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This week, the House of Lords debated the attainment gap in music for disadvantaged pupils in state schools. @baronesskeeley.bsky.social asked what steps government are taking to ensure children from disadvantaged areas can access music tuition in their schools. Watch below ⬇️

It was brilliant to be at Westminster Insight's 'UK Arts and Creative Industries Conference' yesterday During her speech, ISM CEO Deborah Annetts discussed the shocking findings of our Brave New World? report, and warned that without proper protection 'we will end up with no creators'

Last week our Chief Exec @dannetts.bsky.social explained how ISM members' experiences with GenAI kickstarted Brave New World? and shared the impact its had since it was launched in January . Read the report and write to your MP - we need #JusticeForCreators: www.ism.org/brave-new-wo...

Tomorrow ISM Chief Executive @dannetts.bsky.social will be speaking at VUE Leicester Square for The Future of Advertising, discussing the findings of the groundbreaking Brave New World? report. Don't miss it, last tickets available here: www.tickettailor.com/events/apa2/...

This Thursday, @dannetts.bsky.social will be speaking at the APA's event ‘The Future of Advertising’, discussing the findings of Brave New World? and why government must act now to protect UK creators from Big Tech exploitation. Tickets available here: tickettailor.com/events/apa2/...

Where do you start with social media as a musician? 🤔 This Friday, award-winning artist Aja Ireland will teach us how to leverage social media to cut through the noise online and build an engaged audience Join us at Make Music Work 2026 for just £5 ⬇️ www.ism.org/event/make-m...

Calling all music students 📣 Make Music Work 2026 is this Friday and you should be there! Come along for a jam-packed day of discovery, networking and live music - AND get free ISM membership with your ticket. Join us this Friday ⬇️ www.ism.org/event/make-m...

Introducing Chithrinie Nirupama 🎶 A sitarist and composer, Chithrinie fuses Indian raga-based, Sri Lankan and jazz music to create a truly unique sound. We can't wait to welcome her to Make Music Work 2026! Grab your 2 for 1 tickets now ⬇️ www.ism.org/event/make-m...

At Make Music Work 2026, the 'Justice for Creators' panel will discuss what change is needed to protect creators from GenAI exploitation Last year, Brave New World? author Rachael Drury questioned what knock-on effect AI could have for music education Grab your tickets: www.ism.org/event/make-m...

Thank you @baronesskeeley.bsky.social for calling on Government to bring back the music teacher training bursary, a crucial step if we want to see music return to the heart of our schools. Watch below ⬇️

We're so excited to welcome Anna McLuckie to Make Music Work 2026 🙌 A singer, songwriter and Clàrsach player, Anna's beautifully-crafted sound has seen her support the likes of Rozi Plain and Richard Hawley Don't miss this - get your tickets now ⬇️ www.ism.org/event/make-m...

A message from your host 📢 Join ISM President Gabriella Swallow at Make Music Work 2026 and find out how can build a sustainable career in music 🙌 Don't miss out - get your tickets today! www.ism.org/event/make-m...

ISM Chief Executive Deborah Annetts questions why government would risk the UK's creative industries, worth £125 billion per year, for an AI industry only worth £11.8 billion a year Read Brave New World? and write to your MP today #JusticeForCreators www.ism.org/brave-new-wo...

Since last year so much has happened in the world of AI and Copyright, as creators continue to fight for their livelihoods 🛡️ Join us at Make Music Work on 17 April to find out why we need justice for creators in the age of GenAI 🗣️ Get your ticket NOW: www.ism.org/event/make-m...

MAKE MUSIC WORK 2026 - FRI 17 APRIL 🎸 Incredible live music 🎤 Industry panels, discussions and masterclasses 🤝 Network with fellow musicians and music professionals Get your early bird tickets before they sell out: www.ism.org/event/make-m...

'AI companies pay everybody else, but they think they don't need to bother to pay the original creators' Award-winning author Kate Mosse speaks to BBC Politics Live about our groundbreaking report 'Brave New World?' and urges government to stop Big Tech exploiting UK creators ⬇️

It's back... bigger and better. Make Music Work returns for 2026 and we can't wait to welcome you again. More details coming next week 👀

An important message from ISM Chief Executive Deborah Annetts: Read 'Brave New World?' and write to your MP GenAI is devastating the UK's creative industries. We need action from government now, we need #JusticeForCreators www.ism.org/brave-new-wo...

'Copyright can be a cloak to what we are actually talking about, which is money' Guy Gadney urges government to look at how creators can be supported financially for producing content, not just remuneration from it's use to train Gen AI ⬇️

Musicians - what's in store for you in 2026? 🤔 As a new year kicks off, take a quick look back at our highlights from a jam-packed 2025 ⬇️ Watch in full: www.youtube.com/watch?v=FyLl...

Need a last-minute Christmas present? Why not gift ISM membership 🎁   Give the musicians in your life access to free legal advice, essential insurances, mental health support, professional development, and so much more.   www.ism.org/join-us/gift...

Why does VAT matter to musicians? 🎵 Whether you sell merch, tickets to gigs, or other services - understanding VAT is essential ISM members can stay on track with our clear, comprehensive tax advice Find out more: www.ism.org/advice/vat-f...