Government & Political
New national alliance led by Youth Music to support next generation of musicians
National charity Youth Music has today announced the formation of the Alliance for a Musically Inclusive England, a collective of leading…
#MM2020: Music Mark debates Music Education beyond 2020
Come March 2020, the National Plan for Music Education effectively comes to an end. So what’s next? Join Music Mark as we discuss…
‘Educational Excellence Everywhere’ – The Education White Paper
The Department for Education published their ‘Educational Excellence Everywhere’, the education white paper, on 17th March 2016 – you can read the…
Nick Gibb at the London Mayor’s Summit on Music Education
The Schools Minister explains why both equity and quality need to be at the heart of music education: Thank you Munira [Murza,…
Culture White Paper
The Department of Culture, Media & Sport recently published the Cultural White Paper, setting out the government’s ambition and strategy for the…
Chancellor endorses art for art’s sake
Public funding for the creative industries is about more than simply an economic calculation, it’s “an investment in who we are as a…
Jeremy Corbyn’s take on arts education
An article published on BBC news: 24 things that Jeremy Corbyn believes, shows Corbyn’s belief in music education. 21. Every child should…
Sarah Connolly speech at Westminster: Why we need the arts
Sarah Connolly, the wonderful British mezzo-soprano, was the principal speaker yesterday afternoon at a special Arts Council England event in Westminster, addressing…
Lucy Powell: 10 facts about the new shadow education secretary
Lucy Powell has been confirmed as the new shadow education secretary. Here’s what we know so far: Powell was born in Manchester….
ACE report on the contribution of the arts & culture industry on the national economy
ACE have produced a report in partnership with Cebr on the contribution of the arts & culture industry on national economy. Read…
Nicky Morgan insists teaching arts is ‘essential’
Education Secretary Nicky Morgan has hit back at claims the Government has downgraded the teaching of arts in schools, insisting she considered…
Polly Toynbee “A tip for the next Labour leader – get yourself an interest outside politics”
What a strange time. As chair of the Brighton festival that opened on 2 May and runs until next Sunday, I have…
