Last night (16 July 2024), Cabinet agreed investment to run one of a new generation of regional music hubs being established across the country launching in September.
The council has been appointed by Arts Council England to offer children in Haringey, Barnet, Camden, Enfield and Islington the opportunity to develop their musical interests as far as they wish, including helping them to begin careers in the music industry.
North London Music Hub will receive £1,796,756 from the Department for Education to co-ordinate music education, plus £578,000 to invest in new musical instruments, equipment and technology.
Led by Haringey Music Service, the consortium of five neighbouring councils will provide high quality music education through diverse partnerships between educational, creative and community organisations.
Cllr Zena Brabazon, Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Families, said:
In Haringey, we are hugely proud of our music service and are delighted to be leading the hub for North London.
Music is a wonderful artform which inspires people everywhere. From the youngest age, it plays a powerful role in the growth of young minds, fostering cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development.
This vital funding will go a long way to helping our talented youngsters and we are extremely proud to be leading this national initiative.
Working closely with our neighbouring boroughs, we will do everything we can to provide these children and young people with the skills as well as the platform to be the best they can.
