access and inclusion

Coming out to your music group

Michelle Devon, member of the Exeter Festival Chorus and Axminster Choral Society, talks to us about how her music groups accepte

Webinar: INCLUDE programme launch

In this recording of our webinar (original event 25 September 2023), Making Music launched INCLUDE, our 18-month inclusion programme where we will work with four member groups to explore what leisure-time music groups can do to include more people, from a more diverse demographic, in their regular activities.

Making a concert experience more inclusive

Traditional concert environments are not always the easiest places for people to come in, but by thinking creatively we can remove many of the barriers that stop people being able to come.

Removing barriers to participation

At the heart of your music making is the people, whether that's members, potential members or audiences. But if you're struggling to attract new people or keep your current people engaged, could there be barriers that you're unaware of?

Use the resources below to review and make the changes you need to welcome more people.

These resources aren't exhaustive, and we're constantly reviewing, updating and adding to them. We would be happy for you to contact us with suggestions

Sir Charles Groves Prize awarded to founder of Paraorchestra, Charles Hazlewood

The award-winning British Conductor Charles Hazlewood has been presented with the Sir Charles Groves Prize by Making music’s Chief Executive, Barba

Guest blog: See the music

Paul Whittaker OBE discusses the value of having sign language interpreters at performance venues, how music can be seen as well