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Updates from the UK's music education sector
CIF welcomes the creative industries as a key government sector
The Creative Industries Federation has responded to the announcement that the creative industries are now a ‘key government sector’. We warmly welcome…
The impact of instrumental music learning on attainment
The British Journal of Music Education recently published a research article by Professor Susan Hallam and Kevin Rogers on the impact that learning a…
Education Secretary announces 6 new opportunity areas
Speaking at the offices of PwC at an event jointly hosted with the Sutton Trust, Education Secretary Justine Greening set out the…
Week of 100 gigs to transform young lives
Youth Music is calling on music lovers, musicians, promoters and venues across the nation to put on a fundraising gig between 24-31 March…
Hearts for the Arts shortlist announced
What Next? and the National Campaign for the Arts have come together to create the Hearts for the Arts Awards, a new…
CIF responds to the Prime Minister’s speech on Brexit
The Creative Industries Federation has responded to Theresa May’s speech about leaving the European Union. John Kampfner, chief executive of the Creative…
Innovate Programme 2017 Open
An exciting programme for practitioners and small organisations in London. Sound Connections’ Innovate programme exists to develop and support emerging practitioners and…
ImagineNation Parliamentary Launch
On the 24th of January, the CLA will be launching its new publication, ImagineNation: the value of cultural learning at the House of Commons…
Matt Hancock calls for arts Speakers for Schools
Minister of State for Digital and Culture, Matt Hancock, is spearheading an initiative to get more arts leaders signed up to Speakers…
