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M:Tech Education and ABRSM partner on creative music qualifications
ABRSM · 7 September 2026Read full story →
News
Bloomberg Philanthropies extends London Philharmonic Orchestra partnership
Bloomberg Philanthropies will continue its relationship with the London Philharmonic Orchestra for a sixth consecutive year during the LPO's 2026/27 season.
London Philharmonic Orchestra · 05 Sept
News
Ofsted enrichment framework puts arts and culture under the spotlight
Schools in England are being encouraged to review how they provide and evidence enrichment as Ofsted begins taking a closer look at activities beyond the formal curriculum.
Twinkl · 05 Sept
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Arts Council England launches £10,000-£20,000 fund for established music creators
Arts Council England has launched a new Music Creators Growth Fund, offering grants of between £10,000 and £20,000 to established music creators looking to develop their careers and pursue new creative opportunities.
Arts Council England · 03 Sept
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- News£165,000 grants available through Paul Hamlyn Foundation’s Teacher Development Fund29 Aug
- NewsHKAPA partners with Cyberport and technology companies to expand AI and creative education28 Aug
- NewsThe King’s Singers to bring UK Summer School back to Norfolk in 202726 Aug
- NewsTiME UK and TI:ME USA form transatlantic partnership to advance inclusive music technology25 Aug
- InterviewIn conversation with Paul Murray: adaptation, technique and musical ambition25 Aug
- NewsWorld Choir Games crowns champions after 11 days of competition in Helsingborg17 Aug
- NewsLearning the language of Renaissance improvisation15 Aug
Sector gatherings
Conferences & expos
Conferences, congresses, symposia, conventions, trade fairs and expos across international music education.
- Feb26+ExpoThe Guitar Show & The Bass ShowFeatured26 Feb, 1 pm – 28 Feb 2027, 5 pm · Torn and FrayedCranmore Park, Solihull, United Kingdom
- Sept17+Conference‘Reasons to Sing’: Singing, spirituality, and the search for meaning17 Sept – 18 Sept 2026 · University of BirminghamUniversity of Birmingham, United Kingdom, Birmingham · Hybrid
- Sept30+ConferenceNAfME Music Research and Teacher Education Conference30 Sept – 3 Oct 2026 · National Association for Music EducationLong Beach, United States
- Oct9+ConferenceHong Kong Performing Arts Expo9 Oct – 13 Oct 2026 · Hong Kong Arts Development CouncilHong Kong, Hong Kong
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- Jul17+FestivalBBC PromsFeatured17 Jul, 7 pm – 12 Sept 2026, 10 pm · BBCRoyal Albert Hall, London, United Kingdom
- Sept10+CompetitionINTERKULTUR International Choir Competition Blackpool 2026Featured10 Sept, 9 am – 14 Sept 2026, 5 pm · INTERKULTURWinter Gardens (Empress Ballroom), Blackpool, United Kingdom
- Sept11+WorkshopCountry Choral Mixed Programme WeekendFeatured11 Sept, 6 pm – 13 Sept 2026, 2 pm · Country ChoralHigh Trenhouse, Settle, United Kingdom
- Sept19+CourseEl Convento Singing RetreatFeatured19 Sept – 25 Sept 2026 · They Shall Laugh and SingSierra de las Nieves National Park, Spain
- Sept23WorkshopSing Out Loud! Workshop for Social Service ProfessionalsFeatured23 Sept 2026 · 9 am–6 pm · Esplanade – Theatres on the BayEsplanade – Theatres on the Bay, The Cube, Singapore, Singapore
- Jan8+CourseCambridge Choral Academy Epiphany Singing RetreatFeatured8 Jan, 2 pm – 10 Jan 2027, 6 pm · Cambridge Choral AcademySt Catharine's College, Cambridge, United Kingdom
- Mar20+ConcertCHORALSPACE Matthaus-PassionFeatured20 Mar, 3 pm – 23 Mar 2027, 10 pm · CHORALSPACEPhilharmonie Berlin, Berlin, Germany
- Apr2+CourseNLMS String Quartet WeekendFeatured2 Apr, 4 pm – 4 Apr 2027, 4 pm · New London Music SocietyWydale Hall, Scarborough, United Kingdom
Seasonal learning
Summer schools & holiday courses
Summer schools, academies, residential and intensive programmes and short holiday courses – with application and booking deadlines where available.
- Jul28+Summer schoolCambridge Choral Academy Summer SchoolFeatured28 Jul, 2 pm – 3 Aug 2027, 12 pm · Cambridge Choral AcademySt Catharine's College, Cambridge, United KingdomApplication deadline· 31 May 2027
- Aug9+Summer schoolChetham's Summer School9 Aug – 15 Aug 2027 · Chetham's School of MusicChetham's School of Music, United Kingdom, Manchester
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Genesis Sixteen
Genesis Sixteen is The Sixteen's free young artists' programme for 18-23 year olds, which aims to nurture the next generation of talented ensemble singers.
The Sixteen Applications open periodically
- FeaturedApplications open periodicallyBCI Frank Nemhauser Apprentice ProgramBerkshire Choral International
- FeaturedApplications open periodicallyAzrieli Music PrizesAzrieli Foundation
- FeaturedApplications open periodicallyGenesis Sixteen Conducting ScholarshipThe Sixteen
- FeaturedApplications open periodicallyRSCM Emerging LeadersRoyal School of Church Music
Jobs
Roles in music education
- Band leader / musician rolesFeaturedUKRocksteady Music School · Nationwide, United KingdomEducation & training · Permanent · £27000–£34000 per annum.Rolling
- Publishing ManagerUKSing Up · HybridOperations & administration · Permanent · £40000 per annum.Closes 13 Sept 2026
- Music Editor (Audio) (0.6 FTE)UKSing Up · HybridOperations & administration · Permanent · £30000–£32000 per annum.Closes 13 Sept 2026
- VolunteersUKSaffron Hall · Saffron Walden, United KingdomEvent delivery & production · Casual / sessional · VolunteerRolling
- Residential Course Staff – Pastoral & AdministrationUKNational Youth Choir · Various locations, United KingdomSafeguarding, welfare & pastoral · Casual / sessionalRolling
- Work experience rolesUKThree Choirs Festival · Gloucester, United KingdomEvent delivery & production · Casual / sessionalRolling
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