Membership
Join our network of 4,000 leisure-time music groups. Get support, connect with peers, amplify your voice, and benefit from our advocacy campaigns.
Connect: member-only resources & events
Exclusive guidance, tools, publications and case studies to empower music groups. Frequent events with expert guidance and guest speakers.
Finance your group
Funding opportunities, expert advice, and PRS guidance to support the financial sustainability of your group
Low-cost insurance (additional cost)
Comprehensive music insurance options designed specifically for groups covering essential needs like public liability, instrument protection and events.
Promote your group
Get seen by potential members in our 'find a group' tool, list your events in our concert diary and advertise your group's vacancies.
Who can join
If you're part of a of a leisure-time music group you’re welcome to join Making Music! We support music groups of all sizes, styles, and stages, from choirs and orchestras to concert bands and folk ensembles.
There are two types of group membership:
Full Membership – For not-for-profit groups with musical aims and a constitution. Full members can vote at our AGM and stand for election to our Board.
Associate Membership – Ideal for professional ensembles or groups without a constitution. Associate members enjoy the same great benefits, with a few differences like slightly higher insurance premiums and no voting rights.
Just starting out? You can still join as an Associate member—and we offer a discount and model constitution to help you get going.
Membership fees
Annual fees depend on the gross annual income (including donations) of your group.
Membership runs from 1st January and fees are 50% off when joining after 30th June
| Subscription | ||
| Income band | Joining between 1 Jan and 30 June | Joining between 1 July and 31 Dec |
| £7.2K | £114 | £57 |
| £10k | £138 | £69 |
| £14.5k | £163 | £81.50 |
| £21k | £230 | £115 |
| £31k | £313 | £156.50 |
| £100k | £411 | £205.50 |
| £100k+ | £520 | £260 |
Membership discounts
If your group was founded within the previous six months you will qualify for a 50% discount.
If all your members are under 21 you will receive a 25% discount.
Any new member group which includes an Association of British Choral Directors member receives a 25% discount of their first year of membership.
We also offer joining and renewal discounts for members of certain affiliated organisations. The amounts vary and can be found in the table below along with the relevant code.
| Organisation | Joining discount | Renewal discount | Discount code |
| Sing Ireland | 15% | 10% | SIRJ15 |
| Jazz Promoters Network | 25% (2024) | 10% | JPNMM24 |
| Chamber Music Scotland | 25% (2024) | 10% | CMS2024 |
Welsh Association Of Male Choirs | 15% | 10% | WAMC21 |
| Brass Bands Wales | 15% | 10% | BPCBBW21 |
| BMG | 10% | 10% | BMG |
| Dementia Inclusive Singing Network | 25% | 25% | DISN |
| Handbell Ringers Great Britain | 10% | 10% | HRGB |
We provide support, resources and a community for leisure-time music groups across the UK.