Youth Music UK has unveiled plans for a two-day music education conference in Scotland on May 17-18, in association with the Scottish Arts Council.

The event at Glasgow’s Barrowlands and the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall will bring together those involved in music-making with children and young people in Scotland. With some of the most influential people in Scottish music education leading a series of presentations and workshop sessions, the conference seeks to explore some of the ways and partnerships which will take Scotland’s music education forward. 

The first day is aimed at anyone involved in working with young people who like Rock or Pop music. It is an opportunity to network with like-minded individuals and educators and discuss why Rock and Pop music is important in education.

The second day explores pre-5s music provision and will, among other topics, look at how music-making can aid a child’s development. 

The Rock and Pop day (May 17) will be supported by an evening concert at famous music venue, Barrowlands. Some of the hottest young rock & roll stars of the future will be showcasing their talent at the event. As well as showing off their individual styles, the bands will be making a point for all young people in Scotland - ROCK & POP MUSIC MATTERS!

‘From Nappies to Napster' is organised by charity Youth Music UK, which facilitates high quality and diverse music-making projects for young people up to the age of 18.

Nod Knowles, Head of Music, Scottish Arts Council welcomed the conference and added: ‘This conference promises to be very informative for all of those involved in youth music provision.  Youth Music (UK) have proved themselves to be tireless champions for young people’s music-making and we are delighted to have them as partners in Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative.’

Christina Coker, Chief Executive of Youth Music UK added, “We are delighted to be working together with the Scottish Arts Council as part of the Youth Music Initiative in Scotland. We see this conference as an ideal opportunity to take forward the initiative - bringing together those involved in inspiring children and young people’s interest in music to enable more opportunities for music-making in Scotland in the future.”

For further information about the conference please contact Emily Foulkes on 020 7908 1069 or download the application form from our website at: www.youthmusic.org.uk