New Fund for Music Education in London

Mayor Boris Johnson has announced a new music charity, which will raise £2m by March 2012 to boost music education for children in London. The charity, The Mayor of London’s Fund for Young Musicians, will provide children who have significant musical talent and commitment, with outstanding opportunities. Four hundred children, aged 7-11, across the 33 London boroughs will be awarded music scholarships and will be selected on the basis of commitment, talent and financial need.

The four-year scholarships will provide the selected children with an outstanding chance to progress their music education, with small group instrumental tuition, access to instruments and Saturday music school, individual mentoring and regular performances. There will also be the opportunity for around 10,000 children, up to the age of 18, to enhance their music education by working alongside professional musicians.  

To find out more about this charity, go to www.mfym.org.uk.