Latest press releases

Dignity in study: Arts students at risk of discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment, finds Equity, ISM and the Musicians’ Union

19 July 2018

Joint research by Equity, ISM and Musicians’ Union reveal one in two students are at risk from bullying and discrimination including sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour.

Good news for musicians and the FreeMoveCreate campaign

12 July 2018

EU White Paper praises creative industries and recognises importance of mobility.

ISM and the Musicians’ Union launch music sector’s Code of Practice

12 July 2018

The ISM and the MU have launched a joint Code of Practice to help eradicate bullying, harassment and discrimination in the music sector.

ISM releases details of new event The Empowered Musician

11 July 2018

The Empowered Musician will take place on Thursday 4 October 2018 at Milton Court in London.

Oliver Knussen CBE dies aged 66

09 July 2018

ISM member and composer-conductor Oliver Knussen CBE has passed away after a short illness.

Proposals to close East Sussex Music Service - ISM Statement June 2018

12 June 2018

On Wednesday 6 June 2018 East Sussex County Council launched a consultation, titled East Sussex Music (Instrumental Teaching) Consultation investigating if the music service is being used by local residents.

The ISM awards schools for their commitment to music for third year

03 May 2018

For the third year, the ISM and ISM Trust have honoured secondary schools across the UK for their commitment to music in the curriculum within their schools with an ISM/ISM Trust certificate for music.