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Midsummer Magic Tour at Lincoln Castle © Britainonview/Alan Chandler
An artist performs at the Midsummer Magic Tour at Lincoln Castle © Britainonview/Alan Chandler
Young Music Entrepreneur 2009
Alex Lavery and Vijay Nair were announced as the winners of the UK and International Young Music Entrepreneur Award 2009, at a ceremony as part of The Great Escape music festival in Brighton, UK.
Latest Incubator activity
The Incubator project is bringing cutting-edge UK music talent to Latin America and developing a network of music producers between both regions. Find out about the recent project activity including Mad Professor, The Kooks and BBC Radio 1 presenter Huw Stephens.
From electronica to jazz, traditional to folk, and classical to indie, we work across all genres of music. The British Council's Music team works with our overseas network of arts managers and partners to plan, resource, deliver and evaluate high-impact arts projects involving professional artists and organisations from the UK. We aim to strengthen the international profile of UK music and creativity, to communicate the diversity of UK society, and to establish long-term partnerships overseas. The Music team also has its own weekly radio show, The Selector, featuring the best new music from the UK.
Children with BBC Symphony Orchestra, courtesy of BBC Advaita
Children with the BBC Symphony Orchestra Selector Radio Advaita
Music Education
Our Music Education resource is a snapshot of education and community outreach work in the UK in the fields of classical and contemporary music.
Selector Radio
The Selector is our weekly two hour radio showcasing the best in contemporary music - check the website for podcasts, videos and audio streams.
Soundpad
An ambitious project aimed at generating a dialogue between the emerging alternative music scenes in India and the UK.
HOW WE WORK
We are a cultural relations agency so our work in music aims to engage with people and audiences all over the world, drawing them into a closer relationship with the UK. You can find out more about how and with whom we work here.
Current Projects
Every year we support a wide range of music projects globally, from collaborative performances and workshops to full-scale music events. Find out about some recent and forthcoming projects
Music Publications and Resources
Looking for information about UK music? You can download British Council music publications, find out about forthcoming UK music events, or check out links to UK music and lifestyle magazines.
Music Education

Find specialist information on music education and community outreach work in the UK in our Music Education resource.
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