diversity

INCLUDE: Diversity and classical music in North Lincolnshire

Marian Pearson, Chair of Scunthorpe and North Lincolnshire Concert Society (SNLCS), tells us how they’re revitalising classical m

INCLUDE: Enriching community through diversity

Mike Cocke, Secretary of the Luton Choral Society writes about how they are embracing diversity to grow their membership.

INCLUDE: The Great Bowden Recital Trust's inclusive journey

Sue Benson, Managing Trustee of the Great Bowden Recital Trust, tells us about their participation in our INCLUDE programme and t

Coming out to your music group

Michelle Devon, member of the Exeter Festival Chorus and Axminster Choral Society, talks to us about how her music groups accepte

Removing barriers to participation

At the heart of your music making is the people, whether that's members, potential members or audiences. But if you're struggling to attract new people or keep your current people engaged, could there be barriers that you're unaware of?

Use the resources below to review and make the changes you need to welcome more people.

These resources aren't exhaustive, and we're constantly reviewing, updating and adding to them. We would be happy for you to contact us with suggestions

Six inspiring female composers of colour

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Making Music spotlights six iconic female composers of colour, a demographic that very o

Missing out on great music

The latest research by Donne, Women in Music shows the disparity between male and female composers and global majority composers