Campaigns and advocacy

Making Music resources, events and opportunities for members are all produced in response to their needs, so come and talk to us! Tell us what your biggest challenges and concerns are and help us to help you and other members find creative solutions that really work.  

Are you spending more time on admin than playing music? Discover how AI can become your group’s next volunteer. This presentation demystifies Artificial Intelligence, revealing 10 simple tools any choir, orchestra, or band can use —no technical expertise required.

Learn how AI can automate regular communications, help write concert programmes, coach with pronunciation guides, create practice tracks, and design promotional materials. Join us to see how emerging AI tools can help your group to focus on what truly matters, making music together.

The responsibility that lies with Chairs and other leaders of music organisations can feel overwhelming, particularly in times of change. Making Music is hosting this meetup so you can connect with others in the same role, and talk about your challenges and successes. 

Running your group is a rewarding but challenging role. Our regular meetups are a chance for you to meet and share learning and ideas with other Northern Ireland groups facing similar challenges, explore specific issues affecting leisure-time music making in Northern Ireland and consider how we can work collaboratively to find solutions and advocate for the sector. 

Stephen McNally, Northern Ireland manager, will be leading this session.

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Running your group is a rewarding but challenging role. Our regular meetups are a chance for you to meet and share learning and ideas with other Scotland groups facing similar challenges, explore specific issues affecting leisure-time music making in Scotland and consider how we can work collaboratively to find solutions and advocate for the sector. 

Alison Reeves, Scotland manager, will be leading this session.

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Running your group is a rewarding but challenging role. Our regular meetups are a chance for you to meet and share learning and ideas with other Wales groups facing similar challenges, explore specific issues affecting leisure-time music making in Wales and consider how we can work collaboratively to find solutions and advocate for the sector. 

Miranda Glen, Wales manager, will be leading this session.

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