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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Exam board forced to include female composers on A-level music syllabus by teenager’s campaign
A student has launched an online campaign to ensure that women are represented on Edexcel’s A-level music syllabus, which currently features 63…
The slow death of music venues in cities
Many believe the police had it in for the Arches for a long time. Named after the warren of arches it occupied…
Young musicians and Laura White raise the roof at Make Some Noise event
Singer/song writer Laura White raised the roof at Burton upon Trent’s Brewhouse Arts Centre recently as she performed alongside talented young musicians…
Music Mark featured in ‘Your Subject Association’
Music Mark has been featured in ‘Your Subject Association’ in our capacity as the UK association for music education. This catalogue is being…
Crescendo in popularity for Scotland’s live music scene
Non-classical live music has overtaken theatre to become Scotland’s most popular cultural pastime. 34% of adults watched live music in 2014 –…
Sheffield Music Hub’s Celebration Concert
Sheffield Music Hub commissioned an original song, ‘Space to Dream’, by Jazz musicians Hannah Brady and Jamie Taylor. This beautiful piece showcased…
BBC pledges to become ‘open platform’ for creativity
The BBC has pledged to work more closely with the UK’s arts and science institutions to “make Britain the greatest cultural force…
White Paper to set agenda for future of the arts
A new Government White Paper will set out a vision and agenda for the future of the arts, culture and heritage sector….
Nando’s allies with Roundhouse for music education programme
The new alliance kicks off with a masterclass for aspiring singers, songwriters and producers next week, where Example and Muzi will provide…
