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Photo of Welsh Male choir performing at the Royal Albert Hall. The singers are wearing red, black, and blue attire. There is an organ in the background and a pianist and conductor in the foreground
Utterly charmed
Posted on 1 May 2024
Making Music's Co-Chief Executive, Barbara Eifler, reports on her recent experience at the mass Welsh male voice choirs' concert at the Royal...
Three male members of Derwent Brass on stage, laughing and smiling whilst performing Brassed Off at Derby Theatre in red and navy suits.
A brass triumph: Derwent Brass win RPS Inspiration Award!
Posted on 30 April 2024
Chris Leonard, manager of Derwent Brass, discusses winning the 2024 RPS Inspiration Award, programming a 35-show run and the future of brass banding....
members of the northern rose voices performing in a church
Adopt a Music Creator vlog: Collaborative reflection
Posted on 29 April 2024
Janice Summers, co-Music Director of Northern Rose Voices, talks through the start of their creative journey with composer Carla Sayer as part...
Corporate member: Find early music concerts near you
Posted on 26 April 2024
Continuo Connect offers a comprehensive early music listing service, spotlighting both established and emerging talents supported by the Continuo...
Adding voice to OTR - a Making Music campaign
Posted on 24 April 2024
Making Music has joined with almost 40 major music sector organisations, networks and individuals calling for 'voice' to be added to the...
members of the band standing up in front of their instruments during rehearsal indoors
Protecting music-making spaces
Posted on 23 April 2024
Finding a space for music-making is getting harder in many communities. And for some groups, their specific needs make finding a space that suits...
logo of the maestro online
Corporate member blog: The secrets of success
Posted on 10 April 2024
Dr Robin Harrison FRSA, founder of The Maestro Online, talks about the secrets of finding success on your musical path.We all want to discover the...
members of the choir and orchestra on stage, sitting down, ready to being the concert
60 years of Helensburgh Oratorio
Posted on 3 April 2024
Margaret Hastings, Treasurer for the Helensburgh Oratorio Choir, tells us how their group organised their Diamond Jubilee concert.Susannah Wapshott,...
Classical’n’Fries
Posted on 28 March 2024
Barbara Eifler explores how the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment’s unique approach to live events in non-traditional venues could inspire...
Update on Creative Tax Reliefs, Gift Aid and banking for...
Posted on 28 March 2024
Making Music reports on increased rates for Creative Tax Reliefs announced in the Spring Budget. We also discuss the outcome of the charity banking...
Photo of Belvoir Big Band performing with conductor and two singers.
Big band passion in Leicestershire
Posted on 27 March 2024
Jon Jayes, Secretary of the Belvoir Big Band, writes about his band’s passion for performing and supporting charities.I would like to introduce...
Four singers standing and singing from music in a hall
INCLUDE: Diversity and classical music in North Lincolnshire
Posted on 11 March 2024
Marian Pearson, Chair of Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire Concert Society (SNLCS), tells us how they’re revitalising classical music in their...

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