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North Herts Ladies Choir celebrate first anniversary with gospel workshop

Ann-Marie Knight, Musical Director of the North Herts Ladies Choir, talks to us about the group's very first anniversary.

Big Summer Wind Orchestra & Choir's Make Music Day 2025 event

Join the Big Summer Wind Orchestra & Choir this 21 June for an epic Make Music Day performance in central London.

Remembering Sebastian Farrall, beloved music leader

Sebastian Farrall, a treasured figure in Coventry and Warwickshire's music scene, has died at the age of 32 following a tragic cy

Adopt a Music Creator blog: Our year of collaboration

Music creator Emily Hazrati reflects on her collaboration with Uckfield Concert Brass as part of 

Axminster and District Choral Society: 40 years on the joy of singing

Elizabeth Twining, member of Axminster and District Choral Society, tells us how their group is celebrating 40 years of singing.<

Government consultation on financial thresholds for charities in England and Wales

The financial thresholds for charities in England and Wales are under review — share your insights to ensure the sector's voice i

Wycombe Sinfonia celebrate 40 years with a live concert broadcast

The Wycombe Sinfonia Orchestra are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year with a series of live concerts performed at High

Celebrate Pride with music

Ahead of Pride Month in June, we are showcasing and celebrating a few of our wonderful LGBTQ+ member groups.

Jazz roots and new shoots: stories from Making Music's member groups

Making Music's Marketing Manager and jazz guitarist, Barry Holloway, writes about how jazz is blossoming in communities across th