Digested news with all you need to know about what’s going on in areas affecting amateur music including forthcoming opportunities, campaigns and advocacy, resources, regulatory changes, events and feature stories.

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Social prescribing – what is it and what can it do for my...
Posted on 5 December 2024
How social prescribing and tools like the Joy app can help your music group reach new members and support community wellbeing.Part of the NHS...
Banner for the International Conductors Guild Conference, celebrating its 50th anniversary. The background features the Union Jack flag, with golden ribbons reading 'A Grand Celebration, 50th Anniversary.' The text includes the event details: January 2-5, 2025, London, England, and the International Conductors Guild logo in the corner.
2025 International Conductors Guild Conference
Posted on 28 November 2024
The 50th International Conductors Guild Conference is set to take place in London from 2-5 January 2025. Connect with leading conductors from around...
INCLUDE: Taking steps towards change
Posted on 28 November 2024
Mike Cocke, Secretary of the Luton Choral Society, provides us with an update on his group's involvement with Making Music's INCLUDE...
INCLUDE: The transformative potential of inclusion
Posted on 28 November 2024
Jan Sheward, founder of Cancer United and OutSingCancer choir, gives us an update on her group's involvement with Making Music's INCLUDE...
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Chelsea Opera Group celebrate 75 years
Posted on 27 November 2024
Nigel Tooze, treasurer of Chelsea Opera Group, talks to us about their music group's 75th anniversary.Early in 1950, two young musical...
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Corporate member blog: Biiah
Posted on 27 November 2024
Corporate member Biiah tell us how they can help your music group by supporting their health through singing.As singers and musicians involved in...
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Whitehall Choir launch contemporary music EP
Posted on 27 November 2024
Whitehall Choir have launched an EP of new choral music by contemporary writers, including two premiere recordings.Under the dynamic baton of their...
The Call: where music creation meets artificial intelligence
Posted on 25 November 2024
A collaborative project between artists Holly Hendon and Mat Dryhurst: ‘The Call’ uses AI to merge recordings of 15 community choirs into...
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Find early music concerts in your area
Posted on 25 November 2024
Corporate member Continuo Connect puts historical performances at your fingertips. Discover a world of music. Continuo Connect is your go-to...
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Give Back Friday with Presto Music
Posted on 25 November 2024
Give back to music charities this Black Friday by shopping with Presto Music, who will donate 5% of their earnings to selected charitable...
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Budget news & other campaigning
Posted on 5 November 2024
We have looked at the budget through the lens of Making Music members, and there are a few points to draw to your attention. Orchestra Tax...
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Adopt a Music Creator blog: Coming together
Posted on 5 November 2024
Music creator Finn McLean talks about their collaboration with the Glasgow Community Concert Band as part of Adopt a Music Creator 2024. ...

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