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Boris Johnson announces £1.5bn support package for the arts
The government has promised a £1.57 billion support package for the UK’s culture industries. Ministers suggested that the package wouldRead More -
Trifonov leads livestreamed concert of Shostakovich world premieres
Russian pianist Daniil Trifonov will lead a livestreamed concert on Sunday 5 July featuring nine world premieres by Shostakovich. TheRead More -
Tom Watson argues for the place of culture in post-COVID economic response
Former Labour Party deputy leader Tom Watson has been appointed president of Counterculture Partnership LLP, and, in his first interventionRead More -
‘Create a route back to making music again’: key industry figures write to culture secretary
Key music industry figures have signed a letter to the culture secretary Oliver Dowden asking him to reconsider the placeRead More -
BBC Proms reveals further programme details
The BBC Proms has revealed further details of its plans for this year’s summer festival, which will run from 17Read More -
‘Music must be central to the curriculum catch-up’: music education’s leading representatives write joint letter to government
The Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM), Music Mark, and the Music Teachers’ Association (MTA) have written a joint letter toRead More -
Opera North’s Autumn/Winter seasons postponed
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 crisis and the latest guidance on live performances, Opera North has announced the postponement of allRead More -
From the archives: interview with Jane Parker-Smith
In tribute to Jane Parker-Smith, who died on 24 June, here is our interview with the celebrated international concert organistRead More -
M:Tech launches interactive music programme for KS2 pupils
More than 100,000 primary school-aged children are set to benefit from a new interactive online programme aimed at teaching themRead More -
St Pancras clocktower hosts CMF live streams
The City Music Foundation (CMF) will stream live concerts from St Pancras’ iconic clocktower throughout July. The socially distanced performancesRead More -
Huge spike in children learning an instrument during lockdown
More than a third of children have started learning a musical instrument at home during lockdown, new research from theRead More -
WIN ‘Carlo Bergonzi – The Verdi Tenor’ box set
Enter Opera Now’s prize draw to win your own copy of Carlo Bergonzi – The Verdi Tenor (Decca 4787373), aRead More -
Music for Youth addresses board diversity
National music charity Music for Youth is making changes to its governance with the aim of addressing racial and genderRead More -
New app from Casio offers AR experience
Have you ever considered buying a piano but hesitated because you’re not sure whether it will fit in your home?Read More -
New funding for Scottish Arts Sector
New funding is available for the Scottish arts sector as the William Syson Foundation receives its full £13m endowment. TheRead More -
Sing for the NHS
On 5 July, massed choirs are set to join in a simultaneous rendition of the ‘Hallelujah’ chorus to raise moneyRead More -
Jane Parker-Smith 1950-2020
The celebrated international concert organist Jane Parker-Smith died on 24 June. Parker-Smith won prizes and scholarships during her years atRead More -
YCAT announces 12 finalists for 2020
Young Classical Artists Trust (YCAT) has announced the 12 finalists chosen for a year-long package of advice and career support.Read More -
ISM warns against suspension of music education in post-lockdown schools
The ISM has written to Nick Gibb MP the minister for school standards, to express concern at leaked government plansRead More -
Yamaha launches Clavinova CLP-700 digital piano series
Yamaha Music has unveiled its new Clavinova CLP-700 digital piano series, offering improved sound, touch and design through a combinationRead More
