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Guidance, Open resource
Top tips to reduce barriers for older audience members
Research by Age UK has confirmed what many of us have long suspected: that cultural engagement is the biggest contributing factor to...
Corporate Member, Discounts and subsidies, Open resource
Take it away scheme: interest-free finance when buying...
Lanched in 2007, the 'Take it away' scheme works with music retailers to provide interest-free finance for the purchase of...
Guidance
Top tips for managing an engaging Facebook Page
A Facebook Page is a great way to attract new audiences and potential members to your music group.  At the time of writing, there...
Open resource
An introduction to: Handbell ringing
After looking at Barbershop, Wind Bands, Samba and Brass Bands, we are now focusing on Handbell ringing. How are they played? Why do...
Guidance
Local Authority arts funding index
Local Authorities (LAs) often have multiple grants available over short periods alongside extra help like guidance, advice, and links...
Templates
Template contract for working with a Music Director
This model contract has been developed with the help of the Incorporated Society of Musicians (ISM) and the Association of British...
Guidance
Top video tips for music groups
Your group may not have the budget to hire a professional crew to film your next performance, but that doesn't mean that you can...
Video/audio
Orchestra Tax Relief (OTR) overview - webinar
This online webinar will introduce you to Orchestra Tax Relief, a new source of income for instrumental groups with 12 or more...
Guidance
How to approach health and safety
Health and Safety is one of those terms that can bring dread and derision in equal measure. With some of the stories you hear it...
Templates
Health and safety policy template
This is a template Health and Safety Policy for use by Making Music members. It is based on the template provided by the Health and...
Guidance
How to find new young members and audiences as an Arts...
Arts Award is a range of qualifications provided by Trinity College that supports anyone aged up to 25 to grow as artists and arts...
Guidance
Recruiting young members: where to find them!
Our research into engaging under 35 year olds in music groups pointed to a need for better outreach and publicity. Young people might...

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