Stand up comedian and musician Bill Bailey has been named as an ambassador for national charity Youth Music.
Bill will join the likes of Myleene Klasse and Goldie in taking on the role for the organisation which provides life-changing music making opportunities for young people.
He said: ‘I’m delighted to become an ambassador for Youth Music. I discovered the joys of music-making as a teenager and music has been a huge part of my life ever since.
‘I can’t imagine life without it and I believe every child should have the opportunity to make music in whatever way they like, whether it’s singing, getting involved in music production or even playing the theremin.’
He added: ‘The music projects Youth Music supports around the country, especially with their focus on children with least opportunity, make a huge difference to thousands of young people’s lives, not just in developing their musicality but in raising their self-esteem and broadening their horizons in terms of what they can achieve in life.’
Youth Music supports hundreds of music projects around the country with current campaigns aimed at encouraging more students to go into music education.
According to the charity, only one percent of A level entries are accounted for music students, a figure which the charity is hoping to change.
Find out more about Youth Music from the charity’s website.
Meanwhile, the charity is hosting its Fresh Thinking breakfast seminar on Wednesday (24 July) morning. The three key speakers include music journalist and radio presenter Pete Paphides, music strategist Chris Price and Radio 1 presenter Jen Long.
They will discuss the latest ways in which young people engage with new music. Viewers can watch the seminar live online at www.youthmusic.org.uk/network from 08:45.
Bill will join the likes of Myleene Klasse and Goldie in taking on the role for the organisation which provides life-changing music making opportunities for young people.
He said: ‘I’m delighted to become an ambassador for Youth Music. I discovered the joys of music-making as a teenager and music has been a huge part of my life ever since.
‘I can’t imagine life without it and I believe every child should have the opportunity to make music in whatever way they like, whether it’s singing, getting involved in music production or even playing the theremin.’
He added: ‘The music projects Youth Music supports around the country, especially with their focus on children with least opportunity, make a huge difference to thousands of young people’s lives, not just in developing their musicality but in raising their self-esteem and broadening their horizons in terms of what they can achieve in life.’
Youth Music supports hundreds of music projects around the country with current campaigns aimed at encouraging more students to go into music education.
According to the charity, only one percent of A level entries are accounted for music students, a figure which the charity is hoping to change.
Find out more about Youth Music from the charity’s website.
Meanwhile, the charity is hosting its Fresh Thinking breakfast seminar on Wednesday (24 July) morning. The three key speakers include music journalist and radio presenter Pete Paphides, music strategist Chris Price and Radio 1 presenter Jen Long.
They will discuss the latest ways in which young people engage with new music. Viewers can watch the seminar live online at www.youthmusic.org.uk/network from 08:45.
