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Updates from the UK's music education sector
2026 Music Mark Awards Nominations Now Open
Nominations are now open for the 2026 Music Mark Awards, which will once again take place at our Annual Conference in Liverpool on…
How to Encourage Sustainability Through Music Teaching
As part of our ‘This Is Not A Rehearsal’ campaign, Music Mark commissioned a research project to assess environmental sustainability within UK…
Reflections on Leadership, Legacy and What Comes Next
After nearly a decade as CEO of Music Mark, Bridget Whyte reflected at the Summer Summit on what brought her here, what…
Our 2026 Annual Conference Programme is live!
We are excited to share the 2026 Annual Conference programme, this year focusing on Inclusivity and Relevance in music education. Timings and…
A Call to Reverse Cuts to Higher Education Funding
A new government proposal to remove Price Group C1.2 funding for higher education music provision has prompted serious concern from across the…
Music Guide for Educators of Autistic Pupils
Live Music Now and the University of South Wales have launched a free, evidence-based guide to help music educators, school staff and…
Joint letter calls for action on music teacher recruitment
The government has frequently spoken of its ambition to revitalise music in schools, but schools urgently need more music teachers if they…
Special school launches inclusive orchestra
Pupils at UK’s largest special school given gift of music thanks to pioneering instruments and notation system from Digit Music The UK’s…
What does Benedict’s Law mean for music education?
Benedict’s Law: A guide for music education providers Benedict’s Law is new statutory guidance aimed at helping improve allergy response and reduce…
