Music Makers' Charter
@musicmakerscharter.bsky.social
❗UK music making is in crisis!
🎶 Everyone deserves access to music making!
#TurnUpTheVolume
👇 Join us in making a difference! 👇
change.org/p/music-makers-charter
🎶 Everyone deserves access to music making!
#TurnUpTheVolume
👇 Join us in making a difference! 👇
change.org/p/music-makers-charter
Thank you, Sounds of Intent, for supporting our Music Makers’ Charter! Join us by signing the petition on change.org - It’s free and only takes a minute 🧡
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#TurnUpTheVolume #MusicMakersCharter #MusicForAll #Musicmaking
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#TurnUpTheVolume #MusicMakersCharter #MusicForAll #Musicmaking
December 5, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Thank you, Sounds of Intent, for supporting our Music Makers’ Charter! Join us by signing the petition on change.org - It’s free and only takes a minute 🧡
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#TurnUpTheVolume #MusicMakersCharter #MusicForAll #Musicmaking
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#TurnUpTheVolume #MusicMakersCharter #MusicForAll #Musicmaking
More and more music lessons are being scrapped from school curricula: not everyone knows about the incredible benefits of music-making for children and adults alike. Swipe to learn more!
Source: artisfoundation.org.uk/news/how-mus...
Source: artisfoundation.org.uk/news/how-mus...
October 9, 2025 at 9:03 AM
More and more music lessons are being scrapped from school curricula: not everyone knows about the incredible benefits of music-making for children and adults alike. Swipe to learn more!
Source: artisfoundation.org.uk/news/how-mus...
Source: artisfoundation.org.uk/news/how-mus...
Did you know that it is a myth that arts students end up without a job after their studies? A subject like music, for example, teaches invaluable transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, perseverance, and resilience—all of which are fundamental to the working world.
October 7, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Did you know that it is a myth that arts students end up without a job after their studies? A subject like music, for example, teaches invaluable transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, perseverance, and resilience—all of which are fundamental to the working world.
Research found music to be an accessible communication tool for people with communication impairment. It improves quality of life whilst allowing for interpersonal connections.
We need to raise awareness of the benefits of music-making. Join us!
www.change.org/p/music-make...
We need to raise awareness of the benefits of music-making. Join us!
www.change.org/p/music-make...
September 30, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Research found music to be an accessible communication tool for people with communication impairment. It improves quality of life whilst allowing for interpersonal connections.
We need to raise awareness of the benefits of music-making. Join us!
www.change.org/p/music-make...
We need to raise awareness of the benefits of music-making. Join us!
www.change.org/p/music-make...
The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) asked 2000 adults about the arts, with interesting results: young adults value the arts highly and think they helped shape them into the people they are today! Sign for more equal music-making opportunities:
www.change.org/p/music-makers-charter
www.change.org/p/music-makers-charter
September 16, 2025 at 4:50 PM
The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment (OAE) asked 2000 adults about the arts, with interesting results: young adults value the arts highly and think they helped shape them into the people they are today! Sign for more equal music-making opportunities:
www.change.org/p/music-makers-charter
www.change.org/p/music-makers-charter
We are proud to have supported New Cangle School with a Music For All grant to buy recorders and ukuleles!
🗣️ They say: ‘The children who have joined ukulele club have been so enthusiastic that many of them now have their own instruments! so they can work on their music at home too!’
🗣️ They say: ‘The children who have joined ukulele club have been so enthusiastic that many of them now have their own instruments! so they can work on their music at home too!’
September 9, 2025 at 4:20 PM
We are proud to have supported New Cangle School with a Music For All grant to buy recorders and ukuleles!
🗣️ They say: ‘The children who have joined ukulele club have been so enthusiastic that many of them now have their own instruments! so they can work on their music at home too!’
🗣️ They say: ‘The children who have joined ukulele club have been so enthusiastic that many of them now have their own instruments! so they can work on their music at home too!’
In 2025, the number of UK students choosing to study music at A-level decreased by a further 1.4%, continuing a shocking downward trend since 2010! This needs to end: we need opportunities for music-making to everyone. Sign if you agree: www.change.org/p/music-make...
September 5, 2025 at 7:39 AM
In 2025, the number of UK students choosing to study music at A-level decreased by a further 1.4%, continuing a shocking downward trend since 2010! This needs to end: we need opportunities for music-making to everyone. Sign if you agree: www.change.org/p/music-make...
UK musicians are predominantly white, middle-class, and London-based. But if we want a diverse, thriving music industry, we need to start investing in early, equitable music education – in every school, for every child. Sign if you agree! www.change.org/p/music-make...
