The government yesterday launched a new initiative - the Music Manifesto - which aims to offer a "strategy for music education", whatever that means. There's going to be a website, that much is sure, and not just a website, but a "living, interactive resource" - so that's good. Either way, the Music Business Forum, the MPA, PPL, BPI, EMI and MTV are all supporting the initiative, which is lovely.
Speaking at the launch of the Manifesto at Abbey Road Studios yesterday EMI's Government Affairs VP Sara John told reporters: "The idea is that by pooling our collective resources and adding some strategic focus and leadership we can make more of an impact".