London College of Creative Media new Music Box campus opens
London College of Creative Media (LCCM) celebrated the opening of the Music Box, the college’s new home, at a ceremony in London on 4 December 2018. Guests… Read more
London Music Fund aims to raise £40k through Big Give Christmas Challenge
London Music Fund, a charity which supports young musicians through a scholarships scheme, has launched a fundraising campaign as part of The Christmas Challenge – the UK’s… Read more
Wigmore Hall and Classic FM launch new Under 35s ticket scheme
Wigmore Hall and classical music broadcaster Classic FM have announced a new collaboration on a discount ticket scheme, which will provide 25,000 £5 tickets to hundreds of concerts… Read more
Chris Brannick to be new Chair of London youth charity
Sound Connections, the London-based youth charity, has announced that Chris Brannick has been appointed as the organisation’s new Chair. Brannick takes over from Katrina Duncan, who served… Read more
Winners of inaugural London International Choral Conducting Competition announced
German conductor, Julia Selina Blank, has won first prize at LICCC 2018, the inaugural edition of the London International Choral Conducting Competition, held at the Royal Academy… Read more
Guest interview: Luke, London Music Fund Scholar of the Month
London Music Fund (LMF) is an independent charity with the Mayor of London as Patron. The organisation’s vision is that every child who demonstrates significant musical ability, enthusiasm… Read more
Royal College of Organists appoints former Lord Mayor as new Director
The Royal College of Organists (RCO) has announced the appointment of Sir Andrew Parmley as its new Director, with effect from 1 October 2018. Sir Andrew’s broad experience… Read more
Nitin Sawhney to give keynote at Musicians’ Union training event
The Musicians’ Union (MU) and Trinity Laban Conservatoire are delighted to announce that Nitin Sawhney will be presenting the keynote address at their professional development weekend for… Read more
LSO East London Academy for musical talent announced by Simon Rattle
The new LSO East London Academy is ‘the first step on a path to making the London Symphony Orchestra truly representative of its community in London’.
New Culture Secretary, former Remainer who ‘used to play the trumpet’
Jeremy Wright MP has replaced Matt Hancock as Culture Secretary in British Prime Minister Theresa May’s emergency shake-up of her cabinet on 9 July 2018.
Sony makes major investment in London music technology company
Sony Innovation Fund (SIF), part of one of the world’s leading companies with a portfolio across consumer electronics, entertainment, and finance, has invested in ROLI, the London-based… Read more
National Youth Choir of Great Britain performs on first night of BBC Proms festival
The National Youth Choir of Great Britain will take the stage on the first night of the BBC Proms for the first time in 2018.
British Flute Society’s international festival returns to London
Leading UK membership organisation for flautists and flute teachers, the British Flute Society, will present its second Summer flute festival, Future Flute Fest, in St John’s Smith Square, London, from 17-19 August 2018.
Armonico Consort’s Choir Creation programme celebrates 10 years with Royal Albert Hall gala
School pupils from across the UK raised the roof of London’s Royal Albert Hall last month, thanks to choir and instrumental ensemble, Armonico Consort.
Mayor of London awards £24m for local regeneration including investment in cultural projects
Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has awarded £24 million of funding to projects from across the capital that will enable local people to take an active role in the regeneration of their communities.
National Open Youth Orchestra announces partnership with ABRSM
The National Open Youth Orchestra (NOYO) has announced a new partnership with ABRSM to help develop some of the UK’s most talented young disabled musicians as part of an inclusive ensemble.
From team-building to wellbeing: the power of music in the workplace
Long before the phenomenon of the office choir was hijacked by prime-time entertainment TV, it was a team-building tool that bonded, networked and even changed lives. Karen Stretch speaks to three musicians who are still passionate about the power of musical harmony in the workplace.
Newham Music and ABRSM launch London’s first dedicated Centre for Certificate for Music Educators
Newham Music and ABRSM have announced a new partnership to provide the first dedicated Certificate for Music Educators (CME) course to be led by a London music education hub.
William Wates Memorial Trust awards Abram Wilson Foundation £50,000 over three years
The William Wates Memorial Trust has come on board as the first ever multi-year funder of music education charity, the Abram Wilson Foundation.
Waltham Forest and Brent crowned first-ever London Boroughs of Culture
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, announced the winners of the London Borough of Culture competition on 27 February 2018, following a six-month bidding process which saw 22 boroughs submit proposals.