Xenia Horne

Country Durham children's confidence soars in music sessions - BBC News bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

We are proud to have played a part in the 60 successful years of Head Start, a program that has changed the lives of over 40 million children and their families. We look forward to 60 more years of success thanks to the support of champions like @TomColeOK04, @rosadelauro, @SenatorCollins & @PattyMurray!

The brilliant @gurriersband bring the 2025 @britishmusicbiz @sxswlndn to an incredible close!

🎉 #mfynationalfestival25 is nearly here! From 10–12 July, we’re bringing the energy to 3 iconic Birmingham venues: 📍 Symphony Hall 📍 Jennifer Blackwell Space 📍 CBSO Centre Expect bold brass, showstopping orchestras, pop, folk & more! 🎶 🎫 mfy.org.uk/get-involved/n…

Revealed: 5,000 English nature sites at risk under Labour’s planning proposals theguardian.com/environment/20…

I’m really looking forward to teaching at the Folkworks Summer Sessions at @glasshouseicm in July! Book your tickets now for what I’m sure will be a brilliant few days of music making and fun. theglasshouseicm.org/whats-on/folkw…

The truth is that the current system of protections doesn't really protect nature. For example, blocking new houses 10km away from a forest does not help protect stag beetles in Britain. The law needs to change if we want to protect nature instead of protecting protections.

"Imagine flattening an irreplaceable grade I listed building like the Royal Albert Hall, replacing it with karaoke machines in various towns and then telling the public this is a ‘win-win’ for architecture and music" theguardian.com/environment/20…

As part of First Light Festival’s Sundown Events, poet and writer Brian Bilston performs live at The Seagull Theatre! 🎟️ Limited tickets remaining — book now! 👉 firstlightlowestoft.com/event/brian-bi… #FirstLightFestival

Reconnect with nature under the starry skies of the Suffolk countryside at Life Arts' Back to Nature Recharge Break—happening this weekend! Discover more and book! 👉 thesuffolkcoast.co.uk/things-to-do/e… #Suffolk

PRS Members' Day is live now, tune in at prsformusic.com/agm #PRSMembersDay

"I have just spent the week at the Edinburgh International Children’s Festival, surely one of the most joyous theatre festivals on the planet" - so says @lyngardner in @TheStage. Glad you enjoyed it Lyn cos joy is certainly the word we'd use. thestage.co.uk/opinion/childr…

We often say this but we know it resonates with all of the independent #shopkeepers in #Shrewsbury & beyond 🕴️Please keep on supporting us - despite everything that is being done to make coming into town an absolute pain 🧐 Our sincere thanks to ALL our customers 👍

Introduced to the UK at the start of the 1900s, the European edible dormouse (also known as the European fat dormouse) has a long history of being eaten, and is now considered a pest by some. discoverwildlife.com/animal-facts/m…

The programme for 'Trauma Informed Practice', the first webinar in our new Trauma Informed Care Webinar Series, is now live! This webinar introduces the topic and highlights lived experience perspectives. View the programme: bit.ly/4dp9wXP #RCPsychTraumaInformedCare

Are you wondering how you can help fight against the changes to Access to Work? 📝 Write a letter to your MP and help us #ProtectAtW There's even a template for you to use.👇 docs.google.com/document/d/1b4…

#LunchtimeListening Fred Wesley and James Brown’s backing band, The New JBS, deliver a timeless lesson in the history of funk. See them live on 24 November by booking at unionchapel.org.uk/venue/whats-on… #NowPlaying youtu.be/CVmF44FsRGM

#MusicJob North Yorkshire Music Service is seeking Harrogate Music Centre Ensemble Instructors. buff.ly/5J2Qt6Y

First bird of my day: the chirping sparrows greeting June, reminding me I share a wall with some friendly feathered dinosaurs and their just-fledged babes. #FirstBirdOfMyDay #WhatsYours