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MU Members in Wales Invited to Music Education Strategy Meetings on 15 and 16 July

The online meetings will explore under-18 and post-18 music education in Wales as part of UK Music’s strategy for the devolved nations.

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By Chris Walters Published: 11 July 2025 | 4:53 PM
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The first meetings will cover different aspects of music education and skills in Wales. Photo: Shutterstock.

UK Music, the collective voice of the UK music industry, is holding a series of online meetings to help develop its manifestos for music in the UK’s devolved nations. We have been asked to share the details of these meetings with MU members.

The first meetings will cover different aspects of music education and skills in Wales:

UK Music is keen to hear from as many people as possible who work in music education in Wales. MU members can register to attend via the links above.

Future meetings (dates and times to be confirmed) will cover the following issues, also in relation to Wales:

  • Music businesses
  • Performers, songwriters and composers
  • Public funding for music.

 More meetings will be held to discuss similar issues in Scotland at a later date.

For more information or to discuss accessibility requirements, please contact UK Music.

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