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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...
people singing and playing ukuleles in a library
Posted on 14 November 2023
The North West Ukulele Project and Ukulele Buddies have collaborated with the Atkinson and Southport library to launch a free ukulele lending library...
singers on stage standing in a semi-circle, being led by the conductor
Posted on 6 November 2023
The London Oriana Choir (LOC) will be celebrating its milestone 50th anniversary throughout its 2023/24 season with an exciting, action-packed...
Posted on 5 November 2023
Music creator Georgina MacDonell Finlayson talks to us about her double collaboration with the Shenstone Singers and Shenstone Roses...
people standing in a church singing from sheet music
Posted on 1 November 2023
Labrador Events, in partnership with the Royal School of Church Music (RSCM), raised almost £10,000 with a 24-hour livestreamed concert of...
Posted on 29 October 2023
Understanding image copyright may seem daunting, but learning how to use and properly credit photos found online can help ensure that your group...
Posted on 25 October 2023
Ian Hope, friend of Chipperfield Choral Society, writes about the farewall concert for their Musical Director (MD) of 32 years, Delia Meehan.For...
Posted on 20 October 2023
We’re delighted to be partnering with Making Music to share Map a Muso: a new tool to connect orchestras, choirs and ensembles with...
members of the choir throwing sheets of music in the air
Posted on 19 October 2023
Michelle Devon, member of the Exeter Festival Chorus and Axminster Choral Society, talks to us about how her music groups accepted her as Michelle....
Posted on 9 October 2023
Making Music, the UK’s membership organisation for leisure-time music groups, has announced the winners of the 2023 Making Music Awards. ...
Posted on 29 September 2023
Corporate Member Naxos is the leading classical music streaming service. Browse through our searchable library of millions of tracks, which includes...
Posted on 29 September 2023
Jonathan Owen, Chief Executive of the National Association of Local Councils, introduces the organisation and explains the vital role parish and town...