Music Makers' Charter
@musicmakerscharter.bsky.social
❗UK music making is in crisis!
🎶 Everyone deserves access to music making!
#TurnUpTheVolume
👇 Join us in making a difference! 👇
change.org/p/music-makers-charter
🎶 Everyone deserves access to music making!
#TurnUpTheVolume
👇 Join us in making a difference! 👇
change.org/p/music-makers-charter
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We’re thrilled to have supported Londonderry Bands Forum through a Music for All grant, helping them bring the power of music to their pupils. Please consider donating to us to help us continue to support all of these amazing projects in the future: musicforall.enthuse.com/donate#!/
November 26, 2025 at 10:36 AM
We’re thrilled to have supported Londonderry Bands Forum through a Music for All grant, helping them bring the power of music to their pupils. Please consider donating to us to help us continue to support all of these amazing projects in the future: musicforall.enthuse.com/donate#!/
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And 32% of music creators in 2024 were affected by Brexit - up 4% from 2023
November 17, 2025 at 1:36 PM
And 32% of music creators in 2024 were affected by Brexit - up 4% from 2023
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It has been a momentous week for education policy in England which will impact music education for years to come
The ISM has been through all of the documents released this week and picked out the key things musicians and music teachers need to know ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/curricu...
The ISM has been through all of the documents released this week and picked out the key things musicians and music teachers need to know ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/curricu...
November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It has been a momentous week for education policy in England which will impact music education for years to come
The ISM has been through all of the documents released this week and picked out the key things musicians and music teachers need to know ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/curricu...
The ISM has been through all of the documents released this week and picked out the key things musicians and music teachers need to know ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/curricu...
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We’re thrilled to have supported Caledonia Brass through a Music for All grant, helping them bring the power of live music to NHS dementia wards at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, and Lightburn Hospital.
November 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
We’re thrilled to have supported Caledonia Brass through a Music for All grant, helping them bring the power of live music to NHS dementia wards at Inverclyde Royal Hospital, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, and Lightburn Hospital.
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MUSIC EDUCATORS 📢
We've just launched the ISM's 2025 Music Education Survey.
We're asking all music educators in England about their setting, experiences and views on the future of music education.
Take part and share with your network 👇
https://loom.ly/5V6wtsM
We've just launched the ISM's 2025 Music Education Survey.
We're asking all music educators in England about their setting, experiences and views on the future of music education.
Take part and share with your network 👇
https://loom.ly/5V6wtsM
June 26, 2025 at 9:15 AM
MUSIC EDUCATORS 📢
We've just launched the ISM's 2025 Music Education Survey.
We're asking all music educators in England about their setting, experiences and views on the future of music education.
Take part and share with your network 👇
https://loom.ly/5V6wtsM
We've just launched the ISM's 2025 Music Education Survey.
We're asking all music educators in England about their setting, experiences and views on the future of music education.
Take part and share with your network 👇
https://loom.ly/5V6wtsM
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In 2024, the Department of Education catastrophically rejected Lords' call to scrap the EBacc
While this ignored a wealth of evidence highlighting the damage to music education, the ISM has continued our hard campaigning to defend music in UK schools ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/dfe-rej...
While this ignored a wealth of evidence highlighting the damage to music education, the ISM has continued our hard campaigning to defend music in UK schools ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/dfe-rej...
November 3, 2025 at 9:30 AM
In 2024, the Department of Education catastrophically rejected Lords' call to scrap the EBacc
While this ignored a wealth of evidence highlighting the damage to music education, the ISM has continued our hard campaigning to defend music in UK schools ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/dfe-rej...
While this ignored a wealth of evidence highlighting the damage to music education, the ISM has continued our hard campaigning to defend music in UK schools ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/dfe-rej...
More and more music lessons are being scrapped from school curricula: not everyone knows about the incredible benefits of music-making for children and adults alike. Swipe to learn more!
Source: artisfoundation.org.uk/news/how-mus...
Source: artisfoundation.org.uk/news/how-mus...
October 9, 2025 at 9:03 AM
More and more music lessons are being scrapped from school curricula: not everyone knows about the incredible benefits of music-making for children and adults alike. Swipe to learn more!
Source: artisfoundation.org.uk/news/how-mus...
Source: artisfoundation.org.uk/news/how-mus...
Did you know that it is a myth that arts students end up without a job after their studies? A subject like music, for example, teaches invaluable transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, perseverance, and resilience—all of which are fundamental to the working world.
