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Be part of the Last Night of the Proms!
Posted on 3 September 2021
Did you take up a new instrument in lockdown? Then the BBC Proms television team have an exciting opportunity for you...Did you know that during...
The film Orchestra rehearse, masked and socially distanced
Return to rehearsals member blog: The film Orchestra
Posted on 1 September 2021
Jane Whittle, founder and managing director of The film Orchestra, talks us through an eventful return to rehearsing and performing for her group....
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Take part in Messiah Reimagined
Posted on 26 August 2021
Following the resounding success of the Messiah Reimagined performances on 3 December 2020 and 5 April 2021, the London Handel...
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Shortlist revealed for 2021 Making Music Awards
Posted on 26 August 2021
We are thrilled to reveal the shortlist for the 2021 Making Music Awards, which will form part of an online celebratory evening of musical creativity...
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Make some noise for COP26!
Posted on 25 August 2021
As the COP26 UN Climate Summit draws near, music makers from all walks of life are invited to make a noise for climate justice.Following the viral...
People hold up natural objects like plant, raindrop and embrace planet
Guest blog: Singing to change the world
Posted on 19 August 2021
Choral composer, Chris Hutchings, reflects on the difference that choirs can make to protecting our planetSinging in a choir is...
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Vote for your favourite music group hero!
Posted on 17 August 2021
Now in their second year, the Making Music awards will feature a brand new category for 2021: Group Hero!The Group Hero Award is for an individual,...
City of Bristol Brass Band pose in tuxes with their instruments
Adopt a Composer blog: A marathon, not a sprint – a...
Posted on 6 August 2021
In a new diary entry for Adopt a Composer 2019/20, Laura Shipsey recounts how her composition for City of Bristol Brass Band took a different turn in...
Enter the Creative Lives Awards
Posted on 26 July 2021
The Creative Lives Awards - formerly the Epic Awards - are an annual celebration of the achievements of voluntary and community-led creativity. These...
Brewood Singers return to indoor singing, masked and socially distanced
Return to rehearsals member blog: Brewood Singers
Posted on 22 July 2021
Jen Beardsmore, secretary of Brewood Singers, outlines the steps her group took to make a safe return to in-person music making.Brewood Singers...
How to keep your group going and keep members engaged
Posted on 21 July 2021
Now that the government has lifted the majority of lockdown restrictions, some music groups are starting to think about how to keep going and ensure...
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England moves to step 4 of roadmap from 19 July
Posted on 13 July 2021
Following the government announcement on 12 July, England will move to step 4 of the roadmap on 19 July when most restrictions will be lifted. ...

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