UK music education lacks disabled access says report
The charity Youth Music has published an extensive report on the issues facing disabled music students in the UK
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Lockdown inspires the music industry to be more inclusive
Several British music and cultural organisations have agreed to a set of seven principles to improve inclusivity and access to disabled artists and audiences
Breaking the glass ceiling for disabled performers across Europe
The British Council has commissioned a survey as part of a pan-European project to improve career opportunities for disabled artists
IAMM Hackathon launched by Creative United and partners
As part of the Inclusive Access to Music Making (IAMM) initiative, Creative United has partnered with a coalition of experts to launch the IAMM Hackathon
Time and the Social Model: ‘Who are you and what do you need to flourish?’
Amble Skuse, a composer and musician, joins commissioning programme for disabled artists, Unlimited's ongoing discussion, ‘Whose Social Model?’
Orchestra report calls for improvements to access and inclusion
A new report published by Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra (BSO) outlines five key principles to improve access and inclusion across a range of industries, following an 18-month programme, BSO Change Makers.
Arts Council England’s Change…
Rhythmix wins Disability Charity of the Year Award
Rhythmix has won Charity Today's Disability Charity of the Year Award in recognition of its work with young people with physical and learning disabilities.
Drake Music releases ‘We All Make Music’ guide
UK charity, Drake Music, has released a new guide which aims to help the music education sector to diversify its workforce and to support young Disabled people in becoming music leaders in the future.
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…
National Open Youth Orchestra announces partnership with ABRSM
The National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) has announced a new partnership with ABRSM to help develop some of the UK's most talented young disabled musicians as part of an inclusive ensemble.