day Registration and Badge Pick-Up
**NEW**
18:00 - 20:00 Expo Take-Down
20:00 - late: Showcase Festival, Innovation Award and Club Night in various venues
Day 4 - Thursday 21 May
**NEW**
NO Expo, Conference or Closing at de Doelen
09:00 - 10:00 Expo Take-Down
11:00 - 14:00 Tailored Networking Event for all Delegates with Keynote in the city of Rotterdam
article posted by:Aliena Haig, Piranha Arts