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Easing the lockdown: What the new measures mean for musicians

Guidance on changes to lockdown measures in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales

Recovering unpaid fees

Advice on how to recover unpaid fees and how the ISM can help you

Making music online in real time

Bassist John J. Williamson offers a guide to the world of online real-time music (ORM) software

Popular templates

Understanding your Furlough Agreement

Understand terms that may appear in your Furlough Agreement.

ISM Performance Contract

ISM performance contract templates and advice

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ISM agreement for private music tuition

Now includes an extra document referring to online teaching arrangements

How to... advice series

How to... Play at a festival

Specialist advice from George Vass (Presteigne Festival) and David Jones (Serious) on how to play at festivals. Includes a guide to preparing a technical rider.