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...

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 ⬇️

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...

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...

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...

'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 ⬇️

'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 ⬇️

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...

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...

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...

Sen. Alsobrooks: ..."[Donald Trump] does not give a rat's ass about the American people or the rising costs. Over the last year, the president and this administration have engaged in a tremendous smash-and-grab — enriching themselves, enriching his family, enriching his allies." @thebulwark.com

Last year, Trump’s cabinet showed up to Congress completely unprepared to defend Trump’s indefensible budget. It’s that time of year again and I’ll be pressing top officials for the answers the American people deserve.

Devant les cadres d'#Horizons réunis dimanche 10 mai à Reims, #ÉdouardPhilippe a esquissé les contours de son dispositif de campagne présidentielle et de la "recomposition politique" nécessaire à ses yeux pour une victoire de la droite et du centre. Analyse de Flore Simon, chroniqueuse politique ⤵️

KNOTT’S BERRY FARM. Buena Park, California. December 2025.

'I think Britain has been on the wrong path for 40 years' Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham has said he wants to 'save the Labour Party from where it has been' and get 'the basics back under public control', as he attempts to return to Parliament as an MP

Und weiter, weil #Merz nicht antwortet, die Regierung nicht re(a)giert. Was wird wohl heute bei der #Klimaklage entschieden - und ignoriert der #Bundeskanzler weiter die #Klimakrise? Darum am Freitag, 30.1., 16:30-16:45, wieder #FürsLebenStehen in #Marburg, Frankfurter Str./Haspelstr. Was tust Du?

📌Protests are spreading across Europe in support of detained Global Sumud flotilla activists, as demonstrators take to the streets in cities including The Hague, Madrid, and Florence. 📌From protest camps outside government buildings to mass rallies in public squares.

Magical! Brussels has turned into a giant rainbow to celebrate its Pride this weekend! 💙🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️ Credit: calummcswiggan on Instagram

How dare they….

We have maintained our policy interest rate at 2.25% Learn more: https://bit.ly/3PbWN2W #economy #cdnecon

Shoot Sawblades at Cursors in Today's Turbo Tunnel! play here: play.google.com/store/apps/d... #TonisTurboTunnel #indieGame

The dating pool and the pool in which you build community from w/in the gay community intersects. It shouldn’t be a surprise that people have dated their friends or people that they’re cordial with. The only issue is that humans are flawed and create messy situations.

the entire book is a work of art, inside and out 🎨🖼 AITA? by Cassie Alexander #monsterromance #demonromance #signedbooks #angstyromancebooks #sapphicbooks

Dec. 31 brings up thoughts of endings, but also of renewal for the year ahead. As Dr. Kim Haines-Eitzen points out, the same is true for the ancient understanding of the apocalypse. It wasn’t the end of everything, as we think of it now, but rather a transition. www.howgodworks.org/podcast/seas...

Meet the world’s only venomous primate, the slow loris! 👀 They might look cute, but they’re hiding a dangerous bite - and don’t even ask where they keep the venom… Hear Museum scientist Zach Williams explain in this week’s Surprising Science!

I had a dream last night that I was part of the Southern Hospitality group, and Emmy Sharrett is just as much of a menace in the dream world as she is in real life 🫣

Cleaning the phone’s memory. I refuse to pay for iCloud. Enj ooo y

🔎🦈 Evolutionary scientist Dr. Zoidberg #TomodachiLifeLivingtheDream

The strongest client partnerships I’ve seen come from teams that think a bit more entrepreneurially. Not just following a playbook, but adjusting to what the situation actually needs. It sounds simple, but it’s harder to do consistently. Sharing more in the video. #Entrepreneurship

30 years ago today Andrew performed with Linda Ronstadt at the White House 🤘🎸 #andrewgold #lindaronstadt #70smusic

[-20% HP) #FinalFantasyXIV #FinalFantasyXIV #Shadowbringers

When Inaction Becomes Defeat #motivation #strategy #mindset

Merry Christmas 🎁🎄 Happy Holidays

“I’m just hoping things will change for the better. We need change.” Ms. Cartwright shared with me how many folks can’t afford housing or healthcare. I’ve got my marching orders from her and her Kindlewood neighbors - stand up to the powerful to give the people a fair shot

Bauerndemo in der City #wien

Hungry? 🍉🦆

People act like poor people make uniquely bad decisions. The difference is rich people can survive theirs.

