Learning to play an instrument decreases THE RISK OF AGE-RELATED MENTAL DECLINE as well as hearing loss, according to a number of studies. In fact, many people into their 50's and 60's report positive changes on both their mental and physical states, as well as their overall well-being. There are many misconceptions about LEA... Read More »
According to The Telegraph, "Vinyl-record sales are booming. Last year they hit an estimated 1.2 million increase - the highest for 20 years, and a five-fold increase since 2008. Threatened by seemingly superior technologies, the old discs seemed headed for extinction, but - as with books - it is the soul of vinyl that has been its salvation."
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A fly-on-the-wall series on the Live and Unsigned competition is coming to Sky TV, giving acts another reason to enter the competition! The documentary airing next year, will give an insight into what goes on behind the scenes of the competition.
The series will go beyond the glitz and glamour of the music industry and follow emerging bands and solo acts as they aim for stardom. This raw insight into what it takes to be successful will follow the drama and real life situations of the ... Read More »
The young musician awards programme is now accepting applications for 2015.
The Awards For Young Musicians fund talent across the whole UK solely relying on annual grants. The charity help musically talented young people from lower-income families overcome the barriers they face to progress in their music-making and fulfilling their potential.
In 2014, TAFYM granted £100,000 to 125 successful young musicians, assisti... Read More »
The East Coast Musician of the Year Competition attracts both able students and those in the early stage of their musical development giving the competition its unique status within the regions musical calendar. It enjoys the support of the regions Music Teachers, Schools, Colleges,Local Authorities Music Service Departments and regional orchestras.
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British artist, Luke Jerram has taken the globe by storm with his 'Play Me, I'm Yours' project. Over 1,300 piano's have been set up in cities across the world, inviting musicians to play them. The idea, was initially set up to encourage new musicians to unleash their hidden musical talents.
The project launched in 2008, with a singular pi... Read More »
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... Read More »The world famous jazz musician and composer Gilad Atzmon and brilliant jazz guitarist and vocalist Sarah Gillespie are to play at Wenlock Poetry Festival as well as running a Composition Workshop.
Gilad Atzmon is filling theatres and festivals all over the world and Sarah Gillespie has two critically acclaimed albums to her name. They are both very much in demand. And they will both be in Much Wenlock over the WPF2012 weekend of 13th-15th April!
Sarah (guitar and vocals) and G... Read More »
The competition began 1981 as an international platform for talented young instrumentalists and singers between the ages of 17 and 25. Since then many outstanding finalists have found The Bromsgrove a stepping stone to national and international recognition and success.
Entries are now open for 2015's competition, welcoming instrumentalists and vocalists of all nationalities. You can apply online by filling out the ... Read More »