News
Updates from the UK's music education sector
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…
Music Mark awarded the CfSA Kitemark
The CfSA (Council for Subject Associations) have awarded Music Mark their new kitemark to recognise formally that we are a subject association…
Subtle adjustments and radical changes: introducing the WIRED Toolkit
After their engaging session at the inaugural Digital Innovation in Music Education Virtual Conference, Heidi Johnson from Yorkshire Sound Women Network tells…
2024 Election: Labour’s Pledge to Music Education
With the confirmation that Labour will form the next government, the music education sector looks forward to working in partnership with the…
Take part in our research on sustainability practices
Music Mark has commissioned a research project to understand what work is already taking place across hubs and services concerning environmental sustainability….
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…
