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The Arts Council England review – your chance to have your...
Posted on 8 April 2025
The Arts Council England review – your chance to have your say.The UK government is currently undertaking a review of Arts Council England (ACE...
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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...
Your chance to talk about music education: full review of...
Posted on 22 October 2024
The Department for Education calls for evidence as it reviews the current schools curriculum in England — your chance to advocate for music in...
Could national planning policy help secure spaces for music?
Posted on 25 September 2024
Alison Reeves, our Deputy Chief Executive, talks about our response to the Government’s consultation on national planning policy and considers...
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...
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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...
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Consultation on Terrorism Act open until 23 June
Posted on 9 June 2023
Last year, the government consulted on what it was then referring to as Protect Duty, which has resulted in a draft bill – the Terrorism (...
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May elections 2023: ask your local council to help your...
Posted on 10 April 2023
In May, there are local elections in some parts of England (4 May), and in Northern Ireland (18 May). When your local candidates come knocking, you...
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New classical music performance tariff from PRS includes...
Posted on 15 February 2023
Following extensive consultation, PRS for Music has announced its revised live classical music tariff, effective from 1 September 2023Making Music,...
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Making Music to receive Arts Council England funding
Posted on 7 November 2022
Making Music is delighted to be one of the organisations to receive funding from Arts Council England's £43.5 million investment from April...
Responding to recent consultations on culture across...
Posted on 25 August 2022
Making Music joins advisory group of the Commission on Culture and Local Government (England) and responds to budget consultation on funding for...
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Making Music responds to the Commission on Culture and...
Posted on 15 August 2022
Making Music was delighted to be a part of the advisory group of the Commission on Culture and Local Government in England, chaired by Baroness Lola...

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