Sing Up Foundation seeking new trustees to drive work on young people’s health and wellbeing
The Sing Up Foundation, the charitable arm of English National singing organisation Sing Up, has announced that it will focus its work on singing to…
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Steinberg releases Cubase 10.5
Steinberg Media Technologies announced the immediate release of the latest version of its Cubase software, Cubase 10.5, on 13 November 2019. The software includes a…
New 5-year partnership between RPO and Royal Albert Hall
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) becomes the official Associate Orchestra of the Royal Albert Hall, reaffirming London’s position as a global …
Grace Jones to curate Southbank Centre’s 2020 Meltdown festival
London's Southbank Centre has announced that Grace Jones will curate and headline the 2020 Meltdown festival. The annual Meltdown is the longest-runni…
Senior education appointment by Music Generation
Music Generation, Ireland’s National Music Education programme, has announced the appointment of Dr Jennifer O’Connor-Madsen to the role of Music Education Partnership (MEP) Support Manager.…
UK Music challenges party leaders to back music industry ahead of election
Michael Dugher, CEO of UK Music, has written to political party leaders to urge them to support measures in their manifestos that will secure the futu…
Inclusive orchestra launched in Hong Kong
Launched recently in Hong Kong, True Colors Symphony (TCS) is a new, all-inclusive orchestra comprising talented musicians both with and without speci…
On the ground in Hong Kong: noodles and tunes
Community musician Pete Moser blogs from the protest-heavy streets of Hong Kong where he is working with local partners on the latest instalment of hi…
FY 2020/21 funding confirmed for music hubs in England
The Department of Education (DfE) has announced £79m of funding for music education hubs across England for the 2020-21 financial year. This total re…
Choral hub relaunches as social platform
Chorally, the 'sibling' website to MUSIC:ED, relaunched on 4 November with a new design and new features, including online membership and an in-buil…