Unpaid ‘exposure’ does not benefit musicians’ careers
The ‘world first’ live music census also reveals key challenges for venues and information about the economic value of…
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Letter: A matter of deepest regret
Following revelations of elitism in music education, Principal of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Professor Jeffrey Sharkey,…
Current music education system a ‘disaster’ for post-Brexit UK
Music and dance leaders have implored a Lords select committee to support the introduction of a special arrangement within the vis…
People with dementia need ‘universal access to music’, report says
New research finds listening to music helps tackle anxiety, depression and agitation among people living with dementia, and calls…
New and inclusive music
Frank Lyons explains how a combined academic and artistic approach has been key to the success of a new ensemble featuring disable…
In Harmony pupils let down by their secondary schools
Research by Opera North finds musical progression opportunities post-primary are limited and “often inappropriate”.
Singing helps mothers recover from postnatal depression
Group singing is more effective than creative play at tackling depressive symptoms, according to a study published in the British…
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…
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…
