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Why music training in earlier life is great news for employers
Since the dawn of humankind, people have both knowingly and unknowingly shared a common frustration that when left unresolved leaves many in…
UK Music Puts Forth Five-Point Policy Manifesto Ahead of Elections
With a general election set to take place in the United Kingdom May 7, umbrella trade body UK Music has issued an…
Dench, Moss and Vegas back campaign to get UK creative
A campaign to challenge people to get creative has been launched, backed by stars including Dame Judi Dench and Johnny Vegas. Get…
Ed Sheeran launches a new guitar for children’s charity
Ed Sheeran and Martin & Co. are teaming up for the second time to create the Ed Sheeran X Signature guitar. The…
How learning music is instrumental in children’s brain development
The brain is the final frontier of the body. Scientists are performing some exciting research regarding how our brains develop, especially when…
New report explores relationship between arts engagement and health
A new report, published by Arts for Health at Manchester Metropolitan University on Thursday 12 February 2015, reveals that engaging with the…
BBC to demonstrate renewed commitment to prime time Arts programming and partnerships
BBC announces major new partnership to boost creativity and participation. BBC to unveil bigger commitment to arts in prime time, with a…
Why singing in a choir is so good for you
Performing offers many emotional, physical and social benefits, say local choristers Creative self-expression is an innate desire and a reason why performing…
Alternative proposal’s put forward for Rhondda Cynon Taff Music Service
The council’s cabinet members met yesterday to discuss 1,400 responses received about plans to cut music and nursery services. Wales Online ran…
Petition launched by music students to stop Kirklees Council cut to Kirklees Music School
The council may scrap a £299,000 grant, which enables free tuition and subsidised rates for those most in need A petition has…
Pupils from Harlow’s five secondary schools to perform with City of London Sinfonia
Scores of children from Harlow are preparing to perform alongside a professional orchestra later this week. More than 100 pupils from Stewards Academy, Burnt Mill…
Training to play an instrument as a child can boost your brainpower by 20% in later life
Musical training in before you are fourteen can boost your brainpower significantly in later life, a major new study has found. Researchers…