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2 March 2010

Making Music Matter: Music Education Strategy for London 2010-2012
Earlier this week, the Mayor of London launched a new Music Education Strategy 'Making Music Matter' for London. The Strategy establishes a 2-year dedicated music education programme to improve the provision of music education by brokering relationships, conducting research and producing advice for the music education sector in London.

2 November 2009

London Culture and 2012 Open Meeting
An opportunity for cultural organisations and practitioners in London to learn about the latest plans for cultural activities related to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and to understand how to get involved.

24 November 2008

Access and excellence - Boris Johnson outlines key priorities for culture to 2012
The Mayor has outlined his vision to enhance Londoners' experience of arts and culture in the capital with the publication of Cultural Metropolis. His plans include better provision in the outer boroughs, measures to improve music and art education and a drive to reduce red tape and to support creative and grassroots talent.

June 2008

"London culture and 2012" returns
The London Cultural Consortium has published a second "London culture and 2012" guide for cultural organisations interested in the 2012 Games.

Museums libraries and archives setting the pace
Over 40 museums, libraries and archives in London are celebrating the Olympic Handover, Paralympic handover, and the launch of the Cultural Olympiad.

Legacy Trust funding for Big Dance
A big expansion of the Big Dance activities and events across London.

High Street 2012
Revitalising the streets that will host the final stages of the 2012 Olympic Marathon.

2012 inspiring sport and fitness
Sport England has published a radical new strategy.

Olympic training camps coming to London
96 London sporting facilities could host international teams and athletes in 2012.

New Director for culture
Mayor Boris Johnson has appointed Munira Mirza his new Director for culture.

London the world cultural capital
The capital outperforms New York, Paris, Tokyo and Shanghai.

Leap in visits to London attractions
Visits to museums, galleries and other attractions grew in early 2008.

Creating a learning culture
Two new programmes boosting culture and creative learning at London schools.

31st January 2008

Message from the Chair: culture and 2012
The 2012 Games have major potential to benefit culture in London. The challenge for all of us in London's cultural sector is to help deliver over 2008 to 2012 the most creative and colourful programmes of cultural projects and events ever seen in the capital.

Consortium launches London culture and 2012 guide
The London Cultural Consortium has launched London culture and 2012, a guide to the cultural programmes being developed to help celebrate the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. London culture and 2012 is aimed at organisations and practitioners who want to help stage or to be part of the cultural programmes.

A lasting legacy for 2012
English Heritage has released A Lasting Legacy, an action plan for ensuring that England's historic environment has a full role to play throughout the Cultural Olympiad and the 2012 Games, and in the years that follow.

MLA counts down to the Cultural Olympiad
The Museums Libraries and Archives Council has outlined its plans for preparing for the Cultural Olympiad in 2008.

Uncovering the past of the Olympic site
The Olympic site in the Lower Lea Valley has been revealing its diverse heritage during archaeological investigations in advance of the development.

Conference: the Cultural Olympiad and young people
Four Greens and Urban Futures are holding a one-day Cultural Olympiad conference on how arts and sport can make a real difference to young people, especially those from disadvantaged communities.

Consortium holds Open Meeting
170 attendees heard about the Consortium's activities and other 'big picture' developments for London culture in 2007, and contributed their ideas for the future.

First ever national survey of voluntary arts
You are invited to contribute to the first ever national survey of amateur arts groups in England.

Arts Council England investment strategy unveiled
Arts Council England will invest £536million in regular funding to arts organisations in London, and £7million to support the Cultural Olympiad.

Sport is worth billions to London
Sport England research finds that sport-related activity was worth £2.4 billion to London's economy in 2005.

Abolition of slavery: new listings
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced new protection for a number of historic buildings and monuments linked to the slave trade.

Sport and London's BAME communities
Sport England, the Mayor of London and Sporting Equals are developing a sport & physical activity plan for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities in London.

New proposals for the Fourth Plinth
Anthony Gormley, Anish Kapoor and Tracey Emin are among the six shortlisted artists for the next Fourth Plinth commission in Trafalgar Square.

Ebb and Flow, the Thames Gateway internet forum
The Heritage Lottery Fund has launched an internet forum to capture the lives, land, seascapes and history that form the rich heritage of the Thames Gateway.

Heritage Counts 2007
Heritage Counts 2007 is the sixth annual survey of the state of England's historic environment.

12th November 2007
London Cultural Consortium website launch
The London Cultural Consortium launches its new website today. The website provides an insight into the work of the Consortium and will house a growing store of news, information and publications. It will underpin the Consortium’s work to help cultural organisations get maximum benefit from the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.


