Barbican’s Sir Nicholas Kenyon makes anti-racism statement
Barbican Managing Director, Sir Nicholas Kenyon, urges 'need to take action in showing a commitment to eradicating racism in all its forms'
Category: Policy & research
‘87% effectively adapt to online teaching’ – ABRSM lockdown survey
The exam board surveyed music teachers about the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown on their work
Culture Secretary announces Cultural Renewal Taskforce
Responsible for the recreation and leisure sectors, the Cultural Renewal Taskforce will include representatives from the arts, cultural and sporting w…
UK music industry bodies in joint funding plea to chancellor
Music industry and charity leaders have joined forces to urge Rishi Sunak to draw up a package of urgent measures to help the crisis-hit sector fight …
Music Mark publishes guide to NPME2 consultation submissions
Music Mark, the national subject association for music, has created a guide to help those who are submitting responses to the recent Department for Ed…
Culture central to future wellbeing and prosperity of Scotland – strategy document
A new cultural strategy published by the Scottish government states that 'culture is central to Scotland's wellbeing and cultural, social, economic an…
A Culture Strategy for Scotland
A Culture Strategy for Scotland sets out a collaborative vision for culture and the guiding principles, ambitions and aims which will enable it to con…
ACE Director of Music Education: National Plan recommendations
Hannah Fouracre, Director of Music Education at Arts Council England, reflects on the challenges and opportunities facing music education in England a…
Arts Council England launches survey of diversity in classical music
Arts Council England has announced a year-long research project and sector survey to explore the diversity of the classical music sector.
National Plan consultation draws positive response from businesses and tech organisations
The Department for Education's current Call for Evidence, announced on 9 February 2020, inviting proposals for the 2020 edition of the National Plan f…