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Member Blog: Mental health and well-being of musicians

ISM members Jaya Hanley and Sarah James, who form The Chapel Hill Duo, took to Facebook to talk about how the pandemic has affected them, and how the government's current messaging is adding to a devaluation of the arts.

Jaya and Sarah sit next to each other, supporting each other while holding their instruments (violin and cello)

Alison Buchanan stands in front of a green screen wearing a Union flag inspired dress

OverRule Britannia

Opera singer and Artistic Director of Pegasus Opera Company, Alison Buchanon, gives her perspective on the annual inclusion of Rule, Britannia! in the Last Night of the Proms, as well as Prom-style events around the UK.

A disposable surgical mask is laid across a piano's keys.

Returning to face-to-face teaching

Last week, we caught up with two ISM members – singing and piano teacher, Annie Sharkey FISM, and piano teacher, Joanne Snowden – to share their experiences of lockdown, and how they have found the process of returning to face-to-face teaching.

A tractor trailer is decked out with bunting, and three socially-distanced performers with music stands and a digital piano stand are situated on top of it. There are chalk-written messages on the side of the trailer with slogans marking 75 years of VJ Day.

Returning to performing

ISM member and pianist, Jane Everard MISM, shares her experience of returning to live performance, putting on a socially-distanced concert in her local community for VJ Day.

A silhouette of a man with his fingers in his ears.

What to do with 'diversity fatigue'

As part of our Black History Month Resources, Amanda Parker, Director of Inc Arts, discusses the increasing usage of the phrase 'Diversity Fatigue', which describes a weariness of hearing the narratives of others. In this exclusive guest blog, Amanda offers fresh perspectives on how to re-imagine your relationship with diversity.