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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

Royal Academy of Music refutes reports of disposal of Handel manuscripts

The London conservatoire has pushed back against reports in the Daily Telegraph and The Times that it is purging its collection of instruments and art…

MUSIC:ED May 28, 2021

Uzo Iwobi and RWCMD Principal Helena Gaunt © Simon Gough

Uzo Iwobi OBE appointed Vice President of Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

Equalities champion Professor Uzo Iwobi OBE has joined Sir Anthony Hopkins, Michael Sheen and Sir Bryn Terfel as a Vice President of the Royal Welsh C…

MUSIC:ED May 21, 2021

Playing the white man’s tune: inclusion in elite classical music education

The Music Teachers Association's second collective blogging project continues with responses from teachers reflecting on the article by Austin Griffit…

MUSIC:ED March 26, 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

RNCM appoints Nate Holder to International Chair in Music Education

The Royal Northern College of Music has announced the first appointee to the newly created position

MUSIC:ED March 22, 2021

RNCM Vocal tutor Michael Harper shares BBC grant to research ethnically diverse composers through history

The Royal Northern College of Music’s Principal Study Vocal Tutor is one of seven researchers commissioned by BBC Radio 3 and the Arts and Humanitie…

MUSIC:ED March 8, 2021

West Midlands arts organisations pledge to support black creatives

Almost 30 theatres, venues and other arts organisations in the West Midlands of England have signed the More Than a Moment: Action with and for Black …

MUSIC:ED November 2, 2020

Music Mark appoints Samantha Spence to implement diversity strategy

The music education membership organisation Music Mark has employed a consultant, Samantha Spence, to help its members address issues of diversity, in…

MUSIC:ED October 23, 2020

Bristol’s Colston Hall becomes a beacon for change after 150 years

After decades of campaigning and controversy, Bristol’s concert venue, Colston Hall, has been renamed The Bristol Beacon

MUSIC:ED September 25, 2020

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