Ivors Academy hits gender parity target on both boards
Less than a year after publishing its 12-point action plan for gender equality in its operations, The Ivors Academy and Ivors Academy Trust have achieved an important and symbolic goal: 50 percent gender balance on their boards
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 following the pandemic
Guildhall students commissioned to compose 700th anniversary fanfare
To commemorate its 700th birthday, The Worshipful Company of Armourers and Brasiers has offered students of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London an opportunity to compose a fanfare to be played at their ceremonial occasions
Improvisation in general music education – a literature review
The Music Teachers Association's second collective blogging project continues with excellent responses from teachers reflecting on the article by Christina Larsson and Eva Georgii-Hemming– ‘Improvisation in general music education – a…
MusicFest Aberystwyth appoints new Associate Artistic Director
MusicFest Aberystwyth’s Artistic Director, David Campbell, has announced the appointment of Nathan James Dearden to the new freelance role of Associate Artistic Director
Song Academy Easter songwriting workshops open for bookings
Young creative people around the world are being invited to join Song Academy’s online songwriting workshops during the Easter break from 6-18 April
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 Griffiths – ‘Playing the white man’s tune: inclusion in elite classical music education’ (2019)
Lords report calls for new post-Brexit mobility agreement
The EU Services Sub-Committee of the House of Lords has published a report calling for new negotiations for freedom of movement for touring performers and their teams
Black Lives in Music launches
A new organisation has been created to address the issue of race discrimination in the UK music sector
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