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Local mole lady Mrs. Sodsby said: "I've never seen shit hit the can this fast. The factory job unions are in tatters. The organizers all got eaten by zombies!!!! I just mind my own business..."

A rare heath fritillary butterfly has been spotted in southeast England, after years of woodland restoration in the area. Since 2004, conservationists have planted native trees, widened sunlit paths, and reconnected ancient woodland. #greatnews #greatnews4u #butterfly #landresoration #conservation

my mission in life," no, MY PURPOSE, is to hunt down everyone of these S. O. B in #rockstargames #RedDeadRedemption2 on #xbox and make them suffer

Many Trump supporters are outraged that the U.S. Capitol replaced the Robert E. Lee statue with statue honoring civil rights icon Barbara Rose Johns. So I thought I’d rub it in.

Watch me do a job interview with the worst person ever and learn how noncompete agreements are trapping 30 million Americans in jobs they can't leave.

Good morning everyone 👋😅☕️🤣🤣🤣

Rare color footage of Boston #Braves star Babe Ruth being issued a walk vs. the Philadelphia #Phillies at the Baker Bowl in his next-to-last major league game. Nice bat toss! (May 29, 1935) #MLB #Baseball #Legend

Author: Fight for the Future @fightfortheftr This sucks, but we are so far from giving up. Link in bio to rally for the @Internet Archive and against ebook spying and erasure. #booktok #authorsoftiktok

These tiny finger hands are perfect for creators who love fun, random, and highly shareable content. Whether you’re filming your pets, pranking friends, or making mini comedy skits, the realistic hand shape instantly catches attention and keeps viewers watching. Grab a set and turn everyday moments

Dave "Professor Dave" Farina explains why he believes evidence, sources and data are constantly beaten out by lies and conspiracy theories. 🗣️ "It's never going to be as exciting as this sensationalist bullsh*t!" Clip: youtube.com/shorts/8nOt7o5DKLU Full: youtube.com/watch?v=F2fhLAZd250 ⚛️🧪

The West Wing S05E02 - The Dogs of War Clip number 0126 #TheWestWing

Well we know who Warren wants

BROCK LESNAR BEATS OBA FEMI!!! 😱 THE BEAST HAS TAMED THE RULER!!

North Dakota state Sen. Jeff Magrum claims, falsely, that colonoscpies cause cancer. #NorthDakota #politics

Learn why women are talking about the award-winning women's #empowerment show Women Road Warriors with Shelley Johnson and Kathy Tuccaro. Listen to us on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Or check us out @ www.womenroadwarriors.com #Podcasts #women #TalkShow

🏝️Miituber / Tomodachi Life Model for @justjorja.bsky.social ! Thank you for your support! (and letting make some cute art!) 🎨Art + Live2D Rigging done by me! (🔊 Audio warning for Music) #vgen #vtubermodel #Barasart #tomodachilife

Lovely comments part 53 It’s fun to highlight stupid comments, but I don’t want to neglect to fully appreciate how the vast majority of comments I get are super lovely! These are from my various social media accounts. I’m singing Paisiello here.

No better day to ride the D (train) than election day.

Viral 15-second clip shows a honey badger caught in the jaws of a crocodile along a muddy riverbank before managing to twist free & escape. #honeybadger #nature #dangerous #crocodile 🐊

“The Council” is my second edgy dark fantasy saga for adults. First in the saga is “Lucca’s Return”. www.amazon.com/dp/B0C4KC91HY followed by "The Door": www.amazon.com/dp/B0CSZP2VBG #scifi #SFF #vampires #vampire #espionage #mystery #intrigue #paranormal #WritingCommunity #urbanfantasy #BookSky 📚💙

Bad Bunny once used an award stage to stand with women and call for an end to domestic violence. No gimmicks. No hedging. Just a clear message about dignity, safety, and respect. That’s real power. ✊🏽 #BadBunnyBowl

With pleasure! 😊🎩🫶🏻💜💛🫂