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UCAS Conservatoires received record number of applications in 2014
The UCAS Conservatoires scheme received a record 7,985 applications in 2014. Around two thirds of these applicants applied to undergraduate courses. According…
Daniel Barenboim calls for ‘music once more to be taught in schools on a par with literature, mathematics or biology’
In his 2015 Edward W. Said London lecture at the Southbank Centre, Daniel Barenboim calls for ‘music once more to be taught…
British acts account for 1 in 7 albums sold worldwide
One Direction, Ed Sheeran and Coldplay helped UK artists account for one in seven of the albums sold globally during 2014, the…
Culture Minister backs campaign to revamp Bristol’s Colston Hall
Culture Secretary Ed Vaizey has given his backing to the next stage of revamping Bristol’s much-loved Colston Hall. He said during a…
A blueprint for the Creative Industries – Sir Peter Bazalgette
When on trade trips abroad leading politicians have always loved a bit of star dust. They’ve been quick to promote our Creative…
Dear Ms Morgan: this isn’t education, it’s testing, testing, testing
Congratulations on keeping education out of the headlines during the election. I guess that’s what you were appointed for. We can all…
In Harmony Telford’s visit to Milan
Over the next three months, children and tutors from English Sistema programmes will have gone to Italy, Sweden and Canada as part…
How music education helps children excel
Whether your child is the next Beyonce or more likely to sing her solos in the shower, she is bound to benefit…
ACE launch new fund to support artistic ambition, talent & excellence
Ambition for excellence is a £35.2 million programme aimed at stimulating and supporting ambition, talent and excellence across the arts sector in England….