September 2, 2025 at 9:21 AM
UK musicians are predominantly white, middle-class, and London-based. But if we want a diverse, thriving music industry, we need to start investing in early, equitable music education – in every school, for every child. Sign if you agree! www.change.org/p/music-make...
Did you know that music therapy not only increased the levels of social interaction and engagement of dementia patients, but also led to them needing less sedatives and painkillers?
Help us raise awareness for the benefits of music making today! www.change.org/p/music-make...
Help us raise awareness for the benefits of music making today! www.change.org/p/music-make...
August 28, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Did you know that music therapy not only increased the levels of social interaction and engagement of dementia patients, but also led to them needing less sedatives and painkillers?
Help us raise awareness for the benefits of music making today! www.change.org/p/music-make...
Help us raise awareness for the benefits of music making today! www.change.org/p/music-make...
In our modern society, our fight/flight/freeze response is out of balance. Prolonged stress tension can even damage our cells, with serious complications for our health. Good news: calming music can help!
Source: makeadifference.media/physical/f-t...
Source: makeadifference.media/physical/f-t...
August 19, 2025 at 7:59 AM
In our modern society, our fight/flight/freeze response is out of balance. Prolonged stress tension can even damage our cells, with serious complications for our health. Good news: calming music can help!
Source: makeadifference.media/physical/f-t...
Source: makeadifference.media/physical/f-t...
Research found that music can be a non-pharmacological method of relieving chronic pain. But why? One theory is that it encourages the release of endorphins, another suggests that music distracts the patient through their memories.
Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
August 14, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Research found that music can be a non-pharmacological method of relieving chronic pain. But why? One theory is that it encourages the release of endorphins, another suggests that music distracts the patient through their memories.
Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Source: pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Thank you to all the incredible people who’ve signed our Music Makers’ Charter! Our next goal is 500 signatures 🙏 Have you signed yet? It only takes a minute 🧡
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
August 7, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Thank you to all the incredible people who’ve signed our Music Makers’ Charter! Our next goal is 500 signatures 🙏 Have you signed yet? It only takes a minute 🧡
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
Great news from Northern Ireland to start this week!
The Department for Communities and Arts Council of Northern Ireland have launched a £750,000 Musical Instruments Programme to support individuals, bands and music groups with instruments and equipment.
Read more: tinyurl.com/54zt6tnm
The Department for Communities and Arts Council of Northern Ireland have launched a £750,000 Musical Instruments Programme to support individuals, bands and music groups with instruments and equipment.
Read more: tinyurl.com/54zt6tnm
July 15, 2025 at 12:21 PM
Great news from Northern Ireland to start this week!
The Department for Communities and Arts Council of Northern Ireland have launched a £750,000 Musical Instruments Programme to support individuals, bands and music groups with instruments and equipment.
Read more: tinyurl.com/54zt6tnm
The Department for Communities and Arts Council of Northern Ireland have launched a £750,000 Musical Instruments Programme to support individuals, bands and music groups with instruments and equipment.
Read more: tinyurl.com/54zt6tnm
We know that we need to exercise our bodies, but did you know that exercising our brains is just as important? Research shows that it can significantly reduce the risk of conditions such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. So pick up that guitar or dust off your old instrument. Your brain will thank you!
July 8, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We know that we need to exercise our bodies, but did you know that exercising our brains is just as important? Research shows that it can significantly reduce the risk of conditions such as Alzheimer’s or dementia. So pick up that guitar or dust off your old instrument. Your brain will thank you!
We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Julia Jones for supporting our campaign. And you can too! Simply click the link and sign our petition! It only takes a minute 🧡
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
June 13, 2025 at 5:51 PM
We are incredibly grateful to Dr. Julia Jones for supporting our campaign. And you can too! Simply click the link and sign our petition! It only takes a minute 🧡
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
Hear And Now collaborated with a largely South Asian diaspora in Leicester to explore stereotypes, memory, and shared intergenerational language, creating music and performance pieces through collaborative workshops.
June 11, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Hear And Now collaborated with a largely South Asian diaspora in Leicester to explore stereotypes, memory, and shared intergenerational language, creating music and performance pieces through collaborative workshops.
Thank you to all the incredible people who’ve signed our Music Makers’ Charter! Our next goal is 350 signatures 🙏 Have you signed yet? It only takes a minute 🧡
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
June 5, 2025 at 8:31 AM
Thank you to all the incredible people who’ve signed our Music Makers’ Charter! Our next goal is 350 signatures 🙏 Have you signed yet? It only takes a minute 🧡
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
@musicanywhere.bsky.social and Dementia Matters offered interactive live music sessions to people living with dementia in Wales: "The impact of the music-the connection and communication it brings–has been significant for them, building memories and sparking them in the person they care for, too!"
