Just over a month until Make Music Work 2026 😱 Join us on 17 April for a jam-packed day on live music, networking, masterclasses and so much more! Students - buy a ticket today and get free ISM membership! (Only applies to non-member student tickets) www.ism.org/event/make-m...

What a brilliant night at the 2026 Royal Philharmonic Society Awards! 🏆 Congratulations to all the winners and nominees, and thank you to RPS for a fantastic evening 👏 #RPSAwards

Progress 8 consultation - now open 📢 This is an incredibly important opportunity to shape the future of music education in schools. We've put together a guide to make it as easy as possible to respond. Have your say today ⬇️ www.ism.org/news/guidanc...

🚨 A new report commissioned by the News Media Association, Publishers Association and Publishers’ Licensing Services challenges Big Tech's claims that weakening UK copyright law would boost AI growth and the economy Read the full report: newsmediauk.org/blog/2026/03...

Read this excellent paper from Ed Newton-Rex, which explains why a commercial research exception is an unworkable solution to the question of how AI and copyright should interact ⬇️ ed.newtonrex.com/commercial-r...

Attention all string players 🚨 New controls on the international trade of Pernambuco wood are now in force. Here's everything you need to know if you're buying, selling or travelling with your bow ⬇️ www.ism.org/advice/guida...

It's #InternationalWomensDay! Today we celebrate the incredible achievements of women in music, who continue to push our industry forward and fight to make music a fairer and safer space for all 🎼 www.ism.org/advice/women...

INTRODUCING: ISM How To... guides We're launching a new and improved series of resources, designed to support musicians as they navigate a career in music, Written with industry-leading specialists. Our first two guides are available now: www.ism.org/how-to-guides/

The Lords Communications and Digital Committee's new report highlights the existential threat generative AI poses to the UK's creative industries Government must pay close attention to the report - do not weaken copyright law for speculative gains ⬇️ www.ism.org/news/ism-wel...

The ISM welcomes an excellent new report from the Lords Communications and Digital Committee, which recognises the outstanding contribution of UK creators and calls on government to protect the creative industries from GenAI threats Read the report here ⬇️ publications.parliament.uk/pa/ld5901/ld...

'Government cannot afford to continue to look the other way while a once-in-a-generation theft of intellectual property is perpetrated' The Times agrees with our Brave New World? report - we urgently need #JusticeForCreators now www.thetimes.com/comment/the-...

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...

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 Mike Burgess is a music rights advisor who's helped hundreds of artists navigate the tricky corners of a career in music. We can't wait to welcome him back for our AI panel at Make Music Work 2026! Grab your tickets now: www.ism.org/event/make-m...

🎶 One World Orchestra is coming to Make Music Work! Bringing together musicians from across the globe, One World Orchestra blends cultures, genres and stories to capture a truly diverse and exciting sound Don't miss out - get your tickets NOW! www.ism.org/event/make-m...

Brilliant to be at Leicester Music Conference today! If you’re around, come and say hello at our stand 👋

SPEAKER ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨 Sam Walwyn is an alt-pop artist who's amassed over 100k followers on social media and 1 million streams on Spotify 🎸 Hear how Sam found success as an independent artist at Make Music Work! 🗣️ Grab your Early Bird tickets now: www.ism.org/event/make-m...

What's in the DfE's Schools White Paper for music and the arts? Read the key points from government's vision for schools over the next decade 👇 www.ism.org/news/schools...

Your host for Make Music Work 🚨 ISM President Gabriella Swallow is an acclaimed cellist who has performed with Ariana Grande, U2 and more. We're excited to welcome her back to present the event and host the Making Music Pay panel! 👐 Grab your tickets NOW: www.ism.org/event/make-m...

🚨 The DfE's 'Key stage 4 performance measures and targeted RISE extension' consultation is now open, which seeks views on improving Progress 8 and Attainment 8 measures Submissions close on 4 May 2026 - read more here: www.gov.uk/government/c...

Last week, ISM Chief Exec @dannetts.bsky.social featured on BBC Radio 3's Music Matters, speaking to violinist Tasmin Little about how the current landscape makes it difficult for musicians to maintain a career in music Listen back from 25:10: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

WE ARE HIRING 🚨 The ISM is looking for a Head of Sales and Marketing who can help us continue to grow our 11,000-strong community If you're a problem-solver with a strong track record of growing membership, we want to hear from you! Apply today: www.ism.org/about/vacanc...

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...

A brilliant morning at the Royal Over-Seas League, where Deborah Annetts and Dr Rachael Drury presented the groundbreaking Brave New World? report to sector colleagues and discussed next steps in the fight for creators' livelihoods Government must now step up and secure #JusticeForCreators

This morning we're discussing Brave New World? with colleagues from across the creative industries. ISM Chief Executive @DeborahAnnetts is welcoming guests and highlighting the devastating impact of GenAI. Follow along for key points 🧵

Last chance to apply! 🚨 We're looking for an experienced Website and Marketing Manager to join our team in London Could you be the right fit? Apply today: ism.org/vacancies

This morning ISM Chief Exec @dannetts.bsky.social speaks at Public Policy Exchange's 'The Future of UK Trade' event Follow along from 10.25am as Deborah discusses how Gen AI and Brexit are impacting UK musicians 🧵

We’re all set for @proffautley.bsky.social’s keynote! 🌟 Join us in the Keynote Theatre as he takes us through the curriculum frameworks, co-authored with @allydaubney.bsky.social and published by the ISM Trust 🎶 #MDEE26

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...

