Lobbying

Getting our voice heard in the right political circles to show how voluntary music enriches lives is key to increasing recognition and funding for the voluntary music sector.

Last modified on: 17/05/2012

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Making Music sees communities and individuals flourishing through music making. Our role is to increase awareness of the benefits and advantages of participating in live music making amongst politicians, funders and influential organisations.

Chief Executive Robin Osterley's lobbying diary will give you an insight into the work we do to champion the voluntary and amateur music sector.

Our lobbying diary

Lobbying is one of the most important things Making Music does for its members. We meet regularly with Ministers and senior officials, and are constantly in touch with a number of external organisations informing them of the importance and significance of the voluntary music sector.

Save Yorkshire Music Library Campaign - Leicester Bach Choir

Campaign to stop closure of YLI Music and Drama Service

Making Music is campaigning to overturn the decision to close one of the most important national collections of music in UK, used by thousands of voluntary music groups.