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The UK Government has launched “Turn It Up: Our Plan for Music”, a new national strategy setting out its vision to support, grow and strengthen the UK’s world-leading music sector.

The report outlines a range of priorities designed to ensure the UK remains at the forefront of global music, with a strong focus on innovation, skills, grassroots music, exports and harnessing new technologies to drive future growth.

MusicFutures is delighted to be recognised within the strategy, featuring as a case study in the report’s Innovation section, “Unleashing the power of the UK’s cutting-edge creativity.” The case study highlights the role MusicFutures is playing in bringing together industry, academia, technology and creative talent to explore new approaches to music innovation and support the future of the sector.

Richard Koeck, Director, MusicFutures said:

“We welcome the Government’s recognition of MusicFutures in its new national plan for music. It is a powerful endorsement of the role that place-based research, innovation and partnership can play in strengthening the music sector.”

The inclusion of MusicFutures in the Government’s Plan for Music reflects the growing recognition of the importance of research, innovation and cross-sector collaboration in ensuring the UK remains a global leader in music.

MusicFutures looks forward to continuing to work with partners across industry, academia and government to develop new ideas, support emerging talent and help share the future of music through innovation.

Read the Government’s “Turn It Up: Our Plan for Music” report here.