This February the annual Association of British Orchestras (ABO) conference was at The Glasshouse, Newcastle, a fantastic place for our Scotland Manager and Deputy CEO Alison Reeves to share thoughts and discussion on how to support all orchestras to flourish.
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Post date: Wednesday, 26 February 2025 - 2:02pm
Post date: Thursday, 20 February 2025 - 10:00am
It’s time to celebrate the creativity, dedication, and innovation driving leisure-time music! Nominations are now open for the 2025 Making Music Awards, and we’re excited to unveil new categories that reflect the diverse ways people bring music to life in their communities.
From forward-thinking projects to exceptional volunteers, these awards recognise the individuals and groups whose efforts make a real difference. If you know someone who deserves recognition or want to showcase your group, now is your chance to give them the spotlight they deserve.
Post date: Thursday, 6 February 2025 - 8:47am
Dr Kathleen Cronie, Music Director (MD) of Loud & Proud, discusses potential effects of menopause on the singing voice.
Post date: Thursday, 30 January 2025 - 4:13pm
2025 will see changes to the role of Companies House in regulating the UK business environment.
Changes coming into effect in 2025 will mean company directors will be required to have their identities verified. This will affect any organisation that is registered with Companies House. Typically for our members this will include
Post date: Wednesday, 22 January 2025 - 1:37pm
Corporate member VIMA tell us about the incredible learning opportunity they have on offer for young music-makers.
VIMA (Virtuoso International Music Academy) is an immersive seven-day opportunity for students to come together and learn with world class professionals and like-minded students. As well as exceptional musical training, the students also have a great time socially, enjoying the sports and social facilities of historic Winchester College and experiencing boarding life in the UK's oldest school.
Post date: Thursday, 16 January 2025 - 5:18pm
Helen Evans, Finance Director at Making Music, recently attended the Charity Tax Group’s annual conference. Representatives from the HMRC Compliance Team were present and attendees were invited to submit questions.
Corporation Tax
On your behalf, we asked why charities with exempt and low levels of income were asked to complete Corporation Tax (CT) returns.
Post date: Wednesday, 18 December 2024 - 4:39pm
Another day, another Making Music member event – one you can be part of.
Well, I could, as I play the cornet! Though anyone can join as a singer in the choir part of the Big Wind Christmas Orchestra & Choir.
So what happens?
On a Sunday before Christmas, following a call-out on social media and via the group’s mailing list, hundreds of wind instrument players, singers and percussionists come together in an outdoor location in London to play Christmas music for three hours to passers-bys whilst raising money for charity.
Post date: Wednesday, 18 December 2024 - 11:53am
Making Music is delighted that two of our members, and a conductor of a member group, have been nominated for the 2025 Royal Philarmonic Society (RPS)’s Inspiration Award.
Post date: Tuesday, 17 December 2024 - 3:02pm
Barbara Eifler experiences the London Gay Men’s Chorus 'Christmas Bop' winter show at the Queen Elizabeth Hall.
Making Music member groups come in all shapes and sizes, and this is one of the largest and best-resourced ones. I already knew they had over 200 in the chorus (and 400+ on the waiting list!), but nonetheless experiencing those massed voices live is something else.
Post date: Tuesday, 17 December 2024 - 10:16am
Sue Benson, Managing Trustee of the Great Bowden Recital Trust, gives us an update on their group's involvement with Making Music's INCLUDE programme.
