News
Updates from the UK's music education sector
pBone Music: Making plastic instruments carbon-neutral
As part of our exploration into the sustainability of musical instruments, we spoke to pBone Music to find out how their plastic…
A Letter to the new Minister of State for Education
On 18th July 2024 we wrote to Labour’s Minister of State for Education to offer our support as the Department for Education…
Bucket Beats XL: breaking world records with recycled materials
On 29th June 2023, Norfolk Music Hub, in partnership with the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association hosted an inspirational event called Bucket Beats…
Getting musical instruments into public libraries
Tinderbox Orchestra announce ‘Live in Libraries’ UK & Ireland Tour Scotland’s flagship Tinderbox Orchestra will tour libraries across the UK and Ireland…
Instrument Sustainability and Repairs
The UK music industry is responsible for approximately 540,000 tonnes of carbon emissions each year (The Environmental Sustainability of Music Industries, 2020)….
A Letter to the New Secretary of State for Education
On 11th July 2024 we wrote to Labour’s Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, to congratulate her on her appointment and…
Bridget's Blog
Updates from Music Mark's Chief Executive, Bridget Whyte
Bridget’s Blog: Are we nearly there yet?
As we head towards the summer holidays I have to say it’s been quite a year! It’s been packed full of twists…
Bridget’s Blog: Advocating through diversity and commonality
Music Mark is proud to be the UK Association for Music Education and to support our members across the UK. Our training,…
Bridget’s Blog: All Change!
We can all be creatures of habit, can’t we? I have to admit that even though the Music Mark staff team have…
Bridget’s Blog: Ensuring the Future of Music Education
As I recently flicked through the latest doormat flyer from one of the political parties who wants my vote I noted that…
Bridget’s Blog: Together, Schools and Academies #CanDoMusic
This month, we are joined by Music Mark’s Schools Lead, Abi Marrison, for a special guest-written edition of Bridget’s Blog all about…
Bridget’s Blog: Further reflections on the future of Talk into Action
Earlier this month, I published a blog about embedding Equity Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) into our work as a next step in…