May 28, 2025 at 9:55 AM
@musicanywhere.bsky.social and Dementia Matters offered interactive live music sessions to people living with dementia in Wales: "The impact of the music-the connection and communication it brings–has been significant for them, building memories and sparking them in the person they care for, too!"
Have you sent your brain to the gym this week already?
#musicmaking #sightreading #mentalhealth #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter
Sources: danhon.substack.com/p/sight-read...
www.classical-music.com/articles/why...
#musicmaking #sightreading #mentalhealth #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter
Sources: danhon.substack.com/p/sight-read...
www.classical-music.com/articles/why...
May 20, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Have you sent your brain to the gym this week already?
#musicmaking #sightreading #mentalhealth #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter
Sources: danhon.substack.com/p/sight-read...
www.classical-music.com/articles/why...
#musicmaking #sightreading #mentalhealth #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter
Sources: danhon.substack.com/p/sight-read...
www.classical-music.com/articles/why...
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we collaborated with neuroscientist Dr. Julia Jones to raise awareness of the rich benefits of music-making on a person’s mental well-being and call upon the public to support access to music-making for everyone. Have you signed our petition yet? shorturl.at/IzJNF
May 12, 2025 at 10:54 AM
This #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek, we collaborated with neuroscientist Dr. Julia Jones to raise awareness of the rich benefits of music-making on a person’s mental well-being and call upon the public to support access to music-making for everyone. Have you signed our petition yet? shorturl.at/IzJNF
Music really is for everyone - let’s adapt and ensure music-making activities are accessible to all!
#Deafawareness #Accessibility #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter
#Deafawareness #Accessibility #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter
May 7, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Music really is for everyone - let’s adapt and ensure music-making activities are accessible to all!
#Deafawareness #Accessibility #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter
#Deafawareness #Accessibility #turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter
National Scandal! 🚨
Music GCSE entries are plummeting, especially in deprived areas. The Cultural Learning Alliance's 2025 report reveals a HUGE ‘arts entitlement gap.’ We need something to change. Sign the #MusicMakersCharter today! www.change.org/p/music-make...
Music GCSE entries are plummeting, especially in deprived areas. The Cultural Learning Alliance's 2025 report reveals a HUGE ‘arts entitlement gap.’ We need something to change. Sign the #MusicMakersCharter today! www.change.org/p/music-make...
April 23, 2025 at 3:18 PM
National Scandal! 🚨
Music GCSE entries are plummeting, especially in deprived areas. The Cultural Learning Alliance's 2025 report reveals a HUGE ‘arts entitlement gap.’ We need something to change. Sign the #MusicMakersCharter today! www.change.org/p/music-make...
Music GCSE entries are plummeting, especially in deprived areas. The Cultural Learning Alliance's 2025 report reveals a HUGE ‘arts entitlement gap.’ We need something to change. Sign the #MusicMakersCharter today! www.change.org/p/music-make...
Thank you to all the incredible people who’ve signed our Music Makers’ Charter! Our next goal is 350 signatures 🙏 Have you signed yet? It only takes a minute 🧡
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
April 9, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Thank you to all the incredible people who’ve signed our Music Makers’ Charter! Our next goal is 350 signatures 🙏 Have you signed yet? It only takes a minute 🧡
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
www.change.org/p/music-make...
#turnupthevolume #musicmakerscharter #musicforall #petition #musicmaking #supportus
Music-making can help build confidence, reduce loneliness, and alleviate anxiety. Further, singing in a group releases the bonding hormone oxytocin, which makes it not only a great ice-breaker but also fosters community. Do you play an instrument? Share with us in the comments!
April 4, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Music-making can help build confidence, reduce loneliness, and alleviate anxiety. Further, singing in a group releases the bonding hormone oxytocin, which makes it not only a great ice-breaker but also fosters community. Do you play an instrument? Share with us in the comments!
Ed Sheeran, Elton John & Coldplay call for music education investment. Music isn't just a school subject - it teaches life skills that last forever. The Music Makers' Charter fights for opportunity. Your voice matters! Sign & share today! change.org/p/music-makers-charter
#TurnUpTheVolume
#TurnUpTheVolume
March 25, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Ed Sheeran, Elton John & Coldplay call for music education investment. Music isn't just a school subject - it teaches life skills that last forever. The Music Makers' Charter fights for opportunity. Your voice matters! Sign & share today! change.org/p/music-makers-charter
#TurnUpTheVolume
#TurnUpTheVolume