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Posted on 23 July 2025
Make Music Day takes place each year on 21 June – a global celebration of music making that brings communities together for a day of joy,...
Posted on 22 July 2025
Alison Reeves, Deputy CEO and Manager in Scotland, talks about the 90th anniversary of the National Federation of Music Societies (now known as...
Posted on 22 July 2025
Making Music’s Access and Inclusion lead Alison Reeves, writes about some of the people we met at a Conversations about Music and Autism event...
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Posted on 21 July 2025
As part of Making Music’s 90th anniversary celebrations, we’re speaking to some of our long-standing member groups about their history,...
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Posted on 18 July 2025
Making Music is the UK membership organisation for leisure-time music and is overseen by a board of nine trustees, who are elected by member groups...
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Posted on 26 June 2025
Our Chief Executive recently attended the Beyond 2025 annual conference and reflects on what gives her hope.Where have I been?Barbara Eifler, Chief...
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Posted on 26 June 2025
The Spring Review leaves questions over support for the arts and leisure-time music sector.On 11 June, the Chancellor delivered her Spending Review...
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Posted on 26 June 2025
As part of Making Music’s 90th anniversary celebrations, we’re speaking to some of our long-standing member groups about their history,...
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Posted on 26 June 2025
Ongoing disruptions at CAF Bank which may impact your music group – and what you can do.Making Music banks with the Charities Aid Foundation (...
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Posted on 5 June 2025
The Equalities and Human Rights Commission consultation – your chance to have your say.The Equalities and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) has...
Posted on 4 June 2025
Ann-Marie Knight, Musical Director of the North Herts Ladies Choir, talks to us about the group's very first anniversary.The choir ...
Posted on 2 June 2025
Music creator Charlotte Botterill looks back on her collaboration with Harpenden Barbershop Harmony Club as part of Adopt a Music Creator 2024....