Research from Sound and Music highlights the significant barriers faced by young people attempting to develop their skills in creating and composing their own music.

UK-based international exam board, Music Teachers' Board (MTB), has announced that its Grades 6-8 are eligible for UCAS Points.

23-year-old pianist Ádám Szokolay has been awarded first prize at the 2019 Bartók World Competition for pianists, organised by the Liszt Academy of Music in Budapest, Hungary. 

Irish National Opera, the Royal Irish Academy of Music and the Goethe-Institut have announced a new German language course designed specifically for aspiring opera singers and musicians.

Piranha Arts, the organisers of the WOMEX World Music expo, has announced the leading environmental charity Julie's Bicycle as the winners of the 2019 WOMEX Professional Excellence Award.

Violinist Nicola Benedetti has announced a series of orchestra-based weekend workshops, The Benedetti Sessions, to address the needs of young musicians and of teachers across the UK.

The Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF) has announced the third round of its Teacher Development Fund, offering grants of £150,000 for arts-based continuing professional development and learning (CPDL).

Michael Dugher, CEO of music industry umbrella body UK Music, has written to the UK Home Secretary highlighting 'growing concerns' that the impact of a no-deal Brexit could make touring potentially unviable for many in the UK live music…

Welsh National Opera has announced the appointment of Tianyi Lu as the company's first Female Conductor in Residence. This follows an open call for aspiring conductors to apply for the post and an audition process with WNO Orchestra earlier…

Illuminate Women's Music, which aims to highlight and celebrate the work and music of women composers and performers from the past and present, has announced two new concert seasons.