Agent of Change principle moves closer to becoming law
Campaigners say proposed changes to planning legislation would protect music venues from “unfair and unreasonable” sou…
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Where are the next Stormzys and Adeles?
Urban music is an economic success story, but music education is not serving the young creators of this work, many of whom come fr…
Making the most of tax relief
Tax relief has enabled many theatre companies to take creative risks and invest more in productions without the fear of financial…
Making the most of time
A music-making project within HMP Inverness is helping offenders develop skills for life, learning and work. Stacey Toner describe…
London Mayor to protect arts venues threatened by noise complaints
Culture is “at the heart” of Sadiq Khan’s draft civic planning strategy, which sets out plans for new cultural q…
Photodiary: A week with Director Zi Lan Liao
Spooky spiders and flower drumming: Zi Lan Liao takes us through a week of half-term activities with the Pagoda Chinese Youth Orch…
My Gurus – Holly Prest
From Manchester to Brazil and back again, Holly Prest, Artistic Director of carnival arts organisation Global Grooves, names those…
MPs call for ‘agent of change’ principle to protect music venues
A debate in the House of Commons lamented a tendency for venues to close when the cost of soundproofing falls on them after reside…
Music students should study mental health issues, charity claims
New research examines the pressures on musicians’ mental health and wellbeing caused by unpredictable careers, a culture of…
The virtual orchestra
Virtual reality technology may be in its infancy, but Luke Ritchie sees huge potential for the arts. He reveals how…
One in three think classical music must drop ‘elitist’ traditions
Almost half of respondents to a YouGov poll said more young children must learn a classical instrument if the artform is to surviv…
A burden and an opportunity
New data protection regulations come into force next May, and while some may see this as a burden, Live Music Now is seizing the o…
24/7 mental health service for musicians a world-first
Help Musicians UK’s service will go live later this year and offer listening, advice, medical and welfare support to anyone…
1 in 3 professional musicians have suffered from an eating disorder
Musicians responding to a major new study reported severe levels of stress and depression, and extremely severe levels of anxiety.
Choirs just as worthy of funding as football, report argues
Across the UK, 40,000 choirs are boosting the health and wellbeing of singers, but with funding they could do much more, according…
New Commission to assess musical progression of young people
Billed as the first of its kind in the UK, the Commission will conduct research and seek submissions about barriers into music for…
Inclusive instruments
For some children with physical disabilities, access to music making is barred by a lack of well-designed adapted musical instrume…
Building resilience
Resilient leadership is vital in music education hubs, where a culture of shared purpose is at the heart of everything they do. Su…
Photodiary: A week with Artistic Director Law Wing-fai and Music Director Wong Chi-ching
And… breathe: the Wuji Ensemble’s Law Wing-fai and Wong Chi-ching share their week of soul-cleansing silence and music…
Photodiary: A week with producer Hannah Elsy
As she prepares for the opening of a rock musical in central London, producer Hannah Elsy shares a week in her busy working l…
From small beginnings
What could two independent music practitioners achieve by starting international conversations about music-making with children wi…
Transforming young minds
Music-making sessions for young people with mental health issues have had a recognised impact, and commissioning an independe…
Shaping audience behaviour
Performing in concert halls around the world makes setting ticket prices tricky. So, explains Jane Donald, the RSNO begins by aski…
My Gurus – Ottilia Ördög
Ottilia Ördög goes back to her roots to name the inspirations in her life.
