Everything you need to know about commissioning (online event)

About the event:

Does your group want to work with a living composer to commission a new piece of music but have no idea where to start or whether it is even an achievable goal?

In this event we will be exploring the different ways that groups can go about commissioning a new piece of music and the things to think about before you start. We will be joined by representatives from groups who have approached commissioning in a variety of different ways to hear their experiences and advice for groups that want to do the same.

We will also be talking about Making Music’s Adopt a Music Creator scheme, how to apply and the changes being made for 2026.

Guest speakers to be announced closer to the time.
 

We'll talk about:

• How to go about finding a copmoser to work with and other practical steps to consider
• How to take part in Making Music's Adopt a Music Creator scheme
• Making sure your the process is fair and accessible
• Hearing about the expereince of groups who have commissioned in the past
• Anything else that comes up on the topic!

There will be an opportunity to ask questions during the event.

There will be a short break during the event.

Who this event is for: Everyone is welcome to attend this event, but it will be especially useful for committee members of group's that are interested in commissioning new music, and particularly applying for Adopt a Music Creator.

Cost: FREE

We will be using Zoom to host the meeting, and will email you the joining link two days and again two hours before the event is due to start.

Please read the event information below before reserving your place.

Event information: 

• This event will be mainly discussion-focused
• Questions will be taken via the chat function at this event
• Automated closed captions (subtitles) will be available at this event. If you require live captioning, please contact us to request this

Expected event schedule:

• 5.00pm: welcome and how we will use the Zoom features
• 5.05pm: updates from Making Music
• 5.10pm: event topic
• 6.00pm approx: short break
• 6.10pm: event continues
• 7.00pm: finish

Timings may vary on the day.

Recording information:
We do plan to record this event.
•    We will announce at the beginning of the event if a recording is being made and what it will be used for
•    We will usually record in speaker view, meaning only people who speak will be recorded
•    If you speak, your image and voice will be captured in the recording
•    Attendee names as displayed in a Zoom meeting will not be captured in the recording
•    If you do not want your live image to be captured, you may turn off your camera during the event. However, please be aware that if you do, your name will be displayed in place of your image, unless you have uploaded an image to your profile in Zoom
•    Breakout rooms will not normally be recorded
•    Your comments in the chat box will not form part of the recording
 

By booking a place and attending this event, you consent to being recorded in this way.

Inclusivity statement:
We aim to make our events as inclusive as possible. If you have any particular accessibility requirements or if there is anything else we can do to help make the event a better experience for you, please let us know.

Cancellation policy:
Making Music reserves the right to cancel an event due to low attendance numbers, adverse weather conditions or other circumstances which make it no longer possible to run the event.