More and more music lessons are being scrapped from school curricula: not everyone knows about the incredible benefits of music-making for children and adults alike. Swipe to learn more! Source: artisfoundation.org.uk/news/how-mus...

Did you know that it is a myth that arts students end up without a job after their studies? A subject like music, for example, teaches invaluable transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, perseverance, and resilience—all of which are fundamental to the working world.

Research found music to be an accessible communication tool for people with communication impairment. It improves quality of life whilst allowing for interpersonal connections. We need to raise awareness of the benefits of music-making. Join us! www.change.org/p/music-make...

The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) asked 2000 adults about the arts, with interesting results: young adults value the arts highly and think they helped shape them into the people they are today! Sign for more equal music-making opportunities: www.change.org/p/music-makers-charter

We are proud to have supported New Cangle School with a Music For All grant to buy recorders and ukuleles! 🗣️ They say: ‘The children who have joined ukulele club have been so enthusiastic that many of them now have their own instruments! so they can work on their music at home too!’

In 2025, the number of UK students choosing to study music at A-level decreased by a further 1.4%, continuing a shocking downward trend since 2010! This needs to end: we need opportunities for music-making to everyone. Sign if you agree: www.change.org/p/music-make...

UK musicians are predominantly white, middle-class, and London-based. But if we want a diverse, thriving music industry, we need to start investing in early, equitable music education – in every school, for every child. Sign if you agree! www.change.org/p/music-make...

Did you know that music therapy not only increased the levels of social interaction and engagement of dementia patients, but also led to them needing less sedatives and painkillers? Help us raise awareness for the benefits of music making today! www.change.org/p/music-make...

In our modern society, our fight/flight/freeze response is out of balance. Prolonged stress tension can even damage our cells, with serious complications for our health. Good news: calming music can help! Source: makeadifference.media/physical/f-t...

🚨 NEW: the share of A-level entries in arts subjects has reached a new low 🔻 SO: enrolment in arts A-levels is now 31% lower than it was in 2010 (and under half of what it was for the performing arts)

Research found that music can be a non-pharmacological method of relieving chronic pain. But why? One theory is that it encourages the release of endorphins, another suggests that music distracts the patient through their memories. Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...

We’re proud to have supported Drake Music Scotland’s Digital Orchestra: Youth Central in Dundee! Thanks to our grant, students at Kingspark School explored iPads, BSL, and head-tracking tech to compose music and build confidence. One young person even created sound using just their eye movement!

Thank you to all the incredible people who’ve signed our Music Makers’ Charter! Our next goal is 500 signatures 🙏 Have you signed yet? It only takes a minute 🧡 www.change.org/p/music-make... #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus

And finally… 5 of 5 of our annual arts health check is Arts Employment, with @artsemergency.bsky.social 🛟

Great news from Northern Ireland to start this week! The Department for Communities and Arts Council of Northern Ireland have launched a £750,000 Musical Instruments Programme to support individuals, bands and music groups with instruments and equipment. Read more: tinyurl.com/54zt6tnm

We know that we need to exercise our bodies, but did you know that exercising our brains is just as important? Research shows that it can significantly reduce the risk of conditions such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. So pick up that guitar or dust off your old instrument. Your brain will thank you!

This week @bambosmp.bsky.social secured an important debate on the Future of Music Education. Bambos highlighted the lack of funding for music education in state schools and how accountability measures have caused a decline for music in schools 👇

We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Julia Jones for supporting our campaign. And you can too! Simply click the link and sign our petition! It only takes a minute 🧡 www.change.org/p/music-make... #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus

Hear And Now collaborated with a largely South Asian diaspora in Leicester to explore stereotypes, memory, and shared intergenerational language, creating music and performance pieces through collaborative workshops.

