BBC launches new initiative to teach children about classical music

20 June 2014

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BBC plans primary school classical music campaign

The BBC has unveiled 10 pieces of music that it hopes will inspire children in primary schools to learn more about classical music. The pieces include works by Beethoven, Stravinsky, Handel and Holst. Read more

Call for councils to lead youth employment schemes

The government should hand over responsibility for youth employment schemes to local authorities in order to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment or training (Neet), council leaders have said this week. Read more

Insights: Theatre of Sound

Join Sound Intermedia as they explore the history of sound design from its inception to the present day. Book now

Barbican Young Poets 2014-15

A poetry workshop and community for budding young writers, which gives you the chance to create, craft and perform poetry and spoken word. Starting in September, workshops take place every fortnight on Wednesday evenings at the Barbican Centre. Read more

Art Matters

Newham’s Annual Schools’ Art Exhibition will explore the power of art and creativity across the curriculum. For more information download the PDF below.

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Baldwin's Nigger Reloaded

Artist Barby Asante works with 15 young people to research, develop and create a 21st Century re-enactment and response to the film, 'Baldwin's Nigger'. Read more

Brent Dance Month 2014

Brent Dance Month (BDM) is back with listings of dance classes and workshops across the borough for all ages and levels of ability, specifically programmed performances, events and workshops unique to BDM. Read more

NEW! Young Creators

Fancy experimenting with art through science and with science through art? Aged 14-19 and looking for opportunities to be creative and develop new skills? Join this project now

‘Too many people are excluded from culture’

England’s new culture secretary Sajid Javid has used his first keynote speech to call on cultural institutions to do more to engage with ethnic minorities and people from low income backgrounds. Read more

Music lessons as a child could improve your brainpower for life

Researchers found that children who undertook early musical training were better at quickly processing and retaining information and problem solving. The controlled study using functional MRI brain imaging was undertaken by researchers at Boston Children's Hospital. Read more

Thinking is the New Rebellion

To celebrate the end of ‘The only Way is Ethics’ project, young producers have designed an event to give a taste of all they have learnt. The day will include debate, conversation and creative exchange to demonstrate how the arts and heritage can work together to showcase the powerful political and social voices of young people. Book now

Change for a tenner

A series of 6 talking, drinking and meeting events designed to bring people together to find change on many levels; celebrating the messy, awkward and beautiful art of social change in 2014. Read more

Outdoor education initiative to target disadvantaged young Londoners

My Hindleap is designed to help 100,000 young Londoners, particularly those with disabilities or from low-income backgrounds, to access outdoor education over the next ten years. The initiative will be delivered at Hindleap Warren, London Youth’s outdoor education centre. Read more