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A Call to Reverse Cuts to Higher Education Funding
A new government proposal to remove Price Group C1.2 funding for higher education music provision has prompted serious concern from across the…
Joint letter calls for action on music teacher recruitment
The government has frequently spoken of its ambition to revitalise music in schools, but schools urgently need more music teachers if they…
What does Benedict’s Law mean for music education?
Benedict’s Law: A guide for music education providers Benedict’s Law is new statutory guidance aimed at helping improve allergy response and reduce…
A Response to the Institute of Fiscal Studies Report
What is the ‘value’ of a degree? Yesterday, BBC News ran with the headline ‘Find out which university degrees could earn you most across…
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…
