All ISM articles
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Music teacher recruitment numbers in peril, according to new research
The ISM is calling for a bursary scheme to support prospective teachers during the cost-of-living crisis
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Prime Minister promises to fix Brexit crisis for creative industries
UK leader Boris Johnson said challenges around touring and cultural exports ‘must get ironed out’
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ISM responds to new funding for the Arts
Although extra cash for culture is welcome, most of this funding goes to institutions not individuals, say the ISM
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ISM responds to Prime Minister’s roadmap for COVID restrictions in England
The organisation welcomes clarity for musicians about how they will be permitted to teach and perform
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Music industry welcomes UK Government’s commitment to save touring in Europe
The Minister for Digital and Culture has commited to working with music organisations to find solutions to the touring issue
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ISM launches new Visa and Work Permit Advice Service for members
Viva la Visa will provide ISM members with free 30 minute telephone consultations in worldwide visa and work permit procurement
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UK rejected visa-free travel for touring musicians in the EU - yet blamed Brussels for permit blow
Ministers are now being called upon to reveal exactly what took place during negotiations
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Ofsted confirms damage to music education from Covid-19
The UK education authority’s latest report highlights the effect of the pandemic on students’ music education provision
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ISM report highlights devastating impact of COVID-19 on music education
The report reveals that almost 10% of primary and secondary schools are not teaching classroom music at all
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Incorporated Society of Musicians responds to Spending Review
ISM Chief Executive calls for a clear roadmap to support the return of live UK performance in 2021
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GCSE results day shows continual decline in music entries
There has been a steady decline in music entries at GCSE level in the UK for a decade
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ISM responds to government announcement for indoor performances
Despite welcoming the announcement, concerns remain about the future of freelance musicians in the UK
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Government announces £1.57 bn lifeline for arts and culture sector
UK music venues and theatres to benefit from new government support package following months of closure due to the coronavirus crisis
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Incorporated Society of Musicians responds to UK government’s ‘road map’ for return of performing arts
‘Now is the time for a bold vision and firm action’ says ISM Chief Executive Deborah Annetts
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ISM calls for full sick pay for teachers affected by COVID-19
The Incorporated Society of Musicians, the UK’s professional body for musicians, is calling for music education hubs to ensure compensation for those affected by the coronavirus
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ISM calls on government to cover additional costs for musicians in a no-deal Brexit
The Incorporated Society of Musicians has published a press release, outlining the potential additional costs for musicians
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Orchestral manoeuvres in the dark: classical music organisations prepare for Brexit
With the UK and EU no closer to finalising a Brexit deal, British orchestras are facing an uncertain future in Europe – and continental players have a right to be concerned, writes Peter Somerford
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Report calls for freedom of movement post-Brexit
Almost half of UK musicians have noticed an impact on their work as a result of Brexit