# UK business value of music education

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/uk-business-value-of-music-education
> Updated: 2026-08-15T03:12:49.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

A report from the Royal College of Music indicates that UK business leaders highly value music education for developing essential workplace competencies. In a survey involving 302 business leaders and 2,000 adults, music was identified as a top subject for fostering skills such as creativity, innovation, teamwork, adaptability, communication, and time management.

While 90% of leaders reported that music aids concentration, the research highlights a decline in music education opportunities for children in the UK, noting that participation in music GCSE and A-Level studies has fallen. 

The report also emphasizes the sector’s economic significance, with 49% of British adults identifying music as the UK’s greatest export, surpassing fields such as scientific research, technology innovation, and manufacturing.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-15: Royal College of Music report finds business leaders value music skills

Research from the Royal College of Music shows business leaders highly value music for developing key workplace skills like creativity and teamwork, despite declining music education in UK schools.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/royal-college-of-music-report-finds-business-leaders-value-music-skills

### 2026-08-12: Music rated top by business leaders for workplace skills

A Royal College of Music report finds UK business leaders rank music as the top subject for developing essential workplace skills like creativity, teamwork, and communication.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/music-rated-top-by-business-leaders-for-workplace-skills

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