The Musicians' Union says that if the proposed cuts go ahead they could cause ‘serious long-term damage to the musical ecosystem in Scotland.’
The next Music & Drama Education Awards will take place on 12 February 2026
The free event will take place on 4 July, presented by Professor Nate Holder and featuring YolanDa Brown, Jay Phelps and Annemarie Anang.
Following campaigning efforts by the Musicians’ Union and across the music industry, Midlothian Council has rejected proposals which would have seen their instrumental music service cut by 60%.
The National Concert Band Festival (NCBF) has launched an initiative to support young composers writing for school big bands
