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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…

11th Sep 2026

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…

11th Sep 2026

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…

9th Sep 2026

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…

3rd Sep 2026

Meet Music Mark’s New CEO – Jennifer McKie

As Music Mark enters a new chapter, we sat down with our new Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer McKie, to find out how…

Where Is Music Education Heading in 2026/27?

Reflecting on last year, and what’s to come in 2026/27 Music Mark has been reflecting on the health of music education in…

24th Aug 2026

Research Puts Music Top for Workplace Skills

New research commissioned by the Royal College of Music has found that business leaders rate music as one of the most powerful…

21st Aug 2026

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