Independent Society of Musicians

04/08/2026

It has been a special results day for music students and teachers in Scotland. Wishing all students receiving results today the very best and that the results are what you were hoping for🤞 🎉

04/08/2026

The ISM is on a mission to make music a safer place for all.

Our last Dignity at work report in 2022 found that discrimination is endemic in the music sector, particularly for women.

Take the Dignity in music survey today ⬇️
https://www.ism.org/news/ism-survey-of-discrimination-in-the-music-sector-2026/

03/08/2026

🚨 We're calling on new Education Secretary Lucy Powell to reverse the cut to the Strategic Priorities Grant, which will put creative Higher Education courses at risk.

If you agree with us, add your name to our open letter ⬇️

The Independent Society of Musicians has called for newly appointed education secretary Lucy Powell to reverse the government’s decision to withdraw funding from performing arts and creative higher education courses

01/08/2026

A new government brings a new opportunity for change. That's why the CRA are calling on them to protect creators’ rights.

The Prime Minister and his government must put fairness and transparency at the heart of their approach to AI. Help our mission and sign our petition today ⬇️
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/765199

30/07/2026

The reports of Jared Leto's behaviour are deeply disturbing. Powerful figures abusing their position is sadly all too familiar for many working in music.

Our full support is with the victims and we commend their bravery in coming forward.

Cases like this are exactly why we're committed to making music safer for everyone, and why we're currently surveying the music sector.

Sharing your experiences can be difficult, but your voice will help us understand if behaviour in the UK music sector is improving or not.

Please take 10 minutes to complete our Dignity in music survey. Together we can make meaningful change and ensure music is safe for everyone ⬇️
https://www.ism.org/news/ism-survey-of-discrimination-in-the-music-sector-2026/

29/07/2026

This South Asian Heritage Month, have been empowering South Asian musicians in the UK 🙌
 
They’ve just launched Lila Labs, a new monthly programme of workshops for emerging artists and music industry professionals.
 
Hear from Vivek Gudi to learn more about the work Lila do. Keep an eye out for a collaboration with ISM soon 👀

28/07/2026

The ISM is joining the CRA in calling on Government to protect creators from the existential threat of GenAI.

Fairness and transparency must be at the heart of the UK's approach to AI. Help our mission by signing our new petition ⬇️
https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/765199

27/07/2026

🚨 Hundreds of ISM members have written to new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham

In music's biggest message to the Prime Minister yet, musicians are calling for five clear commitments covering music education, touring in Europe, AI & more

See them below ⬇️ https://www.ism.org/news/ism-members-write-to-prime-minister/

24/07/2026

What does the new Government mean for musicians?

We've put together a quick guide on all the ministerial changes in DCMS, the DfE and more. Take a look ⬇️

A new PM brings ministerial changes at DCMS, DfE and more. Read what this means for musicians and music educators.

23/07/2026

Great to see the Prime Minister has announced a 20% cut to business rates for pubs, clubs and live music venues.

This is a good first step in supporting live music. We hope it makes a real difference to music venues across the UK ⬇️

Burnham says relief for v**e shops and other ‘non-positive’ businesses to be reviewed as part of £100m plan to fund cut