US EditionEd Sheeran writes urgent open letter to Keir Starmer for music education funding
- Ed Sheeran wrote an open letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer requesting £250 million for music education funding, with support from artists like Harry Styles and Elton John.
- The letter highlights a 21% decrease in music provision in state schools, which educate about 93% of U.K. children.
- Sheeran noted that the music industry contributes £7.6 billion to the U.K. economy and emphasized the need for support for the next generation's music careers.
- He urged the government to address issues in music education to protect its future and support creativity and community wellbeing.
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Ed Sheeran backed by UK artists in plea to Keir Starmer for music education funding - The Mirror
Ed Sheeran has been backed by the UK's leading artists like Harry Styles and Stormzy in a heartfelt appeal to the UK government for increased music education funding
Popstar Ed Sheeran has called on the British government to make urgent investments in the musical education of children and young people. "After decades of disassembly of music," he demanded in a letter to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, "the education of music must be brought back to the forefront with immediate and long-term means. This spring, he needed an investment package of 250 million pounds (300 million euros). "Music lessons as luxury""Le…
All children should have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument, finds Superstar Ed Sheeran. He calls on the government of his country to act.Popstar Ed Sheeran ("Bad Habits") has called on the British government to make urgent investments in the musical education of children and young people. After "decades of disassembly of music" the British music education must be brought back to the front with immediate and long-term funding, the 34-…
Save UK Music Education: Ed Sheeran & Harry Styles Leads Music Industry’s Plea To PM Starmer For Emergency Funding
New Delhi: English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, along with over 600 prominent artists, penned an open letter to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the government, urging for immediate, long-term funding for music education in the country. The letter calls for a £250 million inve
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