The London International Music Show 2008

In this clip, Sir Ken Robinson talks about the way in which creativity and intelligence are often seen as mutually exclusive.

“It’s still remarkable to me that most schools don’t treat music or art or dance as seriously as they treat mathematics and English…”

Sir Ken Robinson, Festival Field 13.30

ALL TOGETHER NOW: Sir Ken Robinson is one of the world’s most inspirational thinkers and speakers on creativity, education and the arts.

Hear his case for establishing a global movement for education that recognises different ways of nurturing and promoting human capacity. Using a mixture of analysis, anecdote and humour, Sir Ken will force you to reflect. What contribution could you or your industry make? What are the alternatives? And can the UK lead the way?

There’s a buzz in the place as people are starting to pour through the doors. Amps are warming up, and drum kits are being eyed up! We’ve even heard the Sir Ken Robinson is in the building : )

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