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 Music Creator 2023.
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Post date: Friday, 23 February 2024 - 3:23pm
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.
Selected participants will be paid £100 in return for one hour of their time on an online meeting platform. This can be carried out from the comfort of your own home or workplace. Daytime and evening slots will be available on various dates in March.
Post date: Friday, 23 February 2024 - 3:12pm
The Charity Commission is actively lobbying to improve banking services for the charity sector by asking for your input in the Charity Finance Banking Survey.
There has been a lot of press coverage recently about banking for the charity sector, and we know from speaking to members that finding good quality bank accounts and services is becoming increasingly difficult.
Post date: Friday, 23 February 2024 - 11:00am
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 Out is back for its second year on June 7th - 9th, helping to drive volunteers to organisations and groups across the UK. Could this be the perfect opportunity to recruit new volunteers and expand your music group's reach into the local community?
Post date: Friday, 16 February 2024 - 10:56am
The Government recently consulted on the Terrorism (Protection of Premises) bill now referred to as 'Martyn’s Law,' on the 'standard tier' of premises (those with a capacity of 100-799) before it goes to parliament.
This consultation has now closed
Post date: Tuesday, 13 February 2024 - 4:23pm
Piers McLeish, co-founder of ChoirCommunity, shares his thoughts on inspiration ahead of a milestone celebration.
Music is humanity’s universal language, a form of artistic expression which probably dates back to the start of our development as a species. Considering music’s power to inspire us, it is no wonder that it has also been used to affect social change.
Post date: Monday, 12 February 2024 - 3:39pm
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 Music Creator 2023.
Post date: Monday, 12 February 2024 - 1:22pm
Jan Sheward, the founder of Cancer United, talks about OutSingCancer choir's participation in Making Music’s INCLUDE programme and their efforts to break down boundaries and become a more inclusive and diverse choir.
Post date: Friday, 26 January 2024 - 11:49am
VAT Advice, a specialist consultant, offers support to leisure-time music groups managing venue tax.
For music groups and organisations, the world of tax and finance should seemingly be simple – charitable status equals zero VAT. Groups are often under the threshold themselves and don’t find that their practices are ‘VATable’. However, much like an intricate composition, there are surprises and exceptions when transacting with other suppliers and businesses, such as for venue and room hire.
Post date: Sunday, 21 January 2024 - 2:57pm
Alan Duguid, Music Director of Regent Brass, reflects on his group's collaboration with Robin Fielder and Camden Brass as part of Adopt a Music Creator 2023.
