Ed Sheeran launches UK music education charity

Global superstar Ed Sheeran has launched a UK-focused youth music charity with the aim of increasing industry and government support in development and education. The Ed Sheeran Foundation is poised to address inequalities in music education, particularly in underserved areas.

It has already partnered with 18 schools and grassroots organisations, impacting over 12,000 young people.

“Music education has shaped who I am. I’ve always enjoyed playing music, and it’s led to some of the best moments of my life,” Sheeran says.

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