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Four musicians sitting in chairs and smiling at the making music adopt a music creator launch
Posted on 15 January 2024
We’re thrilled to announce the pairings in our 2024 Adopt a Music Creator project!The Adopt a Music Creator project is one of our flagship...
Mr Switch, a DJ, on stage with his turntable and DJ set, with the orchestra in the background
Posted on 1 January 2024
Bradley Wilson, conductor and trumpeter, talks to us about his work with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) as part of their Youth...
Posted on 21 December 2023
The Royal Philharmonic Society (RPS) has opened public voting for its 2024 Inspiration Award – and all your choices are Making Music members!...
close-up of music sheets with students playing, with music director conducting in the background
Posted on 19 December 2023
Music creator Robin Fiedler talks about their first full rehearsal with Regent Brass Band and Camden Brass Band as part of their Adopt a Music...
Posted on 18 December 2023
We’re delighted to begin the countdown to Christmas with an exciting range of Christmas carols performed by our member groups.  Making...
photo of the top of the town hall building
Posted on 12 December 2023
Alison Reeves, Making Music's Deputy CEO, discusses how parish and town councils in England and Wales can support their local music making...
Making Music logo
Posted on 11 December 2023
Your group's listed Making Music Group Representative and Treasurer have been sent notifications advising that the renewals for 2024 have been...
close-up of man's hands stacking coins
Posted on 30 November 2023
Making Music membership fees will change in 2024, to reflect inflation rates and rising costs.From 2024, the Making Music membership fees for both...
Posted on 24 November 2023
Find inspiration for your music group to get involved in and engage with Climate Change.As individuals, our contribution may be small; as groups, we...
Posted on 24 November 2023
Corporate member Take it Away announces its revised scheme which allows musicians (including hobby musicians) to access affordable musical...
Posted on 24 November 2023
The Making Music office – 8 Holyrood Street, London SE1 2EL, third floor – has desk spaces available to rent. This is a friendly,...
Bristol Reggae Orchestra
Posted on 23 November 2023
Members tell us that it’s harder than ever to find the right space for their groups to meet to make music. This is why we’ve been driving...