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Phil Castang MBE
@philcastang.bsky.social
CEO at Music for Youth. Showcasing the brilliance of young musicians. MFY Proms|National Festival
WWW.MFY.ORG.UK
Guitarist made in Camden. Former sound engineer. Cultural manager.
Live music, vinyl, art, cooking and quantum mechanics. Writing a book 📖
Music for Youth Proms sound check always brilliant fun for a former sound engineer like me! Such a great sounding hall. Excitement at maximum. #MFYProms25 #music #MusicEduction #MusicforYouth
November 10, 2025 at 11:14 AM
Kate Bush released 'The Red Shoes' 32 years ago on this day, November 2, 1993.
November 2, 2025 at 3:05 PM
This is a must read. 👇
A powerful story reinforcing the importance of equity of opportunity in the music industry.

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
From pop producer to activist: Robin Millar on the barriers disabled people still face
He made his name with chart-topping hits – now the Scope chair wants to change how society sees disability
www.theguardian.com
September 7, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Great to be at the #MUConference
Observing all the workings of the @wearethemu.bsky.social in action.
July 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
This 👇
#theartsandmindscampaign
Every child should have the right to study and enjoy the arts.

#ArtsAndMinds #TheArtsAndMindsCampaign
July 16, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Sting at Cardiff Castle what a brilliant gig.
June 28, 2025 at 10:29 PM
This is brilliant. Talking Heads share a new video for Psycho Killer.
faroutmagazine.co.uk/talking-head...
Watch Saoirse Ronan in Talking Heads video for 'Psycho Killer
Talking Heads have unveiled a new video for their classic track 'Psycho Killer' which stars Irish actor Saoirse Ronan to celebrate their 50th anniversary.
faroutmagazine.co.uk
June 6, 2025 at 7:19 AM
I just heard an American tourist say “You have to remember, their salads are not like our salads”. And there you have it. This simple sentence sums up the difference between Americans and the rest of the world. 🌎 Our salads are indeed very different.
May 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
From seeing the Pixies yesterday in Brixton to The Great Day (community) Choir today. It’s all good. #bathmusicfest
May 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Pixies @o2academybrix were surf guitar amazing last night.
May 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM
Become Music for Youth’s new chair of trustees 👇

www.mfy.org.uk/about/vacanc...
Vacancies | Music for Youth
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May 2, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The trickle down effect of haute couture is a great example of why we need boundary stretching art. The The Devil Wears Prada. What an amazing show. Hats of the the fabulous cast. A massive shout out the the incredible house band, down in the pit but loud and proud. Vanessa Williams = legend
April 19, 2025 at 7:50 AM