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IPIA 2026 ‘Creating Change Together’ in Retrospect

On Thursday the 26th of February 2026, we held our annual Inclusive Practice in Action gathering.
The theme of the event was ‘Creating Change Together’ and in-keeping with the theme, the event was hosted in partnership with DrakeMusic. The conference included presentations on inclusive practice as well as discussion groups centred on the issues faced in inclusive practice and performances from young Wired4Music.

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IPIA 2026 ‘Creating Change Together’ in Retrospect

On Thursday the 26th of February 2026, we held our annual Inclusive Practice in Action gathering. The theme of the...

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Details for Youth Led Initiatives Session Announced

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Programme and Speakers announced for Inclusive Action In Practice 2026

We’re thrilled to announce the programme and speakers for Inclusive Practice in Action 2026! For this year’s event we have...

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Tickets now available for Inclusive Practice in Action 2026

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New Leadership: Liz Coomb Appointed Director and Sam Stimpson as Chair of Trustees

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Wired4Music young musicians take the stage at EFG London Jazz Festival 2025

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Innovate 2025-26 projects announced

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Activate Grantees 25-26 announced

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Meet the Emerging Music Leaders 2025 – 2026

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