Sector News
Speaking Up for Music Education at the APPG
Music Mark CEO, Bridget Whyte, was invited by the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Music Education secretariat, the Independent Society of…
ABRSM Launch New Piano Syllabus
From Beethoven to Barbie: pushing boundaries across repertoire, representation and learner resources ABRSM has unveiled its Piano Syllabus for 2027–2028, describing it…
Why Students Lose Access to Creative Careers
A new study from the University of Cambridge is asking important questions about who has the chance to follow creative careers and…
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…
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…
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…
Supporting Music in UK Higher Education
Over the past decade, UK university music departments have faced significant challenges, reflecting wider pressures across the arts and humanities. While specialist…
Announcing a New Accessible Musical Instrument
Three Derby-based businesses have collaborated to develop an award-winning accessible musical instrument now used in classrooms across the UK and internationally. The…
RBO Youth Opera Applications Now Open
The Royal Ballet and Opera are inviting young singers aged 8–11 (on 1 September 2026) who live in and around London to…
Faber Music: Music Teaching for SEN
Faber Music and Sound Connections launched a research project in 2023 to gain deeper insights into the changing wants and needs of…
Key Stage 4 Performance Measure Consultation
In our article, Schools White Paper: Impact on Music Education, we highlighted the many education-focused publications this academic year and the volume of government…
DfE SEND Reform Consultation
What You Need to Know About Responding From approaching this consultation, our most critical reflection is that responses are needed from a…