Thank you to all the incredible people who’ve signed our Music Makers’ Charter! Our next goal is 350 signatures 🙏 Have you signed yet? It only takes a minute 🧡 www.change.org/p/music-make... #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus

@musicanywhere.bsky.social and Dementia Matters offered interactive live music sessions to people living with dementia in Wales: "The impact of the music-the connection and communication it brings–has been significant for them, building memories and sparking them in the person they care for, too!"

Have you sent your brain to the gym this week already? #musicmaking #sightreading #mentalhealth #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter Sources: danhon.substack.com/p/sight-read... www.classical-music.com/articles/why...

This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we collaborated with neuroscientist Dr. Julia Jones to raise awareness of the rich benefits of music-making on a person’s mental well-being and call upon the public to support access to music-making for everyone. Have you signed our petition yet? shorturl.at/IzJNF

We're proud to support the @aborchestras.bsky.social #AnOrchestraInEverySchool campaign, an initiative that urges the UK Government to invest more in music education. We believe in access to music for everyone, regardless of background or upbringing. Get involved! lnkd.in/e3AKCr7i

Music really is for everyone - let’s adapt and ensure music-making activities are accessible to all! #Deafawareness #Accessibility #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter

National Scandal! 🚨 Music GCSE entries are plummeting, especially in deprived areas. The Cultural Learning Alliance's 2025 report reveals a HUGE ‘arts entitlement gap.’ We need something to change. Sign the #MusicMakersCharter today! www.change.org/p/music-make...

Thank you to all the incredible people who’ve signed our Music Makers’ Charter! Our next goal is 350 signatures 🙏 Have you signed yet? It only takes a minute 🧡 www.change.org/p/music-make... #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus

Music-making can help build confidence, reduce loneliness, and alleviate anxiety. Further, singing in a group releases the bonding hormone oxytocin, which makes it not only a great ice-breaker but also fosters community. Do you play an instrument? Share with us in the comments!

Thanks to a #MusicForAll grant, Ryan could fulfill his dream of his very own double bass! His family said, “One of Ryan’s autism traits is that he doesn’t typically smile or express emotion socially, but when he saw the bass, his face lit up! It was a reaction I’ve never seen from him before."

Ed Sheeran, Elton John & Coldplay call for music education investment. Music isn't just a school subject - it teaches life skills that last forever. The Music Makers' Charter fights for opportunity. Your voice matters! Sign & share today! change.org/p/music-makers-charter #TurnUpTheVolume

We love seeing Ed Sheeran speaking out on this! www.nme.com/news/music/e...

Social prescribing connects people to music-making to improve mental health, reduce stress, and combat loneliness! Thanks to the #PowerofMusic Fund, more communities can now access music-based programmes. Ask your GP or check National Academy of Social Prescribing's website for more information! 🎵

Music in schools should be a right and not a luxury' ISM President-Elect Gabi Swallow explains why she signed today's open letter to The Times, which calls for urgent action to support the arts in schools ⬇️

Over the last few weeks we lost The Caldonia in Liverpool, and the Dorothy Pax in Sheffield.

We are proud to support @aborchestras.bsky.social #AnOrchestraInEverySchool, calling for better access to orchestras and music-making opportunities for children. Music is a vital part of life, and everyone should have equal access and opportunity to music making. Full announcement: shorturl.at/i47aq

This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate all the amazing achievements of women in the music industry, but we also need to address the inequalities and highlight key areas that need to change to achieve equality. Swipe to read some shocking statistics!

We need to see action from the UK government: MORE funding for music-making, increasing ACCESSIBILITY to everyone and laying the foundation for future musical success stories. Do you agree? Then sign the Music Makers’ Charter today! www.change.org/p/music-make...

Research in a study of 50 participants, explored them working out until they felt breathless or fatigued - first in silence, and then while listening to music of their own choice. The results? They were able to exercise for a significantly longer period with music! So, what track motivates you?

The pancake has spoken: sign our petition today - it only takes a minute 🧡 www.change.org/p/music-make... #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus