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Updates from the UK's music education sector
How Music Creates Connection, Expression and Belonging
Phoenix Rising is a programme run by Coventry Music Service that provides music tuition and group experiences for care-experienced young people, giving…
Music for All’s Award Round 4 of 2026 is NOW OPEN
Music for All has opened its latest awards round, offering financial grants, instruments and music-making support to individuals, schools and community groups…
Music Mark Partners with Convo for BSL Services
Music Mark is delighted to be partnering with Convo to unlock conversations with you using real-time British Sign Language (BSL). Through Convo,…
Jen’s Journal: Hitting the Ground Running!
Welcome to Jen’s Journal (new holding title for Bridget’s Blog)! I have no doubt whatsoever that September, for all of us, has…
Applications Open for Clore School Choirs and Singing Programme
The Clore Duffield Foundation has opened applications for the Clore School Choirs and Singing Programme, supporting choirs and group singing in state-funded…
Research Short: How Informal Learning Improves Music Education
This week, I spoke with Dr Anna Mariguddi about her recent publication, ‘Informal Learning in Music Education: Exploring Theory in Practice’. The…
How Child-led Play Shapes Early Years Music
Magic Acorns is a child-centred early years arts organisation that creates spaces where babies, young children, families, and artists can explore music…
Etio Confirmed as National Centre for Arts and Music Education Delivery Partner
Music Mark welcomes today’s announcement by the Department for Education that Etio has been confirmed as the delivery partner for the establishment and…
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…
