🤝 Meet our Industry Partner: Youth Music 🎶 Youth Music is a charity supporting the next generation to transform their lives through music. They believe every young person should have the opportunity to access, create and enjoy music. 🔗 Find out more: www.youthmusic.org.uk

🎧 S2.3 Music in Early Childhood: Why It Matters Nicola Burke explores why removing the label “musical” from conversations with early childhood educators can help break down barriers and encourage greater confidence in using sound and music in early learning settings 🎶 🔗: tinyurl.com/3p89ze5k

🏆 Nominations are now OPEN for the 2026 Music Mark Awards! The awards will be presented at the Music Mark Annual Conference in Liverpool on 16 November 2026. ⏰ Nominations close at 5pm on Friday 11 September. 🔗 Submit your nomination: tinyurl.com/rn7xe5xn Questions? info@musicmark.org.uk

👋 Meet Sarah Atter Sarah is a freelancer with a multi-faceted portfolio career, from playing and teaching, coaching and examining, to workshop delivery and project management. She is passionate about working in a diverse way with many different people. 🔗Find out more: tinyurl.com/yaf4vtt3

We're proud to have been awarded Positive Planet's Bronze Certification in recognition of our ongoing commitment to sustainability 🌱 This recognition is a milestone, but we know the journey doesn't end here. We're committed to learning, improving, and doing more to create a sustainable future 💡

In this episode of the Music Mark Podcast, our Schools Manager Abi is joined by Kirsten Cunningham, Assistant Head Teacher at the three-time Platinum Artsmark award-winning Horfield Primary, to explore what makes a truly creative curriculum 🎶 🔗Tune in now: tinyurl.com/3p89ze5k

The Senedd Cymru's Early Years, Children, Young People and Education Committee is inviting views on the key priorities for the Seventh Senedd to help shape its strategic planning and forward work programme 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 🔗Have your say via the online consultation here: tinyurl.com/2rh54tyh

Consultation: Priorities for the Early Years, Children, Young People and Education Committee

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Don’t miss the final #MusicMarkPodcast episode of series 2! 🎶 In this final episode we explore the therapeutic impacts of music with Music Therapist Graeme Davis and Music Education and Arts Leader Jane Bryant. 🔗 Listen to the full episode here: tinyurl.com/3p89ze5k

After nearly a decade as CEO of Music Mark, Bridget Whyte reflected at our Summer Summit on the journey so far - sharing what brought her to the role and the advice she's passing on to Jennifer McKie ahead of her taking up the position in mid-August 🎶 🔗: tinyurl.com/3pa28vcv

Summer Summit! ☀️ From a thought-provoking Cambridge-style debate, to incredible live performances and insightful presentations, the day was a fantastic celebration of music education 🎶 It was also a special moment for Music Mark, as we celebrated CEO Bridget Whyte 🥂

🤝 Meet our Industry Partner: Specialised Travel 🎶 Specialised Travel is the longest running concert tour company in the UK. Part of the ACEFA Global Network, their accomplished musicians and travel experts provide access to the best venues and performance opportunities. 🔗: stct.co.uk

Our final #MusicMarkPodcast episode of series 2 is out now! 🎶 🎧 S2.5 Music Therapy In this final episode we explore the therapeutic impacts of music with Music Therapist Graeme Davis and Music Education and Arts Leader Jane Bryant. 🔗Listen here: tinyurl.com/3p89ze5k

📣 Our 2026 Annual Conference programme is now live! The programme features live performances, inspiring keynote speaker Briana Pegado, exciting workshops, and more than 14 breakout sessions 🎶 🔗View the full programme, explore session details, and secure your place: tinyurl.com/4nndhca7

📣 Music for All is delighted to announce that Learn to Play returns from 8–11 October 2026 🎶 Music providers who champion inclusivity and are passionate about widening access to music are greatly encouraged to sign up. 🔗https://www.musicforall.org.uk/learn-to-play-providers/

👋 Meet Rona Topaz - Freelance Singer, Vocal Coach, Choir Leader We’re excited to have Rona as part of our Music Mark mentoring team. 🎥 Watch the video to hear how Rona can support you through our mentoring programme. 🔗Find out more about Music Mark Mentoring: tinyurl.com/yaf4vtt3

Opening Doors Conference Bursary! 🎶 We’re offering up to six fully funded places at our Annual Conference 2026 for individuals who may otherwise be unable to attend. 🔗Find out more via the link: tinyurl.com/3xxxbtvf

