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INCLUDE: Enriching community through diversity
Posted on 4 March 2024
Mike Cocke, Secretary of the Luton Choral Society writes about how they are embracing diversity to grow their membership.Luton Choral Society has a...
INCLUDE: The Great Bowden Recital Trust's inclusive...
Posted on 26 February 2024
Sue Benson, Managing Trustee of the Great Bowden Recital Trust, tells us about their participation in our INCLUDE programme and their plans to make...
Brass band performing music called Castle in the Sky in concert hall
Adopt a Music Creator blog: A veritable firework
Posted on 26 February 2024
Music creator Robin Fiedler talks about the premiere of their collaboration piece with Regent Brass Band and Camden Brass Band as part of Adopt a...
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User testing research – calling all music group leaders
Posted on 23 February 2024
A trusted concert tour provider is looking for UK-based music group leaders to take part in market research to help them develop a brand-new website...
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Banking for charitable organisations and music groups
Posted on 23 February 2024
The Charity Commission is actively lobbying to improve banking services for the charity sector by asking for your input in the Charity Finance...
The Big Help Out
Posted on 23 February 2024
Here’s an opportunity to get involved with a national event – and recruit some helping hands for your group at the same time!The Big Help...
Martyn's Law/Terrorism Bill Consultation
Posted on 16 February 2024
The Government recently consulted on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) bill now referred to as 'Martyn’s Law,' on the '...
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Corporate member blog: Music inspires us
Posted on 13 February 2024
Piers McLeish, co-founder of ChoirCommunity, shares his thoughts on inspiration ahead of a milestone celebration.Music is humanity’s universal...
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Adopt a Music Creator blog: An outstanding year
Posted on 12 February 2024
Michael Withers, Music Director of the Band of the Surrey Yeomanry, looks back on their year of working with Peter Falconer as part of Adopt a...
Photo of man playing keyboard and members of OutSingCancer choir singing outdoors on a sunny day.
INCLUDE: Fostering inclusivity through music
Posted on 12 February 2024
Jan Sheward, the founder of Cancer United, talks about OutSingCancer choir's participation in Making Music’s INCLUDE programme and their...
Corporate member blog: Music groups dealing with venue tax
Posted on 26 January 2024
VAT Advice, a specialist consultant, offers support to leisure-time music groups managing venue tax.For music groups and organisations, the world of...
the two brass bands sitting on stage with their instruments, music director conducting, during the premiere
Adopt a Music Creator blog: Co-creation
Posted on 21 January 2024
Alan Duguid, Music Director of Regent Brass, reflects on his group's collaboration with Robin Fielder and Camden Brass as part of Adopt a...

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