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Election time! What could the party manifestos mean for leisure-time music groups?

You’ve probably had your fill of campaigning already, but let me enthuse – or alarm – you by briefly looking at the parties’ mani

Guest Blog: Want to improve your skills and confidence as a performer and develop as a musician?

The Certificate is a new one-year programme developed by Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance, in partnership with the

Whistling martians

Fresh off our society’s 60th Jubilee concert at The Royal Northern College of Music, our return from Easter break brought us an unexpe

Angus Allnatt Charitable Foundation Fund

 

The Fund supports charitable organisations that help young musicians aged 13-25 particularly those at the beginning of a professional career.

Funding is available for expenditure costs associated with projects. Due to the volume of applications received, applicants are advised to submit a proposal, or give notice that they intend to do so, at least six months in advance.

Applications should be made in writing to the Angus Allnatt Charitable Foundation.

Brexit: what could it mean for your group?

Making Music took no stance on Brexit prior to the referendum, nor afterwards.

Take part in the UK Live Music Census by 31 May

One more month to contribute to a fantastic research project currently underway: the Live Music Census.

Making Music is looking for new Board members

Making Music is looking for new Board members and any member of a full member group can stand by filling in

Make Music Day on 21 June is taking off!

This international celebration is about everyone making music for everyone, opening up their musical doors and showcasing all the

Big Lottery Fund – Reaching Communities

 

Funding for ideas that make positive changes in communities e.g. lasting and sustainable changes to places and spaces, stronger and happier relationships between communities and action to focus on the root causes of social problems.

Voluntary or community groups can apply but need to have three unrelated members on the management committee. Grants must fund activity where the people who will benefit have influenced and/or be involved in its development, planning and delivery.

Tower Hamlets Event Fund

 

The Fund aims to support organisations to improve access to arts based events and the quality of festivals and events in Tower Hamlets, encourage participation and increase community involvement.

Applicants will need to demonstrate how the event meets the criteria listed below and how the event will address of at least one of the Community Plan priorities.

Benefit for the Community of Tower Hamlets: how will local people benefit from this event or activity? Who will benefit and how will you know if the benefits you intend are achieved?