Musician, learner and anti-racist educator | Interim Head of Leicestershire Music | Trustee @mectweets | Parent Governor | Love noise | Turn it up
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Have you ever thought about becoming a trustee? @mectweets are recruiting - come and join us at MEC, we are looking for individuals that want to make an important contribution to music education across the UK.
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The Why Music festival is back on the 25th and 27th June 2024! Get your free tickets now 🙏🏾 eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-why-m…
‘In a civilised society, the majority view will prevail. Some people must learn how things are done.’
My question is How much has really changed?
50 years ago this week, South Asians at Leicester's Imperial Typewriters factory went on strike to demand respect and dignity at work — confronting the racism of their bosses and the unions that failed to support them.
My latest piece for @tribunemagazine
tribunemag.co.uk/2024/05/the…
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Exciting news! We're part of a new generation of Music Hubs, providing children & young people across Leicester / Leics with the opportunity to learn & create music. @ace_national @ace_midlands @educationgovuk @DCMS #MusicHubs #ACEsupported #LetsCreate bit.ly/LMHub24
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Join @mectweets and @N8Holder next week for the launch of 'If I Were A Racist' 📖
The book explores the issue of racism in music education, delving into the complexities of the topic through personal anecdotes and academic research.
🔗Book now: musicmark.org.uk/events/book…
ALT Text at the top and bottom reads: Book Launch Event: 'If I Were A Racist' With Nate Holder. Online (Zoom), Tuesday 30th April 2024: 6pm. Free event with the Music Education Council. A photo of Nate Holder is in the centre, with a circle either side of the image. Text in each circle: 'An essential read for addressing racism in our schools' and 'Watch a live interview about the book's intentions'.
Perfect addition to my collection. Thank you @pedestrian1998. Fabulous partnership project with @LeicsMakeMusic @MaxWheeler #GrimeOpera #Opera #rap #Leicester
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We're hosting the official book launch on Zoom for @N8Holder 's new book 'If I Were A Racist' on 30th April at 6pm. To hear Nate talk about the book with MEC Trustee @SJagdevPowell sign up here for your free ticket. musiceducationcouncil.org.uk…
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Upmost respect to the Uncles of today, the real community heavyweights of that past era who mobilised, resisted, defied and fought back the violent and systemic racism from the streets #Defiance
Will be worth watching… Channel 4 orders 'landmark' doc on British Asian struggle - Televisual televisual.com/news/c4-order…
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This week we chatted with the inspirational @SJagdevPowell interim Head of Service for @LeicsMakeMusic for our 4th #WomensHistoryMonth interview!
Read the full interview here:
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This! ⬇️ Available to pre-order now
Hey friends 📚
I'm thrilled to share that my book 'If I Were A Racist’ will be released on the 30th April 2024, and is now available to pre-order! It's a reflection on music education and how racism manifests in teaching and learning.
nateholdermusic.com/post/new… #musiced #racism
Join @mectweets for the next seminar on Race and Music Education.
Why are we still talking about the same issues around race and music education 10 years on?
Join me and my fantastic panel to hear more: musiceducationcouncil.org.uk…
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Thrilled to announce that last night @MEHEMuk UpRising! Resource Balloon WON the Music Mark *Talk into Action* award 2023! Congratulations Ben and all Hub partners!#MMConference2023 🥇
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Random Access Memories - Drumless Edition, November 17th 2023
Pre-order now, daftpunk.com/
Come and join @mectweets today for this exciting seminar. Find out more about AI in music education and what this means for the sector #AIMusicEd #MusicEd #Education #AI #musiceducationcouncil
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Great day working with @MEHEMuk at the ‘Building an inclusive curriculum’ conference. Great to catch up so many lovely teachers, colleagues and friends #inclusive #musiced #conference #MEHEM2023
Great day today, meeting so many wonderful teachers at the @leicsmakemusic #SecondarySymposium. Great sessions from Mark Phillips @EnglishCadence, @i_can_compose and Sharon Durrant. What an informative and inspiring day of #CPD! #MusicEducation #Music #leicsmakemusic
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#MusicJob Leicestershire Music Hub @LeicsMakeMusic is seeking an Independent Chair. ow.ly/BLHm50OzKQc