Becoming a member of UK Music’s MAP (Music Academic Partnership) earlier this year, we entered the UK Music Awards, under the OCEM (Outstanding Contribution to Engagement through Music) strand.
UK Music is the collective voice of the UK’s music industry representing and bringing together all sectors to collaborate, campaign, and champion music. MAP is a collaboration between educational institutions and the membership of UK Music Ltd, and the annual awards shine a light on individuals and organisations making a positive, inclusive impact on people or communities through music.
Doya and Yve from the Higher Rhythm board went over to the event in Manchester on 21st October and were over the moon to be presented with the award .
Receiving awards is always good, and we’ve received quite a few over the years that we’ve been very proud of. Receiving awards from respected organisations such as UK Music, the lead voice of our industry is even better; however, what beats even that is receiving an award from UK Music for something that is quite literally our core mission… engaging people through music is one of the main reasons that we exist as an organisation, so much so, that this is even ‘hard-coded’ into our company objects.
This award is therefore really special for us, as it feels like recognition for what the Higher Rhythm sets out to do, every day, every year. We are immensely grateful to UK Music for valuing what we do and presenting us with this award.
