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Campaigns and advocacy

Webinar recording: Making a difference – How to campaign on a local issue

In this recording of our webinar (original event 25 July 2025), we heard from people in music groups who have successfully campaigned to change something in their community. This connects with A guide to local campaigning as a companion resource.

Making Music Awards 2025 (online event)

Wednesday 24 September, to showcase the wealth of talent and innovative ideas among our members, and those who work for them. 

Our President, composer Debbie Wiseman OBE, will be announcing the award winners for:

Location

Online
United Kingdom
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GB

A guide to local campaigning

If there is a threat to your music group and you want to campaign to protect it, this guide explores the tactical and attention grabbing actions you can take. Insights from real experience of effective campaigning by Making Music and our members. This connects to Webinar recording: Making a difference – How to campaign on a local issue as a companion resource.

Online member meetup (Promoters)

These meet-ups are an open forum for you to ask questions, share ideas and talk with other promoter groups, as well as Making Music staff. 

The format varies depending on what you want to talk about. We start with an update from Making Music on recent activities and news affecting the leisure-time music sector.

It then becomes an open discussion with the chance to ask questions and share your groups experiences, ambitions and challenges. Making Music staff are there to facilitate, and step in to provide guidance or share experiences from the wider membership.

Location

Online
United Kingdom
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GB

Webinar recording: Climate Change Network

For our seventh meeting in our Climate Network series (original event 9 May 2025), we heard from some inspiring speakers on some useful tools music groups could use to become more sustainable.

The speakers for this event were:

Annual General Meeting 2025 and Celebrating 90 Years of Making Music (online event)

This Making Music Annual General Meeting will look back at the calendar year 2024 with Chair and Treasurer talking talk through the 2024 Annual report and accounts.

The results of Board elections will also be announced and as ever there will be a chance to ask questions on any other matters you would like to bring.

Location

Online
United Kingdom
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GB

Highnotes

In the summer edition of Highnotes, discover key learnings from the INCLUDE programme, with real-world examples from our member groups. Get inspired by Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire Concert Society's Make Music Day experience and explore easy fundraising tips, including the Gift Aid scheme. Plus, don’t miss our spotlight on LGBTQ+ member groups and a look at the innovative AI choral exhibition at Serpentine Gallery.

Webinar recording: Climate Change Network

Our sixth meeting in our Climate Network series (original event 2 December 2024) discussed some of the latest success stories from our member groups who have implemented more sustainable practices into the ways they work.

The speakers for this event were:

Webinar recording: Bigger Better Brains – using neuroscience to advocate for music

Dr Anita Collins, a researcher and educator, talked about neuro-musical research on the benefits for adult musicians, and how to use this information to boost our advocacy (original event 9 Oct 2024).

Classically Black

Join Black Lives in Music for 'Classically Black', a full-day and evening event filled with insightful discussions, tributes to the legacy of Black classical musicians, and incredible performances of works by renowned Black British composers. This unique experience also offers a chance to meet the rising stars of classical music.

Event takes place on Saturday 19 October. Secure your tickets now!

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