AHRC Hub for Public Engagement with Music Research
AHRC Hub for Public Engagement with Music Research

Policy documents

Explore our Policy Documents for advice on influencing UK government policy around music

These guides, compiled by the AHRC Hub’s Policy Associate Rhys Lawrence in conversation with our Spoke projects and the wider Hub team, provide advice on how to influence UK government policy around music.

‘Government and Music Policy Guidance’ provides a general introduction to the structure of UK government, strategies for following and influencing policy developments, and an overview of key organisations and publications in music policy. It contains advice on how to interact with select committees and all-party parliamentary groups, how to produce and deliver a policy brief, and alternative methods for the communication of policy work. 

The remaining three cover specific policy areas: music and social justice, musical education, and creative health. These more specific documents provide a brief introduction to their respective field, including key ideas and challenges, and lists of useful documents and organisations from which a research project can begin. Wherever a document such as a report, brief or evaluative framework is mentioned in these guides, a link is provided for ease of access.