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Afghan musicians face execution by Taliban

Almost 250 musicians and organisations have written an open letter to The Times, asking the UK government to recognise the plight of Afghan musicians …

MUSIC:ED October 8, 2021

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Parents want more than exam results for their children, says new survey

Over three quarters of parents think the current school exam system needs to be more dynamic and innovative to account for each child’s way of learn…

MUSIC:ED October 5, 2021

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Teachers call for greater input to Government strategy on music education

Politicians were told of ‘a worrying decline of music delivery in schools’ in the first meeting of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Music Edu…

MUSIC:ED July 1, 2021

Nile Rodgers says he learned his business acumen from Black Panthers

Guitarist, composer, producer and music teacher Nile Rodgers is one of the world’s most respected musical mentors, but his lesser-known philanthropi…

MUSIC:ED June 23, 2021

David Frost (right) meets with Michel Barnier (left) during Brexit negotiations, July 2020. Picture by Andrew Parsons / No 10 Downing Street

Elton John posts stinging attack as Lord Frost fails to turn up for music touring inquiry

Sir Elton John has posted an open statement on social media slamming the failure of British Brexit negotiator Lord David Frost and the UK government t…

MUSIC:ED June 10, 2021

Petition challenges government’s covid restrictions on choirs

A petition has been launched to try to persuade the UK government that its latest decision to block choirs from singing together is damaging to nation…

MUSIC:ED May 20, 2021

300 creative industries organisations demand Boris Johnson delivers on his promise of post-Brexit help

Four months since Brexit, there has still been no movement from the UK government on the crisis it has caused creative arts with the Brexit trade deal

MUSIC:ED May 3, 2021

Proposed 50% HE music funding cut ‘a catastrophic misjudgement’

A statement by the UK's Higher Education music subject association calls for responses to independent regulator's 'baffling' funding consultation

MUSIC:ED April 30, 2021

The Model Music Curriculum: omnishambles 101?

After two years of development, the Department for Education published their 'Model Music Curriculum' on Friday 26 March 2021

MUSIC:ED April 19, 2021

Putting enjoyment before exceptionalism will draw more people and money into music, says former US head of Kawai pianos

Brian Chung calls for changes to the priorities of music education

MUSIC:ED April 10, 2021

UK music undergraduates asked to share experiences and perceptions of instrumental and singing teaching

The 10-minute online survey asks students about their experiences of teaching and learning to date

MUSIC:ED April 7, 2021

Major report published on the future of freelancing in the performing arts

A 142 page, Arts Council England-funded report has called for a sea change in the relationship between creative arts employers and freelancers followi…

MUSIC:ED April 7, 2021

Black Lives in Music launches

A new organisation has been created to address the issue of race discrimination in the UK music sector

MUSIC:ED March 22, 2021

Music in Mind, Manchester Camerata © Rachel Bywater Photography

Orchestral music is becoming a key element in healthcare provision, says report

A new report, ‘Orchestras in Healthcare’, published by Orchestras Live, the City of London Sinfonia and the Association of British Orchestras, has…

MUSIC:ED March 8, 2021

Dozens of MPs join MU and ISM calling on the Chancellor for help for freelancers

An open letter from 79 Members of Parliament, leaders of industry bodies, pressure groups and unions has been sent to the Chancellor of the Exchequer,…

MUSIC:ED March 2, 2021

Join research into the mental advantages of choral singing

Mental Health Inclusive Choirs, the interdisciplinary team of researchers, is inviting choirs across Britain to join in their programme to help suppor…

MUSIC:ED March 1, 2021

UK music industry unites to fight for right to tour in the EU

The Musicians’ Union and Incorporated Society of Musicians have been working together with politicians and civil servants to try to unravel the mess…

MUSIC:ED February 9, 2021

IFS report cites ‘clear injustices’ in the exclusion of UK freelancers from SEISS

The Institute for Fiscal Studies has accused the UK government of injustices in a report into the government’s deliberate exclusion of over 1.3 mill…

MUSIC:ED January 28, 2021

Cabotage sabotage: UK touring crippled by Brexit deal

UK tour vehicles of over 3.5 tonnes are to be allowed only two drops before returning to the UK as a result of the Brexit trade deal, the government h…

MUSIC:ED January 8, 2021

Dismay as Brexit deal threatens musicians’ careers

The UK Government’s trade deal with the EU may have been lauded by an exhausted nation, but it threatens the livelihoods of thousands of UK musician…

MUSIC:ED December 30, 2020

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