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Updates from the UK's music education sector
How Informal Learning Improves Music Education
This week, I spoke with Dr Anna Mariguddi about her recent publication, ‘Informal Learning in Music Education: Exploring Theory in Practice’. The…
How Child-led Play Shapes Early Years Music
Magic Acorns is a child-centred early years arts organisation that creates spaces where babies, young children, families, and artists can explore music…
Etio Confirmed as National Centre for Arts and Music Education Delivery Partner
Music Mark welcomes today’s announcement by the Department for Education that Etio has been confirmed as the delivery partner for the establishment and…
Higher Education Funding Cuts: Government Response
On 10th July 2026, Music Mark and the Royal Musical Association wrote to the Secretary of State for Education to insist that…
How Learn to Play Grows Audiences for Music Hubs
Music for All’s Learn to Play is an annual campaign offering free, accessible opportunities for young people to try making music in…
Making the Most Out of The Music Mark Conference
As we get ready for the Music Mark Conference 2026, we spoke with Music Mark Board Member Charlotte Payne, Head of Music…
Children Meet Orchestras with Gaspard’s Foxtrot
The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) and world-leading music and arts education platform Charanga are celebrating three years of partnership, introducing beloved…
Barnsley Youth Choir crowned Double World Champions
64 members and 13 supporting adults from Barnsley Youth Choir represented Great Britain in the World Choir Games in Helsingborg, Sweden. The…
How Music Helps Us Explore Identity
AHRC Hub for Public Engagement for Music Research Showcase On 7th July, Music Mark’s Research & Data Manager, Dr Kerry Bunkhall, and…