Are you making the most of your Music Mark membership? 🎶 Did you know we have a wide range of exclusive offers, discounts and promotions that you can explore to support your work in music education? 🔗View our member offers: tinyurl.com/yfk82wkd

In this joint letter to the Secretary of State for Education, Music Mark, the Independent Society of Musicians (ISM), and the Music Teachers’ Association (MTA) call on the government to reverse recent decisions affecting music teacher recruitment. 🔗 Read the full letter here:

Joint letter calls for action on music teacher recruitment | Music Mark

The government has frequently spoken of its ambition to revitalise music in schools, but schools urgently need more music teachers if they are to deliver the government’s ambitions for music education....

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To mark the launch of Early Years | A Common Approach, we spoke with Ju Birchall, a member of the Steering Group, about the development of our new Early Years resources and how they can support practitioners who are new to working with this age group 🎶 🔗 Read the Q&A:

How to Inspire Children with Early Years Music | Music Mark

Ju Birchall shares insights from the development process of Music Mark's 'Early Years | A Common Approach' and advice for using the resources in practice.

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Our Research and Data Manager, Dr Kerry Bunkhall, spoke with Hanna Backer Johnsen about her recent article, ‘Challenging the salvation stories of music education: Adolescent music school students narrating their musical lives’ 🔍 🔗 Discover more here: tinyurl.com/4vztyvfp

📣Nominations are now open for the Music & Drama Education Awards! 🎶 Know a teacher, department or organisation making a real difference to the lives of young people through music? Highlight their achievements at a national level 🌟 🏆Nominate today: tinyurl.com/2jsdcdep

🤝 Meet our Industry Partner: Creative United 🎶 Creative United is an entrepreneurial community interest company committed to supporting creative livelihoods. They work with partners across sectors to deliver programmes that enable growth and social impact. 🔗: www.creativeunited.org.uk

Gary Griffiths, Music Mark's Hub Support Consultant, explores why managing standstill grants is no longer a sustainable expectation - and what this means for the future of music education. 🔗Read the full blog here: www.musicmark.org.uk/news/managin...

Managing Standstill Grants: An Unsustainable Expectation | Music Mark

Music Mark's Gary Griffiths outlines the challenges standstill grants, rising costs and delayed allocations cause for England's Music Hub Partnerships.

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Our latest #MusicMarkPodcast episode is out now! 🎶 🎧 S2.4 Pedagogy and Learning Techniques In this clip, Adam reminds us of the importance of considering a wide range of resources and perspectives on pedagogy, beyond music 💡 🔗 Listen to the full episode: www.musicmark.org.uk/podcast/

💬 New Blog: Why is Coaching a Great CPD Option? Paul Douglas, one of Music Mark’s accredited and qualified Coaches, shares how his group coaching programme has empowered and delivered tangible results in Birmingham. 🔗Read Paul’s Blog: tinyurl.com/yh4eev7m

📣 Don’t miss the music education event of the year. Our Annual Conference 2026 will bring together changemakers from across the sector for two days of inspiration, learning, collaboration, and connection. 🎟️ Book now: tinyurl.com/3xxxbtvf 📅 16–17 November 2026 📍 The Spine, Liverpool

Music Mark is excited to announce a programme of leadership-focused events and CPD designed to inspire, challenge, and empower current and aspiring leaders in music education 🎶 🔗Find out more about what’s on offer: tinyurl.com/bxy5waxu

Music Mark Leadership Events 2026 | Music Mark

Develop your leadership skills with in-person and online conferences, workshops, and events from Music Mark’s 2026 Leadership Events for music educators.

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Opening Doors Conference Bursary! 🎶 We’re offering up to six fully funded places at our Annual Conference 2026 for individuals who may otherwise be unable to attend. 🔗Find out more via the link: conference.musicmark.org.uk

👋 Meet Ruth Morgan: Professional Coach & Mentor, Musician, and Educator We’re excited to have Ruth as part of the Music Mark mentoring team. 🎥 Watch the video to hear more about Ruth and how she can support you through the Music Mark Mentoring Programme. 🔗More: www.musicmark.org.uk/mentoring/

📢 We need your voice! Are you a music student or graduate? Music Mark wants to hear your views on careers in instrumental and vocal teaching. 🔗Our short survey takes just a few minutes to complete: