21/04/2008
One of the most inspiring leaders on creativity and its role in education will be top of the bill at the London International Music Show 2008 in June.
Sir Ken Robinson will be the headline speaker at the music extravaganza's Education Day on Friday 13 June. As well as making a speech, he will be a panellist at the event's Question Time on the future of music education, and take part in other activities with delegates and young people during the day. School parties are welcome to attend Education Day to explore the show and take part in a variety of specially tailored events.
Sir Ken, who is a longstanding supporter of the Music Manifesto, blew the audience away at our State of Play conference in January last year. He called for a re-evaluation of the role of creativity in education to promote all children's capacities to the full. He said: "Creativity is now as important in education as literacy and should be given the same status."
His passionate stance and humorous delivery made his appearance one of the most thought-provoking and entertaining features of the event.
The London International Music Show (LIMS) runs from 12-15 June at the ExCeL venue in London's Docklands. In reality it's four shows in one, comprising the London Guitar Show, Drummer Live, the Sound Recording and Technology show, and Unplugged, focusing on instruments that don't require electricity.
Education Day is being run in partnership with a number of music education organisations, and is targeted at anyone with a passion for music and/or education. It's a chance for music leaders, pupils, students, musicians, parents and individuals to see all the latest music products, instruments and technology under one roof, and take part in education seminars, debates and new learning initiatives aimed at inspiring musicians of all ages and abilities.
You can find out more about Education Day and register you interest in the event by going to www.londoninternationalmusicshow.org and clicking on 'Education Registration'.
If you are considering taking a school or college party to the event, you should also make sure you complete the 'student trips' registration.
For a taster, watch Sir Ken Robinson in action at State of Play.