Governance and finance

Orchestra Tax Relief (OTR) is a source of income for instrumental groups with 12 or more performers. You don’t have to be an orchestra or pay tax to claim it! This event will explain what it is and how your group can benefit from it.

OTR is one of the Creative Industries Tax reliefs launched in 2017. It allows instrumental groups to claim a payment from HMRC equal to a percentage of their production costs. So far, Making Music has helped groups claim over £250,000, and on average, a group has been able to claim back 14% of their total concert budget. 

Climate change is now recognised as an emergency, with the United Nations COP26 climate conference in Glasgow in November further raising the profile of this issue. But what can music groups do about climate change? And do their actions have any impact? Join an inspiring panel to hear practical ideas and repertoire suggestions of how you can get involved.

Four inspiring speakers will paint a picture and give you ideas of how music groups can make a difference on climate change.

Gift Aid is a hot topic for music groups, as it can boost your group’s income. But it’s important to know and understand what you can and can’t claim Gift Aid on, and what information you need to provide in order to submit your claim.

In this event, we’ll help you to understand the claiming process, which funds are eligible for Gift Aid, and we’ll work through a couple of example Gift Aid calculations on screen.

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Gift Aid is a hot topic for music groups, as it can boost your group’s income. But it’s important to know and understand what you can and can’t claim Gift Aid on, and what information you need to provide in order to submit your claim.

In this event, we’ll help you to understand the claiming process, which funds are eligible for Gift Aid, and we’ll work through a couple of example Gift Aid calculations on screen.

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For the past 18 months, music promoters have had to deal with a raft of challenges including changing Covid-19 measures, new rules resulting from Brexit, PRS licensing, consultations on new legislation such as Protect Duty, and regulatory changes.

This online meetup specifically for promoter groups (groups who are not vocal groups or instrumental groups, and whose regular activities do not include running rehearsals) will keep you up-to-date with the latest news and guidance, help you connect with each other, and share learning and ideas.

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Many leisure-time music groups regularly consider making project fund applications to arts councils, trusts or foundations whilst others are considering it for the first time. This event will walk you through some of the usual things you can expect, and equip you with some best practice and tips to set you up for a much better chance of success, whether you're applying for £250 or for £250,000!

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Many leisure-time music groups regularly consider making project fund applications to arts councils, trusts or foundations whilst others are considering it for the first time. This event will walk you through some of the usual things you can expect, and equip you with some best practice and tips to set you up for a much better chance of success, whether you're applying for £250 or for £250,000!

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For the past 18 months, leisure-time music groups have faced challenges at every turn such as dealing with strict Covid-19 measures and new rules resulting from Brexit, and keeping up with PRS licensing and consultations on new legislation such as Protect Duty. Regulatory changes have become a way of life, and often differ between the four nations of the UK.

For the past 18 months, leisure-time music groups have faced challenges at every turn such as dealing with strict Covid-19 measures and new rules resulting from Brexit, and keeping up with PRS licensing and consultations on new legislation such as Protect Duty. Regulatory changes have become a way of life, and often differ between the four nations of the UK.

John Rostron, our manager in Wales, will be leading this session for our members in Wales to find out the latest news and guidance, get in touch with each other, share learning and ideas and support one other.