philcastang.bsky.social
CEO at Music for Youth. Showcasing the brilliance of young musicians. MFY Proms|National Festival WWW.MFY.ORG.UK Guitarist made in Camden. Former sound engineer. Cultural manager. Live music, vinyl, art, cooking and quantum mechanics. Writing a book 📖
👤 Joined on 14 November 2024
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@philcastang.bsky.socialI am really excited to share my 50th podcast episode – which sees the return of my 1st guest, music education advocacy superstar Dr Anita Collins. Anita describes herself as an educator, researcher, writer in brain development & music learning but she's so much more than that. Hope you enjoy it!
Show PostWe were sorry to hear that legendary pianist Alfred Brendel has passed away at the age of 94. Alfred Brendel made his Wigmore Hall debut in 1958, and gave many performances at the Hall, including programmes of Beethoven, Mozart, Schubert and more. Our thoughts are with all who knew him.
Show PostArts Council England chief executive Darren Henley has responded to renewed criticism that the funding body prioritises community engagement over artistic excellence, calling the characterisation “skewed” and “exclusive”.
Show PostYou have until midday tomorrow to give to our @biggive.bsky.social campaign bit.ly/BigGiveOUM Help us hit our £10,000 target, we're so close! Support the development of the Clarion accessible instrument, so that young disabled musicians like Ale can explore music. Watch him play with head movement
Show Post😄 Music Leader Bea shares ways musicians can calm any audition nerves with NOYO harpist Holli. ✨Share with 11-25 year-old musicians, and encourage them to apply to join NOYO by 31 March 👉 noyo.org.uk/apply/ #InclusiveMusic #Apply #YouthMusic
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