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Making Music is the UK’s number one organisation for leisure-time music, with a membership of over 3,500 groups representing around 190,000 music makers across the UK.
Press releases
Making Music celebrates living wage commitment
The Living Wage Foundation is pleased to announce that Making Music has today accredited as a Living Wage employer. Their Living Wage... read more
18.12.2017 • By Making Music
Birmingham choir founder wins prestigious national award
Making Music’s Lady Hilary Groves Prize given to Clare Edwards, founder of Birmingham-base choir notorious , for 20 years of service creating... read more
27.11.2017 • By Making Music
Sir Karl Jenkins presented with prize at world première performance of...
Prestigious Sir Charles Groves award presented to one of the world’s most performed living composers Barbara Eifler (Executive Director of Making... read more
02.10.2017 • By Making Music
Mandolin orchestra and handbell ringers among music groups selected for...
Adopt a Composer – a project linking the UK’s up-and-coming composing talent with its vibrant leisure-time music scene – returns for its 18th... read more
30.09.2017 • By Making Music
Refugee crisis and ancient artefacts among inspiration for new musical...
Six new commissions for amateur orchestras to be broadcast on BBC Radio 3 in January Commissioned as part of the 17th year of... read more
12.01.2017 • By Making Music
Making Music awards prestigious music prize to Sir Karl Jenkins
Making Music awards prestigious music prize to Sir Karl Jenkins Making Music has awarded the prestigious Sir Charles Groves Prize to... read more
05.01.2017 • By Making Music
Time pressures and low confidence prevent young people from joining...
Research published today by Making Music sheds new light on the obstacles amateur music groups face when attracting younger members. In a... read more
11.07.2016 • By Making Music
Making Music celebrates amateur musicians in national singing event
Making Music celebrates Music Day with nationwide singing events The UK’s leading membership organisation for amateur musicians, Making... read more
08.06.2016 • By Making Music
Creative Scotland supports a Festival of Making Music
Making Music is delighted to have been awarded funding from Creative Scotland towards staging A Festival of Making Music – a two day... read more
31.05.2016 • By Making Music
Prestigious awards given to the UK’s finest young musical talent
Making Music , the UK's membership organisation for amateur musicians, has announced the winners of the 2016 Philip and Dorothy Green Award... read more
17.02.2016 • By Making Music
