Miriam Steiner
Writer, campaigner
I write about equality, sustainability projects, politics and third sector music education.
PROJECTS
thebadgeronline.com
Badger in controversy
Over 100 people have signed a petition in support of The Badger after a dispute with the Students’ Union about an article.
The Students’ Union allege that last week’s edition was not “signed off in the correct way”.
A Union staff member had concerns over the legality of one article in the paper and felt it should not go to print.
Despite this, the issue was still sent to print.
The editor later sought independent legal advice.
The Students’ Union requested that the edition should not be distr...
renecassin.org
Government introduces “discriminatory” planning policy for Traveller sites
A report from the Traveller Movement has highlighted the harmful, troublesome and at times discriminatory effects of a new planning policy introduced in late August.
The policy does not acknowledge that a Gypsy or Traveller who stops travelling permanently, even for the reasons of education, health or old age, is eligible to apply for planning permission for a Traveller site. This shows a clear misunderstanding by the government of the issues that Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities face in...
network.youthmusic.org.uk
How Rhythmix is helping young people get heard in Parliament
Music has always been political. From the feminism of riot grrrl to the anti-establishmentarianism of punk. The problems many of the people we support are political too.
namih.org
NAMIH Conference Press Release
The National Alliance of Musicians in Healthcare and OPUS Music will be welcoming delegates
to the first ever conference of the National Alliance of Musicians in Healthcare on July 10th at
the Royal Brompton Hospital.
Arts Professional
Transforming young minds
Music-making sessions for young people with mental health issues have had a recognised impact, and commissioning an independent evaluation has enabled the knowledge and experiences gained to be shared, explains Miriam Steiner.
blog.rhythmixmusic.org.uk
“You think it’s all gone and then the music starts": Bridging feelings of isolation for people with dementia in hospital
“You think it’s all gone and then the music... - R...
dcmsblog.uk
#LocalCharitiesDay: Rhythmix Wishing Well - DCMS blog
#LocalCharitiesDay: Rhythmix Wishing Well - DCMS bl...
blog.rhythmixmusic.org.uk
Music in Mind to receive Big Lottery Fund’s Award... - Rhythmix - News
Music in Mind to receive Big Lottery Fund’s Award....
blog.rhythmixmusic.org.uk
Special school music receives support from... - Rhythmix - News
Special school music receives support from... - Rh...
blog.rhythmixmusic.org.uk
UP! Orchestra nominated for SEND music education... - Rhythmix - News
UP! Orchestra nominated for SEND music education.....
sheroesofhistory.wordpress.com
IRINA NISTOR
The stereotypes of film nerds aren’t exactly positive: secretive, obsessive, quiet. But, these are all great traits for someone fighting, in their own way, against a tyrannical regime, wouldn’t you agree?
givingtimes.co.uk
Inspiring Music Charity Rhythmix Nominated For National Lottery Award | Giving Times
Inspiring Music Charity Rhythmix Nominated For Nati...
thebadgeronline.com
NUS National Conference begins with controversy for Sussex delegates | The Badger
NUS National Conference begins with controversy for...
jewishnews.co.uk
Young Voices: Anti-BDS views lead to attack - Jewish News
No country is perfect, and all Governments do have faults, but boycotts are not the way to address problems.