The ISM teachers' fees survey is NOW OPEN! This survey is open to all instrumental and vocal teachers in the UK, including private teachers and teachers working in schools (both employed and self-employed) 📝 Take 10 mins to complete it and make your voice heard: www.ism.org/ism-teachers...

Good morning from Music & Drama Education Expo! 🌟 We’re excited to see you. Come and say hello - we’re at stand B92 👋

Make Music Work is back for 2026! ⚡️ Join us at 229 London on Fri 17 April for a day packed full of live music, networking and priceless insight into building a career in music Secure your Early Bird ticket now for as little as £8 - don't miss out 🚨 www.ism.org/event/make-m...

GenAI is actively destroying the livelihoods of creators 'Brave New World' shows just how devastating this is - musicians are already reporting income cuts of up to 50% Take action by writing to your MP today - we need #JusticeForCreators ⬇️ www.ism.org/brave-new-wo...

'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 ⬇️

This time next week, we'll be at #MDEE26! Join us on 13 Feb at 2.30pm in the Keynote Theatre as @proffautley.bsky.social takes us through ISM Trust’s revised ‘Curriculum for music’ frameworks, co-authored by Dr Alison Daubney We'll also be at stand B92 - come and say hello! 👋

And the winner is 🥁... ISM Chief Executive Deborah Annetts receives an ABO Impact Award for her leadership of the 15 year campaign against the EBacc. Award collected on Deborah's behalf this evening. Read more about the campaign here: www.ism.org/news/abolish...

Delighted to be at the ABO awards at the @southbankcentre.bsky.social this evening. Looking forward to celebrating some worthy winners. @classicfm.com @aborchestras.bsky.social

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 👀

After nearly a decade of building an audience, Welsh rock band Holding Absence found themselves cloned by an AI-generated 'band' that stole their distinctive sound We can't let this continue to happen - Read our report and write to your MP today #JusticeForCreators www.ism.org/brave-new-wo...

The ISM is deeply saddened by the passing of Nathaniel Dye MBE. Nathaniel's outstanding contribution to music education and campaigning spirit were truly inspirational. We were honoured to present him with a Lifetime Achievement Award for his efforts to make music education accessible to all.

🚨 'The lawless way AI is ripping off artists poses an existential threat to Britain’s cultural sector' @thetimes.com draws on findings from Brave New World? to make a powerful call for government to protect creators Read more: www.thetimes.com/comment/the-...

Read the report everyone is talking about... 'Brave New World?' shows the devastating impact generative AI is having on creators’ jobs. Our message is simple - we urgently need #JusticeForCreators Find out more: www.ism.org/brave-new-wo...

It is time for creators to demand justice, says creative rights champion Baroness Kidron in her foreword to our ‘Brave New World?’ report on GenAI Stand up for creators and write to your MP today: www.ism.org/brave-new-wo... #JusticeForCreators

Don’t miss our brand new report on the impact of GenAI on creators ‘Brave New World?’ reveals that one in three creative jobs are at risk due to GenAI Stand up for creators and write to your MP today #JusticeForCreators www.ism.org/brave-new-wo...

"The UK creative industries — which contributed £125 billion to the economy in 2024 and supported 2.4 million jobs — are being destroyed by an AI sector that, whatever its long-term potential, contributed just £11 billion in the same year and supported only 85,000 jobs." archive.is/hvRv2

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...

Our new AI report is important reading for anyone who cares about the future of human creativity #JusticeForCreators

Brilliant to be at Westminster Insight’s Copyright and AI in the Creative Industries conference this morning @dannetts.bsky.social joins @isabelle-theaop.bsky.social and Sophie Jones (@bpimusic.bsky.social) to discuss how we can protect creators’ right in the age of GenAI 🧵

The report uses evidence from over 10,000 creators & is published by the Society of Authors, the @ism-music.bsky.social, @equityuk.bsky.social, the Association of Illustrators, & @assocphoto.bsky.social It reveals the erosion of creators’ bread-and-butter work in an increasingly AI-driven world

If you're a creative and you want government lobbied, consider joining one of the orgs behind this: @ism-music.bsky.social, @equityuk.bsky.social, @societyofauthors.bsky.social, and Association of Illustrators and @assocphoto.bsky.social

INTRODUCING: BRAVE NEW WORLD? 🚨 This ground-breaking new report reveals the devastating impact of GenAI on creators' livelihoods Creators are losing income and having their work stolen and the situation will only get worse without urgent action 🧵 Read more: ism.org/brave-new-world