Sector News
Holiday Pay Clarity Reached
Following the Harpur Trust vs Brazel case, the UK government consulted early in 2023 on proposals to change the law on calculating…
The closure of Oxford Brookes’ music department
We are extremely concerned to read of the proposed closure, in 2026, of the music programme at Oxford Brookes University, and the…
Music Education Hubs are providing life changing opportunities
Following the publication of a letter sent by the ISM to the (former) Schools Minister, Nick Gibb, Music Mark adds its voice…
“We’re losing both schools and parents”: The Cost of Music Education
Our recent survey has revealed the difficult future facing Music Hubs and Music Services in England, and in turn, the impact it…
Warwick Music Group: expanding partnerships with Music Services in England
Warwick Music Group shares what it looks like to partner with them as a music service, from facilitating progressive and inclusive teaching…
Five Reasons to attend the upcoming Industry x Education Interface
Music Mark has partnered with the MIA to host an all-day event with the NPME at its heart, but what makes it…
Update on DfE plans for Progression Fund
The Department for Education held an early ‘market engagement’ session in March for organisations who might be interested in leading the progression…
Music for Youth Lead Youth Celebration to Mark Coronation on Bandstands Across England
Music for Youth – National youth arts charity and National Youth Music Organisation (NYMO) – is thrilled to announce the staging of a…
Charanga and RSL Awards partner to support beginner instrumentalists digitally
Teachers and learners can now access interactive versions of RSL Awards’ Rockschool Method Books on Charanga’s award-winning music platform. Seven methods are…
Alan Surtees Trust opens 2023 funding for young folk performers
Folk musicians, dancers, singers or performers from all cultures are being invited to apply for grants of up to £2,000 to help…
Sing Up Foundation appoints a team of researchers from University of Limerick
Sing Up Foundation has appointed Dr Hala Jaber, Dr Fran Garry and Professor Helen Phelan from the University of Limerick’s Irish World…
‘The FMS – that’s the Federation of Men in Suits…’
In memory of Margaret Griffiths. I was saddened to read on twitter recently that ‘Auntie Margaret’ – Margaret Griffiths – had passed…
