FAQ
Do I need to sign up to use the Continuo Connect site?
Not at all! Everyone is welcome to browse and search the content of the site without signing up. However, please consider signing up for the Newsletter to receive updates from us!Do you have a mailing list?
Yes, we have a regular newsletter (powered by Substack) that you can join by clicking the link at the top of the page. You will receive periodic news on upcoming events as well as new artists to discover by email. Subscribers may unsubscribe at any time.How can I book tickets for an upcoming concert?
You can book tickets for an upcoming concert from the concert's page and clicking the large ‘Book Tickets’ button. This will open a new tab on the website of the concert's host or ticketing page with more information about how to purchase tickets. Signing up for free events works in the same way. Please note that Continuo Connect does not take any payment from you, nor do we take any commission on ticket sales.How can I give feedback or make a suggestion about the Continuo Connect website?
We welcome all feedback and any suggestions! Please contact us with your comments.How is Continuo Connect linked to Continuo Foundation?
Continuo Connect (this site) is the digital initiative of the UK registered charity, Continuo Foundation.
For more information about who we are, please visit Continuo Foundation's page on Continuo Connect, or the Continuo Connect About Us page.
Artists, festivals, and events
How can I list my concert or event on Continuo Connect?
If you already have an account on our Listings portal, please login there, or contact our support team for assistance. To apply for an account on our Listings portal, please contact us with details of your ensemble or organisation and the kinds of events you would like to list.How can I create a profile for my group on Continuo Connect?
First you will need to complete a quick application form which will enable us to create an account on our Listings portal.
Please note that we apply the following broad eligibility criteria:
- You're applying as a professional artist
- You're an early music artist
- You've given at least 3 public professional early music performances (and/or you've released a commercial early music recording) in the last 12 months
If you don't quite fit the criteria above but feel you should be listed on Connect, please get in touch.
How can I create a profile for our festival or concert series on Continuo Connect?
First you will need to complete our quick application form which will enable us to create an account on our Listings portal. To apply, please contact us and we'll send you the link.
Once we have your festival (or concert series) set up, you'll be able to list events. They will be automatically linked to your festival's profile page on Continuo Connect (and of course our main What's On) concert listings.
Does Continuo Connect only support Continuo Foundation grantees?
No - Continuo Connect exists to support UK-based professional ensembles and soloists working in early music / historically informed performance, regardless of any relationship with Continuo Foundation. To create a profile on Continuo Connect for your group, please create an account on our Listings portal.
Does having a profile on Continuo Connect mean I am eligible to apply for a grant?
Continuo Foundation conducts two rounds of grants each year, opening for applications in January and July. In order to apply, you must be a UK-based early music ensemble with at least three period instrumentalists. Festivals, vocal ensembles, duos and solo artists are not eligible to apply, but may form part of a project which is the subject of an application from an instrumental ensemble which meets the criteria. For further details on Continuo Foundation grants and to access the application form, please visit the Continuo Foundation website.
Please note that you will need a Continuo Connect artist profile in order to apply. If you don't have one already, please apply for one here before applying for a Continuo Foundation grant.