Points-based system abandoned for short-term artist visits

19 Mar 2012

Home Office revises immigration rules for artists following intense lobbying by the arts sector

Only a third of schools provide ‘good’ music education says Ofsted

27 Feb 2012

Too much talk and not enough music in music lessons is affecting quality

ABO and MU explore common ground

27 Feb 2012

A new management / union agreement is set to introduce performance management to orchestras

Live and kicking

06 Feb 2012

Presenting venues will no longer need a local authority licence to put on a live music gig for an audience of 200 or fewer. Deborah Annetts celebrates the culmination of a campaign against bureaucracy

Quick start for music plan

12 Dec 2011

Timetable for the launch of music education hubs raises questions about implementation logistics

A conversation with the BBC

21 Nov 2011

Broadcasting is collaborative. A lot of people are involved in creating it, and many of the best new ideas are born out of dialogue. Mark Bell reveals how arts collaborations come about, and what makes them so effective

Tripping the Light Fantastic

21 Nov 2011

Clare Hearn tells of the logistics of managing an annual event involving naked flames, small children and an un-ticketed audience of 25,000 spectators and participants

Music hubs to drive music education from 2012

An adult's and child's hand on a piano keyboard
21 Nov 2011

Local authorities will no longer be at the heart of decision-making on music education provision

Smoke and mirrors

10 Oct 2011

The Scottish Government’s Spending Review and Draft Budget for 2012/13 contains some difficult news for the arts, both directly and indirectly. Anne Bonnar delves into the detail

Live and kicking

10 Oct 2011

Live events online – particularly live cultural events – are becoming increasingly popular with audiences around the world, and the Roundhouse is at the forefront of this trend. Conor Roche shares their experiences

Jazz orchestra to partner conservatoires

10 Oct 2011

Top music students to gain professional experience at national level through the National Youth Jazz Orchestra

Licence to thrill

19 Sep 2011

Government proposals for the relaxation of licensing laws are set to cut red tape for both professional and amateur arts and entertainment

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