Should every child learn an instrument? A group of top pop stars is calling on the government to plough millions into musical education. Some think we should be even bolder.
Ed, Elton, Stormzy: ‘Save our music!’
Perfect pitch: Songwriter Ed Sheeran (right), seen here with Elton John, is campaigning for music funding in schools, training for music teachers, funding for grassroots venues, apprenticeships in music and a more diverse music curriculum in general.