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The Music Mark Awards 2026 Shortlist

We’re delighted to introduce the shortlist for this year’s Music Mark Awards. With an impressive range of nominations showcasing outstanding work across…

5th Nov 2026

Brentwood Launches International Music Competition

A life-changing opportunity awaits talented student musicians. For those who can demonstrate incredible musical talent at the third annual Brentwood International Music…

Research Short: Opening the gates: how arts-rich primary schools open up to their parents and communities

This week, I spoke with Professor Pat Thomson about her recent article ‘Opening the gates: how arts-rich primary schools open up to…

28th Oct 2026

Twinkl launch whole-class beginner instrumental units

The four new Masters of Melody units offer a tried-and-tested expert-led roadmap to take beginners from their first notes to confident music-making….

Jen’s Journal: Did someone say half-term?

I can hardly believe that we’ve reached half-term already. It’s certainly been a busy start to the new academic year, and I…

22nd Oct 2026

Sheku Kanneh-Mason Performs with Glasshouse’s Young Sinfonia

Cellist Sheku Kanneh-Mason joined young cellists from The Glasshouse’s Young Sinfonia and Centre for Advanced Training programmes on Sunday 18 October for…

21st Oct 2026

RNCM Secures Investment to Support Classical Musicians

The new funding builds on RNCM’s award-winning track record for nurturing entrepreneurial and early career talent, and ‘recognises excellence exists in every…

16th Oct 2026

Higher Education Conference | Call for Papers

After the success of our inaugural conference, we are pleased to announce that our second Higher Education Conference will be taking place…

15th Oct 2026

Teesside Talent Takes Centre Stage at Boro’s 150th Anniversary Celebrations

After Middlesbrough’s Legacy Match and the official 150th Anniversary fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers, the celebrations will reach their final chapter ahead of…

15th Oct 2026

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