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Post date: Thursday, 21 July 2016 - 3:22pm

Health and Wellbeing Month, in August 2016, will include a series of workshops to demonstrate useful skills and practises for musicians' health. The initiative, now in its fourth year, is a partnership between Help Musicians UK, British Association for Performing Arts Medicine and Musicians' Union. Events will be held in Birmingham, Cardiff and London.

Post date: Friday, 24 June 2016 - 11:26am

Once again, the Annual General Meeting day included the concert showcasing the newly selected Philip and Dorothy Green Young Concert Artists, now available for you to book either as soloists to perform alongside your choir or orchestra or to present in concert, if you are a promoter.

Post date: Thursday, 23 June 2016 - 5:16pm

Tuesday 21 June marked the 4th UK Music Day, part of a worldwide tradition of celebrating music making in all its forms. Across the country, musicians gathered to put on performances, workshops, open rehearsals and much more.

Post date: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 - 6:24pm

Adopt a Composer 2015, Alison Willis

Post date: Tuesday, 7 June 2016 - 2:52pm

My Ukulele playing hasn't developed much since last time but I have learnt enough to help refine my piece and even join the band, even if only on a few chords, when the band is playing songs.

Post date: Monday, 6 June 2016 - 3:05pm

Our latest research reveals the varied nature of roles and engagements by amateur music groups of professional musicians.

Post date: Friday, 27 May 2016 - 11:21am

At Making Music we will celebrate Music Day 2016 with three pop-up choirs in Cardiff, Edinburgh and London. Join us on 21 June and let’s get as many people as possible singing!

In Cardiff, we will meet outside the Cardiff Central Library (The Hayes, CF10 1FL) from 5:30pm to 6:30pm. Affinity Female Voice Choir will lead this 'come and sing' event with well-known songs from films and shows.

Post date: Thursday, 26 May 2016 - 5:44pm

Nominations are now open for the annual British Composer Awards, celebrating the music of composers living and working in the UK.

Post date: Thursday, 26 May 2016 - 4:25pm

Yorkshire Music Library’s new home; Norfolk Music Sets Service one year reprieve; Nottingham powering on; and what’s happening in West Sussex, and Stockport, too

Post date: Wednesday, 25 May 2016 - 4:28pm

Once a week rehearsal, once a term concert, once a year Christmas ‘special’... Do you ever feel that you need something exciting to liven up your season and boost your membership?