Sing Up releases new video
Sing Up has released a new video celebrating the positive connection between singing and wellbeing.
Council cuts threaten to close East Sussex Music Service
The National Education Union has announced that Stuart Gallimore, Director of Children’s Services for East Sussex County Council, is proposing to close East Sussex Music Service down by 2019, resulting in the loss of music provision for thousands of children and jobs for teachers and administrative staff.
To infinity and beyond… Skoogmusic goes global!
Skoogmusic was founded in 2009 by Dr Benjaman Schögler and Dr David Skulina at the University of Edinburgh during an educational research project that aimed to address the lack of musical instruments designed for children with physical or learning disabilities. Now approaching its 10th anniversary, MUSIC:ED asked Ben Schögler about the organisation’s latest developments.
FutureDJs crowdfunding campaign hopes to reverse decline in music uptake
FutureDJs is crowdfunding to take its programme into more schools and to create a foundation that will enable children in poorer areas to access its sessions. The DJing and electronic music production provider hopes to reverse the decline in music education and increase the number of students who go on to take music at GSCE and A Level.
Armonico Consort’s Choir Creation programme celebrates 10 years with Royal Albert Hall gala
School pupils from across the UK raised the roof of London’s Royal Albert Hall last month, thanks to choir and instrumental ensemble, Armonico Consort.
Sage Gateshead calls for nominations for ‘The North in 100 Songs’
Sage Gateshead is calling on people to reveal their favourite Northern song as part of a second wave of Great Exhibition of The North events announced by the music venue.
Fabian Society launches ‘Children’s Access to the Arts’ project
In partnership with the Musicians’ Union (MU) and Children and the Arts, the Fabian Society has launched a new project aiming to provide definitive evidence of the impact that school cuts have had on Primary-age children’s access to the arts.
Newham Music and ABRSM launch London’s first dedicated Centre for Certificate for Music Educators
Newham Music and ABRSM have announced a new partnership to provide the first dedicated Certificate for Music Educators (CME) course to be led by a London music education hub.
Arts Council England confirms funding of £38.6 million for Youth Music
Arts Council England has announced that it will invest £38.6 million of National Lottery funding in Youth Music – the national charity investing in music-making projects for children and young people in challenging circumstances – between 2018 and 2022.
William Wates Memorial Trust awards Abram Wilson Foundation £50,000 over three years
The William Wates Memorial Trust has come on board as the first ever multi-year funder of music education charity, the Abram Wilson Foundation.
Q&A: Professor Leon Tong, Artistic Director, ‘Belt & Road’ World Choir Festival
Hong Kong’s inaugural ‘Belt & Road’ World Choir Festival runs from 15-19 July 2018. Inspired by China’s Belt and Road initiative (a development strategy focussing on connectivity… Read more
Merseyside children to celebrate world record hero with Echo Arena Liverpool concert
Sefton & Knowsley Youth (SKY) Music Hub is hosting a special event on 16 March 2018 to celebrate Sir Henry Segrave’s world land-speed record.
Primary schoolchildren to premiere second batch of Snappy Operas
Mahogany Opera Group has announced that premieres of the remaining five operas in its two-year Snappy Operas project will take place in March 2018.
Waltham Forest and Brent crowned first-ever London Boroughs of Culture
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced the winners of the London Borough of Culture competition on 27 February 2018, following a six-month bidding process which saw 22 boroughs submit proposals.
Leeds International Piano Competition launches annual festival
The Leeds International Piano Competition will present the first of what is to be an annual Leeds Piano Festival in May 2018.
Opera North launches new youth ensemble
Following the findings of its recent report which highlighted the barriers to keeping children musically engaged as they move from Primary to Secondary school, Opera North has launched a new youth ensemble for aspiring young instrumentalists across Leeds.
Anthem – Music Fund Wales launched at Motorpoint Arena Cardiff
The Welsh Government and Arts Council of Wales have announced plans for a pioneering endowment fund for music in Wales.
NYCGB announces details of 35th anniversary season
The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain (NYCGB) has announced details of its 35th anniversary season, which will celebrate the themes of ‘Women in Song’ and ‘Music… Read more
Artists including Craig David offer support for Give A Gig Week 2018
Craig David, Pixie Lott, The Wombats, Newton Faulkner, Dream Wife and Femme have pledged their support for Youth Music‘s flagship fundraising initiative, Give a Gig Week, which runs from 16-25 March 2018. Last year’s initiative saw… Read more
Grand Union Orchestra – nurturing the Second Generation
Co-founder and Director of the Grand Union Orchestra, Tony Haynes, argues that – in the fast-changing demographic of Britain today – migrant and migrant-descended musicians can and should… Read more