INTERNATIONAL CONDUCTORS GUILD
LONDON CONFERENCE

January 2-5, 2025

Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road 
Kensington, London, UK

  
The International Conductors Guild welcomes conductors of all genres to this exciting event!  The three-day event will include lectures, exciting insight into the world of conducting, new works, a special visit to the Royal College of Music Library and Archives, the RCM Museum of ancient instruments, and a special message from our keynote speaker!
Best of all, four lucky conductors will compete for our fabulous Conductor Workshop to be led by one of the UK's most famous conductors!  Don't miss this opportunity and watch for application materials coming soon!
If you're a conductor, whether a professional ensemble or a group of amateur musicians who get together to have fun, the ICG London Conference is for you!  
Remember, if you're visiting from a country outside the UK 
you'll need your passport for entry!  
AIRLINE
We are so pleased to offer, again this year, a discount from our partner DELTA AIRLINES!
Register today and receive our Delta Airline discount information in your confirmation email!
HOTEL

Marriott Hotel London Kensington
147C Cromwell Road
South Kensington, London

4-Star hotel near Hyde Park and Kensington Palace 

Book your stay, once your ICG London Conference registration is completed, at London Marriott Hotel Kensington, ideally located near London's best-known landmarks, including Kensington Palace, Royal Albert Hall, Hyde Park and the Victoria and Albert Museum. Recharge in our spacious modern refurbished rooms and suites which offer pillowtop bedding, flat-screen TVs, abundant natural light, ample desks, Wi-Fi and an array of entertainment options. Situated within a soaring, seven-story atrium, Cast Iron Bar and Grill serves contemporary British and international cuisine. Stop by the bar for curated craft beers, fine wines or coffee. Just a 25-minute drive from Heathrow Airport and a 15-minute drive from London Victoria, our 4-star Kensington hotel positions you perfectly for business and leisure pursuits.

Situated on Cromwell Road, an easy walk, Taxi, or Uber ride, to the Royal College of Music and convenient
to Gloucester Road Tube Station.  If you're arriving at Heathrow, take the Tube from Heathrow to Gloucester Road Tube Station
and have a short walk on Cromwell Road to the Marriott!

And remember, join your colleagues and make new friends at the Cast Iron Bar located inside the Marriott Hotel London Kensington
on Thursday night, January 2!  Remember last year's party was on the Empire Hotel rooftop!  This year, we're in a fantastic hotel
with great drinks and snacks to kick off this 50th Anniversary ICG celebration year!  Be sure to select the party on your registration form!



 REGISTRATION RATES - 

This year's International Conductors Guild Conference Committee worked incredibly hard to keep our annual conference affordable for everyone!  Be sure to check your State Arts Council for any Professional Development grants that may be available.  These are often not listed online, so give them a call, tell them about your International Conductors Guild London Conference, and let them know you would appreciate their support.  It never hurts to ask!

Early-Bird Registration - register BEFORE Saturday, November 30 at midnight - $450

First-Time or NEW Member Registration - $380

Daily Registration - $325

Student Registration - you must be enrolled in a degree program at University, College, or Conservatory - $150

Spouse/Partner Registration - $320

Regular Registration AFTER Saturday, November 30 at midnight - $550

We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Discover and all registrations may be made either online via our link provided HERE, or you may mail a check made out to the International Conductors Guild to our office address, or we can invoice your University/College/Orchestra.  You may also phone our office at (202) 643-4791 to pay by phone.  


 SCHEDULE

The full schedule will be published in the next day or two but the below information will give you
an idea of the shape of the London Conference!  More to come!

Thursday, January 2, 2025 - 6:30pm - 10:30pm - Opening Night Party
            Cast Iron Bar & Restaurant - Marriott London Kensington Hotel

 

Friday, January 3, 2025 - Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road
             Registration and Sessions

 

Saturday, January 4, 2025 - Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road
              Sessions and Conductor Workshop

Sunday, January 5, 2025 - Royal College of Music, Prince Consort Road
               Sessions, Annual Membership Meeting


 

         

Join your colleagues from around the globe today for this very special
London Conference at the Royal College of Music
as we kickoff our 50th Anniversary Celebrations of the International Conductors Guild!
International Conductors Guild
15 E. Market Street, #22
Leesburg, VA   20178-8002

www.internationalconductorsguild.org
(202) 643-4791