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Making Music UK
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The UK's largest leisure-time music network. Representing 4,000 member groups and 228,000 musicians of all styles, genres, and abilities.

https://www.makingmusic.org.uk
Enter the @@classicfm.com Christmas Carol Competition! Submit your group’s carol recording for a chance to be featured on air to millions this Christmas.
Submissions close 24 Nov. Find out more www.makingmusic.org.uk/sspx/project...
November 3, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Our new website launches tomorrow, Tue 28 Oct! 🎉 There’ll be short downtime during the switch. Check updates: www.makingmusic.site/ and on socials. Once live, you’ll need to reset your password to log in.
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
This #BlackHistoryMonth, explore music by Black composers and other under-represented voices in our diversifying your group’s repertoire resource:

www.makingmusic.org.uk/resource/div...
October 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Tax relief for choirs 🎶

Leisure-time choirs deserve the same support as instrumental groups. Help us urge MPs to back this change and unlock new opportunities for choirs across the UK.
More info 👉 www.makingmusic.org.uk/campaigns-an...
October 21, 2025 at 11:57 AM
We’re launching a new website on 28 Oct! It’ll be faster, easier to use & mobile-friendly. Data freeze: 20–27 Oct (please avoid non-urgent updates). Some downtime during launch. Platform sites unaffected. Updates posted here: www.makingmusic.site?utm_source=b...
October 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Our Making Music Awards ceremony is next week 24 September from 7pm to 8:30pm. It's online and free to attend. Will we be seeing you there?

Reserve your tickets: www.makingmusic.org.uk/civicrm/even...
September 17, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Today, 5 September, is the International Day of Charity. Tell us in the comments what charitable acts you take to support your music groups? #InternationalDayofCharity
September 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Music groups help communities connect across divides. A new report from the Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion shows why shared spaces for activities like music are vital. Find out more and about #MakeSpaceForMusic:

www.makingmusic.org.uk/news/do-musi...
September 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Outstanding entries have been shortlisted, and anticipation is high. Join us online for the Making Music Awards Ceremony on 24 Sept, hosted by our President Debbie Wiseman OBE. Free to attend: www.makingmusic.org.uk/event/making...
September 1, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Did learning an instrument at school give you skills you still use at work? We’re supporting #AnOrchestraInEverySchool & want your views. Take our 5–10 min survey before 8 Sept: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LPJWCBT
August 28, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Policies aren’t thrilling, but they’re vital for running your music group well. We’ve listed key policies with resources and templates to help you get started:

www.makingmusic.org.uk/resource/gro...
August 5, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Looking for composer schemes to kickstart your career or try something new? @alterclassical.bsky.social has rounded up UK opportunities to help composers at different stages find the right next step.

Read more: www.alternativeclassical.co.uk/features/uk-...
August 1, 2025 at 7:04 AM
On 21 June, musicians across the UK filled parks, markets, libraries and heritage sites with live music for Make Music Day 2025. Thousands joined in this global celebration of music-making. See how our members took part:

www.makingmusic.org.uk/news/make-mu...
July 29, 2025 at 7:08 PM
How can music groups better support autistic musicians? Insights from our recent event explore how structure, communication, and small adjustments can make a big difference.

www.makingmusic.org.uk/news/insight...

#DisabilityPride
July 28, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Is your group looking for new material to play? We've put together a thorough directory of resources you can use to diversify your repertoire. Have a look and be inspired with new and diverse music to play!

www.makingmusic.org.uk/resource/div...
July 24, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Are you running an exemplary project, activity or initiative that uses collective singing for people with additional needs? Add your details to the SWAN Project Database for best practices and share your knowledge with others!

docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
June 30, 2025 at 2:11 PM
This is a great article from our very own Barry Holloway (Making Music's Marketing Manager) demystifying performing rights for leisure-time music and the importance licensing.

ipaware.org/demystifying...
June 3, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Happy Pride Month! How are you going to celebrate? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️

Photo: Surrey Rainbow Choir

#pridemonth
June 1, 2025 at 1:04 PM
For Creative Health and Wellbeing Week, have a look at our webinar on the health benefits of taking part in the arts:
www.makingmusic.org.uk/resource/web...
May 22, 2025 at 9:24 AM
It's Creativity and Wellbeing Week! Tell us in the comments below how you will celebrate.⬇️ More info: creativityandwellbeing.org.uk #creativityandwellbeingweek
May 20, 2025 at 11:57 AM
The summer Highnotes is now live. Inside: INCLUDE insights, fundraising tips, LGBTQ+ features, Make Music Day highlights, and an AI choral exhibition. Click to read, download or share: www.makingmusic.org.uk/resource/hig...
May 7, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Think jazz only lives in smoky city clubs? This International Jazz Day, discover how Making Music members are bringing spontaneous, creative jazz to historic venues and rural communities across the UK.

Read more: www.makingmusic.org.uk/news/jazz-ro...
April 30, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Composer @hutchingsmusic.bsky.social invites music groups this #EarthDay to look further upstream and go more green. Making Music members could also stand a chance to win our Green Award!

Be inspired: www.makingmusic.org.uk/news/music-r...

#EarthDay
April 22, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Today we launched the findings of our INCLUDE programme. We’ll be sharing key insights on making music groups more inclusive. Explore our new inclusivity in music resource: www.makingmusic.org.uk/resource/inc...

@artscouncilengland.bsky.social
March 26, 2025 at 4:48 PM
If you're looking to include more women composers in your repertoire, check out the databases below from Donne - Women in Music and The F-List for Music.

🎶 donne-uk.org/the-big-list/

🎶 thef-listmusic.uk

#InternationalWomensDay #WomensDay #WomenInMusic
March 7, 2025 at 5:04 PM