In 2025, Ed Sheeran launched a foundation to widen access to music education; it says its support for 18 schools and grassroots organisations is reaching 12,000 young people across the UK
The foundation’s ambitions go beyond helping children find an interest in music. It also aims to develop practical skills and open up pathways into the wider music business including songwriting, production, performance and apprenticeships. For some children, a music lesson can start something much bigger than learning to play an instrument. It can offer confidence,…
