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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Lady Kidron – “Tragedy that successive Education Ministers have devalued the arts in a structural way within the curriculum”
Peers in the House of Lords responded passionately to a motion tabled by Conservative peer Baronness Wheatcroft, calling for increased support for the creative…
The beat goes on at Music Day in Thurrock
Thurrock Music Services brought together 120 pupils from local primary schools in a dazzling celebration of World Music for Music Day on …
Milton Keynes Music Hub Primary Schools’ Festival
Almost 1,000 primary school pupils part in the recent MK Music Hub’s annual Primary Schools’ Festival. With a focus on singing, David…
Young people impress at Stoke-on-Trent concerts
Over 700 young people have taken part in three days of concerts presented by Stoke-on-Trent City Music Service. The concerts, held at…
Firebird Project wins London Music Award
The Philharmonia’s Firebird project, a collaboration with the Royal Ballet School and Music Mark members Hounslow Music Service and Richmond Music Trust,…
London joins towns and cities across the UK for first National Busking Day
London will host a massive party featuring live music and street performance, when it joins forces with towns cities across the country…
Calling all parents! Want to support your child’s music making?
Is your child mad about music? Could they be? If so, at what age should they start learning to sing, play an…
Funding commitment to boost arts in education from PHF
Organisations with “ambitious plans to widen access to and deepen participation in the arts” are set to benefit from new plans being…
David Lan denounces ‘narrow’ approach to arts education
Young Vic artistic director David Lan has criticised the government’s “narrow” approach to arts in education. Lan stressed the importance not only…
