News
Updates from the UK's music education sector
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…
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….
ReTune, Reuse, Recycle: Instrument Recycling for Music Hubs
As part of our This Is Not A Rehearsal campaign to encourage action around the climate crisis in the music education sector,…
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…
