DaleDiva wins the Don't Stop Believing Grand Final!
The sassy ladies from Derbyshire have been crowned Don't Stop Believing champions! After weeks of hard work, dedication and hours upon hours of rehearsing (in supermarket aisles), DaleDiva - a Making Music member organisation - walked away as the very first winners of Don't Stop Believing. | 7 September 2010
The deadline for New Music 20x12 is 1 October, so there's still time to get your applications in for this call for the commissioning of 20 new works, each lasting 12 minutes - to celebrate the exceptional talent and creativity of the UK's musical community. The programme supports the creation of new music across all genres and will put new music centre stage at the Cultural Olympiad. The winning pieces will be debuted and performed in 2012 and beyond - and all will be played on BBC Radio 3. | 7 September 2010
Does singing make you smile? Then help us spread the joy of singing by taking part in 123sing! and raise money for a great cause while you're at it! There is still plenty of time for you to host a singing activity or event over the weekend of 1, 2, 3, October 2010. There are already 31 events around the UK on the 123sing! map — don't miss out! | 23 August 2010
Press release
Voluntary Arts England supported by Arts Council England presents the epic awards, an award scheme designed to recognise and shine a spotlight on the excellent work taking place within the 50,000 voluntary and amateur art and craft groups operating throughout the country. Nominations open now. | 23 August 2010
How accessible are arts and culture activities in Wales? Have your say
The National Assembly for Wales's Communities and Culture Committee has launched an inquiry into the accessibility of arts and culture in Wales and is calling for evidence from interested parties. The committee will examine areas such as the geographic spread of arts venues; the range of activities that take place; access and funding and the impact the Welsh Government's budget for 2011-12 will have on the industry in Wales. Interested parties are invited to submit written evidence by Friday 24 September 2010 to Community.Culture.comm@Wales.gov.uk. | 23 August