October 7, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Did you know that it is a myth that arts students end up without a job after their studies? A subject like music, for example, teaches invaluable transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, perseverance, and resilience—all of which are fundamental to the working world.
Research found music to be an accessible communication tool for people with communication impairment. It improves quality of life whilst allowing for interpersonal connections.
We need to raise awareness of the benefits of music-making. Join us!
www.change.org/p/music-make...
We need to raise awareness of the benefits of music-making. Join us!
www.change.org/p/music-make...
September 30, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Research found music to be an accessible communication tool for people with communication impairment. It improves quality of life whilst allowing for interpersonal connections.
We need to raise awareness of the benefits of music-making. Join us!
www.change.org/p/music-make...
We need to raise awareness of the benefits of music-making. Join us!
www.change.org/p/music-make...
The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) asked 2000 adults about the arts, with interesting results: young adults value the arts highly and think they helped shape them into the people they are today! Sign for more equal music-making opportunities:
www.change.org/p/music-makers-charter
www.change.org/p/music-makers-charter
September 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) asked 2000 adults about the arts, with interesting results: young adults value the arts highly and think they helped shape them into the people they are today! Sign for more equal music-making opportunities:
www.change.org/p/music-makers-charter
www.change.org/p/music-makers-charter
We are proud to have supported New Cangle School with a Music For All grant to buy recorders and ukuleles!
🗣️ They say: ‘The children who have joined ukulele club have been so enthusiastic that many of them now have their own instruments! so they can work on their music at home too!’
🗣️ They say: ‘The children who have joined ukulele club have been so enthusiastic that many of them now have their own instruments! so they can work on their music at home too!’
September 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
We are proud to have supported New Cangle School with a Music For All grant to buy recorders and ukuleles!
🗣️ They say: ‘The children who have joined ukulele club have been so enthusiastic that many of them now have their own instruments! so they can work on their music at home too!’
🗣️ They say: ‘The children who have joined ukulele club have been so enthusiastic that many of them now have their own instruments! so they can work on their music at home too!’
In 2025, the number of UK students choosing to study music at A-level decreased by a further 1.4%, continuing a shocking downward trend since 2010! This needs to end: we need opportunities for music-making to everyone. Sign if you agree: www.change.org/p/music-make...
September 5, 2025 at 7:39 AM
In 2025, the number of UK students choosing to study music at A-level decreased by a further 1.4%, continuing a shocking downward trend since 2010! This needs to end: we need opportunities for music-making to everyone. Sign if you agree: www.change.org/p/music-make...
UK musicians are predominantly white, middle-class, and London-based. But if we want a diverse, thriving music industry, we need to start investing in early, equitable music education – in every school, for every child. Sign if you agree! www.change.org/p/music-make...
September 2, 2025 at 9:21 AM
UK musicians are predominantly white, middle-class, and London-based. But if we want a diverse, thriving music industry, we need to start investing in early, equitable music education – in every school, for every child. Sign if you agree! www.change.org/p/music-make...
Did you know that music therapy not only increased the levels of social interaction and engagement of dementia patients, but also led to them needing less sedatives and painkillers?
Help us raise awareness for the benefits of music making today! www.change.org/p/music-make...
Help us raise awareness for the benefits of music making today! www.change.org/p/music-make...
August 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Did you know that music therapy not only increased the levels of social interaction and engagement of dementia patients, but also led to them needing less sedatives and painkillers?
Help us raise awareness for the benefits of music making today! www.change.org/p/music-make...
Help us raise awareness for the benefits of music making today! www.change.org/p/music-make...
In our modern society, our fight/flight/freeze response is out of balance. Prolonged stress tension can even damage our cells, with serious complications for our health. Good news: calming music can help!
Source: makeadifference.media/physical/f-t...
Source: makeadifference.media/physical/f-t...
August 19, 2025 at 7:59 AM
In our modern society, our fight/flight/freeze response is out of balance. Prolonged stress tension can even damage our cells, with serious complications for our health. Good news: calming music can help!
Source: makeadifference.media/physical/f-t...
Source: makeadifference.media/physical/f-t...
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🚨 NEW: the share of A-level entries in arts subjects has reached a new low
🔻 SO: enrolment in arts A-levels is now 31% lower than it was in 2010 (and under half of what it was for the performing arts)
🔻 SO: enrolment in arts A-levels is now 31% lower than it was in 2010 (and under half of what it was for the performing arts)
August 14, 2025 at 5:48 PM
🚨 NEW: the share of A-level entries in arts subjects has reached a new low
🔻 SO: enrolment in arts A-levels is now 31% lower than it was in 2010 (and under half of what it was for the performing arts)
🔻 SO: enrolment in arts A-levels is now 31% lower than it was in 2010 (and under half of what it was for the performing arts)
Research found that music can be a non-pharmacological method of relieving chronic pain. But why? One theory is that it encourages the release of endorphins, another suggests that music distracts the patient through their memories.
Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
August 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Research found that music can be a non-pharmacological method of relieving chronic pain. But why? One theory is that it encourages the release of endorphins, another suggests that music distracts the patient through their memories.
Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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We’re proud to have supported Drake Music Scotland’s Digital Orchestra: Youth Central in Dundee!
Thanks to our grant, students at Kingspark School explored iPads, BSL, and head-tracking tech to compose music and build confidence. One young person even created sound using just their eye movement!
Thanks to our grant, students at Kingspark School explored iPads, BSL, and head-tracking tech to compose music and build confidence. One young person even created sound using just their eye movement!
August 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
We’re proud to have supported Drake Music Scotland’s Digital Orchestra: Youth Central in Dundee!
Thanks to our grant, students at Kingspark School explored iPads, BSL, and head-tracking tech to compose music and build confidence. One young person even created sound using just their eye movement!
Thanks to our grant, students at Kingspark School explored iPads, BSL, and head-tracking tech to compose music and build confidence. One young person even created sound using just their eye movement!
Thank you to all the incredible people who’ve signed our Music Makers’ Charter! Our next goal is 500 signatures 🙏 Have you signed yet? It only takes a minute 🧡
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
August 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Thank you to all the incredible people who’ve signed our Music Makers’ Charter! Our next goal is 500 signatures 🙏 Have you signed yet? It only takes a minute 🧡
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
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And finally… 5 of 5 of our annual arts health check is Arts Employment, with @artsemergency.bsky.social 🛟
July 28, 2025 at 2:39 PM
And finally… 5 of 5 of our annual arts health check is Arts Employment, with @artsemergency.bsky.social 🛟
Great news from Northern Ireland to start this week!
The Department for Communities and Arts Council of Northern Ireland have launched a £750,000 Musical Instruments Programme to support individuals, bands and music groups with instruments and equipment.
Read more: tinyurl.com/54zt6tnm
The Department for Communities and Arts Council of Northern Ireland have launched a £750,000 Musical Instruments Programme to support individuals, bands and music groups with instruments and equipment.
Read more: tinyurl.com/54zt6tnm
July 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Great news from Northern Ireland to start this week!
The Department for Communities and Arts Council of Northern Ireland have launched a £750,000 Musical Instruments Programme to support individuals, bands and music groups with instruments and equipment.
Read more: tinyurl.com/54zt6tnm
The Department for Communities and Arts Council of Northern Ireland have launched a £750,000 Musical Instruments Programme to support individuals, bands and music groups with instruments and equipment.
Read more: tinyurl.com/54zt6tnm
We know that we need to exercise our bodies, but did you know that exercising our brains is just as important? Research shows that it can significantly reduce the risk of conditions such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. So pick up that guitar or dust off your old instrument. Your brain will thank you!
July 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We know that we need to exercise our bodies, but did you know that exercising our brains is just as important? Research shows that it can significantly reduce the risk of conditions such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. So pick up that guitar or dust off your old instrument. Your brain will thank you!
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This week @bambosmp.bsky.social secured an important debate on the Future of Music Education.
Bambos highlighted the lack of funding for music education in state schools and how accountability measures have caused a decline for music in schools 👇
Bambos highlighted the lack of funding for music education in state schools and how accountability measures have caused a decline for music in schools 👇
July 5, 2025 at 8:30 AM
This week @bambosmp.bsky.social secured an important debate on the Future of Music Education.
Bambos highlighted the lack of funding for music education in state schools and how accountability measures have caused a decline for music in schools 👇
Bambos highlighted the lack of funding for music education in state schools and how accountability measures have caused a decline for music in schools 👇
We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Julia Jones for supporting our campaign. And you can too! Simply click the link and sign our petition! It only takes a minute 🧡
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
June 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Julia Jones for supporting our campaign. And you can too! Simply click the link and sign our petition! It only takes a minute 🧡
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
Hear And Now collaborated with a largely South Asian diaspora in Leicester to explore stereotypes, memory, and shared intergenerational language, creating music and performance pieces through collaborative workshops.
June 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Hear And Now collaborated with a largely South Asian diaspora in Leicester to explore stereotypes, memory, and shared intergenerational language, creating music and performance pieces through collaborative workshops.