Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to sign up to use the Continuo Connect site?
Everyone is welcome to browse Continuo Connect, but to get the most out of our website, we recommend signing up for a free account. This will allow you to set your home location and to follow your favourite artists and ensembles to see all their upcoming concerts in one place! You can also opt to receive weekly notifications of newly-listed concerts near you or by your followed artists.
To receive fortnightly concert and festival recommendations, news, highlights of articles and interviews, and our curated playlists, be sure to also sign up to our free fortnightly newsletter.
Do you have a mailing list?
We have a fortnightly newsletter that will be delivered direct to your inbox. You may sign up for the newsletter here.How can I book tickets for an upcoming concert?
To book tickets for an upcoming event, click on the 'Book Tickets' button on the event page. This will open a new tab on the website where tickets may be purchased. Continuo Connect does not take payments 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 Foundation, a charity that supports Early Music, launched Continuo Connect in 2023 as the much-needed hub for Early Music in the UK.
Continuo Connect is the digital hub for Early Music in the UK – a place for audiences to discover upcoming concerts, artists, composers and venues. Since launching in 2023, Continuo Connect has transformed a fragmented sector into a visible, connected and discoverable community, linking audiences, promoters and artists in a way that did not exist before. In turn, promoters and artists gain a powerful new shop window.
Continuo Connect contributes directly to the long-term financial sustainability of the Early Music sector by growing audiences, concert attendance and artists’ incomes, while instilling a deeper appreciation of the music, the research underpinning it, and the sense of a connected sector.
Read more in our Impact Report.
User accounts (My Continuo)
How do I sign up for a free account?
To create a new account, click the round icon at the top right of the page and follow the instructions, or click here.
TOP TIP: All the personalisation features on our website are highlighted in a salmon pink colour!
How do I change my personal details and notification settings?
To change any of your preferences, including your location and search radius, navigate to your My Continuo page by clicking the round icon at the top right of the page and then select ‘Manage Account’ from the drop-down menu.How do I follow or unfollow an artist or ensemble?
To follow an artist or ensemble, navigate to their Artist profile on the Artists page and click the ‘Follow this artist’ button. To remove them from your list, simply click the same button again.
To see all your followed artists in one place, click the round icon at the top of the page then select ‘My Artists’, or click here.
I can’t see any upcoming concerts near me.
If you cannot see any upcoming concerts near you, try expanding your maximum search radius on your My Continuo page, or use the interactive map on our What’s On page to zoom out until you see a black icon denoting an event.How do I delete my account?
To delete your My Continuo account, please get in touch with us by emailing support@continuoconnect.com.Artists, festivals, and events
How can I list my concert or event on Continuo Connect?
If you have already registered an Artist or Festival account on our Admin Portal, please login there. There is no password to remember, the system will send a magic link to your registered email address. Please contact support@continuoconnect.com for assistance.How can I create a profile for my group on Continuo Connect?
To apply for an Artist profile, please complete the new artist form on our Admin Portal. Please note the following guidelines for eligibility:
- You are a professional ensemble or solo artist
- You play period instruments or sing early music vocal repertoire
- You have presented at least three (3) public concerts or released a commercial recording in the last 12 months
If in doubt, please get in touch to discuss your eligibility before applying.
How can I create a profile for our festival or concert series on Continuo Connect?
To apply for a profile for an Early Music Festival or Concert Series, or if you are a festival or concert series with a significant early music strand, please complete the new festival form on our Admin Portal. Our definition of early music for the purpose of event listings is:
- Any repertoire played on period instruments in a historically-informed style
- Vocal repertoire from before ca. 1850 sung in a historically-informed style
If in doubt, please get in touch to discuss your eligibility before applying.