PAST EVENTS

Message of SUPPORt: WMC 2023

Hon Prime Minister, Rt Hon Mr.Rishi Sunak MP, Endorses Our Conference on Music and Intelligence!

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that we have received official support from the Honourable Prime Minister of Great Britain,Rt Hon Mr. Rishi SunakMP, for this year's conference on "Music and Intelligence"!

This endorsement is a tremendous honor and a testament to the significance of our most recent event. The Prime Minister's recognition underscores the importance of exploring the intersection of music and intelligence, and we are grateful for the encouragement to continue our mission.

A Heartfelt Thank You to the Prime Minister:
We extend our deepest gratitude to the Right Honourable Prime Minister for supporting our cause. The endorsement not only adds prestige to our conference but also highlights the commitment to fostering discussions on the transformative power of music in enhancing intelligence and creativity.

Snippets: WMC 2023

Music And Intelligence

The recent conference on music and intelligence brought together brilliant minds from

various fields, including neuroscience, psychology, musicology, and artificial intelligence.

The conference highlighted ground-breaking research and discussions on the profound

impact of music on human intelligence and cognitive development.

Key takeaways from the conference include:

Cognitive Benefits of Music: Renowned researchers presented compelling evidence on how

engagement with music, whether through listening or playing instruments, enhances

cognitive functions. This could include improved memory, increased attention span, and

heightened emotional intelligence.

Therapeutic Applications: Experts explored the therapeutic potential of music, discussing

how it can be utilized to aid individuals with neurological disorders, such as Alzheimer's and

Parkinson's disease. The conference showcased successful case studies where music

interventions significantly improved the quality of life for patients.

Technological Innovations: The intersection of music and artificial intelligence was a focal

point, with discussions on how AI is revolutionizing music composition, production, and

even personalized music recommendations. Attendees learned about cutting-edge

technologies that are pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the realm of musical

creativity.

Educational Implications: The conference addressed the importance of integrating music

education into mainstream curricula, emphasizing its positive effects on children's overall

cognitive development. Speakers highlighted successful programs and initiatives that are

making a difference in schools worldwide.

Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration: The conference fostered collaboration between

researchers, musicians, educators, and technologists, encouraging a holistic approach to

understanding the intricate relationship between music and intelligence. The

interdisciplinary nature of the discussions promised exciting advancements in the coming

years.

Overall, the conference left attendees feeling inspired and hopeful about the future,

envisioning a world where the transformative power of music plays a central role in

enhancing human intelligence, well-being, and creativity.

An outline of World Music Conference 2021: Colin Touchin, British Conductor, Advisor

Enabling children to grow into self-aware, self-confident, skilful, and enterprising adults has always been a high ambition of great teachers and a challenge for all involved in education. During the last century in particular, music teachers and mentors have realised their uniquely advantageous position to unlock imaginations, guide youthful spirits and encourage future generations to explore self-expression, developing their talents and techniques, sharing their inspirations and creations, and growing in artistry and humanity. Yet alongside these golden opportunities are too many stories of the disturbed, abused and even abandoned children, each of which is deeply regrettable. As the last two years have caused the world to search for new means to communicate effectively, there has sadly also been an increase in the estrangement of the young through the very technology which can otherwise be the means to guide, teach and elevate their young lives. We all now are in need of revitalisation of our efforts to nurture the young, refreshment of our ambitions for them, and re-thinking of our policies and processes.

This Conference is one of many initiatives, each of them essential in the 21st century: its purpose and remit are equally high in ambition. It is now equally vital that practitioners can join online to share and discuss, to plan and propose how we can safeguard and enhance the development of the next generation, and how these formative adults can in turn rebuild the standards of social interaction which are evermore necessary on our evermore widely globalised planet.

Sruthi Ramakrishnan, FRAS

“This topic could not be explored at a more relevant time – with the pandemic attributing to a more sedentary lifestyle for many school children and social exclusion/isolation (and ultimately poorer mental health), the following rise in obesity is no surprise. So how does the WMC come in? To deliver patient-oriented care in the healthcare field, we are always looking for an evidence basis to support clinical practice; I hope that this conference sparks conversation and inspires further research into the use of music in obesity prevention and management. If there is a scientific basis for a certain practice, people will be more likely to implement these changes to their routine, inducing healthier and happier living. We must not underestimate the power of music!”

WMC 2022 COMPETITIONS

Age 4-9

Age 10-14

How does music make you happy and healthy? We'd love to see your amazing drawings!

Email your submission to: info@worldmusicconference.co.uk by 10th October 2022, 12pm BST for the chance to win awesome prizes!!

Age 10-14

How does music make you happy and healthy? We'd love to read your amazing poems!

Email your submission to: info@worldmusicconference.co.uk by 10th October 2022, 12pm BST for the chance to win awesome prizes!!

Age 8-16

How does music make you happy and healthy? We'd love to hear your amazing singing!

Email your submission to: info@worldmusicconference.co.uk by 10th October 2022, 12pm BST for the chance to win awesome prizes!!

Want to enter?

Email your submission to:

info@worldmusicconference.co.uk (click the image to open an email)

by 10th October 2022, 12pm BST

for the chance to win awesome prizes!!

PRIZES TO BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY

The UK National Commission for UNESCO is proud to support this year’s World Music Conference and the important mission of its 6th event - to promote the impact of music on weight-related child health. James Bridge, Chief Executive and Secretary General, UK National Commission for UNESCO:
We warmly commend the organisers & participants in supporting this global movement about the influence of music on health and its powerful potential to communicate these ideas positively.
"UNESCO's role is to help build understanding between people and countries, and the World's Music Conference clearly contributes to this goal."

PAST EVENTS

PATRONAGE RECEIVED FROM unesco uk

Message of SUPPORt: WMC 2023

Snippets: WMC 2023

Music And Intelligence

snippets: WMC 2021

music enhancing linguistic skills in children

music enhancing linguistic skills in children

music enhancing linguistic skills in children

music enhancing linguistic skills in children

music enhancing linguistic skills in children

Panel Discussion

Music Performance

Music Performance

Music Performance

Music Performance

Music Performance

snippets of WMC 2020

Safeguarding musicians' wellness

Social impact of musical engagement with young people

Impact of music on mental health

Watch day one of the WMC 2020

Watch day one of the WMC 2020

Watch day two of the WMC 2020

Watch day one of the WMC 2020

Watch day two of the WMC 2020

snippets of WMC 2019

Summary of events covered by WNTV

Summary of events covered by WNTV

Attendee interviews

Summary of events covered by WNTV

BCC Performance Snippet

BCC Performance Snippet

snippets of WMC 2017

Summary of events covered by WNTV

Summary of events covered by WNTV

Summary of events covered by WNTV

Performance compilation

Summary of events covered by WNTV

Summary of events covered by WNTV

An outline of World Music Conference 2021: Colin Touchin, British Conductor, Advisor

PREMIERE

8th annual world music conference schedule

YOUTUBE pREMIERE - saturday, 6TH dECEMBER 2025

9th Annual Virutal World Music Conference

Sruthi Ramakrishnan, FRAS

WHY ATTEND?

Attending the conference will allow you to:

WMC 2022 COMPETITIONS

Age 4-9

Age 10-14

Age 10-14

Age 10-14

Age 10-14

Age 10-14

Age 8-16

Want to enter?

6TH ANNUAL WORLD MUSIC CONFERENCE

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