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We are the Independent Society of Musicians, the UK’s professional body for musicians, representing over 11,000 members. 📩 [email protected] 📞020 7221 3499

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ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · Jun 26

MUSIC EDUCATORS 📢
We've just launched the ISM's 2025 Music Education Survey.

We're asking all music educators in England about their setting, experiences and views on the future of music education.

Take part and share with your network 👇
https://loom.ly/5V6wtsM

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 9h

For 143 years, we've protected and championed generations of musicians and music industry workers.

We're proud to have built a community of over 11,000, who dedicate their lives to the wonderful art of music. Thank you for making the ISM what is today 👏

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 1d

The ISM is deeply concerned about government's decision to scrap the music Initial Teacher Training bursary.

Bursaries are a lifeline for aspiring music teachers. If DfE are serious about hitting its recruitment targets, this is a huge step backwards ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/governm...

ISM labels music bursary decision ‘damaging’ - Independent Society of Musicians

Government has scrapped its financial support for trainee teachers in music and the arts

www.ism.org

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ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 1d

Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason knows the importance and benefits of music education more than most.

In her exclusive blog for the ISM, she shares her own experience of how the EBacc and Progress 8 measures devastated music provision in her children's school ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/kadiatu...

How the EBacc impacted my family's school music

Dr Kadiatu Kanneh-Mason shares her own experience of how the EBacc is harming music and other arts subjects

www.ism.org

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 3d

Why you should think before using AI to make music 🤔

Composer and Producer Arhynn Descy urges musicians to think of the impact AI may have on the music job market 👇

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 4d

Just starting off in the music industry? 🎶

Join Nikki Riggon and Lucy Ireland on 22 Oct and discover how you can put your best foot forward when navigating a career in music 🙌

Sign up for our free webinar today ⬇️
https://loom.ly/blBJX9s

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 5d

MUSIC TEACHERS 🚨

Join hundreds of schools-based music educators and take our 2025 survey. Your input will help us in our mission to ensure every child has access to high-quality music education in school

Have your say today - every voice matters ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/music-e...

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ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 6d

Government must use the Curriculum and Assessment Review to reform the EBacc and 'revive creativity' in schools.

As Anthony Seldon says, 'Starmer’s administration must start taking arts education seriously' ⬇️
www.ft.com/content/c096...

Abandoning the arts in schools is a national scandal

A narrow, exclusively exam-focused education in the UK damages young minds

www.ft.com

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 8d

🎉 ANNOUNCEMENT 🎉

The Independent Society of Musicians is pleased to announce musician and broadcaster Jess Gillam MBE as our President-Elect🎷

We’re delighted to welcome her to the ISM Presidential Trio. Read more ⬇️
www.ism.org/news/jess-gi...

ISM welcomes Jess Gillam as President-Elect - Independent Society of Musicians

Saxophonist and broadcaster Jess Gillam will serve as ISM President for 2026-27

www.ism.org

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 9d

Great to see Oasis supporting music education in state schools 👏

Project Rock ‘n’ Roll Stars will use the royalties from prints to 'purchase and distribute musical instruments and provide educational support to UK state schools'.

Read more: circa.art/oasis/

Oasis, Project Rock 'n' Roll Stars | CIRCA

CIRCA and Oasis present Project Rock 'n' Roll Stars - a series of limited edition prints putting music back into UK State Schools. Available now until 25 November '25

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ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 10d

Need help reading the small print? 🔍

Our legal team can offer a second pair of eyes on contracts to make sure everything is fair and legal - before you put pen to paper.

Find out more 👇
https://www.ism.org/advice/contracts-for-musicians/

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 11d

The Curriculum and Assessment Review final report is imminent.

Music teachers - it's time to have your say on the future of music education. Take our 2025 survey and make your voice heard today 👇
https://loom.ly/5V6wtsM

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 11d

When government launched its Copyright and AI consultation, it proposed an 'exception with rights reservation' - meaning creators would have to opt-out of having their work scraped by AI.

Rachael Drury explains why an opt-out system is 'unworkable' for musicians 👇

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 12d

Brilliant to meet with Creative industries Minister @ianmurraymp.bsky.social and sector colleagues in Parliament this week.

We look forward to working closely with the minister to promote and champion music and musicians around the UK.

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 12d

Musicians, save yourself the legal headache 🤕

ISM membership includes up to £100,000 of legal expenses insurance cover, protecting you from the unexpected 🛡️

Find out more: https://loom.ly/9M1fOp4

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 16d

Music teachers 📣

The Curriculum and Assessment Review final report is just around the corner. Now is the perfect time for you to have your say on the future of music education.

Take part in our 2025 survey today - your voice matters 👇
https://loom.ly/5V6wtsM

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ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 18d

We’re committed to supporting the next generation of musicians.

ISM Student members enjoy all the services, protections, and benefits of Standard membership - all for just £17.

Find out how you can join today: https://www.ism.org/student-membership/

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 18d

A new report from @suttontrust finds the EBacc is a key barrier to diversity and access for the creative industries.

Government must use the Curriculum and Assessment Review to scrap the EBacc and put creativity back at the heart of the curriculum: https://loom.ly/MnFgCvE

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 19d

Hands off our creative rights 🛡️

Sebastian Cuttill explains how government's approach to the Copyright and AI consultation sparked outrage across the creative industries, unifying them under the Creative Rights in AI Coalition 👇

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 20d

Still chasing payment for a gig or lesson? We're here to help.

The ISM's legal team can help you recover any money you're owed for your work - we've recovered over £380k for our members in the last two years.

Find out more: https://loom.ly/lF0IDyY

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 20d

This week, MPs passed government’s proposal to ban NDAs in cases of bullying and harassment.

ISM Chief Executive @dannetts.bsky.social welcomed this 'important step towards making the music industry a safer place for everyone' 👇
www.ism.org/news/mps-vot...

MPs vote to ban NDAs - Independent Society of Musicians

MPs have passed an amendment to the Employment Rights Bill which will outlaw the use of non-disclosure agreements in cases of bullying and harassment

www.ism.org

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 21d

This week, music hub leaders joined MPs in Westminster to celebrate the power of music education.

ISM Chief Exec Deborah Annetts praised the 'incredible' work of the hubs and called for reform of the EBacc and Progress 8 to support music in schools 👇
https://loom.ly/7fGaFp8

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 22d

MPs have passed the Employment Rights Bill, which includes a ban on using NDAs to cover up harassment and discrimination.

This is a brilliant step toward tackling the discrimination endemic in the music sector 👏

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 23d

Brilliant to be in Parliament today, celebrating music hubs and the fantastic work they do to support music education across the country 👏

Thank you Anna Sabine MP for organising such an important event.

@musicmarkuk.bsky.social

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 23d

As @privateeyenews.bsky.social reports, the EBacc continues to devalue music in schools.

The Curriculum and Assessment Review must scrap the EBacc if we want to see music back at the heart of our schools 👇
www.private-eye.co.uk/columnists

ISM @ism-music.bsky.social · 24d

MEET RIVKALA 🎶

We were delighted to welcome Rivkala to Make Music Work - a Newcastle-based neo-soul artist championed by the likes of BBC Introducing and Drake Music 🏆

Take a listen 👇