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Home About us Cultural Metropolis Culture and London 2012 News Sign up Events and meetings Publications Contact	News Many of these stories appear in our free email newsletter. To receive the newsletter, please fill out the sign-up form. You can browse our latest stories below. Click on each title to view the full story. 2 March 2010 Making Music Matter: Music Education Strategy for London 2010-2012 Earlier this week, the Mayor of London launched a new Music Education Strategy 'Making Music Matter' for London. The Strategy establishes a 2-year dedicated music education programme to improve the provision of music education by brokering relationships, conducting research and producing advice for the music education sector in London. 2 November 2009 London Culture and 2012 Open Meeting An opportunity for cultural organisations and practitioners in London to learn about the latest plans for cultural activities related to the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and to understand how to get involved. 24 November 2008 Access and excellence - Boris Johnson outlines key priorities for culture to 2012 The Mayor has outlined his vision to enhance Londoners' experience of arts and culture in the capital with the publication of Cultural Metropolis. His plans include better provision in the outer boroughs, measures to improve music and art education and a drive to reduce red tape and to support creative and grassroots talent. June 2008 "London culture and 2012" returns The London Cultural Consortium has published a second "London culture and 2012" guide for cultural organisations interested in the 2012 Games. Museums libraries and archives setting the pace Over 40 museums, libraries and archives in London are celebrating the Olympic Handover, Paralympic handover, and the launch of the Cultural Olympiad. Legacy Trust funding for Big Dance A big expansion of the Big Dance activities and events across London. High Street 2012 Revitalising the streets that will host the final stages of the 2012 Olympic Marathon. 2012 inspiring sport and fitness Sport England has published a radical new strategy. Olympic training camps coming to London 96 London sporting facilities could host international teams and athletes in 2012. New Director for culture Mayor Boris Johnson has appointed Munira Mirza his new Director for culture. London the world cultural capital The capital outperforms New York, Paris, Tokyo and Shanghai. Leap in visits to London attractions Visits to museums, galleries and other attractions grew in early 2008. Creating a learning culture Two new programmes boosting culture and creative learning at London schools. 31st January 2008 Message from the Chair: culture and 2012 The 2012 Games have major potential to benefit culture in London. The challenge for all of us in London's cultural sector is to help deliver over 2008 to 2012 the most creative and colourful programmes of cultural projects and events ever seen in the capital. Consortium launches London culture and 2012 guide The London Cultural Consortium has launched London culture and 2012, a guide to the cultural programmes being developed to help celebrate the 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. London culture and 2012 is aimed at organisations and practitioners who want to help stage or to be part of the cultural programmes. A lasting legacy for 2012 English Heritage has released A Lasting Legacy, an action plan for ensuring that England's historic environment has a full role to play throughout the Cultural Olympiad and the 2012 Games, and in the years that follow. MLA counts down to the Cultural Olympiad The Museums Libraries and Archives Council has outlined its plans for preparing for the Cultural Olympiad in 2008. Uncovering the past of the Olympic site The Olympic site in the Lower Lea Valley has been revealing its diverse heritage during archaeological investigations in advance of the development. Conference: the Cultural Olympiad and young people Four Greens and Urban Futures are holding a one-day Cultural Olympiad conference on how arts and sport can make a real difference to young people, especially those from disadvantaged communities. Consortium holds Open Meeting 170 attendees heard about the Consortium's activities and other 'big picture' developments for London culture in 2007, and contributed their ideas for the future. First ever national survey of voluntary arts You are invited to contribute to the first ever national survey of amateur arts groups in England. Arts Council England investment strategy unveiled Arts Council England will invest £536million in regular funding to arts organisations in London, and £7million to support the Cultural Olympiad. Sport is worth billions to London Sport England research finds that sport-related activity was worth £2.4 billion to London's economy in 2005. Abolition of slavery: new listings The Department for Culture, Media and Sport has announced new protection for a number of historic buildings and monuments linked to the slave trade. Sport and London's BAME communities Sport England, the Mayor of London and Sporting Equals are developing a sport & physical activity plan for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities in London. New proposals for the Fourth Plinth Anthony Gormley, Anish Kapoor and Tracey Emin are among the six shortlisted artists for the next Fourth Plinth commission in Trafalgar Square. Ebb and Flow, the Thames Gateway internet forum The Heritage Lottery Fund has launched an internet forum to capture the lives, land, seascapes and history that form the rich heritage of the Thames Gateway. Heritage Counts 2007 Heritage Counts 2007 is the sixth annual survey of the state of England's historic environment. 12th November 2007 London Cultural Consortium website launch The London Cultural Consortium launches its new website today. The website provides an insight into the work of the Consortium and will house a growing store of news, information and publications. It will underpin the Consortium’s work to help cultural organisations get maximum benefit from the London 2012 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.