Keynote Workshop 1: Music Education

Which keynote theme has sparked your curiosity? Bring your thoughts and ideas to your chosen workshop as we get the conversation started.

From cuts to higher and further education courses particularly in Colleges of Humanities and Social Science, cuts to local authority budgets impacting music officers and community spaces, the increase of people interacting online and virtually rather than in person, and the continuation of a cost of living crisis, there are many factors impacting music education in the coming years. What are the key factors that may impact music education in the next 5 years?

Are there opportunities for music educators across the UK given our current circumstances in music and education?

Are there partnerships with charities, social enterprises and community groups that could thrive under these conditions?