Advocacy
Raising awareness around the importance of music education
Polly Toynbee “A tip for the next Labour leader – get yourself an interest outside politics”
What a strange time. As chair of the Brighton festival that opened on 2 May and runs until next Sunday, I have…
Why underperforming towns and cities should look to arts & culture
A strong cultural offer can attract “bright young businesses” to underperforming towns and cities helping to maximise growth potential, according to a…
STEAM, not just STEM Education Infographic
Taken from E Learning Infographics
Why it’s time to fine-tune music education in all our schools
Dr Gwen Moore, lecturer in music education at the University of Limerick, says overall the subject has improved over the past two…
Sistema Scotland’s Big Noise orchestras has positive effect on local community
The initial findings of a long-term study show that Sistema Scotland’s Big Noise orchestras are having a positive effect on the local…
New NAMM Foundation Study Shows Parents and Teachers in Harmony About Students Learning Music
Contrary to state and local pressures to de-emphasize and de-fund music and arts education, a new NAMM Foundation-funded, nationwide study of 1,000…
Creative Education Agenda – making the case for STEAM
The Creative Industries Federation have produced a Creative Education Agenda, looking at how and why the next government should support cultural and…
Nicky Morgan, please give us the money to teach British kids classical music – James Rhodes
Nicola Benedetti, über-violinist and passionate advocate of music education, has said children should be exposed to classical music whether they like it or…
Call to boost status of arts subjects
Arts subjects should be given more status in England’s school curriculum, science and engineering experts argue. The Creative Industries Federation and the…
Scots violinist wants kids to swap Mario for Mozart
Nicola Benedetti has taken a swipe at parents who allow their children to play video games rather than demand that they listen…
Arts Council England responds to the UK election results
Darren Henley, Chief Executive of Arts Council England said; “We’re confident that in the coming weeks we’ll be working with a team…
Don’t stifle creativity with more cuts to arts education, say experts
The creative industries is the fastest growing sector of the UK economy, but a new Tory government should recognise that high fees…
