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MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 1d

🎶 Empowering women & non-binary artists in jazz! Tomorrow’s Warriors’ Big Give appeal will double every donation to create new opportunities.

www.musiceducation.global/c/community/...

#SupportTheArts #Jazz

MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 1d

🌍 WOMEX 2026 heads to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria! From 21–25 Oct, the global music community reunites where cultures meet — Europe, Africa & Latin America.

Read more:
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#WOMEX2026 #WorldMusic

MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 1d

🎵 Elevate your choir’s training! Get 30% off RSCM’s Voice for Life workbooks.

Learn more:
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#ChoralMusic #RSCM

MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 2d

🇬🇧 Sir Nick Gibb calls for music to stay “central to a great education” at the launch of Elemental, a new digital platform supporting school music teaching across the UK.

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#MusicEducation #EdTech #Elemental #UKSchools #ArtsInEducation

MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 2d

🕊️The International Music Council honours Gaza Sings: Voices of Steadfastness and Hope with its 2025 Musical Rights Award —recognising the project’s inspiring work empowering young people in Gaza through music.

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#GazaSings #MusicForChange #MusicalRights

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MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 2d

🎓 Singapore’s Yong Siew Toh Conservatory (NUS) launches Asia’s first PhD in Music Practices — merging artistic creation with scholarly research.

Applications open until 31 Oct 2025.

Read more: www.musiceducation.global/c/events-new...

#MusicEducation #PhD #Singapore #YST #Research

MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 4d

🎤 Just Sing — a growing community where music builds confidence, belonging, and joy 🎶

www.musiceducation.global/c/community/...

#JustSing #CommunityMusic #TrinityCollegeLondon #SingingTogether

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MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 4d

🇮🇩 The Big Gig 2026 lands in Bali!
Join music educators worldwide for creative workshops and certification — plus an optional gamelan day 🎶

www.musiceducation.global/c/events-new...

#TheBigGig2026 #MusicEducation #bali

MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 4d

🎵 Now open for booking!
The Oxford Cello School 2026 welcomes cellists of all ages for an inspiring summer in Oxford 🎻
Join masterclasses, chamber coaching, and performances in an international, supportive setting.

🔗 Learn more:
www.musiceducation.global/c/community/...

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MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 6d

🇬🇧 Jess Gillam MBE named President-Elect of the Independent Society of Musicians for 2026–27, succeeding Gabriella Swallow in April 2026. 🎷✨

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#JessGillam #ISM #MusicLeadership

MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 6d

🎶 The Aga Khan Music Awards names 22 finalists ahead of its first UK edition this Nov with the EFG London Jazz Festival. Winners to be announced 4 Nov at London’s Southbank Centre. 🌍✨

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#AgaKhanMusicAwards #MusicFestival

MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 6d

🇬🇧 Southbank Centre x TikTok: Crescendo Accelerator @southbankcentre.bsky.social

A new programme to modernise classical music and support 10 UK creators with mentorship and exclusive access to Southbank Centre.

🎻 Apply by 30 Oct 2025
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MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 6d

🇬🇧 Youth Music CEO Matt Griffiths to step down after 13 years

Matt Griffiths will leave his role as Chief Executive of Youth Music this December after leading the charity’s mission to make music accessible for all young people.

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MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 7d

🎵🇬🇧 ABRSM welcomes six emerging composers to its 2025–2026 Writing for Music Education Mentoring Programme — supporting diverse creative voices and shaping the future of music education. 🌍✨ @ABRSM

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MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 8d

🇮🇳✨ Milapspace — a new digital home for Indian arts in the UK!
Created by Milap, the Liverpool-based charity, it connects artists, educators, and audiences in Indian music, dance, and culture. A vibrant space for learning, collaboration, and creativity. 🎶💃

🔗 www.musiceducation.global/c/community/...

MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 8d

🎹 The Journal of Piano Research has launched its first online issue, featuring new studies on piano practice, teaching & performance. 🎶

🔗 musiceducation.global/c/community/new-journal-of-piano-research-launches-first-online-issue

MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 8d

🇭🇰 Hong Kong Performing Arts Expo 2026 opens its global call for artists & companies! 🌏

📅 9–13 Oct 2026 | Apply by 12 Oct 2025 (HKT)

🔗 musiceducation.global/c/events-news/hong-kong-performing-arts-expo-2026-launches-global-open-call

MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 8d

🎶 Hal Leonard teams up with Solid State Logic (SSL) to make pro-level studio tools more accessible to musicians, teachers & creators. 🎛️

🔗 musiceducation.global/c/north-america/hal-leonard-teams-up-with-solid-state-logic-on-new-way-of-working

MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 12d

🇬🇧 RSCM launches a special Hymnpact! Christmas campaign 🎄
Schools can get a 4-month subscription for £19, with carols, original songs & festive resources.

👉 www.musiceducation.global/c/schools/rs...

Code: HYMNPACT4CHRISTMAS

#Hymnpact #ChristmasMusic

RSCM launches Hymnpact! Christmas campaign for schools | MUSIC:ED

The Royal School of Church Music (RSCM) is offering schools a four-month Hymnpact! subscription for just £19.00 this Christmas, with new carols and festive resources included.

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MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 12d

🌍 Sing Up Day returns on 25 March 2026!
This year’s song celebrates resilience, courage, and growth — bringing schools and choirs worldwide together in song. 🎶 @singupfoundation.bsky.social

www.musiceducation.global/c/all-compet...

#SingUpDay2026 #GlobalSinging

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MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 12d

🎶 Music China 2025 brings 1,600+ exhibitors to Shanghai this October.
📍 15–18 Oct | Shanghai New Int’l Expo Centre

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#MusicChina2025 #Shanghai

MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 14d

🎼 HKBU opens the Mr & Mrs Chan Hon Yin Hall at its Creative Hub — featuring an 11m curved LED screen for performances, talks & community events.

More: www.musiceducation.global/c/asia-pacif...

#HKBU #CreativeHub

MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 19d

🇬🇧 Tomorrow’s Warriors announces a new leadership team, with women now 83% of senior management and 67% from the global majority—marking a new era for the UK jazz charity.

www.musiceducation.global/c/career-opp...

#Careers #Jazz #MusicIndustry

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MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 21d

🎹 Oxford Piano Festival

Bringing young talents together with world-renowned pianists, the Festival inspires through artistry, collaboration, and excellence.

www.musiceducation.global/c/summer-hol...

#OxfordPianoFestival #ClassicalMusic #Piano

MUSIC:ED @musiced.bsky.social · 22d

🎶 Winchester College invites boys aged 7–9 to Be a Quirister for a day at their Open Morning on 4 October 2025. Step into centuries of choral tradition and experience singing with this historic choir.

More info: www.musiceducation.global/c/open-days-...

#Choir #Winchester #MusicEducation