Sector News
ABRSM launches exam discount pilot operated by Music Mark to help UK music services support students facing hardship
Music services around the UK are able to help to support learners struggling to pay for music exams under a pilot scheme…
Inspiring the next generation of vocal and instrumental teachers: three ways we’re supporting the future workforce
Many of us will be able to recall a teacher from childhood who has made a profound impact on our learning, perspective,…
Bringing the fun of playing music to young people across the UK
Charity Drake Music Scotland is set to transform music education in the UK with the latest release of their innovative music teaching…
RSL Awards Partner with iRock
RSL Awards, global provider of qualifications in the creative and performing arts, today announced their partnership with iRock School of Music, which…
Youth Champs 2023 details announced
Brass Bands England (BBE) has announced that next year’s National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain (Youth Champs), will take place…
YolanDa Brown appointed Chair of the BPI
The BPI – the representative voice for independent and major record labels across the UK – is delighted to announce that its new Chair is…
Germany’s Instrument of the Year 2022 – The Drum Kit
Every year, the German state music councils choose one “Instrument of the Year”. In 2021 the organ was celebrated, and this year…
Learn to Play ’22 – Creating more music makers
Music for All’s flagship event Learn to Play will take place this year on 8 & 9 October. After consulting 2021 venues, this…
Music Mark supports the sector as the refreshed National Plan for Music Education is released
The much-anticipated refreshed National Plan for Music Education has launched, titled ‘The Power of Music to Change Lives’. Music Mark is maintaining…
Every Copy Counts launches Annual CopyCat Challenge
Taking place this week (20 – 24 June) across the country, the CopyCat Challenge is an online, end-of-term initiative designed to encourage…
Breathing World: new youth composer competition launched
Following the global success of Wildlife Artist of the Year, the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation (DSWF) has launched a new nationwide competition…
Voices Foundation wins quarter of a million-pound grant
Voices Foundation has recieved their largest grant in the 29-year history of the organisation. £257,000 over three years from the Paul Hamlyn…
