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Putting on events

Scottish Member Meet Up – Library Connections (Edinburgh)

An event for Scottish member groups to meet in person, for peer to peer connections, and to hear from Manager in Scotland, Alison Reeves. We’ll be exploring the support that libraries give to music groups – and what musicians can give back to library communities in return.   

Location

George Washington Browne Room
Central Library George IV Bridge
Edinburgh EH1 1EG
United Kingdom
GB

Make a statement: Defining your group’s purpose (online event)

Can you describe your group in one sentence? At this practical event we’ll explore what makes a good defining statement, and how you can use it to recruit new members and audiences and inspire your group to work purposefully as a team.  

Location

Online
United Kingdom
GB

Highnotes

In the autumn edition of Highnotes, discover key learnings from our final Big Survey 2022. Get inspired by Soundabout's inclusive project, NewSPAL's campaign to save their music library and the Sitar Music Society's rich musical tradition. Plus, don’t miss our article about Making Music's 90th anniversary.

What does bespoke mean when it comes to a concert tour?

Our corporate member Rayburn Tours talk to us about how they tailor their concert tour packages to fit your music group.

Bespoke is a funny word. It’s a term that feels quite high-end, luxurious, and first class. We want to show that bespoke doesn’t mean we only target a high-end audience; it means that we cater to your needs, whatever type of group you are. We want to turn your vision into a reality.  

Touring historic destinations with military ensembles

Our corporate member Rayburn Tours share their guidance on how to tour historic destinations with musical military ensembles.

Transporting instruments from the UK to Europe

Our corporate member Rayburn Tours share their best practice tips on transporting instruments when your member group is on tour.

How to promote your business post-tour

Our corporate member Rayburn Tours share their tips on how to continue promoting your music group after a tour.

Things to do before enquiring for a concert tour

Our corporate member Rayburn Tours share their valuable insight on the things a member group needs to do before enquiring for a concert tour.

Touring with your music group: Overview

Whether it be performing in cathedrals or embracing local culture, concert tours present choirs, bands and orchestras with fantastic opportunities to develop and perform to international audiences. Understanding how to plan a tour ensures its smooth running. 

Resources (available for Making Music members)

Guidance (in collaboration with RayburnTours)

Annual General Meeting 2025 and Celebrating 90 Years of Making Music (online event)

This Making Music Annual General Meeting will look back at the calendar year 2024 with Chair and Treasurer talking talk through the 2024 Annual report and accounts.

The results of Board elections will also be announced and as ever there will be a chance to ask questions on any other matters you would like to bring.

Location

Online
United Kingdom
GB