Keynote Workshop 5: Future of Music - Young People

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Gen Z, Generation Alpha and Generation Beta are growing up in a world where music is more accessible than it ever was before. Music is part of our daily lives in short reels, content and passed down through the generations before them. Whether enjoying music at live events or discovering music falling down an internet search hole, music is everywhere. When it comes to educating the next generation of musicians in this brilliant, messy and complicated musical world, how can we ensure that music education at school is still relevant to our young people?

How does this impact our approach to music education and working with young people to teach them the beauty of the diversity of music?

Are certain music genres losing their appeal amongst younger generations?