Perth Festival of the Arts has joined with other local arts organisations as well as pupils to call for Perth and Kinross Council to reverse its decision to cut the Instrumental Music Service.

https://www.perthfestival.co.uk/Council-called-to-reverse-cuts-to-Instrumental-Music-Service

Let the Children Play – Protect Instrumental Music in Perth & Kinross!

Young musicians in Perth & Kinross have taken a stand against devastating cuts to the Instrumental Music Service (IMS), which threaten access to music education for hundreds of children. Led by Eva Seba, they have gathered over 5,000 signatures in a petition urging Perth & Kinross Council to reverse the decision.

These cuts—totalling £227,000 over three years—have already resulted in fewer music instructors, new fees for Central Music Groups and Music Camps, and the withdrawal of IMS tuition from several primary schools. A Freedom of Information request has confirmed a worrying drop in participation, with numbers in Central Groups falling sharply since these charges were introduced.

Music changes lives. It nurtures confidence, discipline, and creativity. Yet, opportunities for young musicians are being stripped away without proper consultation. Alongside other local music organisations, Perth and Kinross Music Foundation is calling on the Council to reverse these cuts before more young people miss out.

How can you help?
If you believe every child deserves the chance to play, please contact your local Councillor today and urge them to restore funding for instrumental music. Let’s stand together and ensure that music remains at the heart of our community.

#LetTheChildrenPlay #SaveMusicInPKC