Newsflash: BAST’s podcast makes a return to the airwaves this week! After a brief hiatus, BAST’s podcast is back with a […]


New stats reveal shocking decline in number of A-Level music students
Alarm has been raised at the steady decline in the number of students studying music at A-Level. The release of […]

Latest Covid-19 advice and guidance
With lockdown slowly easing, the rules around teaching are changing too. Here’s a rundown of the latest Covid-19 advice.

Stay strong and #fightthefatigue
Singing teachers are being urged to take stock of their mental health and to check in with their colleagues as part of the #fightthefatigue campaign.

Updated guidance on singing and Covid-19
New guidance on singing and Covid-19 has been cautiously welcomed but has also prompted calls for more clarity. For […]

Government guidance on singing and Covid-19
The UK government has released guidance on performing that includes specific recommendations about singing. The lengthy report, Performing Arts: Working […]

Covid-19 financial support – what about freelancers?
Freelancers, especially those shut out from the self-employed income support scheme, need more Covid-19 financial assistance. The government made lots […]

The science on singing and Covid-19
What does the science tell us about singing and Covid-19? The world’s largest association of singing teachers explores the evidence […]