UK study sheds light on severe obstacles musicians with disabilities face

by: Sami Weisband Oct 24, 2020 While inclusivity has garnered much needed societal traction in the last decade, the topic still flies wildly under the radar at times—often remaining undetected in many sects of the music industry. “Reshape Music,” a recent study conducted by Youth Music and Take it Away Consortium, has shone a spotlight …

Disabled Musicians Face “Significant Barriers” to Music Education, New Study Shows

The new “Reshape Music” study from Youth Music and the Take it away Consortium reports key disparities in industry access for disabled musicians in the UK, including in music education and instrument sales. Researched via a national survey, it is the first study of its kind to specifically look into the experiences of disabled people …

UK chancellor suggests that musicians should find alternate jobs amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

by: Sami Weisband Oct 9, 2020 Much like the United States, the United Kingdom is experiencing a devastating unemployment crisis. In response to increasing unemployment numbers and economic deficit, the UK’s government has launched multiple economic plans to offset job losses, leaving creative fields without extra funding, including the music, arts, and nightlife industries. In …