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Updates from the UK's music education sector
RSL Awards Partner with iRock
RSL Awards, global provider of qualifications in the creative and performing arts, today announced their partnership with iRock School of Music, which…
Introducing Music Mark’s Autumn 2022 Programme of Events
As we begin a new academic year, we’ve shared some of our events we are looking forward to this Autumn term, from…
Youth Champs 2023 details announced
Brass Bands England (BBE) has announced that next year’s National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain (Youth Champs), will take place…
YolanDa Brown appointed Chair of the BPI
The BPI – the representative voice for independent and major record labels across the UK – is delighted to announce that its new Chair is…
Germany’s Instrument of the Year 2022 – The Drum Kit
Every year, the German state music councils choose one “Instrument of the Year”. In 2021 the organ was celebrated, and this year…
Learn to Play ’22 – Creating more music makers
Music for All’s flagship event Learn to Play will take place this year on 8 & 9 October. After consulting 2021 venues, this…
Bridget's Blog
Updates from Music Mark's Chief Executive, Bridget Whyte
Bridget’s Blog on the refreshed National Plan for Music Education: How Refreshing!
Following Music Mark’s summit events for the sector on 29 June, CEO Bridget Whyte takes stock and reflects on her initial thoughts…
Bridget’s blog: Embracing change with the Talk into Action conference series
Talk Into Action Conference Series: Save the Dates! 9 November – Bristol, MShed 14 November – London, Conway Hall 17 November –…
Introducing….A Common Approach 2022
When we closed the Music Mark central office in London in 2020, one of the biggest decisions was what to do with…
Bridget’s Blog: Music, for goodness sake?
How we advocate for music is an ongoing discussion in the music education world. Should we celebrate music for its intrinsic value…
Bridget’s Blog: An Easter break of music-making
As many colleagues head into the first week of their Easter Break (and for others they have just one more week to…
Bridget’s Blog: Refreshing A Common Approach for 2022
When we cleared out the Music Mark office in the Autumn of 2020, we had a difficult decision to make; should we…
