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17 Feb 2022

NYMAZ’s Annual SEND Music Network Gathering, 2022

Saturday 19 March 2022, 10am - 4.30pm Merchant Taylors’ Hall, Aldwark, York YO1 7BX We’re delighted to present another SEND Music Network Gathering this March, at the beautiful Merchant Taylor’s Hall in York! Between now and 25 February we are offering you an Early Bird Ticket price, which you won’t... more...

08 Feb 2022

FUNDING IN DIGITAL IS INSTRUMENTAL TO FUTURE OF MUSIC EDUCATION

Full report available here: Connect: Resound Summary Report by NYMAZ - Issuu Digital innovation can help overcome inequality in music education but requires investment, according to youth music charity NYMAZ. In a report published today, the charity says that strategic funding and support for digital innovation is instrumental if the... more...

02 Feb 2022

Music Makers: Just Be Yourself

Written by Rosie Bergonzi I really enjoyed the process of writing the song ‘Just Be Yourself’. The brief was to ‘celebrate’ so I felt sure this song would work well. It’s both a song and an activity, as it can be personalised to each child. It can encourage young... more...

19 Jan 2022

Welcome to Early Years Month

Happy new year! We wanted to kick off 2022 in style, so for the next month here at NYMAZ we’ll be celebrating all things Early Years. Between now and 19 February, you can look forward to guest blogs, new resources and fresh content every week, all to help you start 2022 with... more...

04 Aug 2021

Going to a Virtual Concert!

The Virtual Big Sing 2021 (VBS 2021) took place on June 21 2021, it was an online music concert where thousands of children tuned in on YouTube to watch their favourite celebrities perform for them live! The event was presented by Mark De-Lisser, who is the vocal coach for the singers on The Masked... more...

20 Apr 2021

NYMAZ Launches Connect: Resound Learning Festival

Free event for music education sector to explore and celebrate remote learning 17 - 21 May, sign up for sessions at www.connectresoundfest.org.uk Youth music charity and digital pioneer NYMAZ is launching a free, week-long festival for the music education community to come together, share learning and celebrate success. The... more...

26 Jan 2021

NYMAZ launches call for submissions to Connect: Resound Remote Music Learning Festival 2021

Music teachers, academics, Hub managers and music education firms invited to share their innovative practice, case studies & perspectives We are thrilled to announce that we will be hosting the Connect: Resound Remote Music Learning Festival 2021 for music education professionals from 17 to 21 May 2021. We are now launching a call for... more...

01 Dec 2020

Guest Blog: Steph Halsey-NYMAZ Intern

Hi! My name is Steph and I’m currently working towards a Masters in Music at the University of Hull. After graduating from the Royal Northern College of Music, I explored a range of careers including marketing, venue management, and even became a campaigns and democracy coordinator! Whilst these were... more...

05 Jun 2020

Black Lives Matter Statement and Resources

“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Martin Luther King Jr. Following on from our social media post earlier this week regarding Blackout Tuesday, the NYMAZ team have compiled a list of articles, websites, donation platforms and resources that we have found practical,... more...

11 May 2020

Testing… testing… is anyone out there?

Don’t fear, we’re still here! Save the date, Rural Fest 2020 WILL be taking place on the 21st of June. But, in line with the uncertainty of future regulations, we’ve decided to take things digital. Hello! We are Rural Fest 2020, an exciting new project led by a team... more...