This document examines the impact of cultural policy on the processes of making music in the UK, cultures and contexts in order to show that the way that music is perceived and valued influences the way it functions in any given context. It argues that we need to develop and implement coherent policies in relation…

The beginning of the 21st Century has so far seen music become more fragmented. There has been a massive growth in manufactured pop with boy-bands such as Westlife, Blue and 5ive providing plenty of squeals of delight from teenage girls across the country. In fact, Westlife set a new record with their first 5 singles…