New partnership to promote diversity in music education
The Alliance for a Musically Inclusive England will aim to remove barriers and give young people ownership of musical learning.
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European arts organisations defend music as a human right
A new policy paper calls for continued freedom of movement, and claims music helps promote the values that unite Europeans, such a…
My Gurus – Douglas Knehans
Composer Douglas Knehans explains how his career and artistic sensibilities have been shaped by love, Mahler and his family.
Arts Council criticised for prioritising opera in music funding
UK Music has accused England’s arts funder of being “too posh for pop” and called for an urgent review of the al…
Is ACE too posh for pop? Music leaders have their say
Representatives of Music Venue Trust and the Association of British Orchestras react to UK Music’s provocative call for…
Arts venues commit to improving access to booking systems
New research has found three quarters of Deaf and disabled gig goers feel discriminated against when booking tickets for live musi…
Preparing the participatory arts workforce
Artists need special skills to deliver projects in community settings, including care homes and schools. Evan Dawson explains how…
Job ladder – Peter Moser
As he prepares to leave More Music, community musician and composer Pete Moser looks back over the career that’s taken him a…
Classical music education for the 21st century
ABRSM’s grade eight piano exam syllabus features no women composers this year. Anna Bull calls for music education to start…
How we raised £35k for refugees
When orchestra professionals Tamzin Aitken and Libby Papakyriacou decided to stage a fundraising concert to support the refugee cr…
Youth Music calls for a ‘new model for music education’
Music should be led by young people’s interests and less focused on prescriptive outcomes, according to the findings of a sc…
Unpaid ‘exposure’ does not benefit musicians’ careers
The ‘world first’ live music census also reveals key challenges for venues and information about the economic value of…
Letter: A matter of deepest regret
Following revelations of elitism in music education, Principal of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Professor Jeffrey Sharkey,…
Current music education system a ‘disaster’ for post-Brexit UK
Music and dance leaders have implored a Lords select committee to support the introduction of a special arrangement within the vis…
People with dementia need ‘universal access to music’, report says
New research finds listening to music helps tackle anxiety, depression and agitation among people living with dementia, and calls…
New and inclusive music
Frank Lyons explains how a combined academic and artistic approach has been key to the success of a new ensemble featuring disable…
In Harmony pupils let down by their secondary schools
Research by Opera North finds musical progression opportunities post-primary are limited and “often inappropriate”.
Singing helps mothers recover from postnatal depression
Group singing is more effective than creative play at tackling depressive symptoms, according to a study published in the British…
Agent of Change principle moves closer to becoming law
Campaigners say proposed changes to planning legislation would protect music venues from “unfair and unreasonable” sou…
Where are the next Stormzys and Adeles?
Urban music is an economic success story, but music education is not serving the young creators of this work, many of whom come fr…
Making the most of tax relief
Tax relief has enabled many theatre companies to take creative risks and invest more in productions without the fear of financial…
Making the most of time
A music-making project within HMP Inverness is helping offenders develop skills for life, learning and work. Stacey Toner describe…
London Mayor to protect arts venues threatened by noise complaints
Culture is “at the heart” of Sadiq Khan’s draft civic planning strategy, which sets out plans for new cultural q…
Photodiary: A week with Director Zi Lan Liao
Spooky spiders and flower drumming: Zi Lan Liao takes us through a week of half-term activities with the Pagoda Chinese Youth Orch…
