Harmesh Gharu

Director of Music || Teacher || Musician || Vocal Coach || Choral Director || 100 Judge on @alltogethernow Series 1 & 2 || all views are my own

[UK Music @UK_Music]

The UK music industry contributed a record £8bn to the economy in 2024 and saw export revenues hit £4.8bn, our new This Is Music report reveals. The report also explores the impact of AI, EU touring and highlights the big challenges facing the sector. https://t.co/kiHUlnlfIh

[Music Teacher @MusicTeacherMag]

Defining your own path in music can be daunting, but it’s truly rewarding. 🎶✨ https://t.co/yg095n6YSl

[Music Teacher @MusicTeacherMag]

NYMOs doubled their reach, welcoming more young people from diverse backgrounds into music this year! 🎶 https://t.co/0wLvzcvdnk

[UK Music @UK_Music]

Good luck to all students receiving GCSE results! The number of students taking GCSE Music in England, Wales & Northern Ireland is up 6.1% year-on-year, yet the overall trend is down 21% since 2015. We are working to buck this trend.

https://t.co/yKIc5i0SUB

[ISM @ISM_music]

New: ISM analysis of GCSE music entries show a 6.1% increase across the UK, building on the 8.7% rise in 2024.

ISM Chief Executive Deborah Annetts says 'The modest rise in entries is proof that interest in music among young people remains strong when opportunities exist.'

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[Harmesh Gharu @H_gharu]

Last night, I watched the @NYO_GB at the @RoyalAlbertHall . They played the epic Star Wars and the cosmic Planets’ Suite.

An inspiring reminder that #musiceducation builds not just great musicians, but confident, creative, resilient people.

#BBCProms #NYO #teacher #music

[UK Music @UK_Music]

Taylor Swift, Charli XCX, Bruce Springsteen, Sam Fender and Dua Lipa helped lure a record 23.5 million music tourists to concerts and festivals in the UK in 2024, UK Music’s new Hometown Glory report reveals. Find out more and read the report here: https://t.co/NNv497vwRn

[Harmesh Gharu @H_gharu]

A #Proudteacher moment watching FletchR fletchR perform at @SpursStadium supporting @Imaginedragons

This is exactly why we need to keep backing #MusicEducation in schools. Talent, confidence, and creativity flourish when given the right opportunities. #LiveMusic #ArtsMatter

[The Ivors Academy @IvorsAcademy]

Just announced: multi-award-winning songwriter and artist @RAYE will receive an Ivors Academy Honour on Thursday 2 October 2025 at the InterContinental London Park Lane.

Undoubtably one of the industry’s most passionate voices, RAYE has consistently championed fairer treatment and recognition for songwriters. From speaking out about the imbalance of power between artists and labels, to highlighting the financial challenges faced by creatives in the age of streaming, RAYE has used her platform to demand greater transparency and fairer pay.

The Ivors Academy Honours recognise creators and music executives who are setting higher standards and driving best practice across the sector.

🎟️ Tickets are on sale – with 50% off for Professional members
🔗 https://t.co/zeojZKbl1d

#IvorsAcademyHonours #RAYE #TheIvors #SongwritersMatter #MusicIndustryChange

[The Irish News @irish_news]

Northern Ireland’s National Youth Choir to close after 26 years as Arts Council axes funding https://t.co/Finu85PdBN

[TeacherGoals @teachergoals]

So true. 🧡

[Ed Sheeran HQ @edsheeran]

"My friends, colleagues and I have signed this letter calling for action from the government to save music education. Read our letter and share this post with your followers (tagging @Keir_Starmer) to help us protect and grow music education in and out of schools. https://t.co/DGuGg7T0Ne

We are at a critical point: a future of no music in state schools, no music teachers to teach, broken instruments and no grassroots venues. As a young music student and aspiring artist, I benefited from opportunities in and out of school to learn & grow. Unfortunately, after decades of defunding and de-prioritising, music is no longer a right for all children - it’s a luxury for only a few. Music is key to the UK economy, wellbeing & mental health, communities and young people’s dreams. Talent is everywhere across the UK - I saw it when I visited cities across England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. But not all young people have the same opportunities – and we want to change that" - Ed x

[Music Teacher @MusicTeacherMag]

Nurturing young songwriters' creativity is a joy, especially when it's key to so much more 🎤 https://t.co/5yI5QDtJfd

[Music Teacher @MusicTeacherMag]

Wizdom Layne, the new deputy director of Sound Connections, considers what tensions exist between the music industry and music education sector, and asks what steps we might take to give all young people access to a wide a range of opportunities https://t.co/56kFKyU25z

[Music Teacher @MusicTeacherMag]

Major study reveals playing an instrument or singing is linked to good cognitive health in later life https://t.co/nqiGGsujQG

[Music Teacher @MusicTeacherMag]

In our latest quick tips column, @dgillthorpe shares advice on creating a thriving singing culture in secondary schools https://t.co/RLYncMxweQ

[Help Musicians @HelpMusicians]

“Music is a serious career. People creating music work incredibly hard and have very difficult schedules."

Help Musicians charity sees huge rise in requests for help 👇 https://t.co/47oStJwffS

[UK Music @UK_Music]

UK Music calls for support for music education after closure of university music department.

Read here: https://t.co/IX6PPa8Asd

#TalentPipeline #MusicEducation

[South Asian Heritage Month @SAHM_UK]

🪔✨ Happy Diwali to everyone celebrating today!

#Diwali #FestivalOfLights 🌟

[Classic FM @ClassicFM]

Why choirs are so important.

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran told @stmaryletower about his musical beginnings in a church choir, and his lasting love of choral singing. ❤️