Jake Bugg holds workshop with 10 young vocalists

21 February 2014

Jake Bugg holds workshop with 10 young vocalists

A group of young singers assembled in the Royal Albert Hall on Monday for a singing workshop hosted by vocal coach Patsy McKay and singer-songwriter Jake Bugg. Read more

Dame Helen Mirren supports National Youth Theatre

The actress has called for support for the National Youth Theatre, describing it as "incredibly important" for aspiring actors from working class backgrounds. Read more

Young people and libraries

The third phase of the Envisioning the library of the future research project has been launched. The report presents the results of two workshops held with young people aged 12-18. Read more

ARVON TEACHER: The time and space to write

Do you teach writing in the classroom but never get the time for your own creative writing? This opportunity, exclusively for teachers, will help you discover your inner writer, and transform the way you teach creative writing back in the classroom. Read more

Warsan Shire

The Young Poet Laureate for London opens her heart and pens an intimate love letter to the capital. In her personal London Story, commissioned by Visit London. Read more

She also shows solidarity with Fahma Mohamed with a poem calling on Michael Gove to involve schools in FGM campaign. Read more

Future Music rising

A documentary that follows six emerging South African bands and artists as they battle it out for a chance to play at the legendary Roundhouse Rising Festival in the UK. Watch here

Oppi: Helsinki Learning Festival discount

The festival is bringing the world’s education community to Helsinki, Finland this April. Book with your AND discount here

Shakespeare Schools Festival

The festivals mark the launch of Shakespeare's 450th birthday year with an event at the Palace Theatre, Southend. Watch here

Should children be banned from museums?

After a child was photographed clambering on a $10 million sculpture at Tate Modern, Ivan Hewett and Dea Birkett debate whether young children should be allowed in museums at all. Read more

Negative stereotypes 'hurting teenage job prospects'

More than two thirds of 14-17-year-olds believe negative portrayals of teenagers in the media are affecting their job prospects, suggests survey commissioned by Demos. Read more

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