March 02nd, 2022

​FIRST APPG FOR MUSIC EDUCATION MEETING OF 2022 HELD

The first session of the APPG for Music Education of 2022 took place on 1 March. 

​The meeting took place virtually and was well attended by politicians and the music education sector with just under 90 attendees in total. The meeting was chaired by The Earl of Clancarty.

Presentations were delivered by:

• Georgina Burt, England Development Manager, Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG)
• Deborah Annetts, Chief Executive, Incorporated Society of Musicians
• Phil Castang, Director of Creative Learning & Engagement at Bristol Beacon, Chair of the Music Education Council (MEC) 

access the APPG Minutes here

read Georgina's speech in full

READ DEBORAH's SPEECH IN FULL

read phil's speech in full