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Updates from the UK's music education sector
Bringing Children Together Through Music
Sheffield’s primary schools are experiencing a wave of connection and community, thanks to a pioneering partnership between Sheffield Music Hub’s One Voice…
Ableton Move: Transforming Music-Making
The Digital Innovation in Music Education (DIME) Alliance champions digital technology in music education. Bringing together schools, music hubs, industry & charities….
How to Recycle Instruments Sustainably
As part of our ‘This Is Not A Rehearsal’ campaign, Music Mark commissioned a research project to assess environmental sustainability within UK…
Why Arts Education Matters More Than Ever
Cultural Learning Alliance: Report Card & Evidence Review With words like Resilience, Identity, Agency, Empathy and Curiosity, associated with many reports highlighting…
Bridget’s Blog: ‘Don’t double up, partner up!’
Last week saw two firsts for Music Mark: our first conference in Wales and the first gathering to specifically celebrate the work…
Music Mark announces new CEO
Music Mark, the UK Association for Music Education, is delighted to announce the appointment of Jennifer McKie to the role of Chief…
SEND Consultation: Young Peoples’ Views
In early May, children in England in their final year of Primary school will be completing standardised tests (known as SATs) in…
Research Short: Celebrating 40 Years of GCSE Music
Recently, I spoke with Professor Gary Beauchamp, Dr Thomas Breeze, Dr Vivienne John, and Dr Elizabeth MacGregor about their recent article ‘Forty…
Amplify Schools Showcase Student Talent
More than 400 young musicians from Amplify Education schools gathered on Wednesday 29 April 2026, for ‘All Together Now!’, a celebration of musical…
