What does access and inclusion mean to you and why is it important?

In the first part of our access and inclusion resources, we answer these questions and highlight why people might be excluded from music activities👇
makingmusic.org.uk/resource/acces…

Making Music and Dartmouth Films invite you to a special online screening of 'Men Who Sing,' followed by a Q&A with director Dylan Williams!🗣

Don't miss this humorous documentary centered on a vocal group with an illustrious history!🎥

Book your place: makingmusic.org.uk/event/online-f…

As the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us spent a lot more time at home, so some took up learning an instrument.
For some, it had an extremely positive effect.

Read about how learning a musical instrument helped people to cope with being in lockdown:
bbc.co.uk/news/business-…

Join us for a cinematic spectacular at 6:30pm on Wed 20 Oct!

Making Music UK is delighted to partner with Dartmouth Films for a special online screening of #MenWhoSing , followed by an exclusive Q&A session with director Dylan Williams

Book your place: makingmusic.org.uk/event/online-f…

🎼 GUIDANCE
Our guidelines cover how music groups can get back to rehearsing and performing in the different nations of the UK: makingmusic.org.uk/resource/can-g…

The situation is ever-changing, so always check the latest official guidance before making any plans.
#rehearsal #music

RESOURCE 🎼
We advertise an ever-changing list of musical vacancies for amateur groups looking for you.
With a vast variety of roles to browse through, you're guaranteed to find a group searching for someone of your skills:
makingmusic.org.uk/resources/find…

'The renowned classical music experience is coming to Apple Music...'

'Apple Music subscribers will get a significantly improved classical music experience beginning with Primephonic playlists and exclusive audio content'
apple.com/newsroom/2021/…

The LondonHandelFestival is thrilled to present Handel’s masterpiece once again – and they want you to participate 🤩

Here's how you can take part in #MessiahReimagined :
makingmusic.org.uk/news/take-part…

Is discussing furloughing a taboo?
Making music's Chief Executive, Barbara Eifler considers why ‘furlough’ is not a dirty word:
makingmusic.org.uk/news/why-%E2%8…

#furlough #furlough ed #furlough ing

How much do you listen to new music? Why is this important? And how can you develop this skillset?
musicalmatt.com/2021/01/01/the…
#music #piano #listningtomusic

Top violinist Tasmin Little OBE and pianist Stephen Hough, speak of despair and desperation among even successful performers: “a huge percentage of us now have no work and yet we all expect music to be everywhere around us...'
theguardian.com/.../bail-out-o…...

With no word from Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, our interpretation of the government guidance for England remains that amateur music groups can host more than 6 people, as long as they ensure participants do not 'mingle' and strict risk management measures are in place.

makingmusic.org.uk/news/new-coron…

Members can use our risk assessment tool to help with a safe return for your group: makingmusic.org.uk/resource/risk-…

Making Music was proud to hold its very first awards ceremony on Sep 8th 🎉 The digital ceremony celebrated leisure-time music groups and their activity across the UK.

More information on all of our award-winners can be found below:
makingmusic.org.uk/news/making-mu…

We are absolutely thrilled to have been voted the best #MMVirtualConcert performance. Thank you to everyone who voted for us. Ed Rugman @tenforwardmusic

The latest Gramophone Classical Music Awards 2020 Shortlist has been unveiled: gramophone.co.uk/classical-musi…
Is your favourite recording on the list?

Number 4 is inspiring 😂
@classicfm shr.gs/yndfP7j

'A cellist of the Bayreuth Festival Orchestra found an inventive way to provide a socially-distanced serenade... [taking] the plunge, turning an aquatic arena into the perfect outdoor location to share music during COVID-19: @classicfm shr.gs/Ig0wjub

The govt. continues to damage the arts and venues by prohibiting leisure-time music groups (who regularly employ freelancers & hire spaces) to meet under the same guidelines as pros. @Oliverdowden pls make it possible to #BringBackMyBand #BringBackMyChoir
bbc.co.uk/news/entertain…

What an amazing sight and sound to behold! But why can't amateur musicians meet under the same safety guidelines?? We're still awaiting answers Oliver Dowden & Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. #BringBackMyChoir #BringBackMyBand