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  • The Empowered Musician 2023

    Join us for an inspiration-packed day of panel discussions, music performances and more. Tickets are free for ISM members.

  • Join the ISM, the UK's professional body for musicians

    Whether you're on stage, behind the scenes or nurturing new talent, get legal support, expert advice and much more. Join the ISM and help us fight for music's future.

  • Stop the BBC orchestra cuts

    The BBC is planning to cut its English orchestras by 20% and has paused its proposal to axe the BBC Singers. Help us keep the pressure up on the BBC by taking action.

  • Musicians' Hearing Health Scheme

    The ISM Members Fund has become a partner of the Musicians’ Hearing Health Scheme from Help Musicians to help protect musicians’ hearing.

  • New resource: Primary Singing Toolkit

    The Primary Singing Toolkit is a free digital resource for primary music teachers created by the ISM Trust, in partnership with Voices Foundation. Find your voice and share the joy of singing.

  • Health and wellbeing support

    ISM member? Access free health and wellbeing services, including a 24-hour adviceline, counselling and CBT, financial advice and physiotherapy, funded by the ISM Members